Summary
Nicholas Riegel is an experienced IT professional and entrepreneur with 11+ years delivering software engineering, cloud systems, and software-defined networking expertise across training, consulting, and product work. He currently trains and evaluates large language models while continuing to design and teach global courses on data center, service provider/WAN, and SDN topics, and has authored MEF SDCP exam preparation content. His background spans hands-on Linux/cloud administration (AWS, GCP, Azure, OpenStack, VMware), web and ERP development (Python, Ruby, Odoo), and building virtualized production environments—skills he leverages to create practical, certification-ready curriculum. A former critical care clinician and Air Force NCO, he brings high-stakes operational discipline and a knack for turning complex technical subjects into measurable training outcomes.
11 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
NA, EMT - Paramedic, NA, EMT - Paramedic at Prince Georges County Fire and EMS Academy
CompTia A+ Net+, CompTia A+ Net+ at Harford Community College
Associate of Science (A.S.), Allied Health Sciences, Associate of Science (A.S.), Allied Health Sciences at Community College of the Air Force
Associates in Applied Science, Registered Nurse, Associates in Applied Science, Registered Nurse at Community College of Baltimore County
English