Portfolio Technical Storytelling, Content Strategy & GTM Work

This page showcases selected professional work across content creation, go-to-market strategy, live media, and technical presentations. Each project includes context, my role, and measurable outcomes.

Fedora Project Podcast — Host & Producer

Context:
An ongoing technical podcast dedicated to deep conversations about open source infrastructure, community dynamics, and technology trends in Fedora and beyond.

What I Did:

  • Defined the editorial direction and content calendar tied to release cadences and community focus areas.
  • Researched, scripted, and facilitated conversations with contributors, maintainers, and ecosystem leaders.
  • Managed production end-to-end: recording, editing, publishing, RSS distribution, and promotional strategy.
  • Amplified episodes across social and community channels to increase visibility.

Impact:

Episodes frequently shared and referenced in community discussions and technical threads.

64,000+ downloads to date.

196% quarter-over-quarter subscriber growth during peak periods.

Link(s): Fedora Podcast (YouTube)

The IT Guy Show — Host & Creator

Context:
A multimedia show exploring practical IT, infrastructure, and open source topics — blending stories, demos, and real-world lessons for technical audiences.

What I Did:

  • Conceived show structure, branding, and production workflows.
  • Produced episodic content with interviews, demos, and analysis of infrastructure challenges.
  • Built and grew cross-platform engagement including YouTube, blog reference, and social channels.

Impact:

  • Episodes adopted as educational touchpoints for practitioners exploring infrastructure topics.
  • Established a recognizable personal brand that resonates with both technical and marketing audiences.

Link(s): The IT Guy Show (YouTube)

AlmaLinux — Project Contributor

Context:
Open source community involvement creating tutorials and ecosystem content to support AlmaLinux adoption and education.

What I Did:

  • Authored practical tutorials on key topics like package drivers and contribution workflows.
  • Provided guidance in forums and helped lower barriers to entry for new contributors.
  • Translated core infrastructure concepts into approachable documentation.

Impact:

  • Expanded accessibility of AlmaLinux resources to new users.
  • Elevated clarity and usefulness in community docs and tutorials.

Link(s): AlmaTips: How to Install Nvidia Drivers on AlmaLinux
AlmaTips: How to Contribute with a Pull Request

Messaging & Go-to-Market Strategy — Manager

Context:
Templates and frameworks to standardize product messaging, buyer journeys, and launch narratives across releases and product lines.

What I Did:

  • Built reusable Messaging Guides tailored for technical products.
  • Drafted GTM Guides to map buyers, outcomes, and competitive positioning.
  • Created “What’s New” and Roadmap decks for internal alignment and external enablement.

Impact:

  • Improved cross-team clarity on narrative and buyer language.
  • Reduced friction in launch cycles with scalable messaging models.

Link(s): (Blog Post Coming Soon)

Live & Video Content — Content Creator

Context:
Produced live and recorded video content to support technical narratives, education, and audience engagement strategies.

What I Did:

  • Hosted and produced livestream sessions on product and technical topics.
  • Created recorded content for YouTube, webinars, and short format channels.
  • Collaborated with SMEs to script and run demos that appeal to developer and technical audiences.

Impact:

  • 19.6% subscriber growth on RHEL video channels.
  • 30% increase in live viewership on core livestream sessions.
  • Assets reused for enablement and social amplification.

Link(s): RHEL Presents | Red Hat
Into the Terminal | Red Hat

Technical Presentations — Public Speaker

Context:
Delivered technical talks and presentations at conferences, meetups, and community events — distilling complex technical topics into accessible, actionable insights.

What I Did:

  • Designed narrative frameworks and slide decks that clarify infrastructure challenges and solutions.
  • Presented live demos, lead Q&A sessions, and engaged with diverse audiences.
  • Partnered with content and event teams to promote sessions.

Impact:

  • Strengthened brand presence in open source and cloud communities.
  • Converted event audiences into repeat followers and engaged participants.

Link(s): RHEL Product Updates | Red Hat

Strategic Content & SEO — Content & GTM Strategist

Context:
Owned editorial planning and content strategy to drive consistent awareness, education, and demand marketing across multiple audiences.

What I Did:

  • Built strategic editorial calendars aligned to product priorities and ICPs.
  • Conducted keyword research and integrated SEO best practices into content planning.
  • Partnered with demand gen teams to tailor content for campaigns, nurture flows, and ABM.

Impact:

  • Improved organic visibility for strategic content themes.
  • Increased engagement on top-of-funnel educational content.

Link(s): <Blog coming soon!>

Sudo Show — Podcast Founder

Context:
Early career passion project to launch a podcast from scratch around technology conversations and community stories.

What I Did:

  • Built show concept and launch workflow.
  • Hosted 40 episodes with diverse technical guests.
  • Managed production and publishing cycles.

Impact:

  • 40,000+ views across episodes.
  • Recognized as a meaningful contributor to technical content in the ecosystem.

Link(s): Sudo Show Website

Loving Your Work with Dashaun Carter

Eric has the hands on technical chops from a past life in production to be able to speak authoritatively on the ways our clients can make use of our Platform solutions to improve their business outcomes. He adds to this an outgoing yet approachable style and stage presence that make his presentations and demonstrations believable and consumable.

Chuck Mattern, SA Practice Lead, Red Hat

Eric has demonstrated the knowledge and willingness to promote RHEL, and it’s related technologies.  Eric has built some great video content around Convert2RHEL…In-Place Upgrades…Eric has a passion for open source and operations that is unparalleled.  His passion really shows, and he is great in front of customers.

Brandon Johnson, Solutions Architect Manager, Red Hat

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If any of this work resonates or you’d like to explore collaboration or opportunities, feel free to email me or connect on LinkedIn.