Eric Turcotte
About Eric Turcotte
Eric Turcotte is a Senior Staff Engineer at Handshake and STL Chapter Co-lead at OWASP Foundation, specializing in evolutionary architecture and technical leadership. He has extensive experience in microservices, big data, and distributed systems, with a career spanning over two decades in various engineering roles.
Current Role at Handshake
Eric Turcotte serves as a Senior Staff Engineer at Handshake, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on technical leadership and platform strategies, specifically in the areas of APIs, developer experience (DX), and distributed systems. His expertise in evolutionary architecture allows him to design systems that can adapt to changing requirements, which is essential in the fast-paced technology landscape.
Experience at OWASP Foundation
Since 2017, Eric has been actively involved with the OWASP Foundation as the STL Chapter Co-lead. This role has allowed him to contribute to the local community in Greater St. Louis, promoting best practices in software security and fostering collaboration among professionals in the field.
Professional Background
Eric has a diverse professional background, having worked in various engineering roles across multiple organizations. He was a Platform Engineer at Monsanto from 2006 to 2014 and later served as a Distinguished Engineer at The Climate Corporation from 2014 to 2020. He also held positions at Bayer Crop Science and Ashley Furniture HomeStore, demonstrating a strong foundation in software engineering and system design.
Educational Qualifications
Eric Turcotte earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from McKendree University, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. His education provided him with a solid foundation in computer science principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various technical roles.
Areas of Expertise
Eric specializes in several key areas within software engineering, including evolutionary architecture, microservices, big data, analytics, and high-performance computing. His extensive experience in these domains enables him to effectively address complex challenges and implement innovative solutions in his work.