Bryce Acer
About Bryce Acer
Bryce Acer is a Principal AEM Architect with extensive experience in digital architecture and consulting, currently serving as President and CEO of Arbory Digital. He has held various roles at notable companies including US Foods, Adobe, and Discover Financial Services, contributing to significant projects in content management and digital product information systems.
Work at US Foods
Currently, Bryce Acer serves as Principal AEM Architect at US Foods, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he oversees the digital customer experience platform stack, which includes technologies such as AEM, Oracle, SQL, Tomcat, and Mulesoft. He is the principal architect for the Digital Product Content (DPC) Product Information Management system, which operates on EnterWorks 10.x. Additionally, he led the upgrade and migration of AEM from version 6.3 to 6.5, transitioning the environment from on-premises servers to an AWS multi-account cloud. He has also architected a third-party product asset ingestion process that enables marketing teams to submit digital product images and related assets into the PIMe system, and developed the 'Flexible Leads' solution for lead generation integration with Salesforce and Campaign systems.
Previous Experience
Bryce Acer has a diverse background in various technical roles across multiple organizations. He worked as Principal AEM Architect at Discover Financial Services for seven months in 2020. Prior to that, he held the same title at Northern Trust Corporation for two months in 2019. His experience also includes positions at Adobe, where he served as Senior Consultant and Architect for AEM, and at Rackspace, where he was Team Lead for AEM Application Services from 2015 to 2019. Other notable roles include working as an Architect at Ford Motor Company and as a Technical Consultant at Herff Jones. His career spans various industries, showcasing his expertise in AEM and digital solutions.
Education and Expertise
Bryce Acer earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Dayton, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in technology and architecture. He has developed expertise in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), cloud migration, and digital product management. His technical skills encompass a range of technologies, including Oracle, SQL, and Mulesoft, which he utilizes in his current role to enhance digital customer experiences.
Leadership Roles
In addition to his technical roles, Bryce Acer is the President, CEO, and Co-Founder of Arbory Digital, a position he has held since 2019. His leadership at Arbory Digital reflects his commitment to advancing digital solutions and services. Furthermore, he served as Treasurer for the Dayton Area Mensa from 2012 to 2014, demonstrating his involvement in community and organizational leadership beyond his technical career.
Technical Contributions
Throughout his career, Bryce Acer has made significant contributions to various projects and initiatives. He led the upgrade and migration of AEM at US Foods, ensuring a seamless transition to a cloud-based environment. He also architected a third-party product asset ingestion process, enhancing the efficiency of marketing operations. His development of the 'Flexible Leads' solution exemplifies his ability to integrate technology with business needs, facilitating lead generation and improving marketing strategies.