Aaron Ardiri

    Auerfeldstraße 22
    81541 München, Bayern
    Deutschland
     
    +49 171 974 05 36
    aaron@ardiri.com
    http://www.ardiri.com/

    Aaron Ardiri has spent years focusing on research and development in the area of mobile applications using personal electronics with mobility or wireless capabilities. He has a reputation for pushing the boundaries of the mobile hardware to its limits; proving that what is defined as impossible - always is possible. He has proven his capabilities working with some of the largest companies in the mobile sector. If you are looking for a competent technology lead or professional advice in the mobile arena/space - look no further.

Work Experience

    2012-now - Principal Developer Evangelist - BlackBerry

      BlackBerry is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, BlackBerry provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, short message service (SMS) messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications.

        Key contributer to the developer relations team for the evangelism of the BlackBerry 10, RIM's upcoming mobile platform with a focus on mobile gaming and native C/C++ development. Presenter at various conferences including #bb10jam world tour and other developer focused events in EMEA.

    EMPLOYMENT DUTIES
    Technical Evangelism (BlackBerry 10) - EMEA

    1999-now - Hobby

      Self Employed, Freelancer.

        Known for "making the impossible, possible" recognized as a serious low-level developer, for reverse engineering/system hacks on a variety of mobile platforms (14+). Pioneered and created the SHARK development kit - a cross-platform development environment utilizing a single source code base across devices.
        Also is founder and "man behind scenes" of Mobile 1UP, an indie developer.

    EMPLOYMENT DUTIES
    Mobile Development
    Consultancy / Game Development Services
    Digital Rights Management
    Concept Prototype Development
    Publishing and License Acquisition

    2011-2012 - Technical Director - ubitexx GmbH - a subsidiary of BlackBerry

      BlackBerry is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, BlackBerry provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, short message service (SMS) messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications.

        Responsible for leading a team of developers (multi-time zone) in building the Universal Device Service (UDS) Component for cross-platform mobile device management (iOS and android) and integration into the BlackBerry Fusion suite.

    EMPLOYMENT DUTIES
    Technical Advisory / Solution Architect
    Development Process Management (agile / SCRUM)

    2010-2011 - VP of Development - ubitexx GmbH

      ubitexx GmbH develops and distributes over-the-air mobile device management and security solutions for enterprises. ubitexx GmbH simplifies the complexity of managing a wide range of mobile terminals over any network via a unified management solution. ubitexx GmbH was acquired by BlackBerry on 31.05.2011.

        Solution Architect for ubiSuite 4.x a scalable and cloud capable implementation of mobile device management utilizing a platform independent schema via key value pairs for system configuration. Organized and lead a team of developers to implement a prototype that became the focal point of the company acquisition.
        Defined and implemented agile devleopment (SCRUM) processes.

    EMPLOYMENT DUTIES
    Technical Advisory / Solution Architect
    Development Process Management (agile / SCRUM)

    2008-2010 - Chief Technology Officer - Appear Networks AB

      Appear Networks AB is the leading provider of context-aware software infrastructure designed to power the next generation of mobile applications and services using situational information (context) to eliminate information overload and ensure mobile work force users have the information they need, when and where they need it.

        Provided technical leadership and vision to a medium sized team building a mobile enterprise application platform for provisioning, messaging, configuration and synchronization. Identified future market trends and managed various European Union FP6/FP7 sponsored projects (MIDAS, SIMS, CAMPUS).

    EMPLOYMENT DUTIES
    Product Owner (Scrum – Agile Methodologies)
    Mobility Innovation Vision
    Research and Development Manager

    2001-2008 - Chief Technology Officer - MedHand International AB

      MedHand International AB produced the Dr Companion™ product; a patented professional working tool for physicians available on mobile and desktop platforms utilizing the SHARK development kit and data driven approach on memory cards.

        Designed and implemented multiple iterations of a mobile medical publishing and distribution platform, with "over the air" synchronization, dynamic content update and digital rights management (DRM) in a cross-platform environment.
        Engineered a cross-platform XML based ebook standards and various conversion tools for publishers in addtition to providing business leadership with licensing and publishing contract acquisitions worldwide.

    EMPLOYMENT DUTIES
    System Architect
    Publishing and License Acquisition
    Digital Rights Management
    Development and Innovation Manager

    1998-2002 - Lecturer / Research Assistant - Högskolan i Gävle

      Högskolan i Gävle is a technical university college of Gävle / Sandviken in the middle region of Sweden with an advanced research laboratory focusing on innovation and creative computing technologies allowing the merging of multimedia and technology.

        Key contributor to enrolling Högskolan i Gävle as the first Java Campus in Sweden. Lead the introduction of Object Orientation and the Java programming language as a standard for new students, together with traditional C/C++ and the teaching of various computer science foundation topics.

    EMPLOYMENT DUTIES
    Object Orientation
    Algorithms and Data Structures
    Image Processing
    Java, C/C++ Programming

    1999-2000 - Senior Software Engineer - CitiKey AB
    1998-1998 - Java Engineer - H.O.T.S. Ltd
    1997-1998 - Software Engineer - ADI Limited
    1996-1997 - Statistical Analyst - University of Western Australia
    1995-1995 - Software Engineer - Sigma Systems Pty Ltd.

      10+ years old - positions shown for informational purposes only (no longer relevant).

Advisory / Board Member

    2002-2011 - MedHand International AB

Education

    1993-1996 - Bachelor of Science (Computing)
    1991-1992 - High School Diploma

Certificates and Awards

    2010 - Certification: HP webOS Developer
    2008 - Certification: Scrum Product Owner
    2003 - Certification: Palm OS Developer
    1999 - Certification: Java Developer
    1997 - Oracle Database Administrator
    1989-1992 - Australian Mathematics Competition
    1989-1990 - Australian Computing Competition

Publications

    2000 - Palm OS: Software Protection
    1999 - Security in Set-Top Boxes
    1999 - GENTEX: Genetic Algorithm Textures

Patents / Innovation

    METHOD FOR RENDERING INFORMATION ON A DISPLAY
    United States Patent US 7,937,656 B2, Issued May 3, 2011

      The method is for rendering information on a display, comprising. Content components in a container are provided. A content handler (style sheet) is used to transform the content components. A key word in the content component is identified. A real time link is provided between the key word and an outside source. A screen size of a display unit is determined. A size of a first display is adjusted by only displaying a complete content of a first level of the content components and a link to a second level. The link is activated to display a complete content of the second level and a link to the second level.

Speaking Engagements

    2011 - HP, Inc – formally Palm, Inc - London, United Kingdom
    2010 - Palm, Inc - Sunnyvale, USA

      Aaron Ardiri was invited to speak at the first Palm Developer Day focusing on getting started with game development using the SDL library (Simple Directmedia Layer), a toolkit provided within the PDK development environment for the Palm Pre™ and Palm Pixi™ devices.

    2010 - SEB Enskilda - London, United Kingdom
    2010 - SEB Enskilda - Stockholm, Sweden

      Aaron Ardiri was invited to speak at two events hosted by SEB Enskilda to discuss the state of mobile platforms - specifically identifying the various operating systems available and their maturity, which target groups exist, what is the relevance of press/hype and what are the new trends coming into play that will influence them moving forward?

    2010 - TiE Nordic Workshop - Stockholm, Sweden

      Aaron Ardiri was invited regularly to speak at a number of workshops focused around development and go-to-market and strategies covering elements such as getting started, development tools, promotion/marketing and monetization of software on emerging mobile platforms. The events are hosted for students attending the Handels School of Economics and the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) to inspire new entrepreneurs in the Nordics.

    2010 - IDG Mobility World 2010 - Stockholm, Sweden

      Aaron Ardiri was invited as an expert to participate on a panel discussing mobile platform fragmentation – will iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile or Symbian become dominant players in the mobile space; or will there fragmentation continue within the mobile space?

    2009 - Excitera Mobile Cup - Stockholm, Sweden

      Aaron Ardiri was invited to speak at a workshop focused around development and go-to-market strategies around the iPhone platform. An event specifically hosted for students of the Handels School of Economics and The Royal Institute of Technology.

