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Richard Lewis
Been hacking hardware and code since '95. Set my 1st PC on fire at 8 got my A+ Cert at 15. I'm a Dev, BA, DBA, SysAdmin, TV Producer, Community Organizer & Motivational Speaker some days of the week.
Work
Azure & DevOps Consultant
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Five Year Club
This badge celebrates the longevity of those who have been a registered member of the DEV Community for at least five years.
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Writing Debut
Awarded for writing and sharing your first DEV post! Continue sharing your work to earn the 4 Week Writing Streak Badge.
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Four Year Club
This badge celebrates the longevity of those who have been a registered member of the DEV Community for at least four years.
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Three Year Club
This badge celebrates the longevity of those who have been a registered member of the DEV Community for at least three years.
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Two Year Club
This badge celebrates the longevity of those who have been a registered member of the DEV Community for at least two years.
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One Year Club
This badge celebrates the longevity of those who have been a registered member of the DEV Community for at least one year.
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4 Week Writing Streak
You've posted at least one post per week for 4 consecutive weeks!
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