Summary
Richard Noordam is a pragmatic database and software professional with nine years of focused experience in database administration, development, and web integrations, now serving as Lead Database Administrator and Adjunct Faculty at Edmonds College. He teaches SQL each fall while operationally managing databases, combining hands-on administration with curriculum delivery. His background spans enterprise programming, self-employed portal development, and long-term roles in higher education and call-center software, giving him a broad view of production systems and client-facing solutions. Curious by nature, he pursues microelectronics, IoT, and data science interests alongside computing, reflecting a multidisciplinary foundation in computer science and microbiology from the University of Idaho. Colleagues value his steady technical judgment and continuous improvement mindset that turns complex data needs into reliable, teachable solutions. Based in Post Falls, Idaho, he brings seasoned operational skills with an educator’s ability to translate deep technical topics into practical outcomes.
9 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Computer Science and Microbiology, Computer Science and Microbiology at University of Idaho
English