About

A bit about me

Software engineer passionate about building systems that scale and solving complex challenges.

Marcello Balboa

Marcello Balboa

Software Engineer

Results-driven software engineer with a passion for designing elegant, scalable systems that solve complex business challenges. Currently specializing in platform delivery and large-scale data processing at Capital One, where I architect AWS-native solutions that process millions of records while maintaining exceptional reliability and performance.

Education

B.S. Computer Engineering

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Minor: Computer Science • Minor: Spanish

Based in

New York, New York

Open to remote opportunities

Expertise

What I do best

I thrive on the intersection of systems design and data engineering - whether building Lambda-based validation frameworks that reduce execution cycles from days to minutes, designing DynamoDB schemas for multi-tenant platforms, or leading enterprise-wide failover events that test the limits of distributed systems. My approach combines deep technical expertise with cross-functional leadership, consistently delivering solutions that not only work but scale.

Languages

Go Python Java TypeScript/JavaScript SQL

Cloud & Data

AWS Lambda Step Functions EventBridge DynamoDB S3 Glue Databricks Snowflake

Data Processing

PySpark Pandas

Infrastructure & Tooling

Docker Kubernetes Git CI/CD
Currently exploring

AI & Machine Learning

Lately, I've been exploring how AI and machine learning can enhance traditional data processing pipelines - from intelligent data validation and anomaly detection to automated optimization of resource allocation. I believe the future of enterprise systems lies in leveraging AI to augment human decision-making while maintaining the robustness and predictability that mission-critical applications demand.

Beyond code

Interests

Soccer Basketball Reading Programming Running Podcasts Music
Leadership

Building teams that deliver

Beyond the code, I'm passionate about mentoring junior engineers and building teams that deliver. Whether founding mentorship programs or leading cross-org initiatives, I focus on creating environments where technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving flourish.