Eric Gatchalian

Eric Gatchalian is a seasoned Senior Technical Engineer at JOANN Stores, specializing in Linux/UNIX systems, virtualization, storage, backup, and cloud infrastructure engineering since 2021. With a robust background as Principal and Creative Director at GatchTEC Media since 2002, Eric provides consulting services for Apple's macOS/iOS platforms and Linux/UNIX systems, alongside expertise in data protection and multimedia. Previous roles at Signet Jewelers involved senior technical positions in IT infrastructure and operations from 2004 to 2020, leading to extensive experience in systems architecture, event management, compliance, and disaster recovery. Eric's career also includes significant contributions at Diebold Nixdorf, Pentagon Engineering, and Philips, culminating in over three decades of expertise in various technical and creative domains. Eric Gatchalian holds a BSEE in Electrical Engineering and Computer Information Science from The Ohio State University.