Eric Anderson
About Eric Anderson
Eric Anderson serves as the Global Head of IT at SAP Fioneer, where he promotes the integration of agile methodologies across various business practices. With extensive experience in IT leadership roles at companies like Microsoft and Kekz®, he focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and advocating for in-house capabilities.
Work at SAP Fioneer
Eric Anderson serves as the Global Head of IT at SAP Fioneer since 2023. In this role, he focuses on integrating agile methodologies across IT, engineering, and business practices. His leadership aims to enhance operational success and foster an environment of continuous improvement.
Previous Experience
Before joining SAP Fioneer, Anderson held various significant positions. He was the Chief Technology Officer at Kekz® from 2021 to 2023 and served as the Global Head of Information Technology at NextGuest from 2020 to 2023. His earlier roles include Senior Systems Administrator at Microsoft and Senior Systems Engineer at CRC Technologies.
Advocacy for Agile Methodologies
Anderson advocates for the application of agile methodologies beyond traditional software development. He promotes their integration into IT, engineering, and business practices to improve efficiency and adaptability. His approach emphasizes iterative and incremental progress towards organizational goals.
Technical Expertise and Contributions
Anderson has extensive technical expertise, particularly in architecture and implementation of production infrastructure. He has been involved in backend management, monitoring, and data analysis infrastructure. He actively participates in development processes, including daily standups and code reviews, to ensure effective collaboration.
Philosophy on Business Operations
Anderson believes in the concept of 'the machine that builds the machine' as essential for sustainable success. He supports vertical integration in software and IT to enhance in-house capabilities, reduce reliance on external vendors, and promote self-service models within organizations.