Ernie Friend is an experienced Enterprise Architect currently with MassMutual since April 2023, focusing on IT architecture strategies and the implementation of data-driven solutions. Prior to this, Ernie held the position of Enterprise Architect at The Hanover Insurance Group, where technology direction was provided to support business strategies. Experience as a Senior Solutions Architect at Harvard Business Publishing involved collaborating with executives to guide architectural solutions. Earlier roles include Solutions Architect at MassMutual, Senior Systems Consultant at Fidelity Investments, Systems Architect at Pegasystems, and a lengthy tenure as Systems Architect at Fidelity Investments. Ernie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Systems Engineering from the University of Arizona.