Erik Taheri is an experienced technologist based in Buffalo, NY.

About

I am an experienced technology leader with a proven track record in guiding sizeable, cross-functional teams in the design, development, and launch of leading-edge technology solutions. I have expertise in overseeing technology improvement initiatives and aligning technology services with business goals. I am an excellent communicator focused on building strong team relationships.

Work Experience

Stealth Startup

2024 - Present

Head of Engineering

Technologies:

Torch

2019 - 2024

Engineering Lead

Lead the development of the Torch platform, including key microservices for scheduling, assessments, integrations, and video conferencing, contributing to the facilitation of 1.7 million minutes of coaching across 37,000 sessions yearly. Spearheaded the creation of a comprehensive design system and implementation of a mono repo structure, significantly enhancing engineering quality and accelerating development processes.

Technologies: React, TypeScript, Python, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker

Delaware North

2017 - 2019

System Reliability Engineer

Specialized in ensuring the robustness and efficiency of Delware North's data systems and pipelines, including the development of a comprehensive data warehouse and ETL pipelines. Led the development of a data visualization platform, enabling the production of interactive dashboards and reports.

Technologies: React, Python, AWS, ETL, MongoDB

Stink Studios

2014 - 2017

Senior Developer

Specialized in front-end and back-end development, building performant, pixel-perfect websites across various technologies. Developed brand-focused and advertising websites, along with web and native applications. Analyzed and resolved technical and performance issues, enhancing website scalability and usability.

Technologies: Technologies: React, Python, AWS, Google Cloud, WebGL, Unity

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology

2023

M.S. Computer Science

Canisius University

2014

B.S. Computer Science & B.S. Digital Media Arts

Certifications

Amazon Web Services Developer - Associate

2018

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Artificial Intelligence Nanodegree

2017

Udacity

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Node

Python

Docker

AWS

Google Cloud

Projects

Enterprise Data Explorer

A data visualization platform enabling the production of interactive dashboards and reports.

Delware North

React

AWS

D3.js

AWS

October

A digital publication that celebrates craft beer culture, created in collaboration with Pitchfork and ZX Ventures.

Stink Studios

React

Redux

AWS

Brickell City Centre

A comprehensive website and CMS build for Swire Properties' first US development. Designed for exclusive management and maintenance by Swire Properties.

Stink Studios

WebGL

Three.js

CraftCMS

Webby Honoree

Google Presents: The Hidden World of the National Parks

An immersive 360 experience showcasing five national parks, in partnership with Google and the National Park Service.

Stink Studios

WebGL

React

Redux

Three.js

Awwwards Site of the Day

FWA Site of The Day

FWA Site of the Month

Communication Arts Webpick

Kraft Mac & Cheese

A dedicated website for the Kraft Mac & Cheese brand.

Stink Studios

Hands.wtf

We gave the internet hands. A silly experiment in WebGL and Three.js.

Stink Studios

Three.js

AWS

FWA Site of the Day

FWA Mobile of the Day

Awwwards Honorable Mention

Camaro Six App

A native and web app developed for the launch of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro.

Stink Studios

Unity

Three.js

Javascript

WebGL

AWS

The Mad Men Experience

An interactive archive detailing the history of the TV show "Mad Men", in partnership with Google and Lions Gate.

Stink Studios

FWA Site of the Day

FWA Mobile of the Day

Bullseye's Playground

The first virtual reality video game designed for Google's Project Tango Tablet Development Kit, in collaboration with Target.

Stink Studios

Unity

Google Made w/ Code

Redesign and development of the Made w/Code website and Blockly coding projects, in partnership with Google.

Stink Studios

Google Cloud