RESUME
Keith Besserud, AIA
233 E. 13th St. #2510 Chicago, IL 60605 | 312.207.9796 | kbesserud@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies | University of Illinois | Urbana-Champaign, IL
Master of Architecture | Georgia Tech | Atlanta, GA
Master of Engineering | Stevens Institute of Technology | Hoboken, NJ
PRACTICE
SpaceBot; Chicago, IL
Co-founder and owner of a “spatial intelligence” startup focused on the analysis of data from proprietary sensor technologies. The company provides clients with high value information about the human utilization patterns. journeys and experiences within their buildings and spaces.
Gensler; Chicago, IL
Data strategist supporting the Consulting studio in the firm’s Chicago office. My focus was on the development of an overarching corporate strategy to harness data in ways that could enable new forms of client services and business models in a design practice.
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill; Chicago, IL
Founder and director of BlackBox, an advanced digital technologies studio that was focused on the development of analytical and generative computational tools in support of the firm’s architecture and urban design studios
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill; New York, NY
Consultant (while at Stevens Institute of Technology) leading a student team that provided advanced computational analytics for SOM projects
MCA Architecture, Greenville, SC
Director of Design and project architect for a variety of projects types, including higher education, corporate workplace, developer-led commercial, religious, retail and industrial
Eason Earl & Associates; Greenville, SC
Director of Design and project architect for a number of health care projects, including hospitals and clinics
Lord Aeck & Sargent; Atlanta, GA
Project architect on a number of higher education projects
Rosser Fabrap; Atlanta, GA
Project architect and lead designer on a number of criminal justice and law enforcement projects
Kemp Mooney Associates Architects; Atlanta, GA
Project architect on a number of custom single family residential projects
Zion Church Designers and Builders; Zion, IL
Intern architect on a number of design-build church projects