Eric Melkerson
Senior Director, Client Engineering
FOX
Eric is a Senior Director of Engineering with over twenty years of experience across a variety of roles within tech companies, ranging from hands-on developer to Tech Lead, Architect, and People/Team Leader. He has contributed to both major media companies and startups, including as a developer at Yahoo! and currently in a leadership role at FOX where he oversees teams that build innovative streaming video products for web, mobile, and OTT platforms. He is passionate about expanding access to tech careers and believes that a diversity of experiences and perspectives strengthens the industry.
As a new member of the advisory board at Per Scholas Los Angeles, Eric is committed to advancing economic equity by supporting the organization’s mission to provide rigorous training for tech careers and connect skilled talent to leading businesses.