Professional background

Aaron Ardiri

Technology Executive & Strategic Advisor

Fractional CTO · Enterprise Architecture · Cybersecurity & IoT

Stockholm, Sweden · Margaret River, Australia — Swedish and Australian citizen

Executive Profile

Technology executive, architect and strategic advisor with nearly three decades of international experience across enterprise software, telecommunications, embedded systems, IoT and cybersecurity. Combines founder-level commercial responsibility with hands-on engineering expertise, from developing patented technology and delivering production systems to leading distributed teams, enterprise engagements and international innovation programmes.

Works with organisations on technology strategy, architecture, product direction and engineering execution, bringing an independent perspective grounded in both building businesses and delivering software. Particularly interested in fractional leadership, strategic advisory and complex architecture engagements.

Executive Leadership

Technology StrategyStrategic AdvisoryProduct LeadershipEngineering OrganisationsEnterprise ArchitectureCybersecurity ArchitectureCommercial NegotiationOrganisational TransformationInnovation & Intellectual PropertyBoard & Stakeholder Communication

Selected Executive Impact

Co-founded and built RIoT Secure into a founder-owned, multi-million-SEK technology business, with responsibility for strategy, product direction, finance, commercial negotiations and delivery.
Led a distributed engineering organisation of approximately 30 people, transforming ubitexx's device-specific mobile-management product into a device-agnostic enterprise platform ahead of its acquisition by Research In Motion.
Served as consortium and technical lead for a €3 million European innovation programme.
Secured and directed a multi-year industrial IoT deployment for SAS Ground Handling at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, supporting approximately 270 connected devices used in live ground operations.
Created technologies protected by three US patents in digital publishing, enterprise device management and bandwidth-efficient IoT communications.
Supported the international BlackBerry 10 launch through developer engagements across more than 40 countries.
Designed and delivered a documented, production-ready schema-driven microservice solution at Ericsson in less than six months, establishing a foundation for more consistent network-tooling development.

Professional Experience

Founder & CEO

RIoT Secure AB · Stockholm, Sweden

2017–present

Co-founded and led a cybersecurity and IoT company developing secure device-lifecycle technology for resource-constrained and industrial systems. Responsible for strategy, product direction, architecture, commercial negotiations, financial planning and enterprise delivery.

Built and led a multidisciplinary team of up to ten people.
Built a bootstrapped, founder-owned business generating multi-million-SEK annual revenue, combining commercial leadership with product development and enterprise delivery.
Served as consortium and technical lead for a €3 million European innovation programme.
Secured and directed a multi-year SAS Ground Handling deployment at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, supporting approximately 270 connected devices and operational use cases including automated billing and secure operator identification.
Established governance, company policies and supplier-compliance practices for an enterprise aviation environment.
Developed a device-lifecycle platform and communications technology protected by US Patent 11,997,165 B2.

Principal Software Architect

Ericsson AB · Stockholm, Sweden

2024–2026

Provided architectural leadership for network tooling and Lab-as-a-Service systems, working across organisational boundaries to establish reusable software foundations and more consistent engineering practices.

Designed and delivered a documented, production-ready schema-driven microservice solution in less than six months, establishing reusable foundations for network tooling and laboratory management.
Strengthened architecture, maintainability and technical-debt management.
Established controlled AI-assisted development practices with human ownership and architectural oversight.
Aligned teams around shared architectural principles and presented the approach at Ericsson Developer Conference 2026.

Chief Technology Officer

Evothings AB · Stockholm, Sweden

2014–2015

Led technology and product strategy for an open-source platform connecting mobile application development with embedded hardware and the emerging IoT ecosystem.

Defined architecture and direction for Evothings Studio.
Led core engineering and coordinated feedback from the international open-source community.
Developed ecosystem relationships, integrations and demonstrations involving Arduino and Arm.

Principal Developer Evangelist

BlackBerry · Munich, Germany

2012–2013

Supported the international launch of BlackBerry 10 across EMEA following the integration of ubitexx.

Represented BlackBerry 10 at events and technical engagements across more than 40 countries.
Led and supported developer evangelists and connected product engineering with the developer community.

