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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Business of Software
The Strategic Case for “Use What Works”: Why Smart Tech Leaders Stop Reinventing the Wheel
A peculiar kind of pride runs through the technology industry. Many leaders believe their problems are unique, their scale unprecedented, their requirements so specific that only a custom-built solution will do. This belief is also one of the most expensive mistakes your organization can make. The H...
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Developer Experience
ReSharper Made VS Code a Real Option for My .NET Work
Most posts about ReSharper for VS Code want to convert you. This one doesn’t. I write most of my .NET in Rider. I’m not moving. What changed for me back in March 2026, when JetBrains shipped the official ReSharper extension for VS Code, is something smaller and more useful than a convers...
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htmx
htmxRazor v2.0.0: Platform and DX
An interactive playground, a live theme builder, SignalR, and a Kanban board, all on .NET 10 with no breaking changes. htmxRazor v2.0.0 is out today. The six features in this release span three distinct areas: developer tooling in your editor, interactive features on the demo site, and two new libra...
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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