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21
Oct
Date October 21, 2024

011298 Structural Engineer



Structural engineer who holds a doctoral degree in civil engineering and PE licenses in Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

He has more than twenty years of experience in the engineering design and project management of buildings, bridges and industrial projects. He has a strong knowledge of codes and regulations, combined with proven computer skills.




Academic Background
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering – Structures,
Civil and Environmental Engineering department; University of Maryland College Park, Maryland, United States - 2016

MS (Master of Science) in Civil Engineering – Project Management,
Civil and Environmental Engineering department; University of Maryland College Park, Maryland, United States, - 2009

BS (Bachelor of Science) in Civil and Structural Engineering,
Tehran Polytechnic, Tehran, Iran, Civil and Structural Engineering department - 1991




Registrations and Licenses
*Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the following states:
• Maryland, (Exp. 2019)
• Virginia, (Exp. 2018)
• District of Columbia, (Exp. 2018)
• West Virginia, (Exp. 2018)
• Pennsylvania, (Exp. 2019)
• New Jersey, (Exp. 2018)

*NCEES National Engineering Record

Professional Experience

Structural Engineer RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, 2019 to present.

President and Structural Engineer, Personal Company, Bethesda MD.
Sep. 2015-present
Types of projects: Residential and commercial new building, alteration, addition, and remodeling design in Washington DC metro area.
Part of the duties:
• Manage the entire design of the projects.
• Perform Structural design.
• Negotiate contracts with owners.
• Supervise construction activities.
• Develop project feasibly study, estimating and scheduling.

Chief Structural Engineer, private company., Rockville MD
Sep. 2013-present
Types of projects: DOT (Department of Transportation), DC Water, WMATA (Washington
Metropolitan Area Transit Authority) and private investment projects.
Part of the assignments:
• Manage the Structural department.
• Oversee the workload of all Structural Engineers.
• Structural analysis and engineering design of projects using STAAD Pro V8i, LEAP Bridge V8i
• CONSPAN and RAM.
• Conduct calculation sheets per ACI, AISC and AASHTO design codes using Mathcad, Enercalc or Excel.
• Check and verify calculations conducted by other engineers.
• Train structural engineers.
• Attend the meeting with the Owner and Project Stakeholders.
• Field supervision and coordination with construction teams.

Sr. Structural Engineer, Dynis LLC, Columbia MD,
May 2013 - September 2013
Types of projects: Telecommunication Towers including Guyed Wired, Self-Supported, and Monopole towers.
Part of the assignments:
• Structural analysis and design of Telecommunication Towers using RISA TOWER and TNX software.
• Conduct calculation sheets per TIA-222-G standard using Mathcad or Excel.
• Supervise the development of drawings according to calculations outputs.
• Check and verify calculations conducted by other engineers.
• Attend the meeting with Owner and Project Stakeholders.
• Field supervision and coordination with construction teams.

Sr. Structural Engineer, Bechtel Power and Bechtel Civil Corp., Frederick MD, Vienna VA
June 2009-May 2013
Types of projects: Power Plant structures, Heavy Industrial structures, Support of Excavation, Retaining walls, Foundations, Tornado resistant structures, Metro Rail and Metro station projects.
Part of the assignments:
• Structural analysis and design of Steel, Concrete and Masonry structures using GTStrudl 30.0 and ANSYS software.
• Conduct calculation sheets per project design criteria; AISC and ACI design codes using Mathcad or Excel.
• Supervise the development of drawings according to calculations outputs.
• Check and verify calculations conducted by other engineers.
• Attend the meeting with the Owner and Project Stakeholders.
• Field supervision and coordination with construction teams.

Sr. Structural Engineer, Meyer Consulting Engineers Corp., Rockville MD,
Dec. 2007- June 2009
Types of projects: Commercial buildings, parking garages, retaining walls, industrial buildings, and building restorations.
Part of the assignments:
• Professional design of concrete, steel, pre-stressed and post-tension structures using RISA, PCA, RAM, PRESTO.
• Conduct calculation sheets, specifications and develop drawings.
• Field supervision and coordination with construction teams.
• Supervise junior engineers and drafters.
• Inspect a diverse range of existing structures and conduct structural inspection reports.
• Preparation and review of shop drawings, RFIs, change orders and changes in the plans.
• Coordinate projects with GC, Owner, Architect, MEP Engineers, and other design participants.

Structural Engineer and Project Manager, HRA Structural Engineers LLC, Potomac MD,
May 2004 – Dec. 2007
Types of projects: Commercial buildings, apartments, auger cast piles, parking garage, retaining walls, factory plants, building restoration of federal buildings and schools.
Part of the assignments:
• Professional design of reinforced and pre-stressed concrete and steel structures.
• Conduct specifications of the projects and develop drawings.
• Field supervision and coordination with construction teams.
• Conduct proposals and estimates for new projects.
• Supervise engineers and drafters.
• Inspect the project during the construction and conduct the inspection reports.

Structural Engineer and Project Manager, Beton Consulting Engineers Corporation,
June 1997 – May 2004
Types of projects: High rises, industrial structures, sports facilities, schools, and factory plants.
Part of the assignments:
• Head of engineering departments including nine engineers and twelve drafters.
• Design concrete and steel structures.
• Computer modeling and dynamic analysis of buildings with SAP software.
• Conduct specifications of the projects.
• Conduct proposals and estimates for new projects.

