ANTHONY
BALBO
Systems
Thinker.
Outcomes.
Originally from the Chicagoland area, Anthony studied Information Systems at Arizona State University. From day one, he's been fascinated by how technology can solve complex business problems — a curiosity that has only intensified as he's moved into AI and machine learning.
My career path has been unconventional by design. I've always gravitated toward roles where technology meets real-world impact. The through-line in everything I do is systems thinking — whether recovering digital evidence, optimizing marketing technology stacks, or building AI agents, it's about creating reliable, scalable solutions that solve real problems.
- Building intelligent systems that enhance human decision-making
- AI governance and ethical implementation
- Translating technical concepts into business value
- Mentoring teams through technological transformation
- Improving business processes end to end
- Creativity — music, sketches, writing, DIY projects
- Driving my 1960 VW Beetle
- Travel & hiking — Iceland, Belgium, Netherlands, France, Costa Rica
- Staying current with emerging technologies
Experience.
Core competencies that have driven transformation across organizations.
Building foundational technology stacks with proper documentation, scalable architecture, and systems designed for long-term growth. I've established technology foundations that drive immediate results while creating infrastructure for sustained organizational expansion — every implementation includes comprehensive documentation and knowledge transfer protocols.
Developing agentic workflows and RAG architectures using LangChain. My focus extends beyond building models to establishing governance frameworks, testing protocols, and ethical implementation standards — bridging the gap between AI capabilities and practical business applications.
Led strategic initiatives helping scale a startup from 20 to over 100 employees. Managed cross-functional teams of up to 15 people while driving multi-million dollar budget performance. My leadership approach focuses on technical mentorship, process optimization, and building systems that enable organizational growth.
Architected enterprise-level integrations across platforms including Salesforce MCI, Power BI, and custom APIs — creating unified data ecosystems that provide actionable insights while maintaining data integrity and compliance standards, skills honed during my digital forensics background.
Whether investigating digital evidence for federal law enforcement or optimizing enterprise technology performance, I approach challenges systematically. I translate technical possibilities into business outcomes, ensuring solutions are both innovative and implementable at scale.
Capabilities.
- Technology Stack Design & Implementation
- API Integrations & Data Pipeline Architecture
- Process Automation & Workflow Optimization
- Enterprise Platform Management (Salesforce, Power BI)
- Advanced Analytics & Statistical Analysis
- Dashboard Development (Tableau, Power BI, Data Studio)
- SQL Database Design & Querying
- Excel Advanced Functions & VBA Automation
- Machine Learning Applications (UChicago Certified)
- LangChain & RAG Architecture Development
- Agentic Workflow Design & Testing
- AI Governance & Testing Protocols
- Python for AI/ML Applications
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Budget Management & Resource Allocation
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Technical Documentation & Knowledge Transfer
- UX Design — Research, Testing, Design
Honors &
Awards.
Find Me
Online.
LET'S BUILD
SOMETHING.
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