Erika Ibarra is a dynamic Senior Technical Architect based in our Monterrey, Mexico office, whose passion and versatility make her an invaluable asset to Perficient and our clients.
Her commitment to promoting teamwork and open communication shines through in every team she leads or supports, making her a pivotal force in driving both project success and a positive, inclusive work environment.
What Does Erika Do?
Erika wears many hats. She serves as Delivery Lead, Project Manager, Scrum Master, Business Analyst/Product Owner, and Line Manager. As a Subject Matter Expert, she provides strategic insights that ensure best practices across projects and teams. Her day-to-day is a blend of managing multiple projects across diverse industries, aligning project delivery with business goals, and adapting her role to meet project needs—from Business Analyst to Product Owner to Project Manager.
Leading Through Collaboration
Erika plays a pivotal role in the Agile Community in LATAM as part of its core team. Leading weekly core team meetings, organizing community sessions, and coaching Scrum and SAFe study groups, she fosters an environment of continuous learning and agile excellence. She contributes as part of the Line Manager Support Team, supporting leadership growth and improvement in Mexico.
Making a Difference
Whether mentoring colleagues, delivering projects, supporting social initiatives, or proposing architectural approaches to enable organizational change and drive clients’ digital transformation initiatives, Erika brings her full enthusiasm, empathy, and expertise to every interaction, ensuring clients and teams consistently receive value and support.
Proud Achievements
Erika’s proudest accomplishments include supporting and expanding the Agile Community from a local to a LATAM-wide initiative, and more recently supporting Leadership community integration “1+1 =3 “, and launching the Product Academy in Mexico to standardize and elevate team expertise. She also played a pivotal role in developing the Line Manager Resource Center (LMRC), a centralized hub for leadership tools and knowledge, originated in Mexico and was later replicated across LATAM.
On a personal level, Erika treasures the family she has built and the support network that empowers her growth.
Living Perficient Values
If Erika had to pick one Perficient value that defines her, it’s People. She believes true success comes from individuals working together in safe, inclusive environments that foster innovation and collaboration, especially in an age where human experience remains paramount. As Erika puts it, “Even in the age of AI, our human experience remains our greatest value.” This belief underscores her commitment to creating spaces where everyone feels they belong and can contribute meaningfully.
Why She’s #ProudlyPerficient
Erika feels privileged to be part of a team where collaboration multiplies impact. “1 + 1 = 3” is her mantra, reflecting the power of working together to achieve more.
Advice to Women in Tech
Erika encourages everyone to define themselves and their impact, rather than letting others do it for them. For working moms, she highlights the power of time management, prioritization, and being experts at applying Parkinson’s Law, as well as being incredibly resourceful when supported by a strong network — all key factors to their success.
Outside of work, Erika enjoys quality time with her family—whether at the park, watching sports or Formula 1, going to the movies, or chauffeuring her busy teenagers. She also cherishes moments with friends over coffee or concerts and nurtures her creativity through reading, documentaries, and watercolor painting.
Erika’s journey at Perficient has been marked by growth and innovation. She values the company’s welcoming environment for new ideas and passionate collaboration among colleagues. Erika embodies Perficient’s spirit: versatile, collaborative, and people-centered. We’re proud to have her on our amazing team.
