Aaron A.

I help companies achieve innovation and growth through business technology and content strategy | 6x Microsoft MVP

Role
Associate Director at QKS Group
Location
Dayton, OH, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Aaron A.

Strategic technology and content leader with 25+ years of experience driving digital transformation, leading diverse global teams, and bridging business strategy with innovative solutions. Adept at translating complex data into clear, actionable insights, engaging stakeholders at every level, and fostering collaborative, inclusive environments. Recognized Microsoft MVP for thought leadership and community impact. Known for curiosity, clarity, and a client-first mindset that consistently delivers measurable business outcomes.

Experience

  1. Associate Director

    QKS Group

    Feb 2026 — Present

    Conduct in-depth market and vendor research across the Marketing Technology (MarTech) and Sales Technology (SalesTech) transformation landscape. Analyze platforms including marketing automation, customer data platforms (CDPs), digital experience platforms (DXPs), CRM systems, campaign management tools, and AdTech solutions. Evaluate vendor capabilities, architectural models, integration ecosystems, and overall market maturity using structured research frameworks and proven assessment methodologies. Build a deep understanding of MarTech architecture, solution design, and implementation workflows—covering omnichannel orchestration, campaign execution, personalization strategies, data pipelines, and analytics enablement.Regularly engage with product vendors, system integrators, and enterprise customers through briefings, product demonstrations, and validation discussions to ensure research accuracy and real-world relevance. Collaborate with senior analysts to identify emerging technology trends, architectural shifts, and best practices shaping the future of MarTech. Through this work, support advisory and consulting engagements by delivering strategic insights on platform selection, integration design, data strategy, and enterprise architecture alignment.In addition to research and advisory responsibilities, partner closely with Sales and Account Leadership to align research priorities with market opportunities and client needs. Actively manage client relationships, ensuring consistent delivery quality, responsiveness, and measurable strategic value. Represent the organization in executive briefings, analyst interactions, and industry events, strengthening market visibility, credibility, and thought leadership within the broader technology ecosystem.

Education

  • CareSource University

    Myers-Briggs Training

    2016 — 2016

  • New Horizons Computer Learning Center

    Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration

    2008 — 2008

  • edX

    The Science of Everyday Thinking

    2016 — 2016

  • edX

    Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI

    2016 — 2016

  • CareSource University

    Project Management

    2015 — 2016

  • CRM University

    Microsoft Dynamics CRM

    2016 — 2016

  • CareSource University

    Leadership Essentials: Building Your Influence as a Leader

    2016 — 2016

  • CareSource University

    Navigating Change

    2016 — 2016

  • edX

    Statistical Thinking for Data Science and Analytics

    2016 — 2016

  • CareSource University

    Certificate of Completion, Continuous Improvement - Six Sigma

    2015 — 2015

  • edX

    Inclusive Leadership Training

    2016 — 2016

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