A mechanical engineering and quality assurance expert with more than 35 years of experience specializes in equipment inspection, failure analysis, and testing of complex industrial systems. His work spans nuclear power plants, refineries, chemical facilities, and offshore oil platforms, with deep expertise in rotating equipment including turbines, compressors, and pumps. He has extensive experience applying destructive and non-destructive testing methods, including radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and liquid penetrant inspection, as well as pressure vessel evaluation in accordance with ASME Section VIII and Section III nuclear codes.

His educational background includes an associate-level degree in nuclear quality assurance engineering and power plant systems, supported by specialized training in nuclear physics, equipment inspection, and advanced testing techniques. He holds multiple Level II certifications in radiography, ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle inspection, and liquid penetrant testing, and is affiliated with organizations such as the Academy of Underwater Scientists and the Forensic Consultants Association of California.

In addition to engineering practice, he has more than 15 years of experience in forensic investigations involving biomechanics, accident reconstruction, and equipment failure analysis related to personal injury, commercial incidents, and environmental impact. His background includes extensive commercial diving and subsea construction work involving pipelines, offshore platforms, bridges, and marine structures, supporting analysis of both topside and underwater failures. He has prior expert witness experience, including consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony.