About Bryant, Alan

EDUCATION:
M.S.E.E., 1991 — Missouri University of Science and Technology
B.S.E.E., 1989 — Missouri University of Science and Technology

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Engineering Consultant, Automation — Occidental Petroleum (current)

Subject Matter Expert (SME) and internal consultant for Occidental Petroleum in instrumentation, control systems, and CO₂ capture/sequestration measurement. Managed multi-discipline major projects, including two $30MM gas plant compressor installations. Led initiatives to define competencies and training needs for automation engineers and technicians. Teaches classes and mentors young professionals.

Other:
Voting member, International Society of Automation (ISA) standards committees: ISA 18.2 (Alarm Management), ISA 101 (HMI), ISA 112 (SCADA).
Voting member, American Petroleum Institute (API) 6XB (CO₂ Measurement).
ISA leadership roles including Executive Board, Houston Section Board, Scholarship Committee, Chemical Petroleum Division Chair, and other division leadership positions; recipient of multiple ISA awards.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE); certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Taught PE exam preparation courses. Authoring a forthcoming ISA book.

Civic and humanitarian involvement includes leading school supply drives and United Way fundraisers, volunteering with Christmas in Action, supporting food banks, serving on the ISA Scholarship Committee, and participating in local community teams including maintenance of a nature reserve.