Eric La Platney
About Eric La Platney
Eric La Platney serves as the Principal Cloud Services Engineer at Wizards of the Coast, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in cloud technology, having previously held roles at Tippr, Insight Global, and Microsoft.
Work at Wizards of the Coast
Eric La Platney has served as Principal Cloud Services Engineer at Wizards of the Coast since 2016. In this role, he has complete ownership of both Azure and AWS cloud technology stacks, supporting in-house development teams and external developers. His responsibilities include designing, implementing, and promoting cloud-agnostic solutions within a highly empowered infrastructure environment. He operates in a setting akin to a Research & Development team, focusing on accelerated research, development, and proof of concept presentations. This role allows him to contribute significantly to the company's cloud strategy and infrastructure.
Previous Experience in Cloud Services
Before joining Wizards of the Coast, Eric La Platney worked at Insight Global as a Senior Service Reliability Engineer from 2013 to 2016. His role involved ensuring the reliability and performance of services, which laid a strong foundation for his current position. Prior to that, he was a Product Manager at Tippr for one year in 2012-2013. Eric also gained experience as an Xbox Live Administrator at Microsoft from 2008 to 2012, where he worked as a vendor. This diverse background in cloud services and product management has equipped him with a comprehensive skill set in technology and service reliability.
Education and Expertise
Eric La Platney holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology and Administrative Management from Central Washington University, which he completed from 2003 to 2008. He also earned an Associate of Science degree in Computer Science from Yakima Valley Community College. His educational background provides a strong foundation in database administration and technology management, which supports his current expertise in cloud services and infrastructure development.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his role as Principal Cloud Services Engineer, Eric La Platney is responsible for designing and implementing cloud-agnostic solutions. He operates under a centralized publisher model, which supports both internal and external developers. His work emphasizes the importance of a robust infrastructure that can adapt to various cloud environments. Eric's focus on accelerated research and development enables him to lead initiatives that enhance the technological capabilities of Wizards of the Coast.