Aaron Smith — Director of Engineering
As a tech strategist and accessibility advocate, I see AI not as the future of human jobs, but as the newest hammer in the toolbox and it is powerful, versatile, but only as useful as the hands that wield it. Ironically, as AI accelerates automation, it's also reminding us of what machines can't replace: real human connection. In person meetings, genuine conversations, real empathy are becoming more valuable. In-person moments matter more than ever but that doesn’t mean a return to a rigid 9–5 office life. That model is antiquated. People’s lives aren’t linear, and our work rhythms shouldn’t be either. Flexibility is the future. My journey started in childhood, teaching myself BASIC on ancient hardware and pulling apart PCs just to see if I could rebuild them. These days, my focus is less on the motherboard and more on building systems that are inclusive, intuitive, and actually solve human problems. Outside of tech, I’m a passionate photographer—capturing fleeting moments that remind me what it means to be alive. Tech sharpens my mind; photography keeps me grounded. I’m always open to connecting with people who get it—those using technology to actually make life better, not just louder. If that’s you, drop me a message or reach out directly at aaronjamessmith@yahoo.com.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned IT leader specializing in digital transformation and cybersecurity within the SaaS industry.
Experience: 18 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- It Strategy
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Technical Expertise
- It Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Information Security
- Change Management
- It Management
- Emerging Technologies
- System Administration
- Vendor Management
- It Transformation
- Operational Excellence
Career Highlights
- Expert in driving digital transformation strategies.
- Strong advocate for accessibility and mental wellness.
- Proven track record in IT leadership across top companies.
Work Experience
SoSafe
Director of IT (1 yr 9 mos)
Self-Employed
Strategic IT Consultant & Digital Transformation Specialist (6 mos)
Netflix
Manager - AV (EMEA) (3 yrs 5 mos)
Manager, Employee Technology - EMEA (1 yr)
HubSpot
Global Director of IT (1 yr 6 mos)
Director of IT, EMEA (7 mos)
Senior IT Manager EMEA (1 yr 1 mo)
IT Manager EMEA (1 yr 7 mos)
IT Team Lead (1 yr)
Hibernia Networks
IT Infrastructure Manager (2 yrs)
Systems Engineer (8 mos)
Enterprise Ireland
Senior IT Specialist (3 yrs 8 mos)
Ingersoll Rand
System Administrator (1 yr 11 mos)
Department for Social Development in Northern Ireland
Information Communications Technology Specialist (2 yrs 4 mos)
Teleperformance
Data Processing Technician (5 mos)
Steel Support Systems
Database Specialist (Contract) (1 mo)
Compaq
Quality Programs Specialist (1 yr 1 mo)
Education
BSc (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland
Master of Business Administration - MBA at University of the People
