Keith Tademy

About Keith Tademy

My father lay on the bed for 26 hours before anyone found him. He passed away three weeks later.I know what that gap feels like — because I nearly fell into it myself.Two weeks after losing my wife, I suffered four strokes. Alone, with my special needs son depending on me. I realized: every emergency response system in existence was built for people who could still reach out. None of them were built for the moment when you can\'t.That\'s the gap. And it\'s killing people.Over 14 million seniors are living alone in America right now. By 2050, that number will reach 29 million. Most of them have adult children who call to check in — but live 30+ miles away, balancing their own families, careers, and the quiet, exhausting fear of \"what if.\"This is The Caregiver\'s Dilemma: how do you protect someone who fiercely values their independence?I built ERIC (Emergent Reply Imminent Crisis) to answer that question.ERIC isn\'t a medical alert device. There\'s no pendant to wear, no button to press, no stigma attached. It\'s a time-based safety verification app that monitors scheduled check-ins and automatically alerts emergency contacts — with GPS location — when a check-in is missed. It works even when the user is unconscious, confused, or unable to act.Safety that works even when you can\'t.I\'m a 40+ year systems engineer, U.S. Air Force Security Forces veteran, former law enforcement officer, and serial entrepreneur. I\'ve spent my career solving complex problems. This one is personal.If you\'re an adult child trying to protect a parent who refuses to give up their independence — or a senior who wants to age on your own terms without fear — ERIC was built for you.Download ERIC → getericapp.com | Available on iOS & Android |$12.99/month.

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Jaerimy

   Jan 2020 — Present · Reading, PA, US

   Building the emergency response ecosystem the world should have had decades ago.ERIC addresses the single most dangerous gap in personal safety technology: the moment when someone needs help but cannot ask for it. Traditional systems — Life Alert, medical pendants, smart speakers — all require the user to initiate contact. ERIC doesn\'t.Our time-based check-in model monitors scheduled safety events. When a check-in is missed, ERIC automatically alerts designated emergency contacts with the user\'s GPS location. No buttons. No wearables. No gaps.Who ERIC protects:Independence-minded seniors (70–85) aging in placeAdults with chronic conditions living aloneRural individuals far from emergency servicesWho ERIC gives peace of mind:Adult children in the \"sandwich generation\" managing aging parents from a distanceFamily caregivers balancing respect for independence with real safety concerns

Skills

• Microsoft Exchange
• Active Directory
• Data Center
• Vmware
• Vmware Esx
• Citrix
• Project Management
• Photography
• Network Security
• Windows 7
• Windows Server
• Computer Security
• IT Management
• Infrastructure
• System Administration
• Veeam
• Backup Exec
• Quickbooks
• Windows Server 2008
• Great Plains
• Photoshop
• Project Planning
• Portrait Photography
• Commercial Photography
• Event Photography
• Fine Art Photography
• Server Administration
• Office 365
• Windows Sharepoint Services
• Exchange 2010/2007/2003
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Firewalls
• Canon Dslr
• Hdr Photography
• Sports Photography
• Information Security
• IT Operations
• IT Audit
• Team Management
• Budget Process