Experience

Aaron M. Raffle

Technology & Operations Advisor | Systems Architect | Executive IT Consultant

I’m a senior technology and operations professional with deep experience helping organizations make clear, practical decisions around systems, infrastructure, and risk. My work focuses on translating complex technical environments into actionable guidance for leadership — improving stability, reducing waste, and enabling smarter long-term planning.

I bring a systems-level perspective shaped by leadership roles across higher education, hospitality, municipal government, consulting, and small-to-mid sized organizations. I am equally comfortable advising executives, working with technical teams, and interfacing with vendors — always with an emphasis on clarity, accountability, and outcomes.

What I Do

• Executive and fractional IT advisory

• Systems architecture and technical strategy

• Vendor and proposal evaluation

• Project and risk assessment

• Operational and process improvement

• Technology decision support for non-technical leaders

I do not sell hardware, software, or managed services. My role is to provide independent judgment and practical direction.

Professional Experience

Senior Solutions Architect / Technology Leader

Higher Education, Hospitality, Public Sector

• Lead design and oversight of enterprise-scale systems supporting academic, administrative, and operational functions

• Advise leadership on infrastructure strategy, security posture, and technology investment decisions

• Translate business and institutional requirements into sustainable technical architectures

• Serve as a bridge between executive leadership, internal IT teams, and external vendors

• Evaluate risk, cost, and long-term impact of major initiatives before execution

Independent Consultant & Advisor

Small & Mid-Sized Organizations, Private Sector, Municipalities

• Provide advisory and second-opinion services for organizations navigating IT projects, vendor relationships, and system modernization

• Conduct system and risk assessments with clear, prioritized recommendations

• Support project recovery and vendor accountability efforts

• Offer fractional leadership for organizations that need senior IT judgment without a full-time hire

Founder & Operator

Multi-Entity Small Business Ownership

• Operate and advise multiple small businesses with hands-on responsibility for operations, finance, technology, and compliance

• Design and manage systems supporting scheduling, payments, reporting, and customer engagement

• Balance technical decision-making with real-world business constraints

This experience grounds my advisory work in practical reality — not theory.

Areas of Expertise

• IT strategy & architecture

• Business process engineering and automation

• Cloud and hybrid environments

• Security and risk management (practical, non-alarmist)

• Vendor selection and contract review

• Project evaluation and recovery

• Project management

• Operational systems and workflow design

• AI integrations

How I Work

• Clear scope and expectations

• Plain-language communication

• No long-term lock-ins unless appropriate

• Focus on decisions that materially improve outcomes

If I’m not the right fit, I’ll say so.

Typical Engagements

• IT systems and risk assessments

• Project and proposal second opinions

• Fractional IT leadership

• Targeted, short-term advisory support