About Erik Westlake

Bridging Technical Precision with Project Strategy

With a technical career spanning 22 years, I have built a professional foundation rooted in both hands-on engineering and high-level infrastructure leadership. Currently serving as an IT Infrastructure Team Lead, I specialize in architecting stable, scalable, and secure systems that allow businesses to grow without technical friction.

I believe that true IT expertise is not just about keeping the lights on—it is about building sustainable, efficient environments that provide long-term business value. Whether you are scaling an MSP operation, managing complex server migrations, or looking to automate your data protection, I provide the strategic oversight and technical execution to get it done right.

Professional Credentials

My approach is validated by internationally recognized standards in both project management and engineering technology, ensuring that your projects are handled with rigorous planning and technical competence:

  • Project Management Professional (PMP): I bring a structured, methodology-driven approach to IT projects, ensuring that upgrades, migrations, and system overhauls are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with your business objectives.
  • Certified Engineering Technician (C.E.T.): My technical certification confirms a deep commitment to engineering standards and best practices, providing a solid foundation for the enterprise-grade environments I manage.

My Philosophy & Approach

I prioritize sustainable, efficient enterprise hosting environments—such as Proxmox VE and VMware ESXi—over “black box” solutions that limit your control. My methodology is built on:

  • Automation: I develop custom scripts and pipelines (leveraging tools like rclone and Robocopy) to ensure your data is secure and recoverable without requiring manual intervention.
  • Scalability: I focus on the operational health of your business, including the implementation of Odoo CRM models to streamline your invoicing, lead generation, and client management workflows.
  • Reliability: From Docker containerization to automated backup pipelines, every solution I deploy is tested for performance and built for resilience.

Let’s Partner

I am currently accepting inquiries for new IT management and consultancy partnerships. If you are looking for an IT partner who brings 22 years of hands-on technical expertise and professional management certification to your business, let’s connect.