Eric Hetzel

Eric Hetzel currently serves as a Manager at Deloitte, where responsibilities include leading teams to enhance AWS and Azure ecosystems while managing stakeholder interests. Previously, Eric worked as a DevOps Engineer at ARHS Spikeseed, focusing on build processes using GitLab CI and AWS Pipelines, and maintaining environments with Ansible and Puppet. Prior experience includes roles as a DevOps Engineer at GomSpace, where Eric was the sole resource for an R&D team, and at Backstop Solutions Group, where modernization of legacy applications was a key focus. Earlier positions include software testing and development roles at Conversant Media and Dotomi at ValueClick, along with educational support as a tutor at Chicago Public Schools. Eric holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology and has international educational experience through a study abroad program in Italy.