A licensed professional engineer with more than 30 years of experience, this expert focuses on the design, performance, and failure analysis of gas turbine and mechanical systems across aviation, marine, and industrial applications. His work includes leading root cause investigations of complex component failures, applying fracture mechanics, fatigue analysis, and forensic engineering methods to determine failure mechanisms in both field and laboratory settings. He has conducted investigations involving aircraft engines, shipboard propulsion systems, and industrial equipment, often in high-stakes environments involving commercial and government-related clients.

His background includes more than 20 years with turbine manufacturing organizations, where he held technical leadership roles supporting design, certification, and product qualification for commercial and defense programs, along with additional experience in medical device development involving regulated products. A former military engineering officer and holder of patents, he combines hands-on engineering design with investigative expertise. He has provided expert analysis in litigation involving mechanical failures and product performance, with experience in depositions and consulting related to gas turbines, automotive systems, and medical devices.