Senior expert in automotive crash safety systems with over two decades of experience in restraint system design, airbag sensor algorithms, and vehicle diagnostics at major automotive manufacturers. Specializes in occupant detection sensing, crash pulse analysis, vehicle electrical architecture, and accident reconstruction. Holds advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering and Chemical Engineering, plus Juris Doctor and MBA, and is a Licensed Professional Engineer, Six Sigma Black Belt, and CISSP certified. Has provided expert testimony in over 300 federal court cases and proceedings before the International Trade Commission.
Formal Education
- BS in Chemical Engineering from Wayne State University
- MS in Electrical Engineering from Wayne State University
- BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Wayne State University
- Juris Doctor from Wayne State University
- MBA from University of Michigan
Career Highlights
- Principal, Technical Consulting – Consulting practice conducting objective analysis of patents, products, technologies, product liability, defect investigation, and regulatory compliance
- Design Analysis Engineer, Technical Specialist, and Engineering Manager at major automotive manufacturers – Led design, development, testing, and implementation of advanced-technology passive and active restraint systems; conducted hundreds of crash, sled, and component tests
- Senior Project Engineer at a leading automotive company – Designed, developed, tested, and released electrical systems, software algorithms, sensing systems, and airbag suppression systems
- Intellectual Property Litigation Associate at a prominent intellectual property law firm – Represented clients in all aspects of intellectual property litigation including patent infringement, validity analysis, licensing, and USPTO matters
- Principal Systems Engineer and Cyber Security Computer Engineer at leading defense contractors and military research facilities – Systems engineering, cross-functional team management, and cybersecurity for defense systems
Expert Qualifications
- Testifying expert in numerous litigation matters across product liability and patent litigation in federal courts, International Trade Commission proceedings, and Patent Trial and Appeal Board proceedings
- Licensed Professional Engineer; Six Sigma Black Belt; Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); Accident Reconstruction certification from a leading research institution
- Member of multiple state bars and the United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Retained as testifying expert for major automotive manufacturers in product liability matters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases can this expert support?
This expert handles product liability and patent litigation involving automotive safety systems. They've testified in federal courts, before the International Trade Commission, and in Patent Trial and Appeal Board proceedings. Their specialty is crash sensor systems, occupant detection, restraint controls, and related automotive electronics—so they're strongest in cases involving airbags, seat belts, or collision detection.
What is this expert's technical background?
They hold degrees in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, and electrical & computer engineering, plus a JD and MBA. Most of their career was spent designing and testing restraint systems at major automotive manufacturers—crash tests, sled tests, component testing. They also worked as an IP litigation associate and have security clearance background from defense contractor roles. Licensed PE, Six Sigma Black Belt, CISSP.
What technologies does this expert specialize in?
Crash sensor algorithms, airbag suppression, CAN/LIN/MOST/FlexRay protocols, OBDII diagnostics, occupant detection systems, restraint module design, and crash pulse analysis. They understand the full stack: electrical architecture, firmware, regulatory compliance (FMVSS/ECE), and accident reconstruction from crash data. Vehicle diagnostic tools and out-of-position sensing are also in their wheelhouse.
- Airbag crash sensor algorithms
- CAN/LIN/MOST/FlexRay protocols
- OBDII diagnostic interfaces
- Occupant detection sensing systems
- Restraint control module design
- Crash pulse analysis
- Automotive electrical system architecture
- FMVSS regulatory compliance testing
- Crash data analysis and accident reconstruction
- Vehicle diagnostic tools
- U.S. District Courts
- Patent Trial and Appeal Board
- International Trade Commission
- State Courts