Erik Williams

Chief Operating Officer at beadedstream

Erik Williams has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Erik currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at beadedstream, where they are responsible for delivering the company's mission of enabling easy data collection from anywhere in the world. Erik has also held the position of Production Director at beadedstream, overseeing the manufacturing and support of their products.

Prior to their role at beadedstream, Erik worked at Jet Electrolysis as a Lead Systems Engineer, where they designed process system metrics for a hydrogen energy storage system and demonstrated its feasibility and financial viability.

Erik also has experience at Turner & Townsend, first as a Junior Consultant where they developed guidance documents and project management templates, and later as a Project Analyst delivering cost estimates for projects and managing construction schedules.

Before transitioning into the engineering field, Erik was involved in various roles such as Founding Member, Project Manager, Arm Design Lead, and Suspension Design Lead at UAA Robotics, and as a Corrosion Lab Assistant at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

Additionally, Erik has worked at Beartooth Theatre Pub & Grill as a Set Expediter and in retail, as well as at Ruttum Fisheries as a Lead Bowman.

Throughout their work experience, Erik has showcased their expertise in manufacturing, systems engineering, project management, and team leadership.

Erik Williams has a solid education history in the field of engineering. Erik attended the University of Alaska Anchorage from 2015 to 2018, where they obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree with a specialization in Mechanical Engineering. Prior to this, Erik studied at the University of Alaska Fairbanks from 2011 to 2013, earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Civil Engineering.

Additionally, Erik has obtained several certifications to further enhance their skills and knowledge. In 2017, they became a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) through the Project Management Institute (PMI). Furthermore, Erik holds certifications in Adult First Aid | CPR AED All Ages from HSI, obtained in December 2022, and CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid from the American Safety & Health Institute, obtained in August 2020.

It is worth mentioning that Erik has also acquired the Engineer In Training (EIT) certification from NCEES, although the specific details regarding the month and year of its obtainment are unavailable at this time.

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Timeline

  • Chief Operating Officer

    January, 2022 - present

  • Production Director

    April, 2021

  • Production Engineer

    January, 2020

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