Project Engineer, Goharsakht Engineers Co.,
April 1991 – May 1997
Types of projects: design-built infrastructure projects including engineering and construction management of reinforced concrete open channels.
Part of the assignments:
• Design steel and concrete structures
• Review shop drawings.
• Conduct specifications and reports.
• Supervise testing and inspection in the field.
• Schedule and control the construction activities.
• Conduct monthly reports for the owners.

Computer Skills
• Structural Analysis: ANSYS Workbench 16.2, GTStrudl, STAAD.Pro, LEAP Bridge Enterprise, SAP, ETABS and RISA
• Engineering Design and Calculation: STAAD Pro., MATHCAD, ENERCALC, PCA Column, PCA Beam, PCA Slab, LEAP CONSPAN, LGbeamer, RAM Structural System (RAM Steel, RAM Frame, RAM Foundation, RAM Concrete), ADAPT, SAP, ETABS, MATLAB, Presto, ….
• Drafting: Autocad2015, REVIT structural 2013, MicroStation V8i
• Scheduling and control: MS-Project, Primavera P6
• Official: Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access…
• Programming Languages: Visual Basic, HTML, FORTRAN

 

Expert in Following Codes and Regulations
• AISC (Standard of Steel Design LRFD and ASD)
• ACI 318 (Reinforced concrete) and ACI 530 (Concrete Design)
• ASCE 7-10 (Minimum Design loads for Buildings and Other Structures)
• TIA-222-G (Telecommunication Towers Standard)
• IBC 2015 (International Building Code)
• NDS 2005 (National Design Specifications for Wood Construction)
• AASHTO 2007 (LRFD Bridge design and Specifications)
• PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge)

 

Languages
English, Fluent
French, Working Proficiency
Spanish, Working Proficiency

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Author rtiAdmin
21
Oct
Date October 21, 2024

011318 Senior Fire Investigator

Senior Fire Investigator

EMPLOYMENT:

Senior Expert Fire Investigator Feb 2024- Present
RTI Group, LLC.

  • Certified Fire and Explosion investigator, conducting structure loss investigations.

  • Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator, conducting vehicle, heavy equipment loss investigations.


Senior Expert Fire Investigator June 2019- Present
Fire Investigations

  • Certified Fire and Explosion investigator, conducting structure loss investigations.

  • Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator, conducting vehicle, heavy equipment loss investigations.


Expert Fire Investigator Oct 2018-June 2020
James Valentine Fire Investigations

  • CVFI, conducting all vehicle loss investigations

  • Conduct Fire Scene Examinations, Interviews and providing research and category

  • Origin and Cause.


 

Fire Marshal, June 2018-present
Lower Chichester Township, Lower Chichester, Pa 19061

  • Enforce fire codes for all businesses, schools, etc. in township.

  • Educating officials and employees on proper fire procedures

  • Investigate and report on origin and cause of all township fires


 

Expert Fire Investigator, May 2018- present
Forensic Scientific Services,

  • Conduct thorough fire investigations on-site

  • Communicate with clients about protocol regarding the investigation and insurance

  • Provide reports to necessary parties


 

Expert Fire Investigator, April 2016 – June 2018
NEFCO Fire Investigations,

  • Conduct thorough fire investigations on-site

  • Communicate with clients about protocol regarding the investigation and insurance

  • Provide reports to necessary parties


 

Fire Marshal, August 2023
Parkside Borough, Parkside Pa. 19015

  • Enforce fire codes for all businesses, schools, etc. in the borough.

  • Educating officials and employees on proper fire procedures

  • Investigate and report on the origin and cause of all borough fires.


 

Fire Marshal, January 2013 - June 2015
Chadds Ford Township, Chadds Ford, PA 19317

  • Enforced fire codes for all businesses, schools, etc. in township

  • Educated officials and employees on proper fire procedures

  • Investigated and reported on origin and cause of all township fires


 

Police Force, 1985 - 2015
Chester Township, Chester, PA, 19013

  • Held multiple positions throughout tenure:

    • 1985-1998 Patrol Officer Shift Supervisor

    • 1998-2002 Criminal Investigator

    • 2002-2015 Patrol Commander

    • 2015-Retirement, Lieutenant of Police



  • Assigned as the positions of Fire Investigator, Arson Expert, Narcotics Expert, Lead Criminal Investigator, and Detective

  • Acted as Lead Investigator involving Internal Investigations and investigations relating to juveniles and elderly persons

  • Appointed as Field training officer and Field training supervisor

    • Supervised 26 sworn staff members and overseeing patrol operations at time of retirement



  • Trained by State and Federal agencies in emergency management skills and tactics, including interviewing and offender profiling

  • Trained in National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) American Heart Assn. and American Red Cross, First Aid, CPR and AED Instructor.

  • Acknowledged by court as expert in the fields of Fire Investigation and Narcotics investigations.

  • Appointed as a Arson Task Force Member, by (former) District Attorney.


