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Richard Gieg

Technology Professional

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Multi-disciplinary technology professional with experience spanning software engineering, IT support, and systems/network administration—able to bridge gaps across domains and backed by certifications including Network+, Security+, Project+, ITIL v4 Foundation, Linux Essentials, CCENT, MCSA, and MCSE.

Proven track record of building robust web applications, automation tools, and internal platforms—from early work with C# and ASP.NET to modern stacks like Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Node.js, and PostgreSQL—delivering solutions that reduce manual work and improve operational efficiency.

Skilled at delivering hands-on support across endpoints, servers, networks, and cloud services—including Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange, Microsoft 365, and cloud platforms like Azure, GCP, and AWS.

Adept at diagnosing and resolving complex issues involving systems, software, APIs, and infrastructure—using tools like Sysinternals Suite, WinDbg, Wireshark, Chrome DevTools, Postman, and cloud logs to identify root causes and collaborate effectively on resolution.

Customer-focused and proactive problem solver with clear communication skills—equally comfortable supporting end users, collaborating cross-functionally, and mentoring junior team members in fast-paced startup and enterprise environments.

Driven technologist with a passion for continuous improvement—proactively learns emerging technologies, streamlines workflows, and brings fresh solutions to technical and operational challenges. Known for rapid upskilling and creative problem-solving across unfamiliar platforms and codebases.

Projects

Experience

IT Consultant / Developer

Gordon's Music and Sound
Jan 2011 - Present
Part-Time / Hybrid

Full Stack Engineer

Mental Canvas
Nov 2023 - May 2024
Contract / Remote

Full Stack Engineer

Moon Creative Lab
Feb 2023 - Aug 2023
Contract / Remote

Software Engineer

Hammer Software, Inc.
Sep 2017 - Feb 2023
Full-Time / Hybrid

Developer Support Engineer

Cloudinary
Dec 2016 - May 2017
Full-Time / On-Site

Systems Analyst

Schurman Retail Group
Jan 2014 - May 2015
Full-Time / On-Site

Technical Support Analyst II

Schurman Retail Group
Apr 2011 - Jan 2014
Full-Time / On-Site

Owner / Technician

Certified Computer Services
Oct 2009 - Jan 2011
Full-Time / On-Site

Junior Systems Engineer

Switzer Enterprises
May 2008 - Oct 2009
Full-Time / On-Site

Computer Technician

Switzer Enterprises
May 2007 - May 2008
Full-Time / On-Site

Education

Western Governors University logo

B.S. in Computer Science

Western Governors University
Jul 2024

Certifications

Network+ logo

Network+

CompTIA
Jul 2024
Security+ logo

Security+

CompTIA
Jul 2024
Professional Scrum Master I logo

Professional Scrum Master I

Scrum.org
May 2023
Linux Essentials logo

Linux Essentials

Linux Professional Institute
Apr 2023
ITIL v4 Foundation logo

ITIL v4 Foundation

AXELOS Global Best Practice
Nov 2022
Project+ logo

Project+

CompTIA
Nov 2022
C++ Nanodegree logo

C++ Nanodegree

Udacity
Nov 2021
Front End Nanodegree logo

Front End Nanodegree

Udacity
Jan 2016
Full Stack Nanodegree logo

Full Stack Nanodegree

Udacity
Dec 2015
CCENT logo

CCENT

Cisco
Jun 2011
MCSE logo

MCSE

Microsoft
May 2008
MCSA logo

MCSA

Microsoft
Oct 2007
MCP logo

MCP

Microsoft
Jun 2007
Network+ logo

Network+

CompTIA
Jul 2007
A+ logo

A+

CompTIA
Dec 2006