Aaron Reiff

About Aaron Reiff

Global technology leader with 20+ years guiding enterprise modernization and building high-performing teams that scale. I combine deep technical strategy with a people-first leadership philosophy, fostering clarity, trust, and accountability across every level of the organization. I\'m currently VP of Technology at Nth Degree, leading global IT for the entire Nth Degree family of companies. The organization spans 11 international offices across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and North America alongside 30+ U.S. markets, delivering thousands of events annually for many of the world\'s most recognizable brands, including 67 of the Fortune 100. My focus is unifying technology suites, building a single global IT organization, and creating the foundation to support the combined business at scale. Across my career, I\'ve led multimillion-dollar digital transformations, reduced technical debt, and aligned systems and people so both can thrive. I\'m known as a goal-oriented transformation champion with a track record of assessing complex organizational environments, identifying the challenges and opportunities that drive meaningful change, and leading cross-functional teams while building strong relationships with stakeholders at every level.

Experience

1. Vice President of Information Technology

   Nth Degree

   Oct 2023 — Present · US

   Lead technology strategy and execution for a $500M+ national event and trade show services company, overseeing IT infrastructure, software development, and cybersecurity. Manage $7M annual technology budget and align technology investments to business outcomes. Architected and executed the OASIS modernization program, replacing 25-year legacy AS400 systems with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Azure cloud services, and Power BI analytics. Partner with executive leadership to modernize platforms, improve operational efficiency, and enable scalable, data-driven decision-making across the org.Key achievements include leading a multi-year modernization effort that unified multiple core business systems, including timecard entry, management orders, inventory, vehicle management, and exhibitor/show organizer portals, into a single Azure-based enterprise platform. Migrated all legacy AS400 applications to Dynamics 365 and Azure SQL, increasing data accessibility and operational speed by approximately 45% and reducing manual data entry by 60% through redesigned workflows and improved visibility.Architected enterprise data and integration layer connecting OASIS, the Exhibitor portal (OneView), and internally developed mobile applications via Azure API services, ensuring governed and consistent data flows. Implemented an enterprise Power BI analytics framework delivering unified executive dashboards and established data lifecycle and metadata standards aligned with Microsoft Purview.Established the org\'s first comprehensive data governance and security framework using Microsoft Purview E5, aligned cybersecurity strategy to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and strengthened resilience through MDR, Microsoft Defender, and independent risk assessments. Built a modern IT service management foundation in Azure DevOps, reducing resolution times by 35%, sustaining 99.99% uptime, and reorganizing teams around business outcomes to drive accountability, engagement, and delivery velocity.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Bach, History

• Xenia High School

  General Education, General Education

  1987 — 1990

Skills

• Sdlc
• Business Intelligence
• Banking
• Vendor Management
• Business Analysis
• Risk Management
• Requirements Gathering
• Integration
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Itil
• Peoplesoft
• Leadership
• Disaster Recovery
• Solution Architecture
• Business Process Improvement
• Requirements Analysis
• Process Improvement
• IT Strategy
• Software Project Management
• Visio
• Data Warehousing
• IT Management
• Enterprise Architecture
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)