 

EDUCATION:

  • Delaware County Community College 1995- 2009

  • Delaware County Municipal Police Academy 1984-1985

  • Williamson Free School of Mech. Trades 1983-1984


 

ACTIVITIES/PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

  • Life Member, Brookhaven Fire Company

  • Member Lower Chichester Fire Company

  • Member, International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)

  • Member, National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)

  • Member, Pennsylvania Association of Arson Investigators (PAAI)

  • Member, American Red Cross & American Heart Association

  • Facilities Director, Brandywine Youth Club

  • HOA President, Brookside at Concord

  • Security Director & Consultant, Villages Of Southampton

  • Guest Lecturer & Internship Coordinator, Widener University

  • Internship Coordinator, Drexel university

  • Guest Lecturer, Drexel University, Master’s Forensic Program.



DEPOSITION AND COURTROOM EXPERT TESTIMONY:
I have been qualified as an expert witness in courts, on Federal and State levels, listed below are recent matters where testimony was provided as an expert in origin and cause:

Commonwealth of Pa. V, Anthony Collier CP-23 CR 0004368-2002
Commonwealth of Pa. V. Preston Bonnett CP 40 CR 0004301-2017
Thomas Gervasi V. Dept of Corrections No 1:18 CV 867 Federal Court
Commonwealth of Pa. V. David Lugasse III CV-2019-666114
Watson V Liberty Mutual ins Co, US Dist Court NJ 1;19-cv-11994
Carr and Duff V. Structural Metals LLC Deposition
Estate of Bradley Ireland V. Apple inc. Deposition
Commonwealth of Pa. V Lawrence McGuire Jr. CR-0000407-2022
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Author rtiAdmin
21
Oct
Date October 21, 2024

011319 Landing Gear and Hydraulic System Expert

An Aerospace Engineer with extensive experience in all phases of. Hydraulic, Landing Gear and Brake Control Systems, since conceptual design through Certification including In-Service activities. This experience was acquired over 20+ years on a leadership role either at airframers (Embraer, Gulfstream and Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation) or at tier 1 suppliers (Embraer-Eleb and Crane Aerospace). 

Core Competencies: 

Technical. Strong background in Hydraulic and Landing Gear (including Brake Control System, Tires, Wheels and brakes) Systems from requirement definition up to post certification activities. Strong background on hydraulic components design/qualification.  

Leadership and Management. Able to create a harmonious working environment in a high stress and demanding department, Translate the Senior Management objectives into achievable and realistic goals to direct reports. Built up and oversaw a high-performance team of 25 engineers in charge of the post-certification and in-service activities of the ERJ170/ERJ190. 

Coaching. Mentor less experienced engineers in design, troubleshooting, maintainability, reliability and in-service activities related to Landing Gear and Hydraulic Systems. 

Program Management. Proven track record of successfully organizing and managing projects and multi-disciplinary teams from initiation to completion across a complex organization and in high-pressure situations Coordinated, in a matrix organization, the Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality activities to meet the technical requirements, schedule and budget goals of the Program. 

Communication and Negotiation. Cross-cultural work experience working directly in companies based on four different countries (Brazil, USA, Japan and Italy) and interfacing sub-tiers and customers from USA, Canada, German, France, Italy, China, Turkey and Israel. Interfaced with employees in all levels of the organization since shop floor staff up to VPs. Experienced in negotiations with Tier 1 supplier while working for airframers and with airframers while working for Tier 1 suppliers. 

Professional Experience: 

FMCM Consulting LLC – Pooler, GA 

Co-Founder and Landing Gear and Hydraulic System Expert 06/2020 - Present  

Providing engineering guidance on the development of the Brake Control System for a Military Fighter aircraft, supported the preliminary conception of the Hydraulic, Landing gear and Brake Control system of a large commercial transport aircraft. Investigation on steering system incidents/design for a part 23 OEM. 

Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation – Renton, WA 

System Architect – Brake Control system 09/2019 – 06/2020 

Orchestrated conceptual the Brake Control System Architecture for new M100 aircraft in order to meet FAA/EASA, safety and mission requirements 

Translated high level requirements into technical specifications for Brake Control System including Wheels, Brakes and Tires 

Trusted as Technical Advisor on ATA 32 qualification/certification for Mitsubishi M90 aircraft 

 

Gulfstream Aerospace – Savannah, GA 08/2014 – 08/2019 

Mechanical Systems Group Head  

Supported mid-cabin fleet on matters related to Hydraulics, Landing Gear, Flight Controls and Water and Waste systems sustaining and post-certification issues 

Drove solution development for issues affecting fleet reliability and dispatchability 

Interfaced with external customers and suppliers to address technical issues 

Supported the Chief Engineer and Program Managers to achieve department goals 

Recognized as Subject Expert on certification and troubleshooting  

Mentored Junior Engineers to build team capacities and boost performance 

Crane Aerospace – Burbank, CA 

Senior Mechanical System Engineer 10/2007 – 08/2014 

Planned and implemented projects from technical proposals to field support as trusted Technical Advisor for Brake Control Systems 

Technical Leader of the Embraer E2 Brake Control System 

Acted as Coach on design, certification requirements and A/C systems/operation 

Approved the technical documentation required to equipment qualification such as QTP, QTR, QSR, ATP etc. 

