A. BARRIE 1LT
FILE: ENGINEERING & SUSTAINMENT — STATUS: ACTIVE

ALUSINE
BARRIE, PhD (c)

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering professional and commissioned U.S. Army Reserve officer — building equipment reliability, sustainment operations, and engineering leadership across military, correctional, and industrial ground.

1LT, Quartermaster Corps · U.S. Army Reserve
Baltimore, Maryland
+1 443-870-1838
albar21@morgan.edu
13+
Years, Progressive Ops
07
Languages Spoken
07
Service Medals

Summary

SEC. 01 / PERSONNEL

Mechanical and Industrial Engineering professional and commissioned U.S. Army Reserve officer (1LT, Quartermaster Corps) with over a decade of progressive experience spanning industrial manufacturing, mechanical systems maintenance, process engineering, quality control, logistics, and operational leadership across military, correctional, and industrial environments. Currently a Ph.D. candidate in Industrial & Systems Engineering at Morgan State University, combining advanced doctoral research with hands-on engineering, logistics, and leadership expertise built through service in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Army Sustainment University, and industrial manufacturing roles. Proven track record of improving equipment reliability, driving process optimization, and leading teams in high-pressure, safety-critical settings — well suited to engineering, operations, supply chain, or quality leadership roles within global corporate organizations.

CLEARED FOR ENGINEERING · OPS · SUPPLY CHAIN LEADERSHIP

The Route

SEC. 02 / ORIGIN TO PRESENT

From farming and teaching in Freetown, through an engineering degree in Dhaka, to the machine floors and Army posts of the United States — the long route behind the CV.

2004–2010 Freetown, Sierra Leone 2010–2013 Dhaka, Bangladesh B.S., Mechanical & Chemical Eng. 2014–2024 Baltimore, Maryland Industrial & Corps of Engineers roles 2024 → Ft. Gregg-Adams, VA

Service Record

SEC. 03 / EXPERIENCE
Logistics Officer — Quartermaster Corps (1LT) DEC 2024 — PRESENT
U.S. Army Reserve · Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia
  • Commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps; graduated the U.S. Army Sustainment University as a Logistics Officer.
  • Applies logistics planning and decision-making principles to support mission readiness and operational effectiveness.
  • Gained hands-on experience in supply chain management, property accountability, inventory control, and tactical logistics support.
  • Completed formal training in sustainment operations, logistics management, maintenance planning, transportation systems, and distribution operations.
Correctional Officer II 2022 — PRESENT
Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
  • Maintains safety, security, and operational order within correctional facilities.
  • Demonstrates leadership, communication, and crisis management skills in high-pressure environments.
  • Enforces institutional policies and coordinates effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Engineering Technician / Mechanical Eng. Support 2017 — 2023
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
  • Performed maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
  • Ensured compliance with military and federal safety standards across engineering support activities.
  • Contributed to preventive maintenance programs that improved equipment reliability and reduced downtime.
  • Coordinated technical support activities for infrastructure and engineering projects.
Mechanical / Process Technician 2016 — 2019
Danko Arlington, Inc. · Baltimore, Maryland
  • Conducted quality control inspections and testing for military manufacturing components.
  • Maintained production documentation, inspection reports, and compliance records supporting audit and quality standards.
  • Troubleshot production issues, contributing to improved manufacturing efficiency and reduced downtime.
Additional Professional Experience
Direct Support Professional
Active Day, Adult Day Health Services · 2016–2019
Automotive / Meter Installation Technician
Sonix Partition Meter & Auto Repair · 2014–2016
Cook / Food Service Associate
Worldwide Wings & Pizza · 2015–2017
Early Career & Community Leadership — Sierra Leone
Laboratory Technician
Freetown · 2010
Teacher / Tutor — STEM & Arabic Studies
Freetown · 2006–2010
Construction Worker
Freetown · 2007–2010
Chairman, Youth Development Program
Freetown · 2009
Farmer — Poultry, Dairy & Crop Production
Freetown · 2004–2008

Competencies

SEC. 04 / CAPABILITIES
Mechanical & Process Engineering Preventive Maintenance & Troubleshooting Process Optimization Quality Control & Assurance Safety & Risk Management Logistics & Supply Chain Ops Welding & Fabrication Industrial Equipment Maintenance Manufacturing Operations Technical Documentation Leadership & Team Supervision AutoCAD MATLAB Microsoft Office Suite

Education & Training

SEC. 05 / CREDENTIALS
Ph.D., Industrial & Systems Engineering
Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland
EXPECTED 2027
M.S., Industrial & Systems Engineering
Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland
2023
B.S., Mechanical & Chemical Engineering
Islamic University of Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2013
Logistics Officer Graduate
U.S. Army Sustainment University, Fort Gregg-Adams, VA
DEC 2024
Training & Certifications
  • Correctional Officer Training — Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commissions, Hagerstown Regional Academy (2022)
  • Water & Fuel Systems Maintenance — Specialist (SPC), Sheppard Air Force Base, TX (2017)
  • Quality Assurance for Technical & Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institutions, Bangladesh (2012)
  • Renewable Energy Technology Certification, United International University, Dhaka (2012)
  • Industrial Training — Ashuganj Fertilizer Company & Ashuganj Power Station, Bangladesh (2011)
  • Mechanical Training — Nitol Motors Limited, Bangladesh (2011)
  • CNG Conversion & Emissions Monitoring Certification, IUT, Bangladesh (2010)
  • CPR & First Aid Certified
  • Quality Assurance Training

Publications

SEC. 06 / RESEARCH
GJETA · Vol 28(02)
Optimizing multi-UAV mission scheduling for army logistics supply chains using metaheuristic algorithms
Barrie, A.
Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Advances, 28(02), 089–096 · 2026
DOI: 10.30574/gjeta.2026.28.2.0206 ↗
AJSTEA · Vol 3(6)
Weibull-based reliability scheduling of the crusher section in the Lokotrack LT1213S: A data-driven maintenance framework
Nkeoma, U. C. F., Paulinus-Nwamuo, C. F., & Barrie, A.
Asian Journal of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Art, 3(6), 1904–1921 · 2025
DOI: 10.58578/AJSTEA.v3i6.7636 ↗
IUT · Thesis
Designing a Single Passenger Car: A Three-Wheeler
Barrie, A.
Degree of Higher Diploma in Mechanical and Chemical Engineering, Islamic University of Technology · 2012
View in IUT Repository ↗
IUT · Thesis
A Study of Turbocharger and Its Applications
Barrie, A.
Degree of Bachelor of Science in Technical Education in Mechanical Engineering, Islamic University of Technology · 2013
View in IUT Repository ↗

Languages

SEC. 07 / COMMUNICATION
ENGLISH
FULAH
KRIO
PIDGIN
ARABIC
BANGLA
FRENCH

Awards & Honors

SEC. 08 / DECORATIONS
NATO Medal — RESOLUTE SUPPORT Mission, Afghanistan
U.S. Army Achievement Medal
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Academic Honors for Excellence