⚡️Erik Cochran⚡️

Erik Cochran is a highly experienced software engineer, technical consultant, and architect with a remarkable track record of over 20 years in the industry. Specializing in open-source technologies, he excels in developing highly scalable enterprise applications using CMS frameworks like Drupal and WordPress, along with JavaScript frameworks such as React and React-Native. Erik is known for fostering collaborative environments that leverage agile Kanban methodologies, resulting in the successful delivery of numerous projects for major global brands.

With extensive expertise in information architecture and technology strategy, Erik has dedicated 18 years to constructing intricate open-source websites. He is adept at leading diverse teams comprising back-end and front-end developers, UX/UI designers, and Q&A testers to ensure project success.

Currently, Erik's primary focus lies in Drupal 10, headless websites, and mobile applications built on React frameworks. He thrives on tackling mission-critical challenges using a blend of prebuilt and custom solutions, including Drupal Commerce, regionalization, personalization, multi-lingual site requirements, and custom-built community distributions.

Driven by his belief in the open-source community, Erik actively volunteers at local Drupal groups in Berkeley and San Francisco. He is also instrumental in initiating and leading meetups aimed at educating marketers on Conversational Marketing.

Erik's extensive professional background spans across various industries, including aerospace, hospitality, higher education, non-profits, technology, and government sectors such as the Department of Defense and Department of Energy. Through his work with Fortune 100 companies and smaller organizations, he has gained a comprehensive understanding of project management at both macro and micro levels.