Erik Savage
About Erik Savage
Erik Savage is a Software Engineer currently working at Forge in Seattle, Washington, with a background in manufacturing engineering and software development. He has held various engineering roles at companies such as Precor, Kenworth Truck Co., and Glowforge, and possesses expertise in multiple programming languages and frameworks.
Work at Forge
Erik Savage has been employed at Forge as a Software Engineer since 2022. His role involves developing software solutions and contributing to various projects within the company. Located in Seattle, Washington, he has been part of the Forge team for two years, focusing on enhancing software functionality and user experience.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current position at Forge, Erik Savage held several engineering roles. He worked as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Glowforge from 2019 to 2021. Before that, he served as a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer at Kenworth Truck Co. from 2015 to 2017. Erik also gained experience as a Manufacturing Engineer at Applied Technical Services from 2017 to 2019. His early career included positions at Precor and Aerotek, where he worked in various engineering capacities.
Education and Expertise
Erik Savage earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology from Western Washington University, completing his studies from 2005 to 2009. He further enhanced his skills by attending Code Fellows, where he completed a Full Stack Software Development program from 2021 to 2022. His expertise includes proficiency in programming languages such as C#, Ruby, and JavaScript, along with experience in frameworks like React and Ruby on Rails.
Technical Skills and Tools
Erik Savage is proficient in using version control systems, particularly Git and GitHub, for collaborative software development. He employs testing frameworks such as Jest and Rspec to ensure software quality. His knowledge extends to advanced software architecture concepts, including Domain Driven Design (DDD) and Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS). Additionally, he utilizes tools like Terraform and MongoDB for infrastructure and database management.