Eric P.
About Eric P.
Eric P. is a Principal Engineer at Stax Payments with over 20 years of experience in software development, cloud computing, and infrastructure management. He has held various roles at companies such as KAR Global and Hearsay Systems, demonstrating expertise in AWS, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code.
Current Role at Stax Payments
Eric P. serves as a Principal Engineer at Stax Payments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on leading engineering initiatives and contributing to the development of payment solutions. His responsibilities include mentoring team members and driving technical projects to enhance the company's offerings in the payments industry. The role allows him to leverage his extensive experience in software development and cloud computing.
Previous Experience at Hearsay Systems
Prior to his current position, Eric P. worked at Hearsay Systems as a Site Reliability Engineering Manager from 2019 to 2023. His role involved overseeing the reliability and performance of the company's software systems. He contributed to the implementation of best practices in site reliability engineering, ensuring that services remained operational and efficient.
Career at KAR Global
Eric P. has a notable history with KAR Global, where he held multiple roles over several years. He worked as a Solution Architect from 2016 to 2019, focusing on software solutions for the company. Additionally, he briefly served as an Enterprise Architect/Sr. Software Solution Architect in 2019. His tenure at KAR Global spanned a total of five years, during which he developed a strong foundation in software architecture.
Educational Background
Eric P. studied at Michigan Technological University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from 1997 to 2001. This educational background provided him with essential knowledge and skills in software development and computer systems, laying the groundwork for his extensive career in technology.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Eric P. possesses deep expertise in several technical areas, including AWS, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). His skill set is complemented by over 20 years of experience in software development, hardware infrastructure, and cloud computing. He is known for his strong focus on debugging, incident management, and designing new software and infrastructure, which are critical components of his engineering roles.