Colby Blair has over 8 years of experience in software development, including developing firmware for communications and security products. He has worked as a software engineer, web developer, and project lead on various projects involving Linux, Node.js, Python, Ruby on Rails, and JavaScript. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Idaho.

1. COLBY BLAIR
963 Fairview Dr.
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 301 - 1576
SUMMARY Software engineer, developer, and system administrator for Linux
and web environments.
Work • Firmware Development for communications, security, and precise time products
(SEL)
• Web and full stack development for educational and scientific appplications (De-
fault Branch, WSU)
• Building and managing HPC Clusters for Bioinformatic Applications (IBEST,
University of Idaho)
• 8+ years experience in software development
Research • ”The Brownian bridge synoptic model of habitat selection and space use for ani-
mals using GPS telemetry data”, co-author. Northwest Cascade Mountain Goat
Research Project (University of Idaho College of Natural Resources)
EXPERIENCE Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. May 2011 - Current
Software Engineer
Developing Node.js and client side JavaScript/TypeScript isomorphic database.
Python for SNMP, NTP, LLDP, firewall, and other Linux system applications.
Python for Functional Test frameworks and packet crafting. Modifying thirdparty
SNMP, LLDP, and NTP C/C++ source. Development in Linux environment.
GNU Autotools and Debian package authoring. Writing specifications, designs,
and TDD tests in an Agile development environment. Mentoring engineers in the
company’s mentorship program.
Default Branch LLC February 2014 - Current
Member
Developing websites with Ruby on Rails and Javascript for clients. Developing
online tutorials for ebooks in HTML using Foundation, SASS, and Javascript.
Owning various business tasks, including accounting and invoicing.
University of Idaho and WSU Colleges of Natural
Resources
December 2012 - Current
Web Developer, Project Lead
Developing a platform for tabular scientific data. Developing a front end interface
using Ruby on Rails, Javascript, and Bootstrap. Implementing a hybrid database
system, with a Postgresql relational layer linking to a CouchDB NoSQL layer
below. Developing a search component leveraging Elasticsearch.
EDUCATION University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
Bachelor of Computer Science, May 2012
Minor in Mathematics, December 2011
Minor in German, December 2011
G.P.A. 3.60/4.0
ITT Technical Institute, Boise, ID
Associates of Computer and Electrical Engineer-
ing Technology, December 2004
G.P.A. 3.8/4.0