1. Tom
Becherer.
Design
Architecture
Engineering
Fabrication
Art
Information Technology
(571)-243-1294 thomas.becherer@colorado.edu 1834 Arapaho ave. unit B Boulder, Colorado
Education:
University of Colorado
Bachelor’s of Environmental Design
Class of May 2016
Boulder, Colorado
Notable Classes:
Eight semesters of Studio
Digital Fabrication
Drawing and Alternative Media
Physics
Revit Studio
Design/Build Studio
Social Innovation and Design
Social Entrepreneurship/Sustainability
University of Maryland
Young Scholars Program
Summer of 2011
College Park, Maryland
Five week accelerated college
architecture studio with lecture
St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes’ School
Class of 2012
Alexandria, Virginia
Internship Experience:
Talia Germany
Raisting, Bavaria, Germany
Summer 2015
Talia Is a global satellite telecommunications company and Internet service
provider. I provided general support for internal systems as well as installing
smaller satellite antennas for the company’s experimental use.
Jose Gaviria Architects Peru
Lima, Peru
Summer 2014
Jose Gaviria Architects is a firm that focuses on residential architecture ranging
from small weekend retreats to large multi-unit housing complexes. Here I
produced marketable illustrations for clients such as renderings and floor plans,
created 3D models from design drawings and designed furniture from concept
sketches for an existing client’s completed space.
Delta Bridge, inc.
Alexandria, Virginia
Summers of 2012 and 2013
Delta Bridge, inc. is an information and technology company my family launched
in 2005 which recently passed 100m in total sales. While interning, I assisted with
the development of new products with a focus in user experience, designed lab
infrastructure and provided support for IT research and the design for the parent
company’s corporate intra-net.
Robert Gurney Architects
Washington, D.C.
Summer 2012
Robert Gurney is a well known and well accredited architect with many of his
projects receiving national awards. My time here was spent creating 3D models,
Photoshop illustrations and on-site support.
Technology Skills:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Revit
Rhino
AutoCAD
Sketchup
Other Visual Communication:
Model Making
Rapid Prototyping
Illustration and Drafting
Graphic Design
Digital Fabrication
Other Experience:
-Ongoing product design using 3D printing for rapid prototyping.
-Ongoing Furniture Design and Construction experimenting with recycled and
industrial materials and exploring new structural systems.
-Restoration of a 1972 Mercedes Benz Coupe. Almost full mechanical restoration
which included new steering, suspension, brake system, cooling system and new
engine block. Much of the wiring has been redone with the interior dash going
through a thorough refresh and new exterior trim and rubber seals.
-Actively participated in Greek Life at the University of Colorado.
Peru Germany Hong Kong Switzerland SpainUnited Kingdom Ireland Croatia