This licensed Professional Engineer combines expertise in mechanical engineering, aerospace systems, plumbing infrastructure, and forensic building system evaluation, with more than 35 years of experience analyzing complex mechanical systems and engineering failures across aerospace, commercial, residential, and institutional environments. Their consulting work includes expert witness services, forensic inspections, condition assessments, and failure analysis involving plumbing systems, water intrusion, corrosion, drain-waste-vent systems, domestic water supply systems, and mechanical system failures in both residential and commercial structures.

Their engineering background includes leadership and technical roles supporting advanced aerospace and aviation systems, including NASA Space Shuttle programs, stealth aircraft development, satellite deployment systems, and commercial aircraft commissioning and servicing. Responsibilities throughout their aerospace career involved mechanical design engineering, systems integration, testing, reliability analysis, certification support, dispute resolution, and commissioning of high-value aerospace assets and aircraft systems. Additional experience includes precision mechanism design, thermal and vibration testing, hydraulic systems, composite structures, and troubleshooting of mission-critical mechanical systems.

Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration degree in International Business. Professional credentials include licensure as a Mechanical Professional Engineer in California and Washington, along with advanced professional education in artificial intelligence and machine learning applications for engineering systems.

Since founding an engineering consulting practice in 2008, this expert has focused extensively on forensic engineering matters involving plumbing product failures, contractor standard-of-care issues, piping failures, building envelope deficiencies, mold and moisture intrusion, condominium conversions, and maintenance planning. Their investigations have involved PEX, copper, CPVC, galvanized steel, cast iron, polypropylene, and Aquatherm piping systems, as well as large-scale repiping and facility condition assessment projects. Additional consulting work includes reserve studies, construction management support, agricultural facility feasibility analysis, and emerging engineering applications involving artificial intelligence technologies.