# Henry Kobin > Staff Engineer @ Fortrea’s AI/ML Rapid Development Studio | Innovation | Machine Learning & Software Development | Product Location: Burbank, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/henrykobin I’m a software designer and engineer who enjoys building things, whether that’s machine learning systems, full-stack web apps, or mobile prototypes. Over the years, I’ve worked across both early-stage startups (like Gybe and Verdant AI) as well as large companies (like Fortrea), which has given me a good balance of speed, structure, and perspective around building products that drive impact quickly and scale. I find joy in aligning cross-functional teams across various disciplines towards functional software solutions. Academically, my background is in computer science, machine learning, and linguistics.I like working in spaces where I can explore new ideas, especially in innovation labs or fast-moving teams. I’ve led agile efforts around AI/ML, data pipelines, scalable backend systems, and full-stack software development, but I’m just as comfortable jumping into mobile dev, experimenting with AR/VR, prototyping with generative ML technology, and other emerging tech.What motivates me most is solving interesting problems and turning ambitious ideas into real, working products. I try to bring a practical mindset to everything I build, and I enjoy collaborating with people who can see the bigger picture but still care about the details. ## Work Experience ### Staff AI/ML Engineer @ Fortrea Jan 2024 – Present • Performing as lead AI/ML Engineer / Solution Architect on various initiatives across the Fortrea technology ecosystem with both internal & external (vendor) teams for AI/ML as well as application development initiatives. • Driving innovation and securing stakeholder buy-in while aligning cross-functional teams around new products and builds. • Developing full-stack mobile and web application prototypes as well as machine-learning and artificial intelligence prototypes as part of Fortrea's AI/ML Rapid Development Studio. • Producing enterprise architecture solution diagrams and technical materials for key executives and Architectural Review Board submissions. • Member of the Solution Advisory Board, providing support early in the process for new software projects. • Monitoring consumption, creating resources, and assisting leadership with inquires about our team's Azure subscription. • Acting as an AI/ML SME, developing and deploying advanced machine learning models while guiding best practices for data-driven solutions across multiple business units. • Supporting presales efforts as an AI/ML subject matter expert, effectively articulating technical value propositions for clients. ### Head of Software @ Gybe Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | Remote • Oversaw the development and maintenance of product features and data pipelines for GybeMaps, while remaining hands-on-code as the principle backend individual contributor. • Developed machine-learning algorithms to predict water quality based on multiple parameters. • Guided high-level strategic decisions to evolve a highly technical data analytics platform, bridging complex engineering challenges with business objectives. • Led a globally distributed engineering team, effectively managing workflows and ensuring timely deliveries across multiple international time zones. ### Lead Software Development Engineer @ Gybe Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 • Transitioned GybeMaps from a locally hosted beta to a fully launched, AWS-backed cloud product, serving an international customer base. • Implemented various machine learning models which made predictions around water quality metrics based on satellite data & proprietary Gybe in-situ sensors. • Designed and implemented an automated, scalable ETL pipeline, enabling ingestion and storage of terabytes of satellite-derived data. • Rapidly developed full-stack product features in close collaboration with the Head of Product, driving progress toward Product-Market Fit. • Partnered with physicists and data scientists to translate proof-of-concept ideas into production-ready applications. ### Full-Stack Developer @ Verdant AI Jan 2018 – Jan 2021 | Los Angeles Metropolitan Area • Built and co-architected software solutions for clients in a startup studio environment, delivering robust, scalable systems under tight deadlines. • Developed machine-learning models to predict outcomes and provide analytics for projects in various industries spanning from healthcare to entertainment. • Engineered full-stack applications using a Python-centric backend (Flask, FastAPI, Postgres, Celery, Docker) and a JavaScript (React/Redux) frontend, optimizing for performance and scalability. • Designed and executed ETL processes for data sanitation and ingestion, supporting the analysis of novel datasets and enabling data-driven decision making. ## Education ### Master of Science - MS in Computer Science Georgia Institute of Technology ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science Fort Hays State University ### Associate of Arts - AA in German Los Angeles Valley College ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/henrykobin --- Source: https://flows.cv/henrykobin JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/henrykobin/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-23