Richard Sutton
About Richard Sutton
Richard Sutton is a computer scientist currently employed at the U.S. Geological Survey in Denver, Colorado, where he has worked since 2012. He has extensive experience in software engineering and systems consulting, with previous positions at organizations such as Mayo Clinic and Lockheed Martin.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Richard Sutton has been employed at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as a Computer Scientist since 2012. His role involves supporting and maintaining high-end plotters, printers, and scanners. He provides hardware and software support for a team of 130 Geographical and Geological Scientists. Sutton is responsible for the administration of Active Directory, DHCP, and IP Control systems within the organization. His work contributes to the operational efficiency of scientific research and data management at USGS.
Education and Expertise
Richard Sutton earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mathematics from Metropolitan State University of Denver, where he studied from 1986 to 1990. He holds a USGS Active Directory Organizational Unit Administration Certification (COUA) for Enterprise Networks. His expertise includes re-imaging, repairing, and deploying new Windows 7 and Macintosh PCs, which enhances the technological capabilities of the teams he supports.
Professional Background
Before joining USGS, Richard Sutton worked at Mayo Clinic as a Software and Systems Consultant from 2005 to 2011. He also served as Director of Systems Engineering and Operations at Generation21 Learning Systems from 1997 to 2005. His career includes a position as a Senior Software Engineer at Lockheed Martin from 1990 to 1997 and a brief tenure at CDG, a Boeing Company, in 2012. Sutton's experience spans various roles in software engineering and systems consulting.
Previous Employment Experience
Richard Sutton's employment history includes significant roles prior to his current position at USGS. He worked as a Software and Systems Consultant at Vatix for one year, from 2011 to 2012. His earlier experience includes eight years at Generation21 Learning Systems and six years at Mayo Clinic. Sutton's diverse background in software engineering and systems management has equipped him with a broad skill set relevant to his current work.