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Over 30 years of diversified aviation experience in the FAA regulatory environment with more than 13 years in engineering management. Involvement ranges from hands-on-maintenance, design engineering, certification program manager as a Designated Engineering Representative (DER) and Organizational Designation Authority (ODA) unit member. Has extensive experience in the complete FAA STC process from project inception to STC issuance.

PhD aerospace engineer and licensed PE (DE, DC, MD, VA) with advanced degrees in mechanical engineering and physics and 25+ years of technical and leadership experience in forensic engineering, product development, and R&D. Experienced mechanical engineer and engineering manager with roles including product-line engineering manager, president of an engineering R&D firm, and director of advanced engineering development. Deep expertise in structural health monitoring, modal/vibration-based damage detection, optical sensing for extreme environments, and failure analysis. Experienced expert witness and forensic investigator—author of 90+ technical reports and participant in 200+ matters. Certifications include Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (NAFI), OSHA 10/30, and IPAF powered-access licenses.
Seasoned inspector with 30+ years’ experience evaluating residential, commercial, and multifamily properties. Specializes in building envelope performance, water intrusion diagnostics, roofing systems, and energy-efficiency assessments. Provides thorough, objective reports and credible expert-witness services.

Core Services

  • Comprehensive construction, building, and property inspections

  • Building envelope and water-intrusion inspections and diagnostics

  • Stucco and EIFS inspection and failure analysis

  • Roofing inspections, condition evaluations, and remaining-life estimates

  • Evaluation of construction, maintenance, and integration of building components

  • Energy-efficiency evaluations and recommendations

  • Expert witness evaluation and testimony (litigation support)

Aviation professional licensed as an Airline Transport Pilot and FAA Airframe & Powerplant mechanic with Inspection Authorization. Over 30 years hands-on maintenance experience on piston, turboprop, and jet aircraft (Beechcraft, Cessna, Lear, Piper). Proven expertise in flight operations, aircraft maintenance, and regulatory compliance.
Veteran electric utility professional with 50 years’ experience across consulting, engineering, system operations, and management.
Held engineering and leadership roles at all utility levels, including head of PG&E’s largest business unit overseeing 15,000+ employees.
Recognized international expert in transmission and distribution systems.
Provided expert testimony in litigation and regulatory proceedings.
Proven leader in utility design, operations, and strategic management.
Aerospace engineering professional with 30+ years’ experience working for major OEMs and 22 years as an independent consultant.
FAA-designated DER with authority under 14 CFR Part 25 for mechanical systems certification.
Specialist in mechanical systems design and construction—flight controls, doors, hydraulics—plus equipment qualification and airplane testing.
Delegated authority for safety analyses of air conditioning, pressurization, oxygen, and fire protection systems.
Expert in cabin structures/safety and powerplant safety analyses for turbine engines and APUs.
A seasoned law enforcement professional with over 40 years of experience in accident investigation and reconstruction. Holds an Associate's degree in Law Enforcement and is a graduate of the Maryland State Police Academy and Eastern Shore Police Training Academy, ranking among the top in their classes. Has served in various supervisory roles with the Maryland State Police, managing reconstruction programs, commercial vehicle enforcement teams, and providing instruction to law enforcement. Currently serves as an Accident Analysis Expert, applying extensive expertise in crash investigations, federal transportation regulations, and vehicle analysis to provide consulting services.
An accomplished Metallurgical Engineer with over two decades of experience in failure analysis and problem-solving. Holding B.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Metallurgy from a prestigious university in England, the engineer's doctoral and post-doctoral research focused on high temperature gas solid reactions, including oxidation and corrosion, for which they were awarded a prestigious medal. Early in their career, the engineer gained valuable industry experience at steel manufacturing facilities and as a laboratory operations director in California. The engineer has since provided consulting services to legal and industrial communities, applying their expertise to hundreds of investigations involving materials and components across a diverse range of applications, including aircraft, automotive, medical, and industrial sectors.
A seasoned mechanical engineering professional with over two decades of experience managing complex projects and driving operational efficiencies for manufacturing companies. Leverages deep technical expertise, strong project management capabilities, and fluency in English and Spanish to deliver innovative solutions that meet strategic business objectives. Known for providing hands-on leadership, effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams, and consistently exceeding performance goals.
A practicing forensic engineer with over 20 years of experience conducting comprehensive investigations across mechanical engineering and materials performance accidents and failures. Expertise encompasses determining the critical role of materials and mechanical components in multidisciplinary incidents including fires, explosions, product failures, and transportation accidents. Specializes in analyzing business interruption losses and personal injury cases, providing expert testimony and technical analysis for complex engineering failures. Extensive background combines theoretical knowledge with practical field investigation experience to deliver thorough forensic evaluations. Work spans multiple industries, offering clients detailed technical insights into the mechanical and materials science aspects of accident reconstruction and failure analysis.