Summary
Dan Erikson is a seasoned technology entrepreneur and operations software specialist with 13 years of experience building data-driven platforms for industrial operations. As co-founder and CEO of OpsReady (Lightship Works Inc.), he leads product and go-to-market efforts for software that unifies fragmented operational information to prioritize and execute work with low-risk, configurable deployments. His background founding Truvian Labs and earlier roles establishing software divisions for engineering and natural resource firms reflect deep expertise in data capture, visualization, and automating field-to-dashboard workflows. Based in Cochrane, Alberta, he pairs domain knowledge in natural resource science with hands-on product leadership, often translating complex industrial requirements into practical, auditable solutions. Less obvious: he has repeatedly taken early-stage platforms from bespoke consultancy roots to productized SaaS, emphasizing configurable outcomes that feel custom without the typical timeline and cost exposure.
13 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
BSc. Hons Natural Resource Science, BSc. Hons Natural Resource Science at Thompson Rivers University
Correspondence Studies, British Columbia Open University