Hi, I'm Eric Schlossberg - Research Software Engineer at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
I am a software engineer and opera singer obsessed with the intersection of human behavior and code. I thrive in environments where research meets rapid iteration to create social products that truly connect.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Leveraged HCI research at prestigious institutions to solve complex software challenges.
Currently building social products and conducting research at the intersection of technology and human behavior.
Provides expert guidance on translating user behavior patterns into scalable, human-centric software architecture.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Growth
Started in engineering research and software internships to build deep technical expertise in web applications and backend systems.
✦ Technical Foundations
✦ Research Methodology
Research-Led Development
Integrated HCI expertise at the Harvard T.H. Chan School, focusing on high-stakes software that impacts public health outcomes.
✦ HCI Research
✦ Public Health Tech
Venturing & Scaling
Transitioned to entrepreneurship by founding Pulse, focusing on creating proprietary social products driven by digital behavior patterns.
✦ Founder
✦ Social Products
💪🏻 Superpowers
Human-Centric Architecture
Blending HCI research with scalable system design
✦ Synthesize complex user behavior patterns into intuitive software models
✦ Apply academic research rigor to large-scale backend infrastructure
✦ Design social-first products that prioritize engagement and accessibility
Dual-Domain Creative
Translating performance artistry into product strategy
✦ Leverage operatic discipline to manage high-pressure development cycles
✦ Bridge the gap between qualitative research and technical execution
✦ Foster innovative problem solving by integrating artistic perspective
Technical Lifecycle Expert
Driving end-to-end development from concept to scale
✦ Execute full-stack projects using modern web and data stacks
✦ Implement test-driven development to ensure long-term code stability
✦ Utilize game design principles to enhance software interactivity
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring cross-disciplinary collaborations that blend technology with behavioral science.
✦ Connecting with founders building social platforms focused on meaningful digital interaction.
✦ Contributing to communities that value the intersection of artistic discipline and engineering excellence.
I can help with
✦ Providing technical mentorship on architecture for early-stage social products.
✦ Applying HCI research principles to improve user retention in new applications.
✦ Sharing insights on how to balance rigorous research with agile development cycles.
I would love your help on
✦ Gaining insights from veteran founders on scaling product-market fit for social apps.
✦ Finding design partners who understand the nuances of human-computer interaction.
✦ Expanding my network of advisors who support the evolution of digital community tools.