Securing Hardware & Embedded Systems for fun and profit.

Technology services. Media production, industrial photography, video and technical writing. Independent and syndicated content. Consulting for IoT solutions, systems architecture, and security.

Global-scale IoT hardware and messaging/processing platform research and development. Nodejs, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, Docker, Esper; various embedded/RF/cellular technologies and languages; C, Python, Java. Containerized services, with declarative configuration, flexibly connected via message bus. Secure single- or multi-tenant authn/authz architecture and service. Video production and instrumented tradeshow tabletop model builds.(Company previously named wot.io)

Scalable and secure open-source hardware and software solutions for the M2M and IoT space.Internet of Things - Evolved

Hacking on RT, the ticketing system. Perl. A variety of customer-requested work, and core platform work. Codebase security review and patching.CVE-2017-5361 - Discoverd, Reported and Fixed - Timing Sidechannel VulnerabilityCVE-2017-5943 - Fixed - Infoleak of CSRF tokensCVE-2016-6127 - Fixed - XSS via attachment content-typeCVE-2015-7686 - Fixed - Algorithmic complexity DoSCVE-2017-5944 - Fixed - RCE in dashboard

Created hardware and software systems to demonstrate core features using multiple platforms, including embedded systems from Atmel, MediaTek, Texas Instruments, Beagleboard, Marvell, Kinoma, Nest, InterDigital oneM2M and more.Documented builds, published open source code in C, Python, JavaScript, and XML, and created tutorial blog posts and instructional videos.Created hardware demonstrator for World Maker Faire NYC 2015, and a motorcycle crash alert safety system using GPS location and GSM connectivity.Sent many messages over many message busses to many data services, including bip.io, scriptr.io, Circonus, Google Apps, and more. Made them do awesome things.

Created and grew an OpenStack cloud computing cluster, with over 100 hosts and 1000 VMs. Replaced a hand-managed infrastructure, improved operational efficiency and CAPEX ROI.Successfully deployed a major capture network expansion with hundreds of channels in seven major European markets, opening a new continent of sales opportunities.Delivered and evolved a low-latency AMQP data feed product, achieving sub-80ms delay from network broadcast to customer delivery, enabling outside-the-box market segments and innovative new products.Directed improvements and modernization of over 160 globally-distributed datacenters capturing 2000+ channels. Implemented configuration management, ANSI 20.20 compliant service facilities. Improved datacenter infrastructure management and hardware lifecycle management.Guided innovation of an automated content-quality monitoring system using computer vision and machine learning, enabling a self-healing architecture in both hardware and software domains.Mentored re-architecture of Speech-to-Text and automated translation systems, transforming an unscalable legacy setup into an elastic and fault-tolerant system with configuration management and automated deployment.Improved stability of HD-SDI / QAM Cable / ATSC / DVB-S Satellite / Analog / RF / etc. video capture and broadcast monitoring appliance, and automated hw/sw test and validation rig.Continued architectural improvements to all core systems, a set of AMQP-connected workers processing:* 40 hours of linear content every 60 seconds (ingested, indexed, & instantly searchable)* 1.2+ million searches and alerts / day* 16 million searchable media segments with big-data analyticsBuilt and owned relationships with key cloud computing and technology vendors, netting cost optimizations and enhanced support.* VP DevOps & Chief Architect (July 2014 – Present)* Head of Systems Engineering (June 2013 – July 2014)* Senior Systems Engineer (November 2012 – June 2013)

* Developed and maintained award-winning Cloud Identity Mangement platform* Integrated with strategic MVPDs, MSOs, and content owners for authentication and authorization* Built and maintaind a Perl (Catalyst) application which implemented granular rules-based content access control* Created automated ingest system for small-market MVPD customer data, making rapid on-boarding possible for hundreds of thousands of viewers prior to the 2012 Olypmics* Authored an extensive customer-facing integration technical manual, increasing process transparency and reducing time-to-market for hundreds of telcos and content owners* Enabled millions of premium content-view events across multiple content providers such as HBO and the Olympics (NBC)* Secured platform against abuse by known and unknown vulnerabilities* Advised mobile development teams on secure and effective integration with Identity services* Technologies included JavaScript, Perl, PHP, MySQL, Postgres, Varnish, Puppet, RHEL SAML, oAuth, OpenID, XACML, CableLabs OLCA, etc.* Ensured smooth operation of Identity platform through Synacor's IPO* Lead Engineer, Identity Management (Jan 2012 - Sept 2012)* Senior Engineer, Identity Management (Sept 2010 - Jan 2012)

