Summary
Erica Kane is a seasoned technical leader and entrepreneur with over two decades running SentryLink, a firm specializing in employment screening and criminal background checks. With a Ph.D. in Physics from Columbia and early research experience in ultra-high vacuum scanning tunneling microscopy, she blends deep analytical rigor with practical software and systems architecture skills. Her background includes architect and engineering roles at CheckAgain/BioPay and Lockheed Martin, where she helped bridge complex technical requirements with operational delivery. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, she applies scientific problem-solving to build reliable, affordable screening services for businesses. Known for translating research-grade precision into customer-focused products, she brings a rare combination of academic training and long-term entrepreneurial stewardship.
13 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
B.A., Physics, B.A., Physics at Harvard University
Ph.D., Physics, Ph.D., Physics at Columbia University
French, Hebrew