Introduction

A brief introduction to who I am, what I do, and why I started this blog.

Welcome! I'm excited you're here.

This blog is where I’ll share insights from my work in IT, software, manufacturing systems, and whatever else I happen to be building or learning. Whether you're a fellow engineer, student, or just curious about technology — thanks for stopping by.

👋 Who Am I?

Hi, I’m Adam Berndt — an emerging IT engineer with experience in manufacturing systems, data analytics, and automation. I enjoy bridging the gap between code and the physical world, whether it’s through backend systems, hardware interfaces, or data pipelines.

My current toolkit includes a mix of C#, Oracle SQL (PL/SQL), MES tools, and analytics platforms like Power Bi. I'm always exploring new technologies and looking for ways to streamline workflows and solve real-world problems.

🎓 My Background

“Us engineers wear many hats.”
That’s something one of my early mentors told me — and the longer I work in the field, the more I realize how true it is.

I’m a graduate of Purdue Polytechnic, where I earned a degree in Computer Networking & Information Technology. Since then, I’ve worked across a wide range of technical domains — from writing code to validating manufacturing systems, and from deploying infrastructure to designing analytics dashboards.

Here are a few things I’ve worked on:

  • Built internal tools using C# and the .NET framework (4.8 and 5.0)
  • Created and maintained PL/SQL-based systems in Oracle
  • Designed Power BI dashboards with DAX and M-Code
  • Supported and validated test systems with LabVIEW and TestStand
  • Ran Ethernet, configured routers and switches, and deployed VMware ESXi environments
  • Interfaced with microcontrollers, basic FPGA tools, and PCB hardware

No matter the task, I’m driven by a passion for learning and a love of making technology work better for people.

🛠️ Technical Snapshot

Here's a quick overview of the tools and technologies I’ve worked with:

Programming:
C, C#, Java, Python, SQL, AHDL, VHDL, HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Data & Analytics:
Oracle PL/SQL, DBeaver, Power Bi (DAX, M-Code), Excel

Systems & Tools:
Visual Studio, MES, Spotfire, LabVIEW/CVI, VMware ESXi

Hardware & Embedded:
Microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi), FPGA (basic), PCB assembly

Operating Systems:
Windows (XP–11), Ubuntu, CentOS, UNIX

💡 What’s Next?

This blog will be a space for:

  • Sharing project writeups and lessons learned
  • Documenting tech experiments and workflows
  • Writing about ideas in software, systems, and manufacturing IT

I’m excited to keep growing — and to write things that might help others do the same.

Thanks for reading!

If you'd like to connect or follow along, you can find me on GitHub or LinkedIn.

Let's build something awesome.