Eric Blom

Eric Blom is a skilled Geospatial Data Engineer currently at Colaberry, where responsibilities include enhancing chat bot performance through automated testing frameworks and developing geospatial data pipelines and APIs using modern technologies. Previous experience includes significant roles as a Senior Software Developer at National Geographic, focusing on interactive web applications, and a Data Engineer at Protocol, where Eric contributed to the development of a new subscription product. Eric has also worked as a Teaching Assistant at Columbia University, a Software Developer at San Francisco Chronicle, and has held various positions in web development, data journalism, and digital content production. Eric holds a Master of Science in Data Journalism from Indiana University Bloomington and dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science from Macalester College.