Eric Rowell
About Eric Rowell
Eric Rowell is a Manager of Application Infrastructure Support at Builders FirstSource, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in database administration and application infrastructure, having held various roles at NVR, Inc. and other organizations over his career.
Current Role at Builders FirstSource
Eric Rowell serves as the Manager of Application Infrastructure Support at Builders FirstSource, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he plays a critical part in stabilizing, securing, and modernizing the application infrastructure. He engages external partners to address resource gaps on critical workloads and focuses on empowering site reliability and release management professionals. His work involves utilizing various technologies, including SmartSheet, Plan View, Dayforce, OneNote, ServiceNow, Solarwinds, Tenable Nessus, and PowerShell. He sets goals to enhance team knowledge while minimizing risks to system availability.
Previous Experience at Builders FirstSource
Prior to his current role, Eric Rowell worked at Builders FirstSource as an IT Database Administrator III from 2019 to 2020. During this year, he contributed to the management and optimization of database systems, enhancing the overall technology experience for customers. His experience in this position laid the groundwork for his advancement to a managerial role.
Career at NVR, Inc.
Eric Rowell has extensive experience at NVR, Inc., where he held multiple positions over several years. He served as a Lead Database Administrator from 2009 to 2013, a Senior Database Administrator from 2004 to 2009, and later as the Manager of Database Operations from 2013 to 2016. He also held the role of Manager of Database Engineering from 2016 to 2018 and Information Systems Operations Manager from 2018 to 2019. His roles involved leveraging database technology to enhance customer experiences and managing teams to achieve operational efficiency.
Military Background
Eric Rowell served in the US Army Reserves as a Signal Support System Specialist from 1992 to 2000. His military experience provided him with foundational skills in communication and technology, which he later applied in his civilian career.
Education and Training
Eric Rowell studied at the Rochester Institute of Technology from 1993 to 1994. This educational background contributed to his technical expertise and understanding of database systems, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles.