Eric attended the Georgia Institute of Technology for his Bachelors of Science in Computer Science, then received his Masters of Science in Information Systems (with a certificate in Leadership) from Kennesaw State University. He received his Doctor of Philosophy in Instructional Technology from Georgia State University, conducting research on the intersection of Instructional Design and Software Development and developer-focused cultural and historical impact, which received the Outstanding Dissertation in Learning Technologies Award.

Eric lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife, two sons, and two dogs.