Engineer Vehicular Investigation Expert Witness

Keywords

Engineer, Automobile, Investigations, Analysis, Biomechanics, Mechanical Systems, Mechanical Systems Design, Mechanical Systems Analysis, Truck Reconstruction, Motorcycle Reconstruction, Pedestrian Versus Vehicle, Machine Failure Analysis, Machine Design, Vehicle Fires, Slip And Fall, Automobile Failure Analysis, Motorcycle Failure Analysis, Truck Failure Analysis, Consumer Products, Van Phantom Vehicle, Single Car Crash, Chain Reaction Auto Crash, Tractor Trailer Crossing, Rear Ended, Driver Ejection, Outrigger Sideswipe, Traffic Calmer, Heavy Equipment Trailer, Motorcycle, Cement Truck, Pedestrian, Electrical Failure, Low Speed Rear Crash, Multi Vehicle Crashes, Rear End Chain Reaction, Truck Passing Automobile, Four Wheel SUV, Utility Vehicle Crash, Rollover, Pedestrian Hit And Run, Traffic Light Analysis, Intersection Crash, SUV, Tire Failure, Tires, Seat Belts,

Expert Witness No.1682

Florida

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida (1995)
Associate of Arts, Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville, Florida (1990)
Associate of Science, Computer Electronics Technology, with Honors, Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville, Florida (1988)

Licenses

Professional Engineer – Florida
CDL Class C Commercial Drivers License, Passenger Endorsement, Motorcycle Endorsement
Private Pilot, SEL

Engineering Practice

A Private Company, Project Engineer of Record (2006-Present): Vehicular crash investigation and analysis, Machine Guarding, Mechanical systems design and analysis, Automotive, truck and motorcycle component analysis, Vehicle preventative maintenance and inspection, Vehicle fires, Codes and Standards

Private Engineering Consulting Practice Engineer of Record (2005-2006)

Engineering Research and Consulting Firm, Staff Engineer (2003-2004)

Analysis Firm, Staff Engineer (2001-2002)

Community College in Florida, Instructor, Automotive Technology, 2004-Present

Automotive Instructor, NATEF Certified Program at a High School (2006)

Engineering & Consulting Firm, Florida Project Manager and Engineer, 2000-2001: Investment-grade energy audits for USPS, Retrofit mechanical and lighting designs for USPS facilities, Energy usage database production and management, Environmental site assessments and remediation, Hazardous waste site delineation and remediation

Rechargeable Battery Business Project Manager and Engineer, 1996-2000: Advanced equipment engineering, Design, manufacture, and implementation of key assembly-line machinery, Automated equipment procurement and installation, Assembly line improvement design, Rechargeable cell component design, Assembly line documentation and engineering maintenance, Equipment Engineer, vacuum electrolyte fillers, Lithium Ion project.

Environmental Science and Engineering, Florida, Engineer, 1995-1996: UST compliance program for over 3,000 facilities in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee. Duties included assessed compliance status of petroleum storage tanks at USPS facilities and development of corrective action plans for deficiencies.

Vehicle Technician, automobiles, medium and heavy-duty trucks and motorcycles, 1976 – 1995: All aspects of inspection, diagnosis and repair on foreign and domestic automobiles, medium and heavy-duty trucks and motorcycles.

Past And Current Certifications

Private Corporation: Certified Completion of Crash Simulation and Reconstruction Course

A.S.E. Certified Master Automobile Technician: Engine Repair, Automatic Transmission and Transaxle, Manual Drivetrain and Axles, Suspension and Steering, Brakes, Electrical and Electronic Systems, Heating and Air Conditioning, Engine Performance (1981, 2002, 2007)

ASE Certified Master Medium and Heavy-Duty Truck Technician: Gasoline Engines, Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Brakes, Suspension and Steering, Electrical and Electronic Systems, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Preventive Maintenance and Inspection (2004)

General Motors Training (1985)

OSHA 40-hour Haz-wopper training (2001) OSHA requirements for training of personnel engaged in hazardous waste operations as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.120, including removal or handling of underground tanks and/or piping, contaminated soil and/or groundwater, subsurface investigations, construction work in which hazardous materials may potentially be present, encountered, prepared, packaged, labeled, marked, stored, shipped for disposal, or any facility wherein hazardous wastes are treated, stored, or disposed.

State of Florida Teaching Certificate (2006)

Patents and Awards

Available Upon Request

Professional Affiliations

Society of Automotive Engineers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Senior Chair, Gator Section (2002-2004)
American Society of Safety Engineers

Professional Development

Florida Board Rules and Laws for Engineers (2007, 2009)
Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings (2006)
Overview of ISO Systems (2009)
OSHA 3075 Controlling Electrical Hazards (2009)

Community Service