Eric Van Staalduinen
About Eric Van Staalduinen
Eric Van Staalduinen serves as the IT Director of Strategic Projects at Saia Inc., where he has worked since 2017. He has experience in managing IT infrastructure integration for significant acquisitions and has a background in business administration from University College Dublin and Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Work at Saia Inc.
Eric Van Staalduinen has served as the IT Director of Strategic Projects at Saia Inc. since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various strategic IT initiatives. His position involves preparing and delivering executive presentations to senior leaders, particularly during significant acquisition projects. His experience in managing complex IT projects contributes to the company's operational efficiency and strategic growth.
Education and Expertise
Eric Van Staalduinen holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from University College Dublin, where he studied abroad for 11 months in 2013. He also completed a degree in Business Administration at Memorial University of Newfoundland from 2010 to 2014. His educational background provides a solid foundation in business principles and strategic management, which he applies in his current role.
Background in IT Management
Prior to his current position, Eric worked as a Senior Consultant and Project Manager at Sogeti from 2014 to 2017 in the Greater Atlanta Area. In this capacity, he managed various IT projects and contributed to the development of effective IT solutions. Additionally, he gained early experience as a Summer Intern at RS Industrial from 2013 to 2014 in Buford, GA, which helped him build a strong foundation in IT and project management.
Acquisition Project Management
Eric played a significant role in managing IT infrastructure integration for NCR Corporation's $1.6 billion acquisition of Digital Insight. His expertise in overseeing such large-scale projects demonstrates his ability to handle complex integrations and align IT strategies with business objectives. This experience enhances his capability to lead strategic projects at Saia Inc.