With over 15 years of experience in automotive and mechanical engineering, including forensic investigations, this expert provides analysis in matters involving automotive systems, commercial vehicle maintenance, and accident reconstruction. Their expert witness experience includes depositions, consultations, and courtroom testimony concerning vehicle failures, maintenance practices, and traffic collisions. Work in this area focuses on determining whether vehicle systems and repairs meet applicable standards, as well as identifying mechanical causes contributing to incidents involving passenger vehicles, heavy-duty trucks, motorcycles, and pedestrians.

Academic preparation includes a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. The expert is also a licensed Professional Engineer and holds multiple advanced technical credentials, including board certification as a forensic engineer, accreditation in traffic accident reconstruction, and master-level automotive technician certifications, supporting analysis of complex mechanical systems and forensic investigations.

Professional experience encompasses detailed evaluation of engines, transmissions, drivetrains, braking systems, suspension, steering, and electronic components, as well as tire service and wheel assembly issues. Additional expertise includes extraction and interpretation of electronic vehicle data, use of event data recorders, and application of mobile and onboard technologies for data acquisition. The expert has also contributed to technical research and publications related to vehicle dynamics, data analysis, and accident reconstruction, reflecting ongoing engagement with engineering methodologies and forensic standards.