Richard Hay
Owner and Operator
WindowsObserver.com & WinObs.com
My Day Job: I am retired from Microsoft and the U.S. Navy shifting my focus on my ministry as an ordained Deacon in the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Saint Augustine, Florida.
Host of the Faith, Tech, and Space PODCAST
Hosted the Observed Tech PODCAST (Ended)
Former Microsoft MVP for Windows and Devices for IT MVP (2010-2021)
Former Microsoft Windows Insider MVP (2016-2021)
Former Community Manager for Microsoft Q&A (2021-2024)
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I served for nearly 30 years in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer in August 2011.
My work background in the Navy was telecommunications related so my hobby of computers fit well in what I did for the Navy. I consider myself a tech geek and enjoy most things in that arena.
My first website – AnotherWin95.com – came online in 1995. Back then I used GeoCities Web Hosting for it and Windows Observer is the result of the work I have done on this site since 1995.
Before joining Microsoft in October 2021, I was a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for various Windows award categories from 2010 to 2021. In addition, I was an inaugural member of the Windows Insider MVP group of awardees from 2016 to 2021.
I retired from Microsoft in July 2024 to focus on my ministry as an ordained Deacon in the Catholic Church.
I previously hosted the Observed Tech PODCAST which was a look at all things tech with a decidedly Microsoft angle however, all subjects were discussed including security, social media, hardware, software and anything tech-ish! This show ended its run in June 2019.
I now host the Faith, Tech, and Space PODCAST which retains the subject areas of tech and space but now includes how faith, both personal and in general, is impacted by technology.
My other area of passion is space, as in Low Earth Orbit and Outer. I have attended five official #NASATweetup #NASASocial events as well as many unofficial gatherings related to our Space Program.
My hobbies include astrophotography, flying my DJI Mini Pro 4 drone, and trying to put miles on my 2022 Harley Davidson Road Glide Ultra motorcycle.
Last Updated: September 19th, 2024