Principal Subject Matter Expert
Cork, Ireland
Wireless communication is a cornerstone of modern society, and radio regulations are crucial for managing the finite resource of the radio frequency spectrum.
Aaron’s Biography
Aaron is an accomplished legal and regulatory compliance professional with a diverse background spanning law, media studies, and specialised compliance. He holds a PhD in Media Studies from Technological University Dublin (March 2023) and a Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, from the University of Wisconsin Law School (May 2002).
Since 2008, he has served as a Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist at Adherent. This role focuses on managing information flow for the global regulatory compliance database, specialising in global regulations for wireless devices, EMC, WEEE, batteries, and regulatory compliance for electronic products in the US.
Prior legal experience includes Associate Attorney at the Dorsey law firm in Minneapolis, MN (Litigation, Environmental Regulations, Natural Resources, and Energy), as well as law clerk positions with the Minnesota District Court and the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
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Passions & Perspectives
Regulations, products, and compliance are endlessly complex and constantly shifting. I’m particularly interested in how regulatory systems adapt to technological change and how structured information can support clearer, more effective compliance outcomes.
Credentials & Certifications
- Bachelor of Arts: German Studies, Stanford University
- Juris Doctor (JD): University of Wisconsin Law School
- Phd.: Entropy, Information and Communication, Technical University, Dublin
Experience Highlights
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- Worked with a consortium of academic and industry representatives on the Scandere Project, a major EU Commission-funded research project on Product-as-a-Service to promote resource conservation and sustainability
- Contributed to transforming CRM value chains into more resource-efficient and circular systems within the EU
- Supported the creation of demonstrators with improved product design, leaner remanufacturing, optimised recycling, and adapted regulations within a CRM-efficient Product-as-a-Service business model from a sustainability perspective
