Eric Bishton
About Eric Bishton
Eric Bishton is a Software Engineer and the Founder of Bishton Software Solutions, with extensive experience in embedded software and project management. He has held significant roles at companies such as Nevro, TiVo, and Lotus Development Corp., contributing to improvements in developer efficiency and bug tracking.
Work at Nevro
Eric Bishton has been employed at Nevro as a Software Engineer since 2020. In this role, he focuses on firmware implementation for the company's flagship spinal cord stimulator. His responsibilities include firmware design, coding, and unit testing. Additionally, he develops automated tests for verification, validation, and manufacturing processes. He also implements developer tools and build automation, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the engineering team.
Previous Experience at StoryArc Media
Before joining Nevro, Eric worked at StoryArc Media as a Consulting Project Manager and Software Engineer for seven months in 2019 to 2020. His role involved overseeing project management tasks while also contributing to software engineering efforts. This position was based in Santa Cruz, California.
Background in Software Engineering
Eric has extensive experience in software engineering, having held various roles throughout his career. He served as a Member of Technical Staff at TiVo, Inc. for 11 years, where he enhanced developer effectiveness and improved bug tracking processes. He also worked at Lotus Development Corp. as an Architect and at Lightbridge, Inc. as a Consulting Architect. His hands-on development experience spans embedded software, device drivers, and user interfaces.
Education and Expertise
Eric studied at the OSC Advanced Technology Institute, where he earned a Certificate in Computer and Electronics Repair. He also attended California State University-San Bernardino for one year, focusing on Computer Science. His educational background supports his expertise in software development, embedded systems, and project management methodologies, including Scrum and Agile.
Achievements in Software Development
Throughout his career, Eric has achieved significant improvements in software development processes. At Kyocera, he saved 35% in developer turnaround time by enhancing the compilation environment. At TiVo, he led initiatives that resulted in a 25% improvement in developer effectiveness and enhanced bug triage capabilities by five times. He also serves as the primary maintainer for the Open Source IntelliJ-Haxe project, demonstrating his commitment to open-source software development.