Aaron Skonnard

About Aaron Skonnard

I’m a tech educator, entrepreneur, and investor. I started as a software developer and then spent the majority of my career as the co-founder and CEO of Pluralsight, Inc.(NASDAQ: PS), the leading technology workforce development company helping companies and people around the world build technology skills. Now, I\'m an active early stage tech investor, advisor, and board member focused on Utah (Silicon Slopes) and surrounding areas.

Experience

1. Board Member

   Zions Bancorporation

   May 2019 — Present · Salt Lake City, UT, US

   Zions Bancorporation, N.A. is one of the nation\'s premier financial services companies with approximately $89 billion of total assets at December 31, 2025, and annual net revenue of $3.4 billion in 2025. Zions operates under local management teams and distinct brands in 11 western states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The Bank is a consistent recipient of national and state-wide customer survey awards in small- and middle-market banking, as well as a leader in public finance advisory services and Small Business Administration lending.(NASDAQ: ZION)

Education

• Brigham Young University

  BS

  1994 — 1996

Skills

• Ajax
• Windows Azure
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Linq
• Tfs
• System Architecture
• Silverlight
• Databases
• Ssrs
• Software Design
• Jquery
• Web Applications
• T-Sql
• Object Oriented Design
• Xml
• Database Design
• Rest
• C#
• .net
• Oop
• Software Development
• Scrum
• Wpf
• Sharepoint
• Test Driven Development
• Soa
• Cloud Computing
• Agile Project Management
• Distributed Systems
• Biztalk
• Wcf
• Solution Architecture
• Enterprise Architecture
• Web Services
• Software Engineering
• Vb.net
• Architecture
• Iis
• Design Patterns
• Start-Up Ventures