Robert Waldrop is the Principal Solutions Architect at Blue Cross NC, a position he has held since November 2021. He has a diverse background in technology and engineering, with significant experience in custom technology and software development. Waldrop is also the founder and director of Tailor Made Tech, where he focuses on custom app development and engineering solutions. Additionally, he founded Xion Engineering, specializing in blockchain applications and industrial automation.

Waldrop's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and graduate studies in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He holds certifications as a Sun Certified Java Architect and has received several awards for his contributions to technology projects, including patents in various fields.1