Aaron King
About Aaron King
Aaron King is the R&D Director for NI Test & Measurement at Emerson, based in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area.
Current Role as R&D Director at NI Test & Measurement
Aaron King currently serves as the R&D Director for NI Test & Measurement at Emerson, based in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area. In this hybrid role, he leads multiple teams focused on driving efficiency and effectiveness in product development through both process improvement and the implementation of off-the-shelf or custom tools. His approach to leadership emphasizes people development and the optimization of business processes.
Previous Roles at National Instruments
Before transitioning to his current role, Aaron King worked extensively at National Instruments. From 2012 to 2023, he served as a Senior Manager, and prior to that, he held the position of Software Group Manager from 2006 to 2012. Across these roles, he gained valuable experience in leading software development teams and managing complex projects in the Austin, Texas area.
Education at Texas A&M University
Aaron King completed his undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. He attended the university from 1995 to 1999. This educational background laid the foundation for his career in software and product development.
Team Leadership and Management
In his role as R&D Director, Aaron King leads six teams that together comprise over 40 individuals across two global sites. His leadership style focuses on enhancing organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Key areas of his expertise include Agile/Scrum methodologies, Continuous Integration, DevOps, software infrastructure and reuse, and employee training and career development.
Specializations and Expertise
Aaron King specializes in Agile/Scrum, Continuous Integration, DevOps, software infrastructure and reuse, as well as software process and project management. His work emphasizes organizational efficiency, product and platform integration, and effective employee training and career development. These specializations have been instrumental in his approach to leading product development teams and improving business processes.