Aaron Martin

About Aaron Martin

Software architecture practitioner and enterprise technology strategist with 13+ years building and leading full-lifecycle software design, architecture, and development across complex, regulated organizations. Combines deep hands-on experience building AI-agent architectures, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, and agentic coding workflows (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Codex) with CTO-level executive advisory, technology roadmap definition, and vendor evaluation grounded in TOGAF enterprise architecture principles. Proven ability to translate emerging AI and software engineering trends into actionable strategy, governance frameworks, and measurable business outcomes — including directing AI-driven automation that cut operational costs by 60% and managing $10M+ technology portfolios. Currently running two tracks: at LYFX2, building AI-powered consumer products from the ground up — multi-agent pipelines, cross-platform mobile apps (React.NET MAUI), containerized Azure infrastructure, and event-driven architectures. Through LYT Group, consulting with public-sector organizations on cloud modernization, identity and access management, infrastructure transformation, and agentic AI pipeline development. Career arc: Developer → Architect → CTO → Founder. Every step taught something the previous one couldn\'t. Writes production C# and Python. Also presents to cabinets and boards. The best technology leaders do both. Core domains: Enterprise & Solution Architecture · AI/ML Solution Design · Cloud Infrastructure (Azure, GCP) · Identity & Access Management (Entra ID, OIDC, SAML, SCIM) · DevSecOps & CI/CD · Digital Transformation · Agile Delivery · Data Architecture · Security Architecture · Technical Product Management

Experience

1. Sr Consultant

   Lyt

   Sep 2025 — Present · Oklahoma City, OK, US

   Provided senior advisory support for enterprise technology modernization and organizational transformation initiatives within a regulated public-sector environment. Led the development of enterprise reference architectures aligned to TOGAF principles, establishing clear target-state roadmaps across application, data, infrastructure, and security domains. Designed and executed cloud-first migration strategies, including legacy environment rationalization, technical debt reduction, and the structured decommissioning of on-premises infrastructure.Delivered platform and solution architecture for enterprise SaaS implementations, including CRM modernization, integration patterns, and identity and access considerations. Supported vendor evaluation and commercial negotiations to ensure architectural alignment, cost efficiency, and long-term scalability. Advised executive stakeholders on governance, interoperability, and compliance considerations, balancing regulatory constraints with modernization objectives. Partnered closely with leadership to translate strategic goals into actionable technical and operational initiatives, accelerating adoption while reducing delivery risk.

Education

• University of Central Oklahoma

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Management Information Systems

• University of Central Oklahoma

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

• Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City

  Associate of Science (AS), Accounting