Portfolio
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.
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.
Fedora Project Podcast — Host #
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.
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.
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.
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.
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