Pepper Bernhardt

Pepper Bernhardt is an experienced Senior Software Engineer currently at Allison Smith Company LLC since February 2021. Previously held the position of Senior Director of Engineering at Premiere Global Services from April 2006 to September 2020, continuing development after Mercatus Communications' product acquisition. As CTO at Mercatus Communications from January 2005 to April 2006, Pepper led the development of a multi-channel messaging system. Experience also includes serving as CTO at High Rapids, where Pepper designed patented AI-based software and contributed to fundraising efforts, and a Senior Software Engineer role at XcelleNet focusing on technology research. Earlier positions include Senior Software Engineer II at Attachmate Corp. and Senior Software Engineer at DCA. Career began as a Contract Programmer and Programmer Analyst at various financial institutions. Education includes a BA in Biblical Studies from Criswell College, with additional studies at Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, and The University of Georgia.