Education:
University of Central Florida
B.S. Computer Science | Business | Psychology
University of Pennsylvania,Wharton School
Marketing
ERIC SINGLETON
Technologist | Inventor | Investor
✅ Founder, Strax Networks Inc. (Present)
Architect behind StraxAR™, the groundbreaking enterprise AR Communication platform shaping the future of interactive experiences.
✅ CIO, Chicos FAS Inc.
Helmed a dynamic team of 200 professionals, orchestrating a retail revolution and reshaping industry standards through innovative strategy and application.
✅ EVP Software Engineering, AOL Inc.
Championed a global cadre of developers, harnessing their creativity to pioneer cutting-edge solutions and elevate customer experiences across AOL's digital ecosystem.
✅ CIO, Tommy Hilfiger Inc.
Collaborated closely with fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger, spearheading technological breakthroughs that optimized operations, streamlined production, and elevated product excellence.
✅ Global E-Business Director, Raytheon Inc.
Pioneered Raytheon's entry into e-commerce, unlocking new avenues for customers to access marine and aviation solutions, transforming how captains and pilots procure essential equipment.
✅ CIO, Honeywell Automotive & Aerospace
Strategically led a top-tier team to drive innovation, refine product offerings, and exceed customer expectations, solidifying Honeywell's position as an industry leader in automotive and aerospace technology.
Accolades:
✔ U.S. Patents on Augmented Reality
✔ U.S. Multiple Software Copyrights across wide range of applications
✔ Carnegie Mellon award for Excellence in Information Technology
✔ UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science Professional Lifetime Achievement
✔ CIO of the Year - RIS
✔ CIO “Top 100” IDG
✔ Microsoft Pinnacle Award for Excellence - Tommy Hilfiger
✔ Popular Science "Best of Whats New"
✔ SmartBusiness 50, Business Innovator Recipient
✔ Computerworld Premier 100
✔ Commendation State of Florida Governors Office on Education
✔ Computerworld Smithsonian Manufacturing
✔ Computerworld Smithsonian Business
✔ Computerworld Smithsonian Government
✔ The White House, Chief Technical Advisor, Points of Light Foundation (Honorary appt.)
Personal & Professional Collaborations with Industry Leaders
Strategic Thinking
Inspirational Leadership
Technical Proficiency
Financial Acumen
Stakeholder Engagement
Results-Orientation
Change Management
Innovation and Creativity
Global Perspective
Ethical Leadership