In this very human and often hilarious episode of When Shit Hits the Fan, Johan and Jeffrey welcome Eric Lajoie, AI specialist at SUSE, to unpack a career shaped by curiosity, failure, and a global perspective.

From name mispronunciations to technical missteps, this conversation spans tech, identity, and the unexpected stuff that breaks — including intros, connections, and sometimes, a water pipe.

Eric reflects on his journey from the US to Germany, how his multicultural background shapes the way he works, and why making mistakes in public can be one of the best ways to grow.

About Eric Lajoie

AI Specialist at SUSE
Eric Lajoie is an AI specialist for SUSE EMEA. In his current capacity, Eric is responsible for helping customers realize their AI related outcomes and goals with SUSE AI platform as the thin green line. His key interests and achievements are in design & implementation of AI factories plus carrier level kubernetes solutions.
Eric Lajoie