Technical Director, VP Development

Research In Motion / ubitexx GmbH · Munich, Germany

2010–2012

Led enterprise product architecture and a distributed engineering organisation of approximately 30 people based in Ukraine.

Re-architected a device-specific management product into a device-agnostic enterprise platform.
Participated in acquisition discussions and technical due diligence leading to ubitexx's 2011 acquisition by Research In Motion.
Directed post-acquisition integration and knowledge transfer into BlackBerry Universal Device Service.
Contributed to intellectual property protected by US Patent 9,756,501 B2.

Chief Technology Officer

Appear Networks AB · Stockholm, Sweden

2008–2010

Led strategy, product development and research for a context-aware enterprise mobility platform.

Directed delivery supporting an enterprise deployment with Nederlandse Spoorwegen.
Led technical participation in the MIDAS, SIMS and CAMPUS European innovation programmes.
Participated in strategic discussions with SITA and established Scrum-based product practices.

Chief Technology Officer

MedHand International AB · Stockholm, Sweden

2001–2008

Created a secure digital-publishing platform for medical professionals, spanning multiple generations of mobile and desktop devices.

Defined the Dr Companion architecture, combining cross-platform delivery, over-the-air updates and digital-rights management.
Supported technical negotiations for content licences with major international publishers.
Created adaptive-content technology protected by US Patent 7,937,656 B2.

Board & Strategic Advisory Experience

Board and advisory appointments spanning cybersecurity, mobile technology, digital media, connected products and enterprise software, including RIoT Secure, KISS Digital Media, GreatSway Enterprises, Biosync Technology, Kocoverk Mobile Tech and MedHand International.

Advise on technology strategy, software architecture, product direction and the commercial implications of technical decisions.
Serve as an external reviewer for Vinnova, assessing innovation proposals for technical potential, team capability, feasibility and commercial relevance.
Bring practical experience from founder-led businesses, enterprise delivery, international collaborations and independent technical evaluation.

Education

Bachelor of Science (Computing)

Curtin University of Technology · Perth, Australia

1993–1996

Minors in Computer Graphics, Geographic Information Systems and Commerce.

Patents & Innovation

Method for Rendering Information on a Display

US 7,937,656 B2 · Issued May 3, 2011

Adaptive presentation of structured content and links according to display constraints.

System and Method for Wireless Device Configuration

US 9,756,501 B2 · Issued September 5, 2017

Device-agnostic policy and configuration management across wireless device platforms.

A System and a Method for Optimizing Data Communication of Internet of Things (IoT) Devices

US 11,997,165 B2 · Issued May 28, 2024

Typed bitstream representation and optimized communication of sensor and actuator data.

Professional References

Selected testimonials from former colleagues, collaborators and business partners.

“Over two years working with Aaron at Ericsson, I have seen him transform our approach to microservice development through an innovative schema-driven architecture. In less than six months, he independently delivered a fully documented, production-ready solution, leveraging modern AI tools to significantly reduce development complexity and effort. Aaron combines deep technical expertise, pragmatic problem-solving and entrepreneurial vision with a highly collaborative mindset. I strongly recommend him for complex assignments requiring innovation and execution.”
Peter Otterstrom
Head of Network & Technology
Ericsson AB
(April 1, 2026)

“During my two years working with Aaron at RIoT Secure, I witnessed an extraordinary combination of technical expertise, business leadership and dedication. Whether developing software, solving complex architectural challenges, managing finances or presenting to stakeholders, Aaron consistently delivered with remarkable efficiency and precision. His ability to balance the responsibilities of a CEO with hands-on engineering, while mentoring and inspiring those around him, set a standard of professionalism that has stayed with me throughout my career. Aaron is an exceptional architect, a natural leader and an inspiring mentor.”
Yousef Abdelkhalek
Cybersecurity Intern
RIoT Secure AB
(December 15, 2022)

“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 / BlackBerry
(December 12, 2011)

“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
(December 3, 2009)

“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 Licensing
Oxford University Press
(December 24, 2007)

“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
(January 22, 2007)

Additional references are available on request.

For a more personal account of the work behind these roles, see About or my autobiography.

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