Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness
Keywords
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Expert Witness No.796
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering – Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ 1978
Certifications
- Registered Professional Engineer
- State of New Jersey
- State of Connecticut
- ASE Certified Master Auto Technician
- ASE Certified Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician
- ASE Certified Automobile Advanced Level Engine Performance
- Mechanics Education Association Certified in:
- GM Port Fuel Injection & Distributorless Ignition Systems
- GM Computerized Carburetor Controls & Throttle Body Fuel Injection Systems
- R-12 Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling
- Ford Electronic Engine Control Systems
- Chrysler Computerized Engine Controls
- Superior Court of the State of New Jersey Mediator
Professional Affiliations
- Society of Automotive Engineers
- New Jersey Association of Accident Reconstructionists
- National Association of Fire Investigators
- American Society for Testing and Materials
-F13 Safety and Traction for Footwear Committee
-F24 Amusement Rides and Devices
-E30 Forensic Sciences
- CDRhelp Google Group – owner/moderator
- Vehicle & Equipment Fires Google Group – owner/moderator
Experience
•Forensic Engineer – Expert 796 Engineering Consultants, LLC, New Jersey
Automotive systems failure analysis, product failure/liability and defect analysis, accident reconstruction, vehicle examinations, improper repair procedures, repair shop practices, seat belt/air bag restraints, ABS brake failures, vehicular fire cause & origin investigation, NHTSA recalls, hydraulic lifts & jacks, amusement rides & devices, machine design, 11/98-Present
•Mechanical Engineer/co-owner – Expert 796 Engineering & Design, New Jersey. HVAC design and build company. 11/07-Present
•Repair Shop owner/operator – County Line Auto Service, Inc., Jackson, NJ. Managed two service technicians, schedule and perform repairs to customer vehicles, established continuing education for technicians, 6/96-6/98
•Service Station owner/operator – B&G Auto Service, Inc., Jackson, NJ. Managed three technicians and three attendants, schedule and perform repairs to customer vehicles, established continuing education for technicians, coordinated acquisition of real estate and development of property, towing and recovery service for Jackson Police Department 3/82-5/96
•Senior Applications Engineer – Omega Engineering, Stamford, CT. Responsible for production of all non-catalog orders, training sales staff, liaison between prototype machine shop and engineering, specialist in temperature measurement and control devices 12/78-3/82
•Design Engineer – Izon Corporation, Stamford, CT. Developed cassette drive system, microfilm imaging system, reflector design 6/78-12/78
•Team Engineer and Technical Advisor – DiGree Racing, Jackson, NJ. Wall Stadium Street Stock race car drivetrain and suspension preparation, all aspects of maintaining a competitive oval track car 6/95-6/99
•Online Troubleshooter – Mechanics Education Association, Maplewood, NJ. Online technical advisor assisting members in diagnosing customer vehiclesExper
•Class Instructor – Mechanics Education Association, Maplewood, NJ. Prepared and taught seminar in “Semiconductor Materials in Automotive Applications”
•President – L&P Custom Builders, Inc., Jackson, NJ. Residential additions and modifications, prepared proposals and plans, coordinated subcontractors and building inspections 6/94-9/95
Continuing Education & Training
- MDATAI 2010 Joint Conference – Trailer Underride Collision Reconstruction
- NAPARS 2009 Joint Conference – Heavy Vehicle Crash Reconstruction
- NJAAR 2008 Joint Conference – Advanced Topics in Collision Investigation and Reconstruction
- The Crash Zone – Collision Diagramming Software
- NJAAR 2006 Joint Conference – Collision Investigation and Reconstruction
- Bendix Heavy Duty Vehicle Air Brake Systems and Components Operation and Maintenance
- Air bag theory and operation
- ABS brake theory and operation
- Air-conditioning theory and operation
- Mitsubishi/Chrysler/Hyundai computerized engine controls
- Cadillac Digital Fuel Injection
- Toyota computerized engine controls
- Bosch fuel injection systems
- Volvo fuel injection systems
- GM Computer Controlled Carburetor repair and adjustment
- Jeep/Eagle/Renault computerized engine controls
- GM Central Port Injection systems
- Ford & Chrysler Distributorless Ignition Systems
- Nissan computerized engine controls
- Non-computerized control driveability complaint diagnosis
- Turbocharging and Supercharging
- Honda computerized engine controls
Specific Experience & Interests
- Airbags
- FMVSS Regulations
- All-terrain Vehicles
- Antilock Brake Systems
- Automotive Electronics
- Axles
- Commercial Vehicles
- DOT Regulations
- Cooling Systems
- Loaders & Backhoes
- Engine Failures
- Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
- HVAC systems
- Mixers
- Fuel Systems
- Air Brakes
- Machinery
- Wheels & Tires
- Ignition Systems
- Mopeds
- Motorcycles
- Low-speed Impacts
- NHTSA Recall
- Lawn Mowers
- Off-road Vehicles
- Seatbelts
- Amusement Park Rides
- Time & Distance Determination
- Steering & Suspension Systems
- Staged/Fraudulent Claims
- Sudden Acceleration
- Tow Trucks
- Vehicle Fires & Explosions
- Towing Procedures
- Hitches & Couplers
- Tractors
- Hydraulic Lifts & Jacks
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