David Balch

David Balch is a seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in strategic technical roles across multiple companies, currently serving as a Senior Solutions Architect at Melillo Consulting since December 2022. Previously, David held various leadership positions at IPDS, including Principal and Chief Technology Officer, where responsibilities encompassed market expansion, executive-level consulting, and technical direction. Additional roles include a Strategy & Marketing Consultant at DefendX Software, Director of XIV Technical Sales at IBM, and Client Solutions Manager at EMC. David's career began as an Application Developer and has evolved through a robust combination of technical, managerial, and strategic roles, supported by a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and further studies at The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School.