Summary
Richard Bird is a Data Manager based in Burlington, Vermont with 11 years of hands-on technology experience spanning IT support, web development, and data stewardship. At Colchester School District he progressed from Technology Specialist to Data Manager, blending user-facing troubleshooting and inventory management with data-driven solutions for K–12 operations. He holds a bachelor's in Information Technology from Vermont Technical College and a practical background in computer maintenance and networking, which informs a pragmatic approach to systems reliability. Known for patient user support and clear communication, he pairs technical depth with an educator-oriented mindset that helps nontechnical staff adopt tools and workflows. Outside work his long-running interest in hardware and system troubleshooting suggests he’s comfortable bridging infrastructure and data needs in constrained environments.
11 years of coding experience
Bachelor's degree, Information Technology, 3.579, Bachelor's degree, Information Technology, 3.579 at Vermont Technical College
Certificate of Completion, Computer Maintenance, Networking, 3.8, Certificate of Completion, Computer Maintenance, Networking, 3.8 at Burlington Technical Center
High School Diploma, Information Technology, 3.8, High School Diploma, Information Technology, 3.8 at South Burlington High School
English