Sustained current programs including ERJ145/170/190, BD100/BD700 and M346 

Coordinated equipment design changes and simulation tests on Brake Control System RIG to validate system architecture changes 

Coached other Engineers to develop, qualify and certify BCS for new aircraft  

Embraer – Brazil 01/1986 – 09/2007 

Mechanical Systems Group Head – Landing Gear and Hydraulic Systems 

Managed, coached and trained a high performance team of 25 Engineers and Technicians to support and address the ERJ170/190 fleet in-service issues 

Supported the ERJ170/190 fleet by identifying the problems that affected dispatch reliability and proposed modifications to fix them 

Coordinated the product modification process internally and at suppliers 

Approved technical documentation required for certification of the modified equipment/system  

Assured through flight and ground tests, simulation, design review etc. that the proposed modification met the Aviation Authorities requirements and increased the equipment reliability 

Approved at Certification Authorities (ANAC, FAA, EASA, Transport Canada etc.) the product modifications 

Coordinated the fleet retrofit through Service Bulletins 

Supported the production line providing solutions for issues found during the manufacturing process 

Senior System Engineer/Integrator – Landing Gear and Hydraulic Systems 

Developed Hydraulic and Landing Gear Systems from technical specifications and up to certification including supplier selection, design reviews, qualification and certification reports and flight tests 

Interfaced with the following certification authorities including FAA, EASA, ANAC, TC Canada, CAAC and Russian Authorities 

Technical oversight of the suppliers during the entire development phase 

Acted as Landing Gear System Mentor for other Engineers 

Product Engineer– Landing Gear and Hydraulic Systems 

Developed Landing Gear and Hydraulic Components from cradle to grave 

Technical coordination of design teams composed of Designers, Materials and Stress Analysis Engineers, Technical Publication Writers and Test Engineers during the entire product development to assure customer requirements, specifications and schedules were met 

Education: 

Bachelor of Science, Aeronautical Engineering

Technological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA), Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil  

Professional affiliations: 

Member, SAE A-6 Committee - Aerospace Actuation, Control and Fluid Power Systems
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Author rtiAdmin
11
Oct
Date October 11, 2024

011260 Fire and Explosion Investigator



This expert is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Professional Insurance Investigator, and a Certified Fire Investigation Instructor. He specializes in determining the origin, cause, and circumstances of structural, vehicular, and marine fires. He retired from the position of Division Chief after twenty-six years of dedicated service with the local county Fire Department, which also includes eight years in the capacity of Fire Marshal. As an independent investigator, he specializes in conducting Origin & Cause Investigations primarily for the legal and insurance community. Over the past 35 years, he has conducted over 10,000 fire investigations.

This expert was an adjunct instructor for the National Fire Academy and developed a 56 hour training program with emphasis on NFPA 921 & NFPA 1033 which qualifies attendees to become Certified Fire Investigators. He has accumulated in excess of 4500 hours of training in the fields of Fire Investigation, Fire Protection, Fire Service Management, Fire Ground Operations and Law Enforcement.

This expert holds expert witness qualifications in Fire Origin & Cause Investigations, Fire Suppression, and Fire Protection. He has qualified as an expert in various Circuit & Federal Court venues.

 




Academic Background

• Anne Arundel County Fire Academy
• A.A., Fire Protection Technology, Catonsville Community College
• B.S., Fire Science, University College, University of Maryland
• Anne Arundel County Police Academy
• Certificate, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, Anne Arundel Community College

 

Teaching Experience

• Developed and taught Fire/Arson Investigation course (56 classroom hours)
• In-service Training Instructor, local County Fire Department: "Fire Arson Detection"
• Adjunct Instructor, National Fire Academy: Fire Arson Detection", "Preparing for Incident Command", "Commanding the Initial Response", "Building Construction: Wood and Ordinary", "Building Construction: Protected and Non-combustible", "Fire Service Supervision", and "Conducting Fire Prevention Inspections".
• Boat Fire Investigations, New Jersey State Police Arson / Bomb Unit
• Digital Photography, NASP
• Subrogation, Allstate Insurance in Roanoke VA.

 

Courses taught for the National Fire Academy and the local County Fire Department:

• Preparing for Incident Command
• Commanding the Initial Response
• Fire Service Supervision - Personal Effectiveness
• Fire Service Supervision - Team Effectiveness
• Building Construction - Wood & Ordinary
• Building Construction - Protected & Non-combustible
• Conducting Basic Fire Prevention Inspections
• Fire/Arson Detection, this course was taught in North Carolina for State Training Weekend.

 

Professional Work Experience

• Senior Fire and Explosion Investigator, RTI, Annapolis MD, 2016 - present

• President/CEO, Private Consulting Firm., 1991 – present

• Retired Division Chief, local county Fire Department
• local County Fire Department, Recruit Class 14
• Promoted to Firefighter 3, Assigned to the Fire Marshals Office, Code Enforcement
• Promoted to Lieutenant
• Promoted to Captain
• Promoted to Battalion Chief
• Promoted to Division Chief
• Acting Deputy Chief
• Fire Marshal,  County Fire Department
• Senior Cause and Origin Investigator, FTI Corporation, Annapolis, Md.

