Tech expertise
Software Engineer
Driving innovation & tech leadership
As technology moves faster, organizations need senior engineers who make sound technical decisions. I’m Erik Larson, a full-stack software engineer with 15 years of experience providing technical leadership and delivering scalable web applications—so leaders can move forward with clarity and confidence.
Solving real-world problems
Leveraging over a decade of expertise
As a senior software engineer with 15 years of experience, I specialize in full-stack web development, scalable system architecture, and technical leadership — delivering software that is reliable, maintainable, and built to scale.
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Key areas of expertise
API Development
Designing RESTful and GraphQL APIs, microservices, and backend integrations for complex distributed systems.
App Development
Full-stack development across modern stacks, from system and API design to frontend interfaces and cloud deployment.
Cloud Infrastructure
Provisioning cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure — CI/CD pipelines, serverless functions, and containers.
Dev Mentorship
Guiding junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and hands-on technical growth.
SEO
Technical SEO implementation covering site architecture, schema markup, Core Web Vitals, and structured data.
Static Websites
Building fast, secure, and low-maintenance static sites using modern frameworks and JAMstack architecture.
Technical Consulting
Architecture reviews, technical planning, and engineering guidance for complex software and system decisions.
UI/UX Development
Crafting responsive, accessible interfaces focused on component architecture, performance, and interaction design.
WordPress Websites
Building scalable WordPress and headless CMS solutions with custom themes, plugins, and REST API integrations.
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What I'm currently working on
VERA UCF
Node.js
Vera helps users streamline research and experiments by managing complex data and workflows in one intuitive app. It turns raw inputs into organized insights, helping teams make faster, more reliable research decisions.
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Open-source collaborator
1,381 contributions in the last year
express-mailer
A lightweight and efficient REST API built with Express for sending transactional emails via SMTP
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offerpilot
AI-powered platform for generating tailored, role-specific resumes and cover letters based on a user’s experience and career goals
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poke-inventory-bot
Simple inventory bot for monitoring stock status and changes, providing updates based on user-defined items and preferences
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wpdev
A minimal WordPress theme designed for managing content on the backend while decoupling the frontend for flexible development