Summary
Erik Pearson is a multidisciplinary web developer and founder who leads Adaptations as owner in Berkeley, California, a role he has held since 1998. He delivers end-to-end web solutions that fuse server-side engineering, database design, and front-end templating to seamlessly integrate client data with enterprise web presence. A committed open-source contributor, he has developed and shared core web libraries in Common Lisp and contributed patches to Apache httpd 2.4, addressing real production issues. His work ethic balances performance and aesthetics, appreciating typography, color, and photographs while solving practical browser compatibility challenges. His anthropology background from UC Berkeley informs a holistic approach to user experience, accessibility, and cross-browser support, underpinning durable, scalable systems.
11 years of coding experience