Press Mentions: Mobile Platforms

    Aaron Ardiri is an active contributor to the mobile development community, providing insights about platform evolution, assisting developers with cross-platform development and doing evangelistic activities around mobile platforms – actively willing to reach out to members of the press to ensure the general community is properly informed.

    In 2010 he was highlighted as one of Sweden’s best software developers: number 68 of 100.
    In 2012 he was highlighted as one of Sweden’s best software developers: number 83 of 100.

Computer Sweden / Computer World (IDG group)

REALTID.se

PocketGamer

mobil.se / mobil.nu

netokracija.si

e15.cz

Press Mentions: Game Development

    Aaron Ardiri is an avid mobile gamer with over 10 years’ experience in the field and in his spare time gets “hands-on” experience understanding the development process and the mobile ecosystem of application distribution by running a small games development studio.

www.mobile1up.com

Metro Teknik

Retro Gamer Magazine

References

    “Aaron is an incredible professional with an absolutely amazing combination of engineering and leadership skills - the perfect technical visionary who can quickly explain how things should be done and is not afraid to dive in and assist his team when there is doubt about implementation. I have learnt a lot from Aaron while he was my manager and I appreciate been given the chance to work with him.”

    Vitaliy Ryumshyn, System Architect - ubitexx GmbH - a subsidiary of BlackBerry

    “I have worked with Aaron on multiple projects, and can say without reservation he is one of the most knowledgeable and resourceful developers I have had the privilege of meeting. Aaron has never found a task beyond his ability, and once started, he works with an amazing focus and drive to accomplish the task. His excitement is always contagious, and I enjoy working with Aaron. He is always available to provide advice and insight to his team and shows great leadership skills. I would eagerly recommend him for any position or project in need of quality leadership.”

    Michael Ethetton, Business Partner - self employed

    “Aaron goes above and beyond when you hire him to work for you. In our case we needed to do something so bleeding edge that we weren't even sure if it was possible. Aaron made the impossible happen and for delivery streamlined it so that a non-techie could do a demonstration at a trade show. I would hire him again and again.”

    Joel Evans, Director of Technology - GTech Corporation
    “Aaron's forte is architecting software, no matter the platform. He's one of the most talented coders I know and, at the same time, knows how to communicate effectively with his clients in a patient, laid-back and constructive manner. There's not a mobile device so obscure that Aaron hasn't written code for it. He's the go-to person for any project that's in need of a sound architecture.”
    Ivo Jager, Business Partner - self employed

    “Aaron is one of the most talented, creative and driven developers in the Palm Economy. He has consistently created solutions where others thought it was impossible, and his savvy with both the user experience and the back-end programming allow him to create truly revolutionary solutions.”

    Michael Bergen, Palm Developer Relations - Palm, Inc

    “Aaron has a visionary mind wrapped inside a business pragmatist’s head. Aaron has not only engineered the single most impressive handheld product UI in the medical space, he has optimized that UI for just about any device you can imagine; Aaron isn’t just a software engineer - he is a solid and wise businessman which makes working with him all the better.”

    Evan Schnittman, VP Business Development & Rights - Oxford University Press

    “Aaron is a task-oriented manager with good project management skills. His expertise in embedded development is very valuable to any mobile technology company. Aaron also has a good sense for future trends and know-how to implement this in reality.”

    Alisa Devlic, Research Lead - Appear Networks AB

    “Aaron has top notch tech skills and great experience in the mobile application development area (and beyond). He is also keen and patient to share this valuable experience with young engineers (like me). Last but not least, I like the fact that he tries his best to create a happy and pleasant working environment. Thumbs up!”

    Georgios Panagiotou, Research Engineer - Appear Networks AB

    “Aaron is a brilliant programmer, with a knack for native coding. His knowledge spans across a large number of programming languages, with a particular focus on mobile technologies. He has both the vision and the skills to implement leading-edge products. Give him a challenge that he likes, and he'll dedicate all this energy to solve it.”

    Xavier Aubry, CEO - Appear Networks AB

    “Aaron Ardiri is the most skilled and experienced mobile developer I had a chance to meet and know. I doubt I could have met many others with that level of dedication, knowledge, studiousness and diligence.”

    Nemanja Bondžulić, CEO - Industry Entertainment