Geotechnical engineering expert that has more than 35 years of experience in engineering geology, with a focus on slope repair, foundation repair and construction, retaining wall repair and construction, and soil stabilization and drilling. Their work addresses geotechnical and geological issues involving slope failures, foundation performance, and construction-related conditions. They have more than 15 years of expert witness experience, including consultation, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony in matters involving standard of care, cost of repair, and geotechnical construction practices. Their expertise is centered on slope repair and stabilization, including remediation of slope failures and evaluation of hillside conditions, as well as foundation repair and construction involving structural support and subsurface considerations. Additional areas include retaining wall repair and construction and soil stabilization and drilling, including work in difficult access environments and steep terrain. Their work also includes evaluation of soils engineering and hydrogeologic conditions, project management, and analysis of cost of repair in construction and geotechnical disputes. Professional experience includes leadership as president of a firm specializing in hillside repair and drilling, as well as prior roles as project geologist, geotechnical engineer, and hydrogeologist involving subsurface investigations, soil testing, and pipeline-related geotechnical work. They have also served in a court-appointed receiver capacity in matters involving construction and property conditions. Credentials include a General Engineering Contractor license. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Geology and an Associate degree.