About Me
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Skills
Front-End Fields
Backend Barn
Tool Shed
Technical Achievements
System Design & Architecture
- • Designed and implemented distributed systems handling 10M+ daily requests
- • Led architecture modernization reducing latency by 40%
- • Developed scalable microservices using Go and Kubernetes
- • Implemented efficient caching strategies reducing database load by 60%
Cloud & Infrastructure
- • Orchestrated migration of legacy systems to cloud infrastructure
- • Built robust CI/CD pipelines improving deployment time by 70%
- • Implemented infrastructure as code using Terraform
- • Designed multi-region deployment strategies for high availability
Teaching Methodology
The “Building Blocks” Approach
I believe in breaking down complex systems into understandable components. My teaching style focuses on:
- • Starting with fundamental concepts before diving into complexity
- • Using real-world examples to illustrate theoretical concepts
- • Providing hands-on exercises and practical implementations
- • Emphasizing the “why” behind architectural decisions
Mentorship Philosophy
My mentoring approach is built on three core principles:
Personalized Guidance
Tailoring advice to each individual's goals and learning style
Practical Application
Converting theory into real-world engineering practices
Continuous Growth
Building a foundation for long-term career development
Impact & Testimonials
Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of mentoring professionals transitioning into tech, helping them navigate career changes, and supporting their growth. Here's what some of them have to say:
"Erica is not just an IT mentor but an amazing person. I am super blessed to get to know her and to be under her mentorship."
Mishelle E.
2024
"Erica is an amazing mentor. She is a software engineer, a military spouse, an instructor who can help you with showcasing your skills for your job. She is empathetic and professional."
Mishelle E.
2024
"Erica is a positive spirit and wants to see you succeed! She has so much experience with new businesses."
Amber R.
2024
"My meeting was an experience with Erica! She was an absolute breath of fresh air and reassured me that I was in alignment with my goals. She introduced ideas that never crossed my mind and motivated me to keep pushing."
Desmond G.
2024
"My call with Erica was super productive. She put me at ease right away and listened to me as I discussed my transition plan with her. Erica asked a lot of questions and provided me with suggestions on how to tweak my plan as I progressed in my journey."
Ajay S.
2024
"Erica is full of information! She was able to help me identify areas of my resume that lacked substance and found ways to help improve it. Together we came up with a game plan to make me more marketable to the current workforce."
Theresa R.
2024
"I'm glad I got the chance to speak with Erica. She is like a Jill of all trades in computer science and tech. She knows exactly what you need to know that is relevant, and what you can do after you get certified. She is also willing to teach you as well. Real mentorship right here."
Jahfari S.
2023
"Erica was insightful and walked through opportunities I had not considered. She provided experiences she herself had success working through. After our conversation I feel confident in a more concentrated path forward."
Diane R.
2023
"I loved talking with Erica, she was insightful and able to guide me to new ideas and goals. I look forward to talking with her again."
Lisa S.
2023
"Really enjoyed talking with Erica. She was very patient in listening to my journey and struggles while offering relevant insights and advice. Highly recommend Erica for those looking to understand more about working in the tech industry."
Chanese H.
2023
"Erica was super helpful. I can't wait to implement my six month plan as I transition out of the military!"
Jasmine P.
2022
"Erica has the passion to help, and the know-how, which is hard to find. She has a strategic thought process and is able to communicate that to me. She has a wealth of knowledge in several backgrounds and knew how to give just the right resources for where I'm at."
Elaina C.
2021
"Highly knowledgeable in a variety of areas and was willing to share insights and expertise. Erica provided me with resources to start with and helped manage expectations of outcomes."
Paul O.
2021
"Erica was an amazing first call! She was able to sit with me and go over step by step what I needed to do without me having to prompt too many questions. She was willing to be my accountability partner and have daily and weekly check-ins to make sure I stay on target!"
Jessica A.
2020
Interested in mentoring? Feel free to reach out - I'm always happy to connect and share experiences in tech.