Drawing upon more than 35 years of experience in metallurgical engineering and technology-based business development, this expert specializes in metallurgical analysis, product failure investigations, mechanical failure analysis, root cause determination, failure analysis, three-dimensional (3D) scanning, computer-aided inspection, computer-aided design, metal strength evaluation, comparative design analysis, inspection technologies, product performance, medical devices, robotics, factory automation systems, and engineering investigations. He also has more than 10 years of expert witness experience. His background includes matters involving product failures, brake component failures, metallurgical testing, service usage investigations, and engineering analyses supported by advanced inspection technologies.

His professional experience includes serving as Forensic Product Failure Consultant, Investigator, and Expert Witness, where he performs product failure investigations using high-accuracy 3D scanning, comparative analysis, and computer-aided inspection technologies. He has also served as CEO and Vice President of Client Partnerships for a precision inspection company specializing in dimensional analysis and quality inspection for investment casting and precision machining, and as CEO and Vice President of Business Development for a company that developed automated white-light scanning and computer-aided inspection systems. Earlier positions include Business Development Director, Founder and President, National Sales Manager, and other leadership roles involving factory automation, industrial robotics, manufacturing systems, engineering technologies, and precision inspection. His work has included metallurgical analysis, mechanical failure investigations, manufacturing process evaluation, quality assurance, inspection system development, and engineering support for product performance investigations.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Materials/Metallurgical Engineering and Economics from the University of Arizona, graduating at the top of his major class. He has authored publications addressing computer-aided inspection, dimensional analysis, quality assurance, and advanced inspection technologies for manufacturing and medical devices. His professional background also includes work involving quality and metrology systems operating under AS9100/ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, as well as advanced metrology standards applicable to precision measurement, engineering investigations, and failure analysis.