Eric Deaton
About Eric Deaton
Eric Deaton serves as the Vice President of Software Engineering at Scientific Games, bringing over 25 years of experience in technology leadership, particularly in the Lottery and Gaming industries. He has a strong background in project management, strategic planning, and team development, with a proven track record in implementing complex projects successfully.
Current Role at Scientific Games
Eric Deaton serves as the Vice President of Software Engineering at Scientific Games, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he oversees software engineering initiatives and leads development teams focused on product development and implementations within mobile and interactive platforms. His leadership is instrumental in driving strategic elements of development and implementation teams globally, particularly with a significant presence in India.
Career Progression at Scientific Games
Prior to his current role, Eric Deaton held several positions at Scientific Games. He served as the Senior Director of Implementations and Online Lottery Product Development from 2016 to 2018 and as the Director of Implementations and Online Lottery Product Development from 2013 to 2016. His experience in these roles contributed to the growth and success of online lottery products and implementation strategies.
Education and Expertise
Eric Deaton studied at Georgia State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems and a Bachelor of Management Information Systems between 1991 and 1995. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his extensive experience in technology leadership, particularly in the Lottery and Gaming industries.
Professional Experience in Technology Leadership
With over 25 years of experience in technology leadership, Eric Deaton has a significant focus on the Lottery and Gaming industries. He has led full life cycle development and implementation teams utilizing Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies in highly regulated environments. His strategic planning and analysis skills are particularly evident in managing large complex platforms and products.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Before joining Scientific Games, Eric Deaton held various positions that contributed to his expertise in technology and management. He worked as a Senior Recruiter and LAN Manager at AGSI from 1994 to 1996 and as a Network Systems Manager at Tenet Healthcare from 1996 to 1999. His strong background in recruiting has been vital in building diverse and effective teams throughout his career.