Louis Erickson J. Jr.

Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer at TalkingParents

Louis Erickson J. Jr. has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Louis started their career in the United States Navy as an Operations Specialist 3rd Class, where they quickly advanced to an E-4 rank and gained experience working in Combat. After their military service, Louis worked as a Mission Planning Analyst at TYBRIN Corporation before joining McDonnell Douglas Services as a Software Engineer. In this role, they developed Windows based applications for the Royal Saudi Air Force and served as a technical advisor to multiple squadrons.

Louis then joined BTG Delta Research Division as a Lead Software Engineer, where they played a key role in developing a Windows based Housing Information Management System using Visual C++ and ORACLE. Following this, they worked at Eureka Software Solutions as a Software Engineer, contributing to the design and development of windows based software applications and a Point of Sale and Inventory Control software.

In 2000, Louis founded and served as the Owner, Chief Operating Officer, and Senior Software Engineer at Bit-Wizards, a small business that achieved several accolades including consecutive Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company and Florida Tends Best Places to Work. Louis also took on the role of Project Manager for numerous projects using different development life cycles. In 2012, Louis co-founded TalkingParents, a SaaS company where they served as the Chief Operating Officer. TalkingParents provides a platform for improved communication and accountability between co-parents.

Throughout their career, Louis has also held various board memberships, providing their expertise and insights to different organizations. Overall, Louis Erickson J. Jr. brings a wide range of experience and expertise in software development, project management, and small business operations.

Louis Erickson J. Jr. attended Fort Walton Beach High School, although the duration of their studies there is unspecified. Following high school, they enrolled in Okaloosa Walton Community College from 1990 to 1992, where they earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Computer Science. Louis then furthered their education at the University of West Florida from 1992 to 1993, pursuing a degree in Computer Science, although the specific degree name is not provided. Lastly, Louis attended Troy University in 1993 and 1994, obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science while minoring in Math and Physics.

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  • Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer

    June, 2012 - present