Robert Long

I had the distinct pleasure of working closely with Robert Long for over four years, and I can confidently recommend him as one of the most talented software builders and technical leaders I've ever collaborated with. Robert possesses a rare ability to solve deeply complex technical problems that frequently challenge other senior developers. He is not just adept at implementation; he is a true technical visionary who consistently looks beyond the obvious to recommend brilliant, game-changing alternatives. Robert is exceptionally skilled at researching and integrating bleeding-edge technologies to deliver solutions that redefine product capabilities. His recent work on an innovative AI project stands as a testament to his impact. Robert engineered a proof-of-concept that rapidly exceeded all expectations, accomplishing what was previously deemed impossible and revolutionizing a core aspect of our product. The result was so compelling that multiple company executives immediately launched a full development initiative to bring his design to market. Robert's extensive experience in AI, from deep research and analytics to using it for rapid code generation, allows him to operate with incredible speed and scale. Beyond his technical prowess, Robert is a phenomenal collaborator. He excels at sharing knowledge with the team, leading design sessions that explore and evaluate multiple technologies—meticulously weighing the pros and cons before guiding the team toward the optimal architectural path. Any software development team seeking a leader capable of solving impossible technical challenges and integrating transformative AI capabilities would gain an invaluable asset in Robert.

I had the opportunity to work with Robert at CoreLogic, and what stood out most was his outstanding problem-solving ability. Regardless of how difficult the challenge, he always found a solution with confidence and clarity. Beyond his technical strengths, Robert is also incredibly kind and supportive. He often stayed late to help teammates who were stuck, never hesitating to offer his time and expertise. His deep and broad knowledge of software engineering made him a valuable resource not just within his team, but across the organization—colleagues from other teams frequently sought his help. Robert is the most capable and compassionate software engineer I've had the pleasure to work with. He would be an invaluable asset to any organization.

I worked with Robert for 4 years at Pitzer College. I would have loved for him to stay, but he recently moved on to a better opportunity, which make total sense for him. He's a hard worker, fast learner, and has a great eye for edge cases, which makes for more robust code. And curious, which bodes well for continued growth. Definitely an asset in development or operations.

Robert is a very passionate software engineer, always looking to solve problems in a simple and efficient manner. At Extron, he demonstrated good understanding of WPF and helped to create advanced UI components for desktop applications. I enjoyed working with him and I'm confident that he'll add great value to any team he works with.

Robert was always willing to learn new technologies and skills to create new solutions or improve existing ones. Robert's willingness to share his experience and knowledge will others make him a valuable asset. Robert could manage multiple projects and priorities to ensure that critical tasks were completed in a timely manner and met objectives. Robert collaborated with peers and colleagues to contribute to the success of every individual and team that he interacted with.

During two years, Robert introduced me to full-stack development, the various concepts, and programming languages. I appreciate his spectrum of knowledge, passionate and patient delivery besides his consistent and clear-minded approach. Robert has had an indescribable influence on my problem-solving skills and strategies. I am also very grateful for his insight and vision. I recommend Robert's services to anyone who wishes to take better advantage of one's creative thinking.

Robert oversaw a key project for the Pitzer College Office of Career Services. We were about to lose an important student resource; a directory of alumni and parents/family members who students can contact for career conversations. Robert led an effort to build a platform "from scratch" for our students. He coordinated a process with the offices of Advancement, Information Technology, and Career Services to create this directory and make it available to the community. Throughout the process, he was kind, focused, detail-oriented, and an easy partner with whom to work.

Robert is a gifted computer scientist who is trustworthy, responsible, committed and innovative. He has a passion for programming and sharing his knowledge with others. I learned a great deal from Robert and I'm sure he'll be an asset to the next organization he joins.

I have known Robert Long for about 4 years. I worked with him as he provided his advice and programming ability to set up a tracking system for our Institutional Research Board (IRB) application system at Pitzer College. The IRB application review is a Federally mandated program for all colleges and universities that do research with human subjects. Robert listened to our needs and provided us with the means to meet our needs, along with giving us an easy to use site for our end users. The key fact is that it is not an easy task for an IT professional to translate what a non-IT person is trying to accomplish. Robert is good at this translation. He was thoughtful, always attentive to our needs and professional.

Efficient, knowledgeable, and persistent are the three things that first come to mind when working with Robert. Robert has been an excellent partner in my programming team for over a year now, and I remain impressed at the number of projects that he is able to perform in simultaneously as a combination of his organization and tenacity. Be it about work or simply pursuing his hobbies, his passion is clearly on display and would make an excellent addition to any project.

Long is a good programmer, and a good game designer.