With a background in geotechnical engineering and foundation systems, this expert witness has more than 45 years of experience in foundation engineering, including deep foundations, subsurface investigation, and construction-related geotechnical performance; they also bring over 30 years of expert witness experience, including consultation, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony in matters involving foundation design, vibration effects, in situ testing, and construction disputes, with work that supports the evaluation of engineering practices, constructability, and performance of foundation systems in complex infrastructure projects.

Their technical expertise includes deep foundation systems such as driven piles and drilled shafts, as well as site characterization, in situ testing, and instrumentation used to monitor ground and structural response. Their work involves field testing programs, strain gage testing, and assessment of pile behavior under static and dynamic loading conditions. Additional areas of analysis include vibration effects from construction activities, seismic considerations, and troubleshooting of foundation installation challenges, including evaluation of failures related to subsurface conditions and ground response.

The expert’s background reflects extensive involvement in large-scale infrastructure and heavy construction projects, including bridges, marine facilities, dams, levees, and offshore structures. Their work includes third-party review and participation in dispute resolution investigations, as well as development of remedial approaches for foundation and ground-related issues encountered during construction. This experience includes collaboration with engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders to address constructability and performance concerns across diverse project environments.

They hold a Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering, a Master of Science, and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. The expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in California and maintains professional affiliation with the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Deep Foundations Institute, and the Structural Engineers Association of California.