Aaron Christian (aaronchristian)

Drupal Frontend Architect | Accessibility Advocate | Open Source Contributor

I've been building with Drupal for over 18 years, specializing in modern frontend architecture, component-driven development, and accessible digital experiences. My work spans enterprise, higher education, government, and nonprofit organizations, with a focus on creating maintainable, scalable solutions that balance developer experience with user experience.

As an IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) and Acquia Certified Frontend Specialist, I'm passionate about building inclusive websites that meet accessibility standards while embracing modern Drupal practices such as Single Directory Components (SDC), design systems, and reusable component libraries.

I actively contribute to the Drupal community through open source projects, issue queues, and conference speaking, and I'm always looking for ways to improve the frontend developer experience.

Areas of Focus

• Frontend Architecture & Theme Development
• Drupal 7 to Drupal 11 Migrations
• Single Directory Components (SDC)
• Component-Based Design Systems
• Web Accessibility (WCAG & IAAP WAS)
• Performance & Frontend Optimization
• User Experience & Interaction Design

Speaking Engagements

• DrupalCon Chicago 2026
• DrupalCon North America 2021
• DrupalCon Global 2020
• DrupalCamp Florida 2021
• Drupal Cafe Ukraine 2021
• Drupal Cafe Vancouver 2021

Awards

• 2020 dotCOMM Gold Award — Manning Elliott LLP
• 2019 dotCOMM Gold Award — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM)

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