Matt Bernhardt

Current

• Webmaster and Digital Fabrication Coordinator at Knowlton School of Architecture
• Freelance Web Programmer (Self-employed)
• Webmaster and Digital Fabrication Coordinator at The Ohio State University

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Past

• Writer/Researcher/Programmer at Matchnight.com
• Systems Analyst at Knowlton School of Architecture
• Architectural Intern at Karlsberger Companies

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Education

• The Ohio State University
• The Ohio State University

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Industry

Architecture & Planning

Matt Bernhardt’s Summary

I enjoy doing all aspects of data mining and analysis, as well as using tools such as 3-axis CNC mills to investigate novel forms and materials; I enjoy actively trying to merge the abstract world of data with the concrete world of architecture and construction.

Matt Bernhardt’s Specialties:

Writing and maintaining web applications in ASP and ColdFusion, MySQL database administration, Windows computer support; use and maintenance of digital fabrication equipment (laser cutters, 3-axis CNC mills, rapid prototyping equipment, 3D object scanners), recommendations for purchasing and budget planning

Matt Bernhardt’s Experience

• Webmaster and Digital Fabrication Coordinator

  Knowlton School of Architecture

  (Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Architecture & Planning industry)

  October 2005 — Present (3 years)

  I am responsible for maintaining and developing the school's web presence, including the public-facing web resources, several specialty sub-sites, and intranet. As part of this responsibility I act as the school's database administrator. I am also the coordinator of the school's digital fabrication lab, which contains several laser cutters, 3-axis CNC mills, a rapid prototyping machine and 3D object scanner. I initiate new purchases and network with other campus organizations to establish collaboration agreements.

• Freelance Web Programmer

  Self-employed

  (Self-Employed; Myself Only; Internet industry)

  November 2004 — Present (3 years 11 months)

  I've done freelance application development, developing tools for business geographics and youth soccer registration. Specific technologies involved have been Coldfusion, ASP, MySQL, and ASPmap.

• Webmaster and Digital Fabrication Coordinator

  The Ohio State University

  (Architecture & Planning industry)

  1999 — Present (9 years)

• Writer/Researcher/Programmer

  Matchnight.com

  (Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Sports industry)

  January 2004 — March 2007 (3 years 3 months)

  I covered the Columbus Crew and Major League Soccer for Matchnight.com from 2004 through 2007, when the network closed. My major contributions were developing the Central Scouting Database, including maintaining the statistics engine used throughout the Matchnight network. I also wrote news and analysis articles for Matchnight's Columbus affiliate site, SoccerCapitalNews.

• Systems Analyst

  Knowlton School of Architecture

  (Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Architecture & Planning industry)

  February 1999 — September 2005 (6 years 8 months)

  I was part of a 3-person IT staff that supported student and faculty computers, printers, and other equipment. While I was on staff the size of the network grew from just over 100 computers to a final size of 350+ computers and about 20 printers. My responsibilities were to develop and maintain the school's intranet (including the problem report system and equipment inventory), maintain school-specific documentation, respond to user problems, and oversee the printing system budget. I also had input into equipment purchases and server maintenance.

• Architectural Intern

  Karlsberger Companies

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Architecture & Planning industry)

  June 1998 — January 1999 (8 months)

  I was an architectural draftsman and model builder for a studio within Karlsberger. My responsibilities were to execute red-line corrections to building drawings, offer design recommendations where possible, and to build small-scale models and full-scale room mock-ups as requested.

Matt Bernhardt’s Education

• The Ohio State University

  Master of Architecture, 1997 — 1999

  Activities and Societies:

  Woodshop Assistant, High School Speech & Debate Coach

• The Ohio State University

  Bachelor of Science, Architecture, 1993 — 1996

  Activities and Societies:

  Debate Team

Additional Information

Matt Bernhardt’s Interests:

Digital Fabrication, Architecture, Web Development, Soccer, Music

Matt Bernhardt’s Groups:

Steering Committee - COAIT (College Of Architecture IT managers), Attendee - ACSA, ACADIA, and SME annual conferences, North End, OER community

Matt Bernhardt’s Honors:

Instructional Technology Grant for professional development in parametric modeling and digital fabrication, 2007; Staff Development Grant to pursue MySQL training, 2005; "Appropriate Levels of Access" published by ACADIA, 2003; "Networks and Architecture: Creation, Dissolution, and Evolution" published by ACSA, 1999;

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