Brandon Mc Cain
About Brandon Mc Cain
Brandon McCain is a Mechanical Technologist currently working at Sandia National Laboratories and Akima, LLC in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He has a diverse background in forestry, mining, real estate, and horticulture, with a degree in Natural Resource Management from Colorado State University.
Current Roles
Brandon Mc Cain is currently employed as a Mechanical Technologist at Sandia National Laboratories, a role he has held since 2018. Additionally, he works as a Mechanical/Lab Technician at Akima, LLC in Albuquerque, New Mexico, starting in 2017.
Previous Work Experience
Brandon Mc Cain has accumulated a diverse range of work experiences. He has served as an Associate Broker at Keller Williams Realty, Inc. in 2017 for 6 months and worked as a Timber Management Officer at New Mexico State Forestry from 2016 to 2017 in Bernalillo, New Mexico. His other roles include Blasting Operator at Newmont Mining Corporation from 2014 to 2016 in Cripple Creek, Colorado, Horticulture Assistant at Denver Country Club in 2014 for 5 months, and Rental Coordinator at Monarch Ski Resort from 2013 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Brandon Mc Cain holds a degree in Natural Resource Management from Colorado State University, where he studied from 2010 to 2013. He also studied Engineering at Colorado State University Pueblo from 2010 to 2011 and General Studies at Front Range Community College from 2008 to 2009. He graduated from Canon City High School in 2008 and holds a minor in Forestry.
Professional Background
In his role at New Mexico State Forestry, Brandon developed stewardship plans and forest health initiatives. He was responsible for private forest management and timber sales, and also assisted with wildland fire management. During his time at the Cripple Creek and Victor Gold Mine, he managed the safe operation of blasting products. His extensive background in forestry, natural resource management, and mechanical technology showcases his multifaceted expertise.