About

South of Shasta is a software consultancy, based in Sacramento, CA. We specialize in development, training, and design for the web. Founded in 2008, we like making things, making a difference, and helping our clients do the same.

Nolan Erck

Owner / Director

Nolan has been developing software for over 20 years. Starting in the video game industry working on titles for Maxis and LucasArts — including Grim Fandango, StarWars Rogue Squadron, SimPark, and SimSafari — he moved into web development in 1999, where he has since built high-traffic sites for clients like Intuit and CycleGear.

Beyond production work, Nolan has served in consulting and advisory roles across a wide range of industries, lending his expertise to organizations such as OpenTable, ZenDesk, Turn It In, Adobe, and NASA.

Nolan manages the Sac Interactive Tech Meetup, teaches classes on aspects of software development, and regularly gives presentations at conferences and user groups across the US and Europe.

When he's not consulting or talking about himself in the third person, Nolan can usually be found working on one of several music projects.