Alkali Barry

Alkali Barry began his studies at Navarro College in 2007 and received an Associates of Science in Summer 2009. As an international student from the Gambia, Navarro College provided the perfect college experience for him. The small class size promoted relationship building with students, instructors, and mentors that have helped to push Alkali towards a success during and after his time at NC. Likewise, Alkali was the recipient of the Pa Sarr Scholarship, which is awarded on an annual basis to students who demonstrate academic achievement and are from the Gambia.

 

After completing studies at Navarro, Alkali transferred to The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), where he completed a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Cum Laude in May 2016. During his time at UTA, he participated in the National Science Foundation funded International Research Experience for Students in Valencia, Spain and also obtained a highly coveted internship at Structural Solutions Inc. in Fort Worth, Texas.

 

For the past several years, Alkali worked as a Design Engineer, Project Engineer and Assistant Project Manager for a medium size civil engineering firm, LBYD. Inc.. He gained substantial expertise in structural steel connection designs and miscellaneous metals. 

 

Currently, Alkali is the Engineering Manager for Providential Metals, a steel fabricator in Alabama. In the future, he hopes to start his own consulting firm that focuses on structural engineering.  Alkali and his beautiful wife reside in Birmingham, AL.