Brandon Newsom

Brandon Newsom has extensive work experience in the field of engineering and automation. Brandon currently works as the Owner & Automation Engineer at Vizint, a position they have held since November 2020. Prior to this, they worked at Avid Solutions as an Engineering Manager Hybrid Industries from January 2020 to November 2020, and as a Consultant IV, Lead Engineer, and Team Leader from June 2017 to January 2020.

Before joining Avid Solutions, Brandon worked as an Automation Control Engineer at Pittsburg Glass Works from October 2016 to June 2017. Brandon also had two previous roles at Avid Solutions, serving as an Automation Systems Integrator III from December 2014 to October 2016 and as an Automation Systems Integrator II from March 2014 to December 2014.

Brandon's earlier experience includes working as an Electrical Engineer at Tencarva Machinery (ESSCO Division) from December 2011 to March 2014. Brandon began their career as a Project Engineer at Master Model Craft (MMCI) from July 2009 to December 2011 and as a Project Engineer at NJN Machine Tool from March 2007 to March 2009.

Throughout their career, Brandon has been responsible for various tasks such as project design and development, programming, scheduling, testing, on-site installation supervision, training, and safety aspects. Brandon has also managed major capital projects, developed estimates and quotations, and generated project deliverables according to industry standards.

Brandon has a strong background in process improvement, efficiency enhancement, and automation system design. Brandon has worked with various companies, including Pittsburg Glass Works, Tencarva Machinery, Master Model Craft, and NJN Machine Tool, where they have gained valuable experience in designing and implementing machinery and processes to meet production demands.

Brandon Newsom has a diverse education history. Brandon obtained their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree with a focus on Contemporary Issues in Accounting & Finance from LSU Shreveport in the year 2016. Prior to that, they received a certification in Six Sigma Black Belt from the Aveta Business Institute in 2014. In 2012, they gained certification in UL508A and UL698A from UL laboratories. For their undergraduate education, Brandon attended DeVry University from 2009 to 2011, where they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Before that, they completed their Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians from Macomb Community College in 2006. Brandon also studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Oakland University from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, they have undergone training in Rockwell Automation, although specific details such as start and end years, degree name, and field of study are not provided.