Summary
Eric Drewes is a veteran FinTech test engineer and developer with 25+ years building and certifying payment applications across Verifone, Hypercom, XAC and other terminal platforms. He combines hands-on C/C++ terminal development for Windows CE and embedded processors with deep EMV certification and UL/Collis test-suite expertise, routinely shifting between development and QA to keep projects on schedule. At First Data he leads EMV certifications, API testing, and Class A terminal compliance while also maintaining legacy terminal products and training external teams on enterprise download systems. His background spans POS, ATM and petroleum/grocery solutions and includes successful delivery of revenue-generating terminal applications and device drivers. Known for creative, rigorous testing that simulates extreme operational conditions, he’s frequently tapped to troubleshoot field incidents and drive cross-team remediation. Based in Buford, GA, he pairs a practical operations mindset with continual curiosity—aptly summarized by his GitHub bio: “on the pursuit of knowledge.”
8 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer
BBA, Marketing/Management, BBA, Marketing/Management at University of Mississippi