A forensic engineering expert with over 45 years of electronic engineering experience specializing in electrical fire investigation, battery system failure analysis, and root cause determination of electronic equipment damage. Holds a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and is Board Certified as a Diplomate Forensic Engineer by a leading professional engineering society. Specializes in fire origin investigation, lightning strike damage assessment, and failure analysis of power systems and consumer electronics.

Technical expertise spans embedded microprocessor design, analog and digital circuit analysis, power supply engineering, industrial control systems, and precision measurement technology. Recognized as a consulting expert with multiple patents in pyrotechnic control systems and thermistor-based measurement technology. Combines exceptional technical depth with proven ability to explain complex engineering concepts clearly, making this expert highly effective in litigation and expert testimony.

Formal Education

  • B.S. Electrical Engineering from a major engineering university
  • A.S. Electrical Engineering from a regional technical 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 for several decades 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