Nathan Bernard
About Nathan Bernard
Nathan Bernard is the Principal Talent Acquisition Partner at Sandia National Laboratories, with previous roles at Meta, Facebook, and as a founder of multiple companies.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Nathan Bernard currently holds the position of Principal Talent Acquisition Partner at Sandia National Laboratories. He began this role in 2023. In his capacity at Sandia National Laboratories, he is responsible for overseeing the talent acquisition process, ensuring that the laboratory attracts and retains skilled professionals. His work involves collaborating with various teams to meet the staffing needs of the organization.
Previous Experience at Meta and Facebook
Prior to his current role, Nathan Bernard worked at Meta, formerly Facebook, from 2021 to 2023, as a Technical Sourcer focusing on AR/VR, ML/AI, and CoreSWE. During his tenure at Meta and Facebook, he was instrumental in sourcing technical talent for cutting-edge projects in augmented reality, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and core software engineering. His efforts contributed to the development of innovations in these key technology areas.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Nathan Bernard has founded several companies over the years. From 2020 to 2021, he was the Founder and CEO of MindSupply. Before that, he founded and led SocioDB from 2018 to 2020 until its acquisition. Additionally, he established OpenFaux, a company he led from 2012 to 2015. These ventures highlight his entrepreneurial spirit and his ability to lead and grow companies from the ground up.
Early Career and Internships
In the early stages of his career, Nathan Bernard gained experience through various roles and internships. He worked as a Software Project Manager, Graduate Intern at Allscripts from 2017 to 2018 in St. Louis, Missouri. Prior to that, he was a UX Designer Co-op at Bayer in 2016, also in St. Louis. These positions allowed him to develop a foundation in project management and user experience design.
Educational Background
Nathan Bernard holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Sociology and Social Psychology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a program he completed after an extensive period from 1970 to 2018. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Information Systems and Computer Science from Western Illinois University, completing this program from 1970 to 2017. His academic background spans multiple decades, providing a comprehensive education in both social sciences and computer science.