Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in forensic engineering, this expert witness specializes in investigating structural failures, construction defects, and safety-related issues across residential and commercial properties. Their background includes over 10 years of litigation-related involvement, including preparation of expert reports, consultations, depositions, and testimony, addressing code compliance, damage causation, and risk-related issues in construction and property loss matters. They have conducted hundreds of forensic investigations for construction, insurance, and legal clients, providing detailed analysis of failure mechanisms and property damage.

A Master of Science in systems analysis and management complements a Bachelor of Science in aeronautical and astronautical engineering, providing a strong technical and analytical foundation for complex failure investigations. This expert is a licensed professional engineer in multiple states and holds advanced certifications including Certified Safety Professional, Certified Welding Inspector, Certified Fire Protection Specialist, and Board-Certified Diplomate in Forensic Engineering through the National Academy of Forensic Engineers. They maintain active membership in organizations such as the National Society of Professional Engineers and the National Fire Protection Association, reflecting sustained engagement in engineering standards and safety practices.

Their expertise includes forensic analysis of building systems such as roofs, foundations, and building envelopes, with a focus on identifying causes of damage including water intrusion, structural failure, fire events, and weather-related incidents such as wind, hail, flooding, and storms. Additional areas of focus include construction code enforcement, special inspections, insurance-related damage assessments, and evaluation of failures caused by vibration, blasting, or differential settlement. Their work includes preparing and defending detailed engineering reports and providing recommendations for remediation and repair based on field investigations and structural analysis.

Throughout their career, this individual has served in roles involving system safety engineering, building inspection, and hazard analysis, including work with public transportation infrastructure and hazardous materials response teams. They have led safety audits, conducted root cause failure investigations, and contributed to technical publications, including authorship of a published work on systems engineering and safety, supporting comprehensive evaluation of engineering standards and failure causation in litigation contexts.