Eric Black
About Eric Black
Eric Black is a Staff System Engineer at Riot Games, where he has worked since 2011. He has a background in system administration with experience at Guitar Center and Musician's Friend, and specializes in container systems and networking.
Work at Riot Games
Eric Black has been employed at Riot Games since 2011, where he holds the position of Staff System Engineer. His role involves overseeing various system engineering tasks, focusing on the lifecycle management of container systems. With over a decade of experience at Riot Games, he has contributed to the development and maintenance of robust systems that support the company's gaming infrastructure.
Previous Experience at Guitar Center
Prior to his tenure at Riot Games, Eric Black worked at Guitar Center in two capacities. He served as a Windows System Administrator from 2008 to 2010 for two years, followed by a role as a Linux System Administrator from 2010 to 2011 for one year. In these positions, he gained valuable experience in managing and maintaining system operations.
Experience at Musician's Friend
Eric Black also worked at Musician's Friend as a Help Desk Engineer from 2006 to 2008 for two years. In this role, he provided technical support and assistance, which contributed to his foundational knowledge in system administration and user support.
Education and Expertise
Eric Black completed his education at Phoenix High School, where he studied General Studies and earned his diploma from 1996 to 2000. He specializes in the lifecycle management of container systems and possesses proficiency in programming languages such as Python and Go. Additionally, he has expertise in container networking, which enhances his capabilities in system engineering.