AIM Consulting Expands Application Development Team in Minneapolis

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN — NOVEMBER 10, 2021 — AIM Consulting, a leading technology consulting firm and Addison Group company, expands consulting solutions with the addition of Benny Thompson, Principal Consultant on the Application Development team. AIM Consulting has continued to experience dramatic growth in Minneapolis and across the central U.S..

The addition of Thompson strengthens areas in application development, data and analytics, and digital experience. for AIM Consulting. His career in technology spans over two decades, from founding and selling a technology startup to an enterprise architect, working across all industries, including healthcare, retail, finance, supply chain management, telecommunications, information technology, and manufacturing. With extensive experience in technical areas like modern application development, cloud computing, infrastructure as code (IaS), Salesforce/HealthCloud, big data/Hadoop/Spark, Java/Scala/Clojure, React/ReactNative, .NET, UI/UX, and Android/iOS.

With a life-long passion for technology, Thompson jumped headfirst into basic web design and self-taught C++ at an early age, creating a teenage business building websites for his father’s clients. His entrepreneurial drive, dedication to clients and customer delivery, and avid appetite for knowledge make him a perfect fit for the AIM Consulting team.

“As our clients continue to push for transformative solutions, AIM continues to invest in the right individuals that exemplify our values, building trusted relationships, providing best-in-class solution services, and creating growth for our clients. Benny Thompson’s experience, focus, and passion for working with people exemplify AIM’s culture. We are delighted to have Benny join our Minneapolis office, supporting new and current clients,” said Megan Stephens, general manager, central region. 

AIM’s investment on the growth of the team, especially in application development and data analytics, aligns with the overall strategy expanding nationally.

“When asked why I joined AIM Consulting, the answer was easy. No matter the role or company, the most important part of a team is transparency. I felt this immediately with AIM Consulting. From the top of the organization down, there is a true focus on servant leadership and having an open door collaboration environment,” said Thompson. “With my personal aspirations to drive innovation, being at an organization built with transparency, passion for change, and dedication to each other, makes all the difference with how far personally, professionally, and as a team, we can go.” 

AIM Consulting’s Application Development practice enhances and modernizes enterprise applications through innovative cloud-based architectures and modern development processes. From architecture to design to updating software development, AIM’s expertise provides clients with complete application projects faster, more efficiently, and at high quality, maximizing the value of each business initiative.

“The past few years have opened up possibilities of accessibility like never before, and the AIM Application Development team is already making an impact supporting clients on what they are developing next,” said Thompson. “With the number of connected IoT devices growing each year, over 12 billion globally, it is no surprise our clients’ needs for application development solutions are expected to continue into 2022.” 


Founded in 2006, AIM Consulting provides industry-leading technology solutions to a diverse portfolio of clients across the United States, ranging from startups to the Fortune 500. AIM Consulting specializes in Enterprise Application DevelopmentData and AnalyticsCloud and OperationsDelivery Leadership, and Digital Experience and Mobile.

AIM Consulting is hiring across the nation (offices in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Minneapolis, and Seattle). Experienced technology consultants interested in career opportunities can visit https://aimconsulting.com/join-our-team/. Companies needing technology subject matter experts in the Chicago market should email ContactChicago@aimconsulting.com or submit an inquiry via the AIM Consulting website.

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