Richard Hocking
Relative Experience
Software Engineer Intern
Allium Engineering
Mar 2025 – August 2025
-Trained employees on tools and workflows, effectively presenting technical concepts.
-Automated repetitive processes to improve operational efficiency and business performance.
-Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions aligned with company goals.
-Documented technical procedures and troubleshooting steps to improve team knowledge.
Tier II Tech Support
GuideIT
Sep. 2024 – May. 2025
-Resolved user-access issues via Active Directory and Azure.
-Diagnosed and troubleshooted hardware/software and network-related issues in a remote environment.
-Documented findings in Service Now and Jira ticketing systems.
-Provided escalation support, ensuring the timely
resolution of complex technical problems.
-Assisted users with system configurations, account setup, and software troubleshooting.
Tier I Tech Support
University of North Texas - College of Music
Aug. 2023 – Jun. 2025
-Frontline technical support for computers, mobile devices, and software applications.
-Trained new employees on technical troubleshooting procedures and customer service.
-Collaborated with repair technicians to resolve complex hardware and software issues.
Repair Technician
UBreakIFix
Jan. 2021 – Jun. 2023
-Diagnosed and repaired hardware/software-related issues on laptops, desktops, and mobile devices.
-Delivered high-quality customer support and repairs in a fast-paced environment.
EDUCATION
B.S. - Computer Science
Western Governors University
Fall 2026
Remote, Utah
Associate of Science
Northeast Lakeview Community College
Fall 2016 - Spring 2020
Universal City, TX
Certifications/Awards
-Eagle Scout
-FreeCodeCamp Responsive Web Design
-Comptia A+
-Comptia Security+
Technical Skills
-AWS - Cloud
-Microsoft Azure
-Active Directory
-Service Now and Jira
-Remoting into devices
-Windows and Apple products
-Documentation and communication
Programming Languages
-Python
-Java & React
-C#
-C++