Ian Balina

Current

• Research Associate at Diversified Portfolio Strategies, LLC
• Social Media Evangelist at Ian Balina
• Co-Founder at Leximo

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Education

• The George Washington University

Recommended

15 people have recommended Ian

Connections

186 connections

Industry

Internet

Websites

• My Company
• My Blog
• Twitter

Ian Balina’s Summary

Computer Engineering major at The George Washington University. Experience with building embedded systems and microcontrollers, electronics, computer hardware, networking, and programming.

Co-founder of Leximo (http://leximo.org), a Semantic Multilingual Social Dictionary. The idea behind Leximo is that today's print dictionaries are poised for a transformation in the internet era. If we are given the choice of asking a native speaker the meaning of a word, and asking a scholar the same question, chances are many of us will go for the native speaker.

Research Associate at Diversified Portfolio Strategies LLC. I am responsible for researching alternative investment funds (Hedge Funds, Private Equity, etc) seeking to invest in profitable private companies. I interact with money managers, analysts, and investors. I also assist in the strategic and business planning of the organization in order to enhance operations and long-term profitability.

Part time Social Media Strategist, where I help entrepreneurs and startups better understand how to leverage the internet and social media to their advantage.

Coordinate and manage technology services at Gifted Child Resources Inc., an educational institution with schools all over the country.

Ian Balina’s Specialties:

Technical: Embedded Systems and Devices, Microcontrollers, Networking (TCP/IP, Packet Switching, etc.), Linux, Ruby on Rails, C, C++, Java, MIPS, HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver and WordPress.

Marketing: Social Media Marketing and Optimization (SMO), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Web Strategy, Product Launches, Internet Marketing and Social Networking.

Additional Information

Ian Balina’s Websites:

• My Company
• My Blog
• Twitter

Ian Balina’s Groups:

GW Entrepreneurs, Colonial Entrepreneurs, National Society of Black Engineers, Toastmasters, Founding Member of Microcontrollers and Embedded Devices Club, Black Student Union

•    The DEMO Conference
•    The George Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science
•    LinkedSEO
•    On Startups - The Community For Entrepreneurs
•    GW Entrepreneurs Group
•    SemantiTech
•    Linux Expert
•    Startup Specialists
•    Fans of Mashable
•    Hi-Tech Ventures & Startups
•    Social Media Today
•    Social Media Marketing
•    Refresh DC
•    DCRUG
•    WASHINGTON DC CONNECTIONS
•    Toastmasters International Members
•    Colonial Entrepreneurs
•    RoR (Ruby on Rails) Open Source Network
•    TED: Ideas Worth Spreading
•    Social Media Club
•    Twittering
•    GW Entrepreneurs Round Table (GWERT)

Ian Balina’s Honors:

GW SEAS Scholarship, Alpha Achievers, National Honors Society, Who's Who of America, Scholar Athlete, Maryland Varsity State Soccer Champion