Over the next two decades the drive to know “how things work”, as well as how to make them do what they were never intended to do, has pushed him to become educated in virtually any equipment or software he could get his hands on. The hobbyist has since taken advantage of his experience, however unorthodox, to become a recognized network and security consultant that has served as an advisor and implementer for municipal, state and corporate entities in the Delaware Valley and nationwide for the better part of the past decade.

A believer in the mantra “the best tool for the job is the one that works”, Erich generally avoids pitching a tent in any of the camps that house followers of particular hardware, software or operating systems. In his continuing effort to maintain a broad scope of understanding, he has built contempt for virtually all hardware and software manufacturers equally and refuses to bash only one or two in particular.

Erich currently specializes in providing network and security solutions for small to medium businesses that frequently have to resolve the conflict of need versus budget.

His commitment to precision and excellence is eclipsed only by his fascination with gadgets, particularly ones that are shiny, or that blink, or that beep.

Born and raised in and around New York City, Erich currently resides in Newark, Delaware, with his wife and infant daughter.