Hi, I’m Aaron Meeuwsen, a triple-certified Drupal lead with extensive experience spanning consulting, architecture, and hands-on development in fast-paced technology environments. I blend strong technical acumen with interpersonal communication to translate client needs into actionable solutions, build trusted relationships, and deliver high-quality results. As a technical team lead and architect, I’ve led end-to-end infrastructure rewrites for Drupal hosting, implemented containerized deployments, and established CI/CD backbones that standardized workflows across organizations. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, coordinating distributed resources, and delivering feature-rich products with little downtime.

Aaron Meeuwsen

Hi, I’m Aaron Meeuwsen, a triple-certified Drupal lead with extensive experience spanning consulting, architecture, and hands-on development in fast-paced technology environments. I blend strong technical acumen with interpersonal communication to translate client needs into actionable solutions, build trusted relationships, and deliver high-quality results. As a technical team lead and architect, I’ve led end-to-end infrastructure rewrites for Drupal hosting, implemented containerized deployments, and established CI/CD backbones that standardized workflows across organizations. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, coordinating distributed resources, and delivering feature-rich products with little downtime.

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Hi, I’m Aaron Meeuwsen, a triple-certified Drupal lead with extensive experience spanning consulting, architecture, and hands-on development in fast-paced technology environments. I blend strong technical acumen with interpersonal communication to translate client needs into actionable solutions, build trusted relationships, and deliver high-quality results.

As a technical team lead and architect, I’ve led end-to-end infrastructure rewrites for Drupal hosting, implemented containerized deployments, and established CI/CD backbones that standardized workflows across organizations. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, coordinating distributed resources, and delivering feature-rich products with little downtime.

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Work Experience

Technical Lead at ICF
August 1, 2022 - Present
Architected a ground-up rewrite of government application infrastructure for hosting Drupal 11, using containerized and automated deployment approaches with best practices for Drupal hosting. Directed a team of over ten developers across application and infrastructure, launching features on time. Collaborated with product owner, technical product owner, and design to define actionable stories, acceptance criteria, and QA testing instructions. Managed on-shore, near-shore, and off-shore contributors for a complex Drupal + Drupal Commerce implementation. Led migration of the entire Drupal stack to a new PaaS with minimal downtime. Architected a new CI/CD process that standardized deployments and workflows across the team and organization.
Technical Lead at ACAMS
October 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Led and managed a large operation migrating a Drupal application and stack to a new PaaS, coordinating on-shore, near-shore, and off-shore contributors for a Drupal + Commerce environment. Built and codified CI/CD practices to serve as the backbone for future deployments. Leveraged Drupal expertise to drive a complex implementation with a focus on minimal downtime during live migrations. Emphasized strong collaboration with stakeholders to align delivery with business goals.
Senior Architect at IPC
September 1, 2020 - October 1, 2021
Directly managed architecture and development of a large, custom Drupal Commerce implementation. Gathered requirements, user stories, and specifications from all business levels, including C-suite, to clearly define deliverables. Architected a custom API and data flow to support unique business rules and Drupal Commerce customization. Led collaboration with other tech leads to ensure reusable workflows across IPC’s technology stack. Engaged with clients to understand needs, build rapport, and align client vision with technical capabilities. Spearheaded development of web applications, sites, and data storage platforms for major clients, coordinating with project managers and up to 20 developers. Implemented Agile practices with two-week sprints to maintain trajectory and meet deadlines.
Senior Architect at Bounteous
March 1, 2016 - September 1, 2020
Led architecture and development efforts for Drupal-based solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust digital experiences. Drove client-focused delivery and technical design, leveraging a strong foundation in Drupal ecosystems to meet business requirements and deliver scalable solutions. Implemented foundational practices and contributed to project success through leadership and hands-on development.

Education

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Qualifications

Drupal 8 Triple Certified Developer
January 1, 2020 - May 12, 2026
Drupal Lead Certification (Acquia)
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment