EXPERIENCE, AREAS OF EXPERTISE AND EDUCATION
Community College in Florida, Instructor, Automotive Technology, 2004-Present
Engineering Research & Consulting
Firm, Florida, Engineer, 2001-2004
Vehicular crash investigation and analysis
Machine Guarding
Mechanical systems design and analysis
Automotive, truck and motorcycle component analysis
Vehicle fires
Analysis Firm, Florida, Engineer,
2001-2002
Vehicular crash investigation and analysis
Mechanical systems design and analysis
Biomechanics and Injury Analysis
Automotive component analysis
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
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 for the Lithium Ion project.
Fillers employed vacuum technology to introduce an electrolyte consisting of
Lithium Hexafluorophosphate in an organic solvent into the individual cells
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.
Lewis Gould and Proctor, Florida,
Automotive Expert, 1992-1996
Automotive and heavy equipment crash investigation.
BSME University in Florida, 1995
Community College in Florida, Instructor, Automotive Electronics 1988
A.S. Computer Electronics Technology, 1988
Auto Mechanic, 1976 to 1995
Automotive Technician, 1976 to 1985.
PAST AND CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS
A.S.E. Medium and Heavy Duty (tractor-trailer) truck master technician certification
Certifications in; Gasoline Engines, Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Brakes (including air brakes), Suspension and Steering, Electrical and Electronic Systems, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Preventive Maintenance and Inspection C
ertificated Completion of the Engineering Dynamics Corporation (EDC) Crash Simulation and Reconstruction Course
ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician: Engine Repair, Automatic Transmission, Manual Transmission and rear axle, Front End, Brakes, Electrical Systems, Heating and Air Conditioning, Engine Tune-up (1981, 2002)
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.
PATENTS AND AWARDS
Available Upon Request
LICENSES AND ENDORSEMENTS
Professional Engineer
Class D Florida Drivers License; Motorcycle Endorsement
Private Pilot, SEL
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Society of Automotive Engineers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Senior Chair, Gator Section (2002-2004)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Available Upon Request
KEYWORDS
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