I'm Aaron Ding.
I'm a Photographer.
I'm a Woodworker.
I'm a Web Architect.
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based in Seattle, Washington.
My Career
About Me
I'm Aaron Ding, a Web Architect, a Photographer and More
I design and implement Drupal/.Net based CMS solutions for B2B marketing websites to increase web conversion rate, increase lead volume, quality and revenue through web platform.
I joined ForgeRock and successfully transformed the marketing web digital experience leveraging my previously experience at UKG, Kronos and Philips, we went public in 2021 and later acquired by TB at $2.3b
While i am not in the office, I love trying out different things, how to make a MagicMirror? Ask me! Have you heard about Droneception? And also check out some of the photos I took.
And most importantly, I love traveling around the world with my family, to experience different cultures is my definition for the meaning of life.
- Name:Aaron Ding
- Email:aaron.ding@gmail.com
- LinkedIn:aaron.ding
- From:Seattle, Washington
10+
Years Web Development
Experience
5+
Years Managing
Experience
30+
Web Sites/Applications
Built
4
Large Enterprise
Websites Migrated
Speaking at Acquia Engage.
Getting Best High-tech Website Award.
Skills
What I Do?
Full-Stack Web Development
Drupal and .Net CMS based full-stack web development, i am also familiar with Network (Microsoft Certified Professional), Database and DevOps
SEO
Experienced with GA, SEMRush, A/B testing to analyze web performance and health to identify SEO trends and insights in order to achieve maximum ROI through marketing campaigns and optimize web experience.
Project Management
Working with internal groups (Marketing Ops, Products, Sales team...) and external resources (design, development agencies) to ensure projects adhere to scope, schedule and budget, familiar with tools such as: Jira, Asana and Miro.
ABM, Personalization & AI-Driven content recommendation
I have built different Personalization solutions for account-based marketing sites, leveraging Demandbase, Acquia and homegrown solutions to improve lead quality.
Web Design and UX improvement
familiar with Figma, Photoshop and the process of continuous UX improvement for marketing websites.
Enterprise website design, architect and migration.
I have helped many enterprise redesign, migrate corporate websites across different CMS platforms.
Summary
Resume
My Experience
2021 - Now
Director, Web Technology
Ping Identity (Formerly ForgeRock)
Handle the entire development process for internal web applications and sites. Lead evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies to enhance web capabilities. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to web development team members.
- Achieved quarterly growth of 30% until company was acquired by private equity firm for $2.3B.
- Spearheaded ongoing enhancements and refinements for different websites, including search engine optimization, traffic growth, lead generation and conversion, and account-based marketing solutions.
- Supervised in-house developers and digital agencies in identification, scoping, design, and development of web solutions for ForgeRock corporate websites,
2011 - 2021
Manager, Web Development
UKG | Ultimate Kronos Group
- Led architecture and implementation of brand new, global UKG website. Oversaw entire website development process, based on Drupal and Acquia technologies.
- Created custom wireframes using hybrid approach leveraging Acquia site studio and UIkit.
- Designed and developed new DevOps processes. Responsible for primary code review for UKG web team.
Tech Lead, Web Development
- Redesign of corporate website, establishing new frontend, backend, DevOps workflow and new Agile processes.
- Architected and implemented content personalization strategy based on artificial intelligence and site analytics.
- Designed and implemented Kronos 3rd Party integration service.
- Supported SQL server backend implementation and general networking maintenance
2008-2011
Solution Engineer
Ektron
Provide best practices solutions according to the customization request of clients.
- Database backend customization and data migration from third party data source.
- eCommerce customization and integration with Ektron eCommerce module.
- Solution architect for client's server environment integration with Ektron eSync technology
- Created .Net based microsite generator that supports a variety of Kronos microsites, including KronosWorks and SaasHr.com
- Designed and implemented Kronos 3rd Party integration service.
Provide onsite consulting services for projects architect, design and implementation, including web application performance review, analysis and optimization
Project and clients includes Canon, Northeast utility, Sungard, Iron Mountain, One West Bank, Neeley...etc.
2004-2006
System analyst and load planner
UPS
COMPUS system analyst and maintenance. Aircraft load balance control for 757, 767, MD-11
Internship
Fidelity 2008
Applications data integration - java application implementation using java, xslt, webservice data visualization application research and coding for POC
Philips 2004
Made the first Philips MDS Shanghai network topology using Solarwind. Project: ISMS (Information System Management System) using ASP.NET and SQL2000.
My Skills
Testimonial
What Others Say About Me
I had the pleasure of having Aaron as a leader on my team. His vision, thoughtfulness and strong work ethic enhanced every project that he worked on. He easily understands business objectives, priorities and uses those to make the biggest impact possible with the end-user always in mind.
Aaron is a pleasure to work with. His methodical approach to problem-solving is not just about employing the right technology; it also demonstrates a keen understanding of a project's broader business implications. He is a valuable addition to any team he joins.
It was a pleasure to work with Aaron, together we were able to set up an agile process and found the perfect balance of scoping and efficiency that works for both stakeholders and the development team. His exceptional technical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail helped to deliver this project on time and within a tight budget.
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