Co-wrote, directed, produced, and filmed the feature "Binary Samurai", presently in post-production. Cyberpunk meets western, with Japanese Butoh dance and Samurai elements. Currently working on all post-production elements: Editing, Visual Effects, Audio Mix, Score, Distribution

All location sound recording and mixing during principle photography of the feature film "The Perfect House"

Freelance and contract work, including:- Photography, Videography, Motion Graphics and VFX- Graphic Design & Websites- Magento e-commerce customization, HTML CSS JavaScript and PHP- Music Production- Business Planning & General Consulting- IT/Network Consulting

Location sound: boom, mix, recording. Post: dialog mix, sound design and foley.

Responsible for web applications, visual design, strategic planning and business consulting.Focused on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for e-commerce and online marketing campaigns.

In 2003, with roots in the original CyberJocks founded in 1995 by Scott Turner, CyberJocks was revived by the original team once again in Western New York. It was soon to become a world-leading game center, with designs and technologies pioneered at CyberJocks copied industry-wide, even to this day.As the Chief Information Officer of Parkside Computing, Inc. / CyberJocks, Aaron led development of the new CyberJocks into a world-leading chain of next-gen LAN game centers with locations in Buffalo, NY and Austin, TX (as of 2005). There he designed, implemented, and constantly improved a multi-purpose, enterprise-grade hardware and software technology solution that allowed for both a unique gaming experience and comprehensive developer/publisher contract outsourcing services.Aaron was instrumental in the design, coding, and information security of the patent-pending database and billing orchestration application that ran all of the CyberJocks facilities.As a primary creative force in the organization, Aaron is responsible for producing and directing all visual designs, marketing efforts, and physical tradedress. He has also designed and built the technical infrastructure and production workflow (and served as visual and technical director) for CyberJocks TV, a fully-digital high-definition video production and effects studio focused on gaming culture and competitive events coverage.Aaron also worked at CyberJocks with Dr. Drew Messer, J.D./Ph.D., a forensic, pediatric, and clinical psychologist, to develop EGT Inc.'s Electronic Gaming Therapy program. This program draws on Dr. Messer's successful concept of using video games as a treatment for children with ADHD and Autism Spectrum disorders, and continues to be a valuable therapeutic tool today.He first joined the company in 1996 to help build the first CyberJocks as one of the first LAN centers in the country.

Provide development, planning, and automation for over forty field technicians working in two states delivering best-in-class telecommunications subcontracting services.Lead developer of internal systems and documentation of procedures, eventually purchased by contractee and used franchise-wide.Design of technology, tradedress, marketing; business feasibility study and business plan authoring for CyberJocks venture.

Specify and deliver industry-leading technical solutions to clients. Sales engineering. Develop and deploy in-house software, hardware, and networking systems. Train and lead a team of field technicians.

Directed / shot industrials for new products. Photographed new and retouched entire product line (thousands) for updated online catalog.

Evangelizmo provides messaging capabilities for open source e-commerce platforms. We provide continuing integration and development for the ever-changing Web 2.0 world. Developed via a massively-scalable message bus architecture capable of messaging every human on the planet in under 24 hours.

Assisted with migrations of email to new servers; web software development

Developed residential home networking, smarthome, and integrated entertainment systems. Operated a fleet of installation technicians and vehicles, installing network cabling, wireless equipment, and gateway/router devices.

Provide electrical and photography for feature film.Assist VFX setups, green screen setup and lighting.

Delivered an expert opinion for a computer hacking case. Reviewed evidence and documents. Offered technical advisement to counsel and client.

CyberJocks location in Austin, Texas. Licensee of CyberJocks' proprietary management software and other IP, trademarks, and trade dress. As an investor, provided full support for facility design, construction, technical integration with New York location, and ongoing business operations. Forged partnerships with game developer and other tech companies in the Austin, TX area.

Created systems for site-of-serice entry of medical billing records, secure submission via Internet, automatic ICD and CPT coding validation and optimization, and electronic submission to insurance payers.

Created Buffalo's first Internet cafe, with food, drinks, workstations, and training classes.

Computer consulting and repair services.Networking, online services, data recovery and backup, etc.Created custom-designed databases using Claris FileMaker Pro, powering all financial tracking and reporting for two local non-profits.Developed custom HyperCard stacks, with significant HyperTalk underpinnings