Summary
Nochtal Balzer is a computer scientist and disabled Marine veteran with ten years of hands-on experience in technical support, tutoring, and systems development based in the greater Seattle area. Skilled in C# and administrative database design, he built and managed the CHIPS database and GUI at Renton Technical College, then moved into advisory and lead tutor roles supporting student success. His background in signals intelligence with the US Marine Corps informs a detail-oriented, security-conscious approach to problem solving and documentation. Nochtal pairs technical ability with grant writing, operational planning, and process design, bridging technical work and organizational needs. He brings creativity rooted in art and Japanese studies to software craftsmanship, making him a thoughtful engineer who values usability and clear communication.
10 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
High School Diploma, High School Diploma at Bridge Academy
Coeurd'Alene High School
BA of Computer Science, Computer Science, 3.59, BA of Computer Science, Computer Science, 3.59 at Renton Technical College
Japanese Language and Literature, Japanese Language and Literature at Mira Costa College
Art and Japanese, Art and Japanese at Palomar College