
Richard Gieg
Technology Professional
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
RUNO
Multiplayer UNO Clone

Hammer Cards
Language Learning App

Hammer Fighters
Educational Video Game

AmorFatiOS
x86 Operating System

Jacks or Better
Single-Player Video Poker

Spam Detector
Naive Bayes Classifier

Experience
IT Consultant / Developer
Gordon's Music and Sound
Full Stack Engineer
Mental Canvas
Full Stack Engineer
Moon Creative Lab
Software Engineer
Hammer Software, Inc.
Developer Support Engineer
Cloudinary
Systems Analyst
Schurman Retail Group
Technical Support Analyst II
Schurman Retail Group
Owner / Technician
Certified Computer Services
Junior Systems Engineer
Switzer Enterprises
Computer Technician
Switzer Enterprises
Education

B.S. in Computer Science
Western Governors University
Certifications

Network+
CompTIA

Security+
CompTIA

Professional Scrum Master I
Scrum.org

Linux Essentials
Linux Professional Institute

ITIL v4 Foundation
AXELOS Global Best Practice

Project+
CompTIA

C++ Nanodegree
Udacity

Front End Nanodegree
Udacity

Full Stack Nanodegree
Udacity

CCENT
Cisco

MCSE
Microsoft

MCSA
Microsoft

MCP
Microsoft

Network+
CompTIA
