Aaron Crews
About Aaron Crews
Aaron Crews is the Global Director of Modernization Solutions & Consulting at Emerson Automation Solutions in Austin, Texas.
Current Role at Emerson Automation Solutions
Aaron Crews serves as the Global Director of Modernization Solutions & Consulting at Emerson Automation Solutions based in the Austin, Texas Area. His responsibilities include leading the DeltaV CONNECT portfolio, overseeing AI and ML-driven tools such as the REVAMP toolset, and directing consulting programs for large capital project planning. He plays a critical role in supporting Emerson’s growth plan through competitive displacement strategies.
Professional Experience at Emerson Automation Solutions
Aaron Crews has a long-standing career at Emerson Automation Solutions, spanning several roles since 2008. He began as a Principal Control Systems Engineer, then advanced to Lead Sales Engineer from 2011 to 2013. He subsequently served as a Sales Engineering Manager for a year before becoming the Global Director of Modernization Solutions & Consulting in 2014. During his time at Emerson, he has spearheaded modernization initiatives and consulting projects leveraging his extensive technical expertise.
Earlier Career
Before joining Emerson, Aaron Crews accumulated diverse industry experience. He worked as a Principal Control Systems Engineer at The Automation Group from 2005 to 2011. Prior to that, he was an Applications Engineer at Invensys for a year and a Product Development Engineer at Halliburton from 2003 to 2004 in Duncan, Oklahoma. These roles provided him with a robust foundation in control systems and product development.
Education and Expertise
Aaron Crews holds an MBA from the Texas McCombs School of Business, where he specialized in General Management in the Executive Program from 2011 to 2013. He also earned his Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (BSChE) from Texas A&M University, completing the program from 1998 to 2002. His educational background underpins his technical and managerial expertise, aiding his leadership in complex modernization projects at Emerson.