Erik Troan is a highly accomplished and experienced technology professional with a strong background in computer science, computer engineering, and economics. He holds Master's degrees in both fields from North Carolina State University and the University of Virginia, respectively.

Troan's career has been marked by a series of notable accomplishments and leadership roles. He is the Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Pendo.Io, a software company that provides product management tools and services. Prior to Pendo.Io, Troan served as the Senior Consultant at Plazabridge Group, Director at Digium, Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Rpath, Director at Therasim, Inc., Director at Rpath, and Founder at Specifix.

Troan's expertise spans a wide range of areas, including software development, product management, business strategy, and team leadership. He has been involved in a variety of projects and initiatives over the course of his career, including the development and implementation of enterprise software products, the creation of innovative product management tools and services, and the management of complex technology projects.

In addition to his professional experience, Troan is also involved in a number of other activities and initiatives. He is a frequent speaker at industry events and conferences and has published several articles and papers on topics related to software development, product management, and technology trends.