Engineering Clarity for Unusual Cases

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I am a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), ACTAR-accredited accident reconstructionist, and board-certified Diplomate Forensic Engineer (DFE) with over 30 years of experience in mechanical, civil, and structural analysis. I specialize in difficult and unusual cases where traditional engineering expertise may fall short. My work provides attorneys, insurers, and adjusters with clear, objective, and defensible opinions. Mathematics serves as the universal language of engineering, enabling me to work seamlessly across civil, mechanical, and electrical domains. This versatility is uncommon among forensic engineers, who typically specialize in a narrow field. I apply mathematical principles to accident reconstruction, construction defect evaluations, machinery and product failures, premises liability, storm damage, and forensic assessments of mechanical and structural systems. Attorneys retain me for challenging cases involving complex systems or unique fact patterns because I can connect insights across disciplines and translate these technical findings into clear, understandable explanations for judges, juries, and claims professionals. EXAMPLES OF UNUSUAL CASES INCLUDE: - Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) HVAC system failures - E-scooter and golf cart accident investigations - Telescoping man lift and swing stage incidents - Cattle-car crashes and agricultural machinery accidents - Ventilation issues in manufacturing plants - Guarding of a romaine leaf harvester - Coupled fire-suppression and HVAC system failures AREAS OF EXPERTISE - Accident Reconstruction: Vehicles, trucks, farm equipment, heavy machinery, and industrial incidents. - Construction Defects & Building Assessments: Residential, commercial, agricultural, and metal structures, including foundations, framing, sheathing, roofing, and building envelopes. - Mechanical & Electrical Systems: HVAC, plumbing, ventilation, and coupled system failures. - Product & Premises Liability: Consumer products, industrial equipment, unsafe machinery, and hazardous property conditions. - Unusual & Complex Failures: Specialized machinery, agricultural equipment, modern HVAC systems, and emerging technologies. EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS - M.S., Mechanical Engineering - B.S., Mathematics & Statistics - Licensed Professional Engineer (Florida; Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Missouri) - ACTAR Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist - CXLT Certified XL Tribometrist - Diplomate, National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE) EXPERIENCE & TRAINING - Mechanical engineering roles in software development, manufacturing, consulting, and academia. - Design and evaluation of agricultural, commercial, and metal buildings, as well as foundations and structural systems. - Assessment of HVAC, plumbing, ventilation, electrical, and coupled mechanical systems. - Forensic evaluations of machinery, consumer products, crash investigations, and reconstructions. - Technical proficiency in finite element modeling, CAD, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and GIS-based analysis. ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND - Senior Forensic Engineer and business partner with extensive consulting experience. - Experienced troubleshooter, bringing both practical field experience and analytical expertise to complex forensic matters. - Adjunct Engineering Instructor, Central Community College (Courses taught: Statics, Introduction to Engineering, Calculus II, Basic Engineering Circuit Analysis). - Former Military Police Lieutenant, U.S. Army Reserves. PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS - Broad interdisciplinary engineering knowledge across mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural fields. - Skilled in investigating unusual and technically complex failures. - Clear, concise communication of findings for attorneys, judges, juries, and claims professionals. - Strong project management skills ensuring thorough, timely, and defensible work product.