Alex Brewer Email & Phone Number

Pflugerville, Tx, Us

United States

Austin, Texas Area

QA Duties:Developed automated tests for our Windows MFC application using TestComplete, using both Python and Javascript.Maintained and expanded a logging application implemented in Django to keep track of test status over timeWorked with the development team to hammer out detailed specifications for how each feature should workDeveloped stringent test plans with respect to the specifications laid before the QA teamIdentified and implemented a standard test environment to allow for distributed testingUsed SVN to manage revision control and branches of our testing environmentStandardized batch scripts peppered throughout the QA and development team and integrated them into our Jenkins serverMechanical Engineering Duties:Verified and ensured the correct implementation of the many parts of Compress / Inspect:– API 579 Part 11 - Fire Damage - level 1 and 2 assessments– Nearly all sections of ASME Section VIII, Division 1 and 2 calculations, including the newexternal pressure rules in Div. 2, 4.4.12.2– ASME PCC-1 - Appendix O Target Bolt Torque calculations for bolted flange joint assemblies– The addition of Section VIII-1 2017 Ed. UHX 13.10 double-kettle heat exchangers– The widening in scope of the Div. 1 and Div. 2 saddle analyses to consider forces in manydirections– The correct mapping of II-D material entries in the materials database– The recently rewritten tube layout program• Implemented automated tests for all items listed above• Automated or reorganized confusing, lengthy, error-prone workflows

Beaumont/Port Arthur, Texas Area

Mechanical design of heat exchangers, using ASME BPVC, TEMA, and many other codes of construction.

Using the Surphaser 3D scanning system to perform first article inspection, I am the first and last steps at my plantin introducing any new mold pattern, and have prevented millions of dollars’ worth of erroneous tooling errors inreaching the production floor. I also reverse engineer tooling and parts, and have saved over $1.75 million in newtooling costs.· Designed, or assisted in designing, nearly $500k in new tooling for internal and external customers.· Root cause failure analysis using the International Atlas of Casting Defects and conventional foundry knowledge, alongwith the 3D scanner to identify sources of dimensional or other inaccuracies in parts, I have helped solve issues that haveplagued our facility for years, saving tens of thousands in potential scrap parts, and reduced our Quality Assurancedepartment’s workload considerably.· Using what I have learned in root cause failure analysis regarding production of molds and castings, I help establish bestpractices and implement new procedures (or identify and eliminate drift to re-align with an old procedure). I also helpimplement engineering controls and define metrics for success in key areas.· Creating solid model templates and SolidWorks VB programs, I have taken previously time-consuming CADmodeling tasks and automated them so that they take only a few seconds, freeing our limited engineering staff.· Using process data from SAP and applying statistical methods, I have helped solve new scrap problems andhighlight areas in need of re-alignment with existing process plans.· Auditing our process when no immediate course of action is obvious has helped eliminate over $2 million in scrapparts in 2014 alone.· I oversee two hourly employees, and am responsible for part of the repair process for flasks (tooling used in themold-making process), as well as capital projects in that area, totaling $1million annually.

Beaumont, Tx

· Design of sheet metal and extruded member welded structures that were a part of million dollar machines.· Creating drawings in AutoCAD for new and existing products, helping the business to stay a leader in their industry

Beaumont/Port Arthur, Texas Area

Deliver parts to customers in a timely mannerTroubleshoot vehicles when the occasion arises

Beaumont/Port Arthur, Texas Area

· Interpreted customer drawings into material needs, determined best method of fabrication· Sourced material for many different jobs and saved over $5,000 total

Vidor, Tx

Most sales in dollars per hour worked.Helped customers understand their own needs.Provided tech support to customers over the phone and in store

Vidor, Tx

Serviced and maintained vehicles kept in inventoryPerformed major vehicle repairsPerformed regular scheduled maintenance of heavy machinery available for rent

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering, 3.3 Out Of 4.0 Gpa

Graduated with a BS in mechanical engineering and a minor in mathematics.

High School Diploma