About BREKBY
About Brendon Kirby
Expert Welding Consultant | Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) | Educator
Brendon Kirby brings over 20 years of diverse experience in welding, inspection, and technical education to the forefront of BREKBY. His extensive background in various industries, combined with a commitment to excellence, precision, and integrity, sets the foundation for delivering accurate welding procedures, performance qualifications, and on-site training.
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Certifications, Licenses, and Degrees
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Research and Published Articles
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Professional Experience
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Community College Leadership – California State University, Fullerton
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Grand Canyon University
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Operations Management – California State University, Fullerton
- Associate of Science in Manufacturing Technology – Fullerton College
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with WPQ2 Endorsement
- Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS)
- Certified Welding Educator (CWE)
- ASNT ACCP Level II (VT), Level II Trained in UT & MT
- ICC Structural Steel and Bolting/Welding Special Inspector (S-1, S-2, 86)
- California C-60 Welding Contractor License
- OSHA 10 & 30 Construction Safety
- Welding Fundamentals, 6th Edition – Chapters on Inspecting and Testing Welds and Welder Certification
- Modern Welding, 12th Edition – Chapter on Welder and Procedure Qualification
- His research includes a qualitative case study on stakeholder goals and desired student outcomes in community college welding programs.
- Terra Universal – GTAW Welder specializing in clean rooms and medical equipment.
- Exotic Welding – Pipe Welder focused on high-specification piping projects.
- Blue Diamond/Sully-Miller – Repair Welder for asphalt and recycling plants, handling structural steel repairs and fabrication.
- Twining Laboratories – Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and ICC Structural Steel Special Inspector for major infrastructure projects.
- Kiewit – In-Progress/Post-Welding Inspector on projects including the Pio Pico Energy Center and Ventura County Medical Center.
- Fullerton College – Full-Time Tenured Welding Instructor in the Technology and Engineering Division, where he developed curricula, led field trips, secured $466,000 in program funding, and mentored hundreds of students toward successful careers.
Commitment to Excellence
Brendon’s dedication to accuracy, integrity, and quality in welding services is unmatched. Through BREKBY, he focuses on building long-term professional relationships and empowering small to medium welding shops and contractors with expert consulting, qualification services, and on-site training.