Eric Höppner

Technical Lead focused on frontend architecture, developer experience, and scalable platforms.

I build sustainable platforms through incremental modernization and strong developer experience, favoring prototypes and collaboration over rigid processes.

Current

My day-to-day is a mix of hands-on engineering, mentoring, and making sure what we build actually solves real problems. I'm a Technical Lead Manager with a strong frontend background and over 10 years building modern web applications. I like staying close to the code while leading teams - setting architectural direction, jumping into complex bugs when needed, and helping others do their best work.

Past

Over the last few years, I've focused on modernizing frontend systems without disrupting team velocity. I've introduced TypeScript adoption across teams, migrated build tools from Webpack to Vite and test suites from Jest to Vitest, and helped build and evolve React-based component libraries. On the platform side, I've optimized CI/CD pipelines, integrated static analysis tools like SonarQube, and increased test coverage to make releases safer and faster.

My sweet spot is somewhere between staff-level engineer and technical frontline manager - setting guardrails for architecture and design systems while staying hands-on when it matters.

Philosophy

I care deeply about code that teams can maintain as it scales. I push for semantic versioning, clear migration guides, and changes that are easy to adopt - not surprise breaking changes.

I approach modernization incrementally, proving ideas through prototypes and collaboration rather than top-down mandates. Clean code, accessibility, and developer experience aren't just nice-to-haves - they're how you build systems that age well.

Beyond

When I'm not building frontend platforms, I spend time with the Godot engine making small games that will probably never ship. It's a different kind of problem-solving that keeps me creatively energized. I also stay current with where web development is heading - watching how React Server Components evolve, experimenting with modern build tools, and reading about platform engineering patterns. It's a mix of creative side projects and staying sharp.