About
Erik Beans is an accomplished engineering leader with over 23 years of experience in the tech industry, holding Senior Software Engineering Manager positions at Google and C3.ai. He brings deep expertise in building scalable systems, leading high-performing teams, and driving strategic product initiatives. With an M.B.A. from UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UC Berkeley, Erik combines technical excellence with business acumen to solve complex engineering challenges.
Beyond his professional work, Erik is actively involved in education and community leadership. He is a parent and supporter of progressive education initiatives. Erik is passionate about entrepreneurship, finance, and real estate investing, and brings these interests to bear in advisory and board roles.
Education
UC Berkeley Haas School of Business
University of California, Berkeley
Professional Experience
- Led software engineering organizations building access management and identity solutions
- Grew access management products into company-wide solutions serving millions of user accounts
- Centralized access management workflows and approvals across the organization
- Strategically built and developed frontend and backend engineering teams
- Influenced cross-functional teams including user experience, site reliability, and product management
- Developed partnerships through product integrations and strategic planning
- Developed company-wide tools for status reporting and employee allocation workflows
- Built cloud-based testing infrastructure and automation solutions
- Managed features and product improvements for various internal tools
- Provided integrated monitoring solutions for project tracking
C3.ai
- Led engineering teams responsible for cloud platform infrastructure and security
- Shaped product roadmap and vision aligned with strategic goals
- Hired key senior engineering positions with expertise in platform development
- Improved engineering productivity and technical skills for platform engineering teams
Sun Microsystems
- Designed and developed configuration sequences for operating system provisioning
- Created interface middleware to configure test engines and tracking systems
- Managed technical teams in test profile development and validation
Areas of Interest
Personal Interests
Outside of work, Erik enjoys traveling with his family, biking, and pursuing interests in finance and real estate investing. He is passionate about fostering the next generation of innovators and leaders, and actively participates in education and community organizations.