 

Professional Certifications

• Fire and Explosion Investigator, National Association of Fire Investigators
• Vehicle Fire Investigator, National Association of Fire Investigators
• Fire Investigator, National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications
• Fraud Examiner, National Association of Fraud Examiners
• Certified Professional Insurance Investigator, Investigative Resources Global, Inc.
• Hazardous Materials Response Team Specialist, National Fire Academy
• Fire Prevention Officer, National Fire Academy
• Fire Training Specialist, National Fire Academy
• Fire Officer IV, National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications
• Fire Instructor III, National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications
• Firefighter III, National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications

 

Professional Affiliations

• International Association of Fire Investigators
• Maryland Arson Investigators Association
• DC/MD Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators
• National Association of Fire Investigators
• National Fire Protection Association
• Fire Marshals Association of North America
• The Building Officials and Code Administrators Association
• Anne Arundel County Professional Fire Officers Association
• Maryland Chapter Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
• National Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
• National Association of Subrogation Professionals
• International Association of Marine Investigators

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Author rtiAdmin
11
Oct
Date October 11, 2024

011264 Airline Transport Pilot and Flight Instructor



This airline transport pilot and flight instructor is experienced in flight planning turbine aircraft in Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Caribbean, Mexico, Canada and the USA. He has performed many Atlantic crossings in a variety of aircraft. He specializes in ground and flight instruction in the CE-525 series of aircraft.

He has testified as an expert witness.




Flight Time:
Total Time: 6,256+
Pilot in Command: 4,580+
Multi-Engine/Turbine: 3,853+
Turbine PIC: 1,075+
Single Engine: 2,403+
Flight Instruction: 3,550+

In Type:
1,000+ Hawker HS-125, in the 700, 800A, 800XP, 850XP& 900XP models
625+ C-500, -1, SII, II, Bravo, Encore
525+ CE-525S series straight CJ, 1, 3
300+ CL-300
225 Lear Jet 24-D
125 Lear Jet 35
250 King Air B-200
25 Pilatus PC-12
110 Twin Otter

2808 X-country
1,085 Instrument
1,575 Night
300 Tail Wheel

Ratings:
• AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT, AMEL, Commercial Pilot ASEL,
• CFI-I, MEI-I, AGI, IGI, Gold Seal Flight Instructor, Master Flight Instructor
• Type ratings- HS 125-PIC, CE-525S PIC, CE-500S PIC, CL-300 SIC, LR-Jet SIC, Phenom 100 SIC, Instrument Privileges, and Tail Wheel
• FAR 135 Line Pilot- CE-525S series February 2017, 135.293, 135.297, 135.299
• Completed Courses -July 2016- CPR, OED, MNPS, Oceanic RNP, P-NAV, B-NAV, CRM, and RVSM August 2016,
• CFI Recurrent February 2017 1st Class FAA Medical June 2017
• HS-125 900XP Flight Safety Recurrent November 2016
Professional Experience

• RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, Airline Transport Pilot and Flight Instructor, 2017 - present.

• Full time Captain Hawker 900XP. Executive flying in the USA, June 2016 – Present.

• Contract Type Rating Instructor CE-500S & CE-525S, 135 Line Captain CE-525S series.  Teach ground and flight training in the CE-500 series, CE-525 Series and Mustang. Training is done to proficiency in the aircraft. Responsible for the courseware and aircraft training programs. 135 Line Pilot and Cadre Instructor for Premier Private Aviation, and registered clients, Jan 2015 - Present.

• Simcom, Orlando Florida; Type Rating Instructor-Hawker HS-125 series of jets. Teach recurrent, differences and initial ground school, along with simulator instruction for the 700, 800, 800XP, 850XP & 900XP. Created the courseware for all models of aircraft.  Also taught RVSM, CRM and the International Operations courses. The job was two weeks on two weeks off schedule and part time, October 2012-January 2015.

• ACASS Canada, Contract co-pilot on the Challenger 300, Captain on the Hawker 700/800, & 800XP, 900XP. Have flown the Challenger 300 in Western and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Russia. Additionally, he has flown the Hawkers in the USA, Russia and Canada for ACASS, June 2008-Present.

• UNI-Jet, Moscow, Russia, Contract Co-pilot Hawker 800XP, Contract and Atlantic Delivery of Hawker 800XP. Contract pilot until new crew is established on aircraft. Flying Russia, Middle East and Europe, January 2012-October 2012.

• Baja Jets LLC, West Linn, Oregon, Aviation Manger/Pilot. Managed a Lear 24-D and performed co-pilot duties. Ran a very cost effective program, 2008-2013.

• Canouan Resorts Development, Canouan, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Co-pilot on a Citation II for a 5 star hotel in the islands. Performed the duties of, flight planning, aircraft utilization and pilot/co-pilot duties in the Caribbean, 2006-2008.

• Willamette Aviation Services, Portland, Oregon, Chief Flight Instructor, created the 141 portion of flight school in 2004. Worked both full and part time. Taught in a variety of single engine and multiengine aircraft, 2000-2010.

 

Academic Background
• University of Northern Colorado, Business Communication, 3.97 GPA, Master of Arts, 1974.
• Southern Oregon College, Speech, Theater, Secondary Education, 3.57GPA, Bachelor of Science, 1972.

Professional Honors
Master Flight Instructor 2007

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Author rtiAdmin
11
Oct
Date October 11, 2024

011146 Commercial Helicopter Pilot and Flight Instructor



Commercial Helicopter Pilot and Flight Instructor with 4,000 hours of flight experience in the Robinson R-22 and MD500 line of helicopters. Vetted by USSS to operate in the Washington DC FRZ, over 800 missions to date in that airspace. Experienced in aerial photography, videography, filming, thermal imaging, frost prevention, restricted category operations, powerline & pipeline patrol, and ground and flight instruction including RW aerodynamics, components, piston and turbine engines, airframe, airframe and engine servicing and maintenance, helicopter test pilot procedures, flight controls, weather, navigation, flight operations, night vision goggle theory and operations. Bilingual English & Spanish.




  • Commercial Helicopter Pilot

  • Flight Instructor Aerial Photography (FAA License)

  • Aerodynamics CFI license

  • Rotor Blades CFI license

  • Tail Rotor CFI license

  • Turbine engines CFI license


PILOT: as of 2015 - 15 years of flying experience, GA Pilot, helicopter pilot

MANUFACTURERS: McDonnell Douglas 15 years, CFI

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Author rtiAdmin
11
Oct
Date October 11, 2024

011158 Senior Electrical Engineer



Senior Electrical Engineer has over 35 years of investigative experience in accident investigations, evaluations, damage assessments and fire investigations involving electrical distribution, construction, farm, medical, and computing equipment, as well as appliances and power tools.

Cases investigated have ranged from residential wiring and small appliances to automotive systems, large industrial machinery, shipboard equipment, electric power generating equipment, and electrical distribution systems including transformers and substation equipment.  Issues addressed have included operation of electrical distribution network protection, electrocutions, burns and shocks, and NEC/NESC and OSHA requirements.  He has also served as a consultant to other forensic investigators and accident re-constructionists in complex cases.

Qualified as an expert in over 20 different courts, including local and federal courts.

With a total of over forty years of college level teaching experience and professional interaction with experts in other fields of engineering and science, this expert retired after 38 years from a tenured professorship at the U. S. Naval Academy.  He has authored numerous papers regarding electrical equipment for use aboard U.S. Navy vessels (both classified and unclassified documents).  He has also authored or co-authored six published papers relating to electrical/electronic engineering test design for electrical and electronic components exposed to unusual ambient conditions.

He is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI). Certification is based upon experience plus time-limited, proctored, written examination.




Academic Background

  • University of Maryland, BS EE – 1959

  • University of Maryland, MS EE – 1962

  • University of Maryland, PhD EE – 1968


Continuing Education/Training

  • Electrical Fire Investigation, University of Wisconsin, 1982

  • Grounding of Electrical Distribution Systems, Electrical Design Institute, NC State Univ., 1983

  • Computer System Power Supply Design, Electrical Design Institute, NC State Univ., 1985

  • Electrical Fire Investigation, Extension School, Univ. of Delaware, 1988

  • Fire and Explosion Investigator Training, National Association of Fire Investigators Seminar, 1989

  • Lightning Protection Seminar, Baltimore Section of IEEE, 1992

  • AC Electrical Systems in Boats, ABYC Seminar, Tampa, FL, 1993

  • Development of Power Electronics Curricula, NSF Seminar, Orlando, FL, 1993

  • Switch Mode Power Supply Design Seminar, APEC 2000, New Orleans, LA, 2000

  • LabVIEW Basics, King of Prussia, PA, 2000

  • Teaching Power Electronics Courses, NSF Seminar, Tempe, AZ  2002

  • Fire and Explosion Investigator Training, NAFI Seminar, Sarasota, FL, August 2002

  • Investigating and Litigating Utility Contact Accidents, Clapp Research Associates, Myrtle Beach, SC, May 2006

  • Fire and Explosion Investigator Training, NAFI Seminar, Sarasota, FL, August 2007

  • NFPA 70, National Electrical Code 2008, NFPA Seminar, Baltimore, MD, October 2007

  • NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, NFPA Seminar, Orlando, FL, December 2007


Professional Registration

  • Registered Professional Engineer, State of Maryland

  • Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, NAFI


Professional Experience

RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, Consulting Senior Electrical Engineer, 2011 – present

U.S. Naval Academy 1968 – 2006.  Professor of Electrical Engineering.  Served as Electrical Engineering Department Chair, 1991- 1993.  Served as civilian Associate Chair to military Chairs from 1993 to 2006.  Courses taught, with associated laboratories, ranged from electrical and electronic circuits, computer electronics, and computer interfacing, to electric power generation, distribution, and utilization.

  • From 1979 through 1990, served as instructor for the electrical machinery, power distribution, and power electronics course required of all electrical engineering majors.  Updated older laboratory experiments and developed new experiments to demonstrate basic power electronics concepts.

  • ­From 1995 through 2006, served as instructor and coordinator for the capstone Electrical Engineering Senior Design Project sequence, supervising over 100 different student design projects.  In response to evolving ABET (Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology) requirements, developed classroom materials to address non-technical concerns in engineering that included codes and standards, safety, and human factors in engineering.

  • ­In addition to teaching duties, for 20 of the past 30 years, performed research funded by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (Washington, D.C.) and the Naval Surface Warfare Center (Annapolis, MD) to determine susceptibility of electronic components to environmental stresses and the effects of unique electrical loads on shipboard electrical distribution systems, including system stability, generator control and stability, and fault analysis.  Have presented papers at various professional society meetings, including International Measurement and Test Technology Conference, and Nuclear and Space Radiation Effects Conferences.


