ABOUT ERIC
“When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.” – Leonardo da Vinci

Transportation fascinates me.  From modeling train routes in HO scale in my grandparents’ basement and identifying types of aircraft flying thousands of miles overhead to riding in the cab of the monorail at Walt Disney World and playing transit simulators on the computer, my childhood revolved around a sincere interest in the movement of people and goods from point A to point B.  That passion continues today, aided by my professional career in the airline industry, my undergraduate and graduate education in transportation engineering (B.S.) and engineering management (M.S), and as a traffic engineer (E.I.T.).

I specialize in optimizing processes and improving overall efficiency and would like to utilize these skills in a customer-focused environment to improve consumer value while boosting profitability:  planning new airline routes and cruise ship itineraries based on geographic economic factors and profitability forecasts; monitoring airline PRASM, load factor, and on-time performance; assessing aircraft and rolling stock fleet efficiency; influencing strategic business investments in theme park and airport terminal expansions; and shaping the future of guest experiences as they interact with physical and digital products.

Education:
Tufts University (2016-2018) - Medford, MA
Master of Science (M.S.) Engineering Management

University of Maryland (2010-2014) - College Park, MD
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Civil Engineering
International Studies Certificate

Experience:
Alaska Airlines (2018-Present) - SeaTac, WA
Principal Airline Planning Analyst (2024-Present)
Sr. Network Scheduling Analyst (2023-2024)
Revenue Management Analyst II/III/Team Lead (2018-2023)

TEC, Inc. (2015-2018) - Andover, MA
Traffic Engineer / Transportation Planner

VIKA Maryland, LLC (2012-2015) - Germantown, MD
Design Engineer / Intern