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Erik Andersen is a Technical Lead at Yum! Brands since September 2020, where significant contributions include developing a loyalty web service for KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, powering $17 billion in annual digital sales. As a Senior Software Engineer, Andersen created an OAuth/OIDC service for YUM's eCommerce platform, servicing 45,000 restaurants globally. Additionally, Andersen co-organizes the largest software developer meetup in Dallas and produces the Junior Jobs Podcast as a Community Organizer and Content Creator at YouTube. Previous experience includes serving as a Software Engineering Manager and Senior Full Stack Mobile Developer at Pariveda Solutions, leading cloud modernization efforts, reducing maintenance costs, and improving team velocity. Early career highlights include roles as a Mobile Developer at mCubed Labs and a Business Analyst at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Andersen holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and a Master of Information System Management from Brigham Young University.