IIT Research Institute 1968 – 1977.  Communications Systems Analyst (part-time position).  Performed modeling and test design for co-sited communications equipments with associated analyses.

University of Maryland 1966 – 1968.  Electrical Engineering Instructor, Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, College Park, MD (Main Campus).  Taught courses in electrical and electronic circuits and computer programming.

Johns Hopkins University – Applied Physics Lab 1963 – 1966.  Control Systems Engineer.  Performed design and analysis of missile autopilots and other control systems.  Programmed analog and digital computers for system simulations and developed circuit design procedures using operational amplifiers.

U.S. Naval Ordnance Laboratory 1961 – 1963.  Instrumentation and Test Engineer.  Developed test procedures, obtained data from accelerometer and sonar sensors, and analyzed results for various electrical/electronic systems.

Professional Associations

American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Member

Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Life Member,

  • ­IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Society, Member

  • ­IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Member

  • ­IEEE Power Engineering Society, Member


National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI), Member
Maryland Fire and Explosive Investigators Association (MFEIA), Member
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Electrical Section Member

Honors and Awards

  • Meritorious Civilian Service Award, 1992

  • Superior Civilian Service Award, 2002

  • Superior Civilian Service Award, 2006

  • Professor Emeritus, 2008


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011140 Aeronautical Engineer



Aeronautical Engineer has over twenty-five years of experience in Aerospace Operations and Research leading diverse teams to accomplish technically challenging goals. He is experienced in aeronautics, naval strike warfare, aircraft carrier operations, and unmanned aircraft developmental testing and employment. A talented communicator possessing exceptional technical skills with significant achievements in applied aerodynamics, aircraft guidance and control, and simulation. He has a PhD in aerospace engineering; security clearance: top secret/special compartmented information.  Specific skills include:  Aeronautics/ Unmanned Air Vehicle Operations/ Financial Management Systems Engineering/ Flight Test and Evaluation/ Naval Strike Warfare Aircraft Carrier Operations/ Simulation and Modeling/Risk Management.




Academic Background

• PhD, Aeronautics and Astronautics, US Naval Postgraduate School, 1997
• MS, Aeronautics and Astronautics, US Naval Postgraduate School, 1994
• BS, Chemical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, 1984

Professional Experience

• RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD – Aeronautical Engineer, 2010 – present.

• Engineering Consultant, 2008 – present

•  Professor, Aerospace Engineering, 2005 – present

• Senior Aeronautics Engineer, 2004 – 2005

• Tactical UAV Special Operations Officer, 2002 – 2004

• United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, Military Professor and Fluids Lab Director, 1999 – 2002

• USS George Washington (CVN-73), Norfolk, VA, Assistant Strike Operations Officer, 1997 – 1999

• A-6E Intruder aircraft, Oceana, VA, Mission Commander, 1984 – 1992

Other Accomplishments

• Independent Engineering Consultant: Provided aeronautical engineering, systems engineering, test and evaluation engineering, and technical and program management support to proprietary and compartmentalized programs.

• Aeronautical Analysis: Developed U. S. Navy’s capability to predict release trajectories of ordnance with autopilots from U. S. Navy aircraft using computational fluid dynamics (CFD).  Provided software tools for the analysis of wind tunnel store separation testing including free stream, grid, and captive trajectory runs. Software tools used to clear the release of the High Speed Anti-Radiation Demonstrator (HSAD) missile from an F/A-18C aircraft.

• Leadership: Officer-in-Charge of 7 successful UAV detachments participating in joint fleet exercises and experiments supporting SOCOM, NSW, USMC, and SUBLANT with tactical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Directed all research, laboratories, and technical staff at U.S. Naval Academy’s 7 wind tunnels and fluid dynamics labs.

• Unmanned Air Vehicle Operations: Trained, deployed, and led Navy tactical UAV teams supporting Naval Special Warfare and Special Operations Command personnel in exercises and experiments resulting in improved tactics, techniques and procedures for UAVs. VT-UAV Action Officer for HELTACWINGLANT; authored Helicopter Community position on VT-UAV manning. Integrated aircraft design, manufacture, flight test, and international competition into a yearlong senior design project at U.S. Naval Academy using small UAVs.

• Naval Strike Warfare: Strike lead in A-6 Intruder attack aircraft. Over 1500 hours and 300 arrested landings in A-6E Intruder aircraft as Bombardier/Navigator executing real-world missions in the Mediterranean, North Atlantic, and Middle East. As assistant Strike Operations Officer, scheduled and coordinated execution of 9,000 air sorties in North Arabian Gulf for an aircraft carrier and embarked air wing. Planned, scheduled and coordinated execution of an aircraft carrier dry dock, sea trials, and carrier qualification detachments.

• Flight Test and Evaluation: Structured and conducted developmental flight-testing of electronic warfare payload on tactical UAV. Successfully employed vehicle and payload as part of Naval exercise sponsored by SUBLANT and Naval Information Warfare Activity providing valuable intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic attack. Graduate of UAV Test and Evaluation Short Course, Naval Test Pilot School.

• Systems Engineering: Designed, built and utilized a rapid-prototyping system incorporating miniaturized avionics, data acquisition, and air vehicle control to successfully identify flight characteristics, then shape and flight test guidance control laws on a UAV. Successfully used system to validate new theoretical results in dissertation.

