Erik Boe
About Erik Boe
Erik Boe serves as the VP of Technical Program Management at Viant Technology, where he advocates for a culture of excellence and inclusivity. With extensive experience across major tech companies, he possesses a strong background in software engineering, program management, and leadership.
Current Role at Viant Technology
Erik Boe serves as the Vice President of Technical Program Management at Viant Technology. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's strategic direction and operational efficiency. In this role, he focuses on managing technical programs that enhance the company's capabilities in the digital advertising space.
Professional Experience
Erik Boe has a diverse background in technical program management, having worked at several prominent technology companies. His previous roles include serving as the PMO owner of Data & Cloud Infrastructure at Atlassian, Principal Program Lead at Amazon, and Engineering Manager at Apple, Inc. He also held positions at VMware and Adobe Systems, where he managed engineering operations and solutions engineering, respectively.
Educational Background
Erik Boe has an extensive educational background in software engineering and business analytics. He earned a Software Engineering degree from the University of Bergen and completed the Harvard Business Analytics Program. He also studied Engineering-Economics Systems at Stanford University, Economics and Management at Kristiania University College, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from UC Santa Barbara, as well as Master's degrees in International Business from Pepperdine University and Computer Science from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
Leadership and Advocacy
Erik advocates for a culture of excellence and inclusivity in the workplace. He emphasizes the importance of improving employee morale through a supportive work environment. His leadership style is characterized by his ability to influence and achieve consensus among executive teams and partners, making him a strategic advisor in his field.
Publications and Methodologies
Erik Boe has authored four books on transformational leadership, focusing on guiding high-tech organizations through challenges. He employs various methodologies such as Agile, SAFe, and OKR in his work, and utilizes tools like Jira, Confluence, and Survey Tools for effective project management and execution.