I’m a passionate developer who thrives on continuous learning and creative problem-solving. Whether I’m brewing up fresh solutions in .NET or diving into the depths of Rust, I’m driven by a love of technology, innovation, and (of course) donuts.

• 🎮 Big Fan of Video Games – I love gaming in my downtime and exploring new ways to blend tech with fun (ecven tried to develop one or two).
• 👨‍🎓 Boston University Graduate Certificate Student – Recently obtained a Graduate Certificate in Information Technology because learning never stops!
• 📚 Studying for the AI-102 – Preparing to pass the Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solution exam and always up for a challenge.
• 🍩 Baked Goods Enthusiast – If there’s a cafe around, I’m there to sample the baked goods and coffee.
• 💻 Ask Me About .NET – I’m always happy to share insights about .NET-based solutions and development best practices.
• 🦀 Rust Project in Progress – Currently crafting a small public tool to generate empty files (with optional starter content). Stay tuned!

In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, I’ve dedicated my career to the art and science of programming—driven by a passion for continuous learning and excellence. My journey is marked by a commitment to enhancing operations, implementing best practices, and crafting innovative solutions through strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

I excel in creating streamlined workflows and processes that maximize technological potential. My innovative mindset paves the way for navigating complexities and challenges, ensuring the achievement—and surpassing—of goals.

As a proactive leader, I foster collaboration to address intricate technological issues, enhancing user experiences, capabilities, and productivity. Under my guidance, numerous team members have produced outstanding work and advanced in their careers.

I am committed to self-improvement, actively pursuing certifications (like AZ-204) and continuing education opportunities, believing that learning is a lifelong journey essential for applying and expanding knowledge.

With a proven record of leading by example, upholding integrity, and integrating efficiency and innovation, I am uniquely positioned to make a lasting impact in my field. Understanding the intricacies of application analysis, the intersection of business and technology, and the importance of constant innovation, I am eager to contribute and drive meaningful change.

C# | VB.NET | Python | Swift | JavaScript | VBA | Rust

HTML | CSS | ASP.NET | .NET Core (1.0 – 8.0) | Bootstrap | jQuery | IIS | NGINX

Microsoft .NET Framework (2.0 – 8.0) | DevExpress

Visual Studio (Professional/Enterprise) | Visual Studio Code | Azure Data Studio | Xcode

TFS | Git | GitHub | Atlassian Bitbucket | Azure Repos

Atlassian TeamCity | Jira | Confluence | ClickUp | MS Project | Microsoft Planner

Microsoft SQL Server | Access | PostgreSQL | MySQL | SQLite | AWS Aurora (PostgreSQL) | SSIS | SSMS | MDS | SSAS

SQL | Microsoft Power BI | Crystal Reports

AWS: S3, VPC, EC2, Route53, WAF, SNS, RDS, EFS, Config, Inspector, WorkMail, WorkDocs, Lambda, Certificate Services, CloudFront, CloudWatch, CloudTrail
Microsoft Azure: Azure AI Document Intelligence, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Functions

Agile | Scrum | Waterfall

Docker | XML | JSON | Redgate | Decisions IPA | PowerShell | RedGate SQL Toolbelt | Power Automate Desktop

• LinkedIn: LinkedIn
• Bluesky: @ricardogriffith.bsky.social
• Website/Blog: Wrote a few technical articles

I’m always open to chatting about interesting projects, gaming tips, or the best donut shops around. Feel free to reach out and say hi!

Thanks for stopping by—and happy coding!

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