About Me
I help teams untangle complexity in software systems—whether it's modernizing aging platforms, scaling new cloud-native solutions, or explaining technical decisions in high-stakes legal cases.
After two decades building distributed systems with .NET, C#, and Azure, I’ve shifted from full-time execution to strategic impact. Today, I work as a fractional architect, technology advisor, and software expert witness, offering focused expertise exactly when and where it's needed.
I work with companies navigating change—platform rewrites, cloud transitions, or critical architecture decisions. I also support legal teams and litigators with technical assessments, codebase analysis, and expert opinions in software-related litigation.
Full Name
Christopher Woodruff
Email Address
chris@woodruff.dev
Phone
+1 616.724.6885
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Network Programming
Beyond Boundaries Is Getting a Major Update for .NET 11 and C# 15
When I first published Beyond Boundaries: Networking Programming with C# and .NET, I knew it would need to evolve. Networking doesn’t stand still, and neither does the .NET platform. What I didn’t expect was just how much ground .NET 11 and C# 15 would cover. Enough to warrant the larges...
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Entity Framework Core
The N+1 Query Problem in EF Core: Detection, Diagnosis, and Permanent Fixes
An order summary page renders in 40 milliseconds against your development database. The same page takes eleven seconds in production. You open the profiler, and the controller method looks clean. You reread the LINQ, and it reads correctly. You check the indexes, and every column you need is covered...
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Entity Framework Core
Add vs AddRange in EF Core: The Performance Myth You Need to Stop Repeating
Somebody told you never to call Add() in a loop. Maybe it was a senior developer during code review. Maybe it was a Stack Overflow answer with four hundred upvotes. Maybe it was a blog post that ranks on page one for “improve entity framework performance.” The advice sounded authoritativ...
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Essential Services
Bring seasoned architectural strategy to your team when you need it most, from roadmap to execution.
High-impact technical leadership—without the full-time overhea
Ongoing architecture support, available when your team needs clarity, feedback, or direction.
Trusted guidance on call—because tech challenges don’t follow a schedule
I lead and execute focused architecture and modernization efforts with start-to-finish accountability.
Clear deliverables, defined outcomes, real momentum
Unbiased, expert analysis of software systems for litigation, IP disputes, and contract breakdowns.
When code is on trial, I help make the technical case clear
I advise leadership teams on platform evolution, scaling, technical risk, and innovation.
Strategic tech insight where it matters most—at the decision table
Fast, focused sessions to resolve architecture questions, performance issues, or critical forks in the road.
One hour. One problem. Real answers
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Users Feedback
“I had the pleasure of working with Chris on several projects for one of our key clients. Chris is a true professional. His technical skills are expert level. Chris is a strong team lead who goes above and beyond to ensure his team's success. Chris is highly sought after by industry experts and is in high demand. If you have an opportunity to leverage Chris in your organization, I would highly recommend him.”
Natalie Greenwood / Global Senior Director of Advisory Services
“ User feedback is qualitative & quantitative data from customers on their likes, dislikes ”
Ted Neward / Architect/Leader
“ Impressions, and requests about a product. Collecting and making sense of user feedback is critical. ”
Dekson P. Pablo / CEO At Brator
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Any Project On Mind
Whether in the boardroom or the courtroom, I bring clarity to complex software challenges—and help people make better decisions through better understanding.
Let’s work together to solve what’s slowing you down.
Address : Wyoming, MI 4941
Phone : +1 616.724.6885
Email : chris@woodruff.dev