Hi, I’m Robert Balch II — Certified Data Scientist and Full-Stack Engineer. I specialize in the architecture and deployment of production-grade, AI-powered applications. I translate complex business requirements into scalable end-to-end systems using React, Next.js, Python, and Node.js. I thrive in high-ownership environments and have advanced experience orchestrating LLM workflows with LangChain, LangGraph, and Elysia to build novel agentic solutions.

Robert Balch II

Hi, I’m Robert Balch II — Certified Data Scientist and Full-Stack Engineer. I specialize in the architecture and deployment of production-grade, AI-powered applications. I translate complex business requirements into scalable end-to-end systems using React, Next.js, Python, and Node.js. I thrive in high-ownership environments and have advanced experience orchestrating LLM workflows with LangChain, LangGraph, and Elysia to build novel agentic solutions.

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Hi, I’m Robert Balch II — Certified Data Scientist and Full-Stack Engineer. I specialize in the architecture and deployment of production-grade, AI-powered applications. I translate complex business requirements into scalable end-to-end systems using React, Next.js, Python, and Node.js.

I thrive in high-ownership environments and have advanced experience orchestrating LLM workflows with LangChain, LangGraph, and Elysia to build novel agentic solutions.

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Language

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Work Experience

Software Engineer at Tando Institute
June 1, 2025 - Present
Current: Resolved a systematic, site-wide search malfunction by implementing and configuring the Relevance search plugin, resulting in accurate content discovery.
Full-Stack AI Engineer at Dash 2 Labs
March 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Engineered a full-stack AI solution for data visualization using Python, LangChain, and a Gemini LLM, enabling non-technical users to query and generate complex data models via natural language in the chat on the website.
Data Engineer at Petroleum Research and Recovery Center (PRRC)
October 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Engineered a data pipeline using ObsPy and Dask to process raw seismic sensor data into an analysis-ready format. Also built a full-stack inventory management application using Next.js, Adonis.js, and PostgreSQL, deployed with Docker to ensure 100% environmental consistency.
Full-Stack Developer at Dry Ice LLC & Internal CRM
September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Architected a comprehensive internal CRM using Next.js, TypeScript, and Supabase, centralizing the management of productions, contacts, and sales funnels; implemented a modular form system with React Context for state management, optimizing UI/UX and data flow.
Data Engineer / ML Engineer at Petroleum Research and Recovery Center (PRRC)
October 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Engineered a data pipeline using ObsPy and Dask to process raw seismic sensor data, converting it into a usable format for machine learning analysis. Developed a full-stack inventory management application using Next.js, Adonis.js, and PostgreSQL, deployed with Docker to ensure consistent and reproducible environments.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at Santa Fe University of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Data Science Certificate at Deep Dive Coding
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Full Stack Web Development Certificate at Deep Dive Coding
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
BFA in Contemporary Music at Santa Fe University of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+ (In Progress)
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Data Science Certificate
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Full Stack Web Development Certificate
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+ / Linux+ (In Progress)
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Data Science Certificate
January 1, 2024 - January 23, 2026
Full Stack Web Development Certificate
January 1, 2023 - January 23, 2026
CompTIA A+ (In Progress)
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
CompTIA Network+ (In Progress)
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
CompTIA Security+ (In Progress)
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Linux+ (In Progress)
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Other, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services