Hi, I'm Aaron Styles, a product-focused software leader who loves turning complex ideas into accessible, scalable web and mobile experiences. I enjoy solving messy problems, mentoring engineers, and shipping reliable software that users love. I've spent the last decade delivering government and enterprise platforms—ranging from regional biosecurity dashboards to education and health apps—across React, Vue, and native mobile stacks, with cloud backends on AWS and Azure. I value pragmatic architecture, strong collaboration with stakeholders, and continuous learning.

Hi, I'm Aaron Styles, a product-focused software leader who loves turning complex ideas into accessible, scalable web and mobile experiences. I enjoy solving messy problems, mentoring engineers, and shipping reliable software that users love. I've spent the last decade delivering government and enterprise platforms—ranging from regional biosecurity dashboards to education and health apps—across React, Vue, and native mobile stacks, with cloud backends on AWS and Azure. I value pragmatic architecture, strong collaboration with stakeholders, and continuous learning.

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Hi, I’m Aaron Styles, a product-focused software leader who loves turning complex ideas into accessible, scalable web and mobile experiences. I enjoy solving messy problems, mentoring engineers, and shipping reliable software that users love.

I’ve spent the last decade delivering government and enterprise platforms—ranging from regional biosecurity dashboards to education and health apps—across React, Vue, and native mobile stacks, with cloud backends on AWS and Azure. I value pragmatic architecture, strong collaboration with stakeholders, and continuous learning.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Tech Lead at EY Future Friendly
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2025
Led engineering teams to scope, design and deliver multiple NSW government digital platforms. Projects included the NSW Regional Biosecurity Response Platform (React, TypeScript, Capacitor; AWS backend with Lambda functions and a single DynamoDB table) and the NSW Education PDP Platform (Vue, TypeScript, AWS). Also scoped the NSW Cancer Council Vaping Cessation App infrastructure (React Native, TypeScript; Azure backend with HTTP Functions, Azure SQL, Azure AD B2C and Optimizely CMS) and the NSW Police Career Platform (Vue SPA, Azure hosting). Collaborated with stakeholders to align technologies with resources, promoted frontend quality, and mentored engineers across teams.
Senior Frontend Engineer at Geoscape Australia
November 1, 2018 - November 1, 2021
As lead geospatial software engineer, helped architect a single-page web application for clip-and-ship workflows. Implemented frontend best practices, unit testing and automated testing, and contributed to data visualization initiatives. Technologies included React, TypeScript and AWS (S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, Cognito). Led a data visualization working group and mentored multiple contributors.
Software Developer at Geoplex (formerly Nova Systems)
July 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018
Developed features for geospatial dashboards and related tools, collaborating across teams to improve interoperability and data presentation. Tech: C#, ASP.NET Core, React, geospatial data processing.
Software Developer at Department of Defence
February 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017
Contributed to a multi-tier, real-time simulation and data integration project, building Java components to support cross-system interoperability.
Consultant at Esri Australia
August 1, 2016 - February 1, 2017
Supported Department of Defence projects involving 3D spatial visualization and data analysis; produced geospatial prototypes and demonstrations.
Senior Software Engineering Analyst at Accenture
July 1, 2014 - August 1, 2016
Led development on PeopleSoft-related dashboards and general frontend/JS work, delivering solutions with Ember.js and related tech.
ASP.Net & Frontend Web Developer at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
October 1, 2013 - April 1, 2014
Web development: ASP.NET, Frontend JS and jQuery; integrated multiple data streams for streamlined access and presentation.
.Net & Frontend Web/JS Developer at Cordelta
April 1, 2013 - October 1, 2013
Built .NET and frontend web applications; contributed to integration and modernization efforts across client projects.
Applications Developer (part time) at Australian Bureau of Statistics
November 1, 2011 - September 1, 2012
Website development and API work; contributed to street address lookup REST API.
Teaching Associate (part time) at Monash University
February 1, 2012 - June 1, 2012
Programming tutor supporting tutorial groups; helped students learn fundamentals and problem solving.

Education

Advanced Diploma in Multimedia at Victoria University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems at Monash University
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Certified ScrumMaster at Scrum Alliance
January 1, 2017 - March 24, 2026

Qualifications

Certified ScrumMaster
January 1, 2017 - March 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Healthcare

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