Summary
Erik Wilson is a Forward Deployed Engineer at Palantir Technologies with eight years of software engineering experience across enterprise and fintech environments. He previously served as a Software Engineer and then Associate Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase & Co., building scalable systems before transitioning to Palantir in 2025. He is pursuing a Master’s in Computer Science at UIUC Chicago, expected to graduate in December 2025, merging rigorous academic training with hands-on production work. Based in New York, Erik has demonstrated leadership in fraternity and campus organizations, including budgeting oversight for Purdue’s Interfraternity Council and chapter leadership roles. He brings a deployment-focused mindset, strong collaboration with clients and stakeholders, and a track record of delivering reliable software while continuing to grow his technical breadth.
8 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
High School Diploma, High School Diploma at Chagrin Falls High School
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering at Purdue University
Master's degree, Computer Science, Master's degree, Computer Science at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign