About the author
Eric Van Johnson
aka SHOCM
Eric Van Johnson is one of the members behind PHP Architect, a collective of highly skilled frontend, backend, and mobile developers driven by passion and dedication. Their unyielding commitment to excellence is evident in the exceptional services they provide.
Beyond his work with PHP Architect, Eric plays a pivotal role in organizing the PHP Tek conference and in the local San Diego tech community, serving as a lead organizer of San Diego PHP (PHPxSan Diego/SDPHP), a local user group that fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing among PHP enthusiasts. His voice also resonates in the podcasting world through The PHP Podcast, where he shares insights, experiences, and discussions on various tech topics.
On a personal note, Eric wears the hats of a devoted husband and a proud father. He has a penchant for baseball and has an undeniable affinity for scotch. Eric reluctantly had to hang up his baseball cleats, as he found it rather challenging to run the bases without spilling his scotch!
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