Erik Mejia

I like to solve problems. Most of the time with words, design and software. Usually in that order.

Been doing it since 2011 for various industries. For example, in 2017 I created and gave away a weather alert system to the Dominican Republic. It became handy later that year when hurricanes Irma & Maria emerged in the Caribbean Sea. At its peak, it had nearly 50,000 app installs on a single week without failing.

Things I believe

  • Be flexible on things, rigid doesn't grow, flexible does
  • Showing up is more important than being right
  • Be intentional with quality on every aspect of your life
    • Relationships
    • Health
    • Work
    • Faith
  • Great communication is key to accomplish almost anything
    • Clear writing is clear thinking
    • Leaders step up to provide clarity when absent
    • Mismatched expectations leads to sadness
  • Take evening walks as much as you can
  • Do things when you say you would be doing them
  • Don't take yourself too seriously, see your weaknesses with grace
  • Elevate everyone with your presence
    • Pay full attention to what others are telling you
    • Ask questions on things you do not understand
    • Be empathetic, they have pressure you're not seeing
    • Let others have their moment
  • You can be authentic and respectful at the same time
  • Curiosity is usually at the beginning of great things, follow it as much as you can
  • Get to really know your parents, most of them are also you