Cheif Technology Officer Erik Watts is in his 12th season with the Penguins. He joined the organization in 2010 as senior director of technology focused on architecture, design, and implementaion of cutting-edge technology for the new arena. He was promoted to senior vice president of technology in 2019, and chief technology officer in 2020. Watts, a native of Pittsburgh, has accumulated over 20 years of technology experience in various roles and opportunities throughout the technology landscape. He currently oversees all aspects of technology for the Penguins including infrasturcture, broadcast technology, business intelligence and analytics, cyber security, and innovation. Erik resides in Windermere, Florida with his wife, Dawn, daughter, Erika, and their German Shepherd, Layla.