Student Loan Solutions Adds to Its Growing Team with New CTO
SALEM, NH – December 12, 2006 – Student Loan Solutions, a leader in helping
students, parents and graduates afford the high cost of a college education,
today announced the hiring of Erik Barcza as the company’s new Chief Technology
Officer. As CTO, Mr. Barcza will guide the technical direction of SLS. His
responsibilities will include researching and developing new technical products
for the company as well as developing and implementing all Web initiatives.
Erik Barcza brings over 12 years of extensive experience designing and
distributing software for the Web, server, and desktop environments to his
position at SLS. With his wide range of expertise in operating systems,
database systems, and programming languages, Mr. Barcza is eager to bring a
hands-on approach to his role of CTO.
“I’m looking forward to rolling up my sleeves, and along with my team,
implementing some exciting new strategies,” said Erik Barcza.
Prior to joining SLS, Mr. Barcza most recently worked for the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts as an Application Architect and Systems Analyst where he designed
and developed applications to manage the Federal Trade Program, Alien Labor
Certification Program and Prevailing Wage System. He’s also worked for The
Macgregor Group, Deloitte Touche Consulting, and Microsoft Corporation.
“We’re very excited about the addition of Eric Barcza,” said Mark Gazda, CEO of
Student Loan Solutions. “He brings a level of expertise and experience that
will continue to propel SLS forward and help us achieve our short- and
long-term technology goals.”
Mr. Barcza is the latest in a series of new hires that has come in response to
Student Loan Solutions phenomenal growth over this past year.
About Student Loan Solutions
Student Loan Solutions advises and helps students, college graduates and parents
secure the student loan they need, from Stafford and PLUS loans to alternative
and consolidation loans. A licensed lender with the DOE, SLS also provide
educational materials for school administrators and financial aid officers. For
more information about SLS, please visit
www.studentloansolutions.com.
