Aron Buss
@aronbuss
ITIL-certified IT service and program management leader delivering compliant, scalable enterprise solutions.
What I'm looking for
I am an ITIL-certified IT service and program management leader with 25+ years in IT service and program management and over a decade of independent consulting experience.
I served 10 years as a U.S. Air Force computer intelligence officer and have led large-scale enterprise programs across financial services, insurance, higher education, and government sectors, focusing on ServiceNow, BMC/Remedy, and CA Service Center implementations.
My achievements include overseeing $5M/year cyber technology programs with NIST and DORA compliance, leading campus-wide ServiceNow-driven service desk improvements at UC Santa Cruz, and managing major data center migrations and modernization efforts for KBC Financial and BNY Mellon.
I hold a Master's in Human Resources from George Washington University, a Bachelor's from Virginia Military Institute, and multiple certifications including PMP and ITIL Service Manager; I currently possess an active Top-Secret federal clearance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Independent Consultant
Creative Solutions Consulting LLC
Nov 2016 - Present (8 years 11 months)
Provide ITIL-based program and project management for ServiceNow and ITSM transformations, overseeing $5M/yr cyber technology programs and delivering Service Desk, Incident, Change, and CMDB process improvements that drove compliance and operational efficiency.
Led client relationships and delivery for Service Assurance, managing multiple programs, IT consultants, and project managers while driving RFP/RFI pursuits and presales activities to win and deliver large engagements.
ITSM Senior Director
AIG Global Services
Jan 2011 - Mar 2014 (3 years 2 months)
Built and deployed enterprise ITSM processes and tool migrations (BMC to ServiceNow), including Configuration, Change, Risk, Release, Capacity and Demand Management to support global datacenter consolidation and operations.
Lead Project Manager
Department of State
Aug 2009 - Jan 2011 (1 year 5 months)
Managed enterprise Service Desk and ITIL process implementation for S-ES/IRM, developing organizational service catalog and standardizing Incident, Change, and Configuration Management to improve executive support services.
Senior Director
Creative Solutions Consulting LLC
Jan 2006 - Jan 2009 (3 years)
Led a NY state-funded datacenter and service desk consolidation for NYCHHC, creating WBS, ITIL processes, training Level 1 staff, and deploying Change and Configuration Management across merged hospital networks.
Senior IT Consultant
KPMG Consulting
Jan 2002 - Jan 2006 (4 years)
Advised enterprise clients on IT transformation, leading design and delivery of cloud migrations, ERP and cybersecurity programs while managing workstreams, budgets, and stakeholder workshops to achieve measurable outcomes.
Officer, Technology Leadership
United States Air Force
Jan 1995 - Jan 2002 (7 years)
Served as a Computer Intelligence Officer and technology leader across roles including Flight Commander and Chief of Competitive Outsourcing, managing IT service desks and operational support for mission-critical systems.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
George Washington University
Master of Arts, Human Resources
Completed a Master’s degree in Human Resources focusing on organizational development and HR practices.
Virginia Military Institute
Bachelor of Science, Business/Economics
Earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Economics with a minor in Psychology, covering core business disciplines and economic theory.
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