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ABOUT ME

Hi, I'm Eric.

I'm a software engineer based in Bend, Oregon. I grew up in Guatemala, and I've been building software professionally since 2017.

I like working with people. That shows up in how I approach engineering, from learning what someone needs before writing code to helping a team work through a difficult production issue. I've been fortunate to work with teams where people respect each other and care about the quality of what they build.

Outside work, I spend a lot of time making music, running, and cooking.

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Eric smiling at a snowy mountain viewpoint beside a railing.
Happier when I get outside.

AWAY FROM THE KEYBOARD

Outside of engineering

TRAIL RUNNING

There's usually another trail I want to run.

I've run several marathons, including the Mont Blanc Marathon. Trail running is one of my favorite ways to spend time outdoors, and running a 100K is a goal I'd like to work toward.

Eric sitting on a rocky mountain summit with an erupting volcano rising above the clouds behind him.
Taking in the view after a climb.

SAXOPHONE

Playing saxophone

I've played music since I was a kid. I still spend a lot of time practicing saxophone, and I love performing at weddings.

My saxophone website
Eric playing saxophone at a wedding, wearing a light-colored suit.
Playing saxophone at a wedding.

MORE OF MY LIFE

Other things I enjoy

Eric sitting outdoors in the snow with his snowboard, with mountain scenery behind him.
A winter day in the mountains.

Snowboarding

I love having mountains nearby. When winter comes around, I also enjoy getting outside on a snowboard.

Eric and three others smiling together in a kitchen during a cooking session, with ingredients on the table.
A cooking session with friends.

Cooking

I took two years of cooking classes with a personal chef. I enjoy following recipes and figuring out what to use when I'm missing an ingredient. Sometimes those experiments become the best part.

WORKING TOGETHER

I hope people enjoy working with me.

One of my favorite things about engineering is building friendships along the way. When something goes wrong, I try to keep perspective, help the team focus, and occasionally make someone laugh.

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