• Simulation and Modeling: Designed, built and integrated into aeronautics curriculum a flight simulation facility optimized for teaching aeronautics utilizing MATLAB/Simulink, autocode, realtime systems, and virtual reality visualization.

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011178 Aviation Safety and Pilot Expert



This expert is an Aviation Safety Consultant, as well as a pilot with over twenty-seven years flying experience and extensive specialized training in aviation safety, aircraft accident investigation, human factors in aviation, legal aspects of aviation safety, and the role of the technical witness in litigation.

He has participated in major NTSB investigations and has consulted and prepared as expert witness in several FAA cases and has provided expert testimony in courts of law.

 




Academic Background

  • Northeastern University, Burlington, MA, Business Administration, June 1975-1978

  • Northeastern University, Norwood, MA, Aviation, September 1973 to June 1975


 

Professional Experience

  • Aviation Safety Consultant, RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, 2006-present

  • American Airlines following a merger with USAirways, initially hired by Empire Airlines, joined USAirways via merger with Piedmont Airlines, June 1978-2020

  • Flight instruction and on-demand charter flying for several fixed based operators in the Boston area, June 1975 to June 1978.


 

Professional Associations and Activities

  • Safety Chairman for ALPA, USAirways, January 2005 to present

  • ALPA Ground Deicing project Team Leader, September 2000 to present

  • ALPA Flight Controls Project team Leader, October 1998 to present

  • Member of the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Commission Flight Control Harmonization Working Group, November 1998 to present;

  • Member of the industry group responsible for writing the Airplane Upset Recovery Training Aid, November 1997 to August 1998

  • Chief Accident Investigator for ALPA, USAirways, September 1994 to present

  • SAE G-12 Deicing steering committee, also serving on holdover times, fluids and methods committees, September 1993 to present

  • Member of the International Society of Air Safety Investigators


 

Flight Experience    

Forty years of airline flying experience, including the following: total flight time; 25,000 hours, 20,000 hours pilot in command, and 20,000 hours turbojet, presently qualified on Boeing 737 aircraft. Qualified on the AB-320 series including a type rating, with additional flying time totaling over 25000 hrs.

 

F.A.A. Certificates  

Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, Boeing 737, DC-9, and FK-28 type ratings.

 

Specialized Training

University of Southern California, Aviation Safety Certificate, program included Aviation Safety Program Management, Aircraft Accident Investigation, Human Factors in Aviation, Legal Aspects of Aviation Safety, and the Role of the Technical Witness in Litigation.

 

Accident Investigations       

  • Participated in five major NTSB investigations.

  • ALPA party coordinator; USAir 427, and Air Midwest 5481.

  • Operations group member; USAir 405, and USAir 1016.

  • ALPA party coordinator for six NTSB field office investigations, along with several internal investigations

  • Party coordinator for the USAirways 1549 NTSB investigation.


 

Teaching Opportunities      

  • FAA Airport Safety and Operations School.

  • FAA Advanced Airport Safety and Operations School.

  • Airline Pilots Association, Basic Accident Investigation Course.

  • Airline Pilots Association, Advanced Accident Investigation Course.


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011139 Construction Management Specialist



Construction Management specializing in general contracting and construction management in residential and commercial types of construction.  His areas of expertise include estimating, scheduling, contract negotiations, cost control, and delay analysis.  He has experience in claim reviews and construction supervision from superintendent through president.

This expert is a qualified expert and has presented testimony in courts of law.

 




Academic Background

  •  Engineering, Ellis School of Building, London, England, 1958

  •   Advanced Building Technology, Shewsbury College of Building, London, England, 1956

  •    Advanced Building Methods, General and Civil


 

Professional Experience

  •    Project Management Consultant, RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, Maryland, 2006-present

  •     Construction Management Specialist, FTI Consulting, Inc., Annapolis, Maryland, 1995-2003

  •    Owner/President, personal company, Annapolis, Maryland, 1995-present

  •      Project Manager, FTI Corporation, Annapolis, Maryland, 1993-2003

  •    President, Associates, Inc., Annapolis, Maryland, 1990-present

  •      President and CEO, E.A. Baker Company, Inc., Washington, D.C., 1987-1990

  •     President, Hercules Construction Company, St. Louis, Missouri, 1983-1987

  •    Executive Vice President, Hercules Construction Company, St. Louis, Missouri, 1980-1983

  •   Vice President of Operations, Hercules Construction Company, St. Louis, Missouri, 1973-1983

  •      Construction Manager, Rouse-Wates, Inc., St. Louis, Missouri, 1970-1973

  •    Project Manager, Wates, Inc., London, England, 1963-1970

  •    Project On-site Manager, Five Oaks, Inc., London, England, 1960-1963

  •    Project Superintendent, Five Oaks, Inc., London, England, 1957-1960

  •      Instructor, Construction Methods and Technology, Shewsbury School of Building, 1963

  •     Instructor, Estimating for Construction Management in Construction Industry, St. Louis University, Civil Engineering Department,         1977-1980

  •     Construction Expert on various projects in Maryland and Virginia


 

Professional Associations and Activities

  •     Board of Directors, Hercules Company, Inc.

  •     Board of Directors, Health Management Institute, St. Louis, Missouri

  •     Labor Negotiating Committee, Associated General Contractors, St. Louis, Missouri


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