Mr Eric SCHMIDT

Executive Director, Wildlife Protection Solutions

Combining a deep understanding of technology with a passion for wildlife allows Eric to approach conservation issues from multiple perspectives.  Eric has worked with governmental institutions such as the US National Renewable Energy Lab and various local and regional entities focusing primarily on grassland flora and fauna, as well as large mammal wildlife management.  Having had a taste of conservation from the perspective of public institutions, Eric shifted gears and entered the world of tech startups, eventually leading large scale enterprise software deployments to Fortune 500 clients including Verizon, American Airlines, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, Hershey’s, Kaiser Permanente, Boeing, Intel, and more.  Today applies those same skills to conservation by leading Wildlife Protection Solutions, an international NGO focused on protecting endangered species and ecosystems through the practical application of technology to field settings.