Erica Hughberg
About Erica Hughberg
Erica Hughberg is a Community Advocate & Educator at Tetrate in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, with a background in software engineering and a passion for secure and observable software architecture.
Current Role at Tetrate
Erica Hughberg serves as a Community Advocate & Educator at Tetrate, operating from the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. In her role, Erica leverages her technical expertise and communication skills to bridge the gap between users and Envoy and Istio committers and maintainers. Her responsibilities involve advocating for secure and observable connections in software architecture, which aligns with her passion for solving complex software engineering challenges.
Previous Experience at Addepar
From 2022 to 2023, Erica Hughberg worked at Addepar as the API Platform and CIAM Platform Engineering Manager. Her tenure at Addepar lasted for one year, during which she managed the development and integration of API and CIAM platforms, contributing to the company's technical infrastructure and software capabilities.
Tenure at BlackRock
Erica Hughberg has an extensive background with BlackRock, where she held several positions over a span of nine years. She began as a Summer Intern in 2012, followed by roles as a Graduate Analyst and Associate Software Developer in London. Later, from 2019 to 2022, she served as Vice President - Software Engineering Manager in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her roles at BlackRock saw her transitioning from analysis to software development, and finally to engineering management, gaining comprehensive experience in software engineering and project leadership.
Education Background
Erica Hughberg studied at King's College London, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science from 2010 to 2013. Her academic foundation in computer science equipped her with the technical skills and knowledge required for her various roles in software development and engineering. Additionally, she attended Älvkullegymnasiet, further contributing to her educational background.
Early Career Experience
Early in her career, Erica Hughberg was involved in marketing and public relations at KCL SIFE CIC, where she served as the Director from 2012 to 2013. This role allowed her to develop essential skills in public relations and marketing communication. Her journey in the tech industry began with a summer internship at BlackRock, focusing on Aladdin & Technology, which paved the way for her subsequent roles within the company.