About Eric Fisher
Seasoned technology leader with 15+ years of entrepreneurial experience spanning the complete product lifecycle. Expert in full-stack development, Agile methodologies, and PHP/MySQL development. Successfully built and launched enterprise SaaS platform achieving 99.9% uptime.
My Journey
Welcome to my corner of the web! I'm Eric Fisher, a seasoned technology leader with 15+ years of entrepreneurial experience spanning the complete product lifecycle. I've co-founded and led technology companies, built enterprise SaaS platforms, and mentored development teams for 8+ years.
My core expertise centers on PHP and MySQL with 15+ years of experience, along with Laravel and Symfony frameworks. I've successfully evolved backend systems from PHP 5.x through modern PHP 8, implemented GraphQL endpoints, and maintained PCI/DSS compliance across enterprise systems.
When I'm not coding, you'll find me exploring new technologies, contributing to open-source projects, or sharing knowledge with the developer community. I believe in continuous learning and staying at the forefront of technological advancement.
Skills & Expertise
Backend Development
PHP (15+ years), Laravel, Symfony, MySQL, Node.js, GraphQL, REST APIs
Frontend Development
React, TypeScript, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, responsive design
DevOps & Cloud
Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, CI/CD, infrastructure as code
Professional Journey
Full-Stack Developer
2023 - PresentDeveloping change tracking systems using PHP (Symfony) and Vue.js, serving as interim Scrum Master.
Senior Web Developer
2022 - 2023Led PHP 8 migration initiative and mentored 3 junior developers. Achieved 25% technical debt reduction.
Co-Founder, Scrum Master & Lead Developer
2006 - 2022Founded and launched comprehensive parks & recreation SaaS platform. Led team of 6 developers for 8+ years, achieved 99.9% uptime and industry-leading performance.
Web Developer
2004 - 2006Digitized manual training programs into interactive online courses, automated marketing processes.
Key Achievements
Maintained industry-leading uptime for enterprise SaaS platform using AWS infrastructure
Fastest online registration process in parks & recreation sector
Built and maintained comprehensive parks & recreation management platform
Led team of 6+ developers as Product Owner and Scrum Master
Technical Evolution
- ▸ Evolved backend from PHP 5.x → CodeIgniter → PHP 7 with Laravel
- ▸ Architected serverless Golang microservices for high-intensity operations
- ▸ Established GraphQL endpoints enabling customer data integration
Compliance & Security
- ▸ Maintained PCI/DSS compliance across all systems and processes
- ▸ Ensured full HIPAA compliance throughout development lifecycle
- ▸ Integrated multiple third-party accounting and security systems
Professional Certifications
Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft Certified
Scrum Master I
Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)
Product Owner I
Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO I)
Bachelor of Science
Computer Information Systems
Let's Build Something Amazing
I'm always interested in new opportunities and exciting projects. Whether you're looking for a technical co-founder, senior developer, or just want to chat about technology, I'd love to hear from you.