Eric Wells
About Eric Wells
Eric Wells is a Principal Architect at Warburg Pincus, where he has worked since 2012, focusing on enhancing productivity through technology solutions. He has a background in systems engineering and messaging, with previous roles at NYU Medical Center and Apptix, contributing to significant cost savings and operational improvements.
Work at Warburg Pincus
Eric Wells has served as Principal Architect at Warburg Pincus since 2012. In this role, he has implemented MS Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) to establish Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities, which improved productivity and reduced access issues for both SaaS and on-premises applications by 45%. His work has contributed to the efficiency of operations within the organization, particularly in the Greater New York City Area.
Previous Experience at NYU Medical Center
Before joining Warburg Pincus, Eric Wells worked at NYU Medical Center as a Senior Messaging Engineer in the Enterprise Messaging & Collaboration department from 2007 to 2012. He managed an international team to support the organization's expansion into Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, enhancing product offerings and increasing fundraising frequency. Additionally, he designed a custom file and video sharing solution on MS Teams, which saved the organization $100,000 annually by facilitating remote meetings for C-suite executives.
Career at Apptix
Eric Wells was employed at Apptix as a Systems Engineer/Wireless Architect from 2004 to 2007. During this time, he replaced an unreliable VPN solution with a globally redundant MS DirectAccess solution, which led to an 84% reduction in remote-access-related support incidents and a $50,000 decrease in maintenance costs. He also led a transition to SaaS applications and cloud infrastructure, resulting in a $250,000 annual reduction in data center costs and an additional $1 million in savings through the renegotiation of the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement.
Educational Background
Eric Wells studied Marketing at Fordham University from 1995 to 1997. Prior to that, he attended Northfield Mount Hermon from 1989 to 1993. His educational background has provided him with a foundation in marketing principles that complement his technical expertise in architecture and engineering.
Early Career at American Red Cross
Eric Wells began his career as a Network Administrator and Technical Support Supervisor at the American Red Cross in Greater New York from 2002 to 2004. In this role, he was responsible for technical support and network administration, laying the groundwork for his future roles in systems engineering and architecture.