Mechanical Engineer Expert

Expert Witness No. 796

New Jersey

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ 1978

CONTINUING EDUCATION & TRAINING:

1. Bendix Heavy Duty Vehicle Air Brake Systems and Components Operation and Maintenance
2. Air bag theory and operation
3. ABS brake theory and operation
4. Air-conditioning theory and operation
5. Mitsubishi/Chrysler/Hyundai computerized engine controls
6. Cadillac Digital Fuel Injection
7. Toyota computerized engine controls
8. Bosch fuel injection systems
9. Volvo fuel injection systems
10. GM Computer Controlled Carburetor repair and adjustment
11. Jeep/Eagle/Renault computerized engine controls
12. GM Central Port Injection systems
13. Ford & Chrysler Distributorless Ignition Systems
14. Nissan computerized engine controls
15. Non-computerized control driveability complaint diagnosis
16. Turbocharging and Supercharging
17. Honda computerized engine controls

CERTIFICATIONS:

1. Registered Professional Engineer
2. State of New Jersey
3. State of Connecticut
4. ASE Certified Master Auto Technician
5. ASE Certified Automobile Advanced Level Engine Performance
6. Mechanics Education Association Certified in:
7. GM Port Fuel Injection & Distributorless Ignition Systems
8. GM Computerized Carburetor Controls & Throttle Body Fuel Injection Systems
9. R-12 Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling
10. Ford Electronic Engine Control Systems
11. Chrysler Computerized Engine Controls
12. Superior Court of the State of New Jersey Mediator

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

1. Society of Automotive Engineers
2. New Jersey Association of Accident Reconstructionist
3. American Society for Testing and Materials
4. F09 Tire Committee
5. F13 Safety and Traction for Footwear Committee
6. F24 Amusement Rides and Devices

EXPERIENCE:

Forensic Engineer - Vehicular systems failure analysis, product failure/liability and defect analysis, vehicle examinations, improper repair procedures, 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

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. Wall Stadium Street Stock racecar drivetrain and suspension preparation, all aspects of maintaining a competitive oval track car 6/95-present

Online Troubleshooter - Online technical advisor assisting members in diagnosing customer vehicles

Class Instructor -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

Engineering Expert Witness, Mechanical expert witness, trucks expert witness, automobiles expert witness, motorcycles expert witness, buses expert witness, forklifts expert witness, tractor expert witness, trailers expert witness, machine design expert witness, accident reconstructionist expert witness, service station procedures expert witness, fuel injection expert witness, ignition expert witness, Airbags expert witness, Dunk Tanks & Water Rides expert witness, All-terrain Vehicles expert witness, Antilock Brake Systems expert witness, Automotive Electronics expert witness, Axles expert witness, DOT Regulations expert witness, Cooling Systems expert witness, Loaders expert witness, Backhoes expert witness, Engine Failures expert witness, Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles expert witness, Mixers expert witness, Fuel Systems expert witness, Air Brakes expert witness, Machinery expert witness, Wheels expert witness, Tires expert witness, Ignition Systems expert witness, Hydraulic Lifts & Jacks expert witness, Low-speed Impacts expert witness, FMVSS Regulations expert witness, Mopeds expert witness, Motorcycles expert witness, NHTSA Recalls expert witness, Lawn Mowers expert witness, Off-road Vehicles expert witness, Hydraulic Brake Systems expert witness, Seatbelts expert witness, Amusement Park Rides expert witness, Speed Analysis/Determination expert witness, Steering & Suspension Systems expert witness, Staged/Fraudulent Claims expert witness, Sudden Acceleration expert witness, Tow Trucks expert witness, Vehicle Fires & Explosions expert witness, Towing Procedures expert witness, Tractors expert witness