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Nicholas Backer

Nicholas Backer

State College, PA, US

 

About 

I am an architectural designer with a background in information technology and systems engineering.

My portfolio can be found here: http://www.nbacker.com

Employment 

Stiffler-McGraw, Holidaysburg, PA, Architectural Designer/BIM Manager

•Create and manage families for Revit Users.
•Coordinate with consultants and third parties in Architectural projects.
•Assist in the design process from conceptual design through completion of project.
•Conduct site visits to verify construction and approve pay applications.
•Create renderings and presentation graphics for clients.
•Create and manage view templates and standards for Revit users.
•Act as point of contact for Revit related questions and issues.
•Hold bi-weekly BIM committee meetings to discuss evolving issues in BIM.
•Coordinate with users to implement new processes and procedures for design in a BIM environment.
•Onboard new users to Revit.
•Research new products and digital technologies to integrate into Revit to streamline the design process and increase efficiency.

Jan 2022 - current
 

Niles Bolton, Atlanta, GA, US, Architectural Designer

•Create 3D models and 2D construction documentation with Revit, Lumion, AutoCad, and Rhino 3D 7.
•Meet with and begin conceptual design with clients.
•Create visual renderings and presentation graphics/Packets for owners and clients.
•Conduct Construction Administration and attend owner project management meetings.
•Perform redline changes and revisions, as well as review submissions in BlueBeam.
•Coordinate with consultants for structural, MEP, lighting design.
•Assist in the multi-team architectural design process from conceptual design through completion of project.s
•Develop alternative solutions and presentation graphics to communicate concepts.

Aug 2019 - Jul 2020
 

The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), State College, PA, US, Teaching Assistant

• Assisted faculty with student grading.
• Assisted in teaching class material.
• Engaged with student questions and concerns regarding projects or assignments.
• Helped guide students in design decisions and provide advice on design problems.

Aug 2016 - May 2019
 

Christian Zapatka Architect, Washington, DC, US, Intern Architect

•Worked with clients face-to-face to achieve design solutions.
• Assisted in red line corrections and construction documentation.
• Created client models and renderings to showcase and explore design ideas.
• Assisted with site visits and analysis.

May 2018 - Aug 2018
 

Education 

The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), State College, PA, US, MArch, Architecture

MArch program at Penn State that allowed me to combine my mastery of technology with my love of design. Was able to come up with and research new ideas into making living spaces more livable and enjoyable such as setting up lighting to match a users circadian rhythm.

Aug 2016 - May 2019
 

Georgetown University, Washington, DC, US, Masters, Systems Engineering

A degree program aimed at honing ones skills at developing complex systems for integration or processes. Was a great mix of business school, IT, and engineering.

Aug 2010 - May 2012
 

The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), State College, PA, US, Bachelors, Information Sciences and Technology

Aug 2002 - May 2007
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills