Professional Resume
Gary Strahan is a highly accomplished Level III ASNT Certified Thermographer and Senior NDT Level III expert with over 40 years of experience in the infrared industry.
Professional Experience
CEO & Lead Instructor
Infrared Training Institute, Inc. | 2005 – Present
Leading the development and delivery of Level I, II, and III Infrared Thermography certification classes. Expert in ASNT-TC1A and CP-189 standards, specializing in predictive maintenance program setups for global industrial clients.
Inspection Engineer / Senior NDT Level III
Mobil Oil | 1989 – 1994
Managed advanced non-destructive testing protocols, including radiography, ultrasonics, and magnetic particle testing for critical infrastructure and refinery operations.
U.S. Navy Hull Technician & Diver
United States Navy
Served as a Hull Technician and Diver, performing underwater welding and NDT inspections. Expertise included mixed gas saturation diving and structural integrity assessments.
Core Competencies
- Infrared Thermography (Level I, II, III)
- Optical Gas Imaging
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
- Ultrasonic Testing & Thickness
- Vibration Analysis
- API 510, 570, & 653 Standards
- NFPA 70B Compliance
- Thermal Camera Manufacturing
Professional Affiliations
- ASNT (American Society for Nondestructive Testing)
- SPIE Thermosense Committee Member
- Lamar University Advisory Board
- ASTM E 20 Committee Member
Education
- Lamar University
- College of Oceaneering
- Williamsburg College
- Don Boscoe Technical Institute
Companies
Infrared Cameras Inc. (ICI)
March 1995 - 2025Formerly, Texas Infrared. Manufacture Infrared Thermal Imaging cameras and systems. Design and develop software, cameras, lens, provide consulting, systems design and integration. R&D, Industrial, Space, Training, Medical, Navigation, etc.
Infrared Training Institute, Inc. (ITI)
March 1995 - PresentOffers Level 1 - Level 3 Infrared Thermography Courses and hands-on training. Certification is in accordance with ASNT requirements. Ultrasonics and other non-destructive training may be offered. Please call (409) 861-0788 for availability.
Infrared Inspections LLC.
2018 - PresentAn infrared service company that specializes in electrical maintenance and gas leak detection across the United States. Preventative maintenance, fire prevention, and operational continuance all with personalized, one-on-one service