Aaron W.
About Aaron W.
Aaron W. is a Principal Architect specializing in Cybersecurity and Infrastructure at Russell Investments, where he has worked since 2021. He has over a decade of experience in infrastructure architecture, disaster recovery, and data center optimization, with previous roles at notable organizations including Franciscan Health System and First American Title.
Current Role at Russell Investments
Aaron W. serves as the Principal Architect for Cybersecurity and Infrastructure at Russell Investments. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's cybersecurity initiatives and infrastructure management in the Greater Seattle Area. His role involves overseeing the design and implementation of robust cybersecurity measures and infrastructure solutions.
Previous Experience at Russell Investments
Prior to his current role, Aaron W. worked at Russell Investments in various capacities. He served as a Principal Architect from 2016 to 2021, focusing on infrastructure strategies. Before that, he was a Senior Infrastructure Architect, specializing in storage, virtualization, and platforms from 2011 to 2016. His tenure at Russell Investments spanned a total of ten years.
Professional Background
Aaron W. has a diverse professional background in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity. He began his career as a Server Analyst at Franciscan Health System from 2005 to 2007. He also worked as a Systems Administrator at First American Title from 2002 to 2004 and briefly as a Systems Engineer at Right! Systems, Inc. in 2007. His experience encompasses various roles that have contributed to his expertise in infrastructure design and management.
Education and Expertise
Aaron W. earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computing and Software Systems from the University of Washington, completing his studies from 2000 to 2004. He possesses proficiency in disaster recovery and failover clustering for high availability systems. His expertise extends to designing and implementing Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) solutions, as well as implementing multi-factor authentication and identity and access management solutions.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Aaron W. specializes in data center optimization and consolidation. He is skilled in threat intelligence and next-generation antivirus (NGAV) technologies. His technical skills are essential for enhancing cybersecurity measures and ensuring the reliability of infrastructure systems within organizations.