Aaron Franco
About Aaron Franco
Aaron Franco is a seasoned professional in Platform Engineering and SysOps Leadership, currently working at brightwheel since 2022 in the New York City Metropolitan Area. He has a diverse background in technology and engineering, with previous roles at notable companies such as AWS, Nimblestack, and CheapOair.
Work at Brightwheel
Aaron Franco has been serving in the role of Platform Engineering & SysOps Leadership at Brightwheel since 2022. His responsibilities include overseeing platform engineering initiatives and system operations within the organization. Located in the New York City Metropolitan Area, he has contributed to the company's mission of enhancing early childhood education through technology.
Previous Experience in Technology Leadership
Prior to his current role, Aaron held several significant positions in technology leadership. He was the CTO and Principal Architect at Nimblestack from 2015 to 2017. He also served as Principal Engineer & Architect at Nimblechat for a year in 2016. His experience includes a brief tenure as Principal Architect for an AI chatbot at CheapOair in 2016 and as Director of Engineering / Lead Architect at Rocketship Apps in 2017.
Experience at Amazon Web Services
Aaron joined Amazon Web Services (AWS) in 2018, where he initially worked as a Solutions Architect for one year. He later advanced to the role of Senior Solutions Architect, serving from 2019 to 2021. During his time at AWS, he focused on leading strategic technical journeys and assisting customers in adopting best practices for scaling their global businesses.
Education and Language Skills
Aaron Franco studied at Binghamton University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Cinema from 1998 to 2001. He is also self-taught in Japanese, dedicating seven years to learning the language from 2003 to 2010. His language skills complement his technical expertise in the field.
Technical Expertise and Compliance Knowledge
Aaron possesses extensive knowledge in compliance regulations, including HIPAA, FedRAMP, SOC, PCI, and FIPS. His technical expertise includes deploying software in the AWS cloud to support millions of users, as well as skills in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing. He has a strong focus on helping larger enterprises scale their technology platforms and has experience in cloud migration and enterprise technology.