Summary
Robert B is a Senior Software Engineer based in Portland, Oregon with six years of focused experience building web applications and managing open-source database tooling. He has progressed through roles at CoverMyMeds, Evidation Health, and Amazon before joining the Allen Institute for AI, where he moved from a contracting role into a senior engineering position. Trained as a computer engineer and with a J.D., he brings an uncommon combination of technical depth and legal training that helps him navigate complex system design, data governance, and stakeholder communication. Equally at home in backend systems and database administration, he contributes to open-source projects and emphasizes reliable, production-ready delivery. Colleagues rely on him for thoughtful trade-offs between scalability and maintainability, informed by a background that spans startups, enterprise teams, and nontraditional legal practice.
6 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
BS Computer Engineering, BS Computer Engineering at Arizona State University
J.D., Law, J.D., Law at SMU Dedman School of Law
English