Aaron Blanchard
About Aaron Blanchard
Aaron Blanchard is the Director of Technical Operations at ConsumerAffairs, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in IT management, cloud infrastructure, and application migration, having previously held leadership roles at ETS, the University of Kansas, and Pepper IoT.
Current Role at ConsumerAffairs
Aaron Blanchard serves as the Director of Technical Operations at ConsumerAffairs since 2021. In this role, he focuses on delivering IT solutions through collaboration with his team. His responsibilities include overseeing technical operations and ensuring the efficient functioning of IT systems within the organization.
Previous Experience at ETS
Before joining ConsumerAffairs, Aaron worked at ETS as the DevOps / IT Group Manager from 2017 to 2020. During his tenure, he was responsible for managing IT operations and implementing DevOps practices, contributing to the organization's technological advancements in Lawrence, Kansas.
Education and Academic Background
Aaron Blanchard earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Kansas, located in Lawrence, Kansas. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Finance, Innovation, and Information Systems from The University of Kansas School of Business.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Aaron has extensive experience in building cloud infrastructures and migrating applications to these environments. He specializes in designing applications for the cloud and utilizes Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to streamline processes. His technical skills are complemented by his ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
Leadership and Project Management Experience
Throughout his career, Aaron has held various leadership roles, including Director of Laboratories & IT Services at the University of Kansas and Director of DevOps/SRE at Pepper IoT. He played a key role in the development of a $90M high-tech building, which involved three years of planning and execution, showcasing his project management capabilities.