Forensic engineering expert with 45 years of electronic engineering experience specializing in electrical fire investigation, battery system failure analysis, and root cause determination of equipment damage. Technical expertise spans embedded microprocessor design, analog and digital circuit analysis, power supply engineering, and industrial control systems. Licensed Professional Engineer and Board Certified Diplomate Forensic Engineer with multiple patents in pyrotechnic control systems and advanced measurement technology. Recognized for exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts in litigation.
Formal Education
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- A.S. in Electrical Engineering from Central New England College
Career Highlights
- Staff Electrical Engineer at a major semiconductor equipment manufacturer designing measurement and control subsystems for ion beam implanter equipment
- Independent forensic consultant investigating electrical fires, battery failures, lightning damage, and equipment damage for litigation and insurance cases
- Senior Engineer at a semiconductor equipment manufacturer designing measurement and control subsystems and ion beam implanter components
- Senior Test Engineer at an electronics manufacturing company designing test fixtures and burn-in systems; developed regenerative burn-in technology saving significant energy costs
- Recognized as a consulting expert for multiple semiconductor and electronics manufacturers
- Contract Senior Engineer roles at major technology companies designing and testing advanced equipment
Expert Qualifications
- Retained as consulting and testifying expert in electrical fire damage investigations
- Served as consulting expert in lithium-ion battery and battery charger fire failure cases
- Testified as expert witness in litigation matters
- Consulting expert in lightning strike damage assessment, power supply failure analysis, and root cause investigation of equipment defects
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases can this expert support?
This expert handles electrical fire investigations, lithium-ion battery failures, lightning damage, and product defect cases in consumer electronics or industrial controls. With 45+ years in the field and extensive testimony experience, they can explain complex technical failures clearly in a courtroom setting.
What is this expert's technical background?
They hold a B.S. and A.S. in Electrical Engineering, a P.E. license, and Board Certification as a Diplomate Forensic Engineer. Their career includes senior engineering roles at major semiconductor and electronics manufacturers, followed by three decades as an independent forensic consultant. They have patents in pyrotechnic control systems and thermistor-based measurement technology.
What technologies does this expert specialize in?
They work with lithium-ion battery systems, embedded microprocessors (Microchip PIC), power supply design, analog circuits, and industrial control systems. Also experienced with firmware analysis, lightning effects, and precision measurement technology. This background spans both design and failure investigation.
- Lithium-ion battery failure analysis
- Microchip PIC microcontroller design
- Embedded firmware development
- Analog circuit design and simulation
- Power supply design and failure analysis
- Industrial control systems
- Thermistor-based temperature control
- Ion beam implanter measurement systems
- U.S. District Courts
- State Courts
- Arbitration Panels