With more than 35 years of experience in SCUBA diving and undersea systems, this expert brings a combination of advanced diving operations and engineering expertise in submarine and naval systems. His diving background includes complex overhead and low-visibility environments such as cave systems, wreck penetrations, and contaminated harbor conditions, supported by extensive instructor-level certifications. In parallel, he has worked across the lifecycle of submarine propulsion systems, auxiliary systems, and surface ship platforms, including design, fabrication, testing, certification, and operational support of deep submergence, hyperbaric, and life-support systems.

His career includes senior roles supporting naval and specialized operations programs, where he served as a submersible vehicle pilot, test director, and undersea systems subject matter expert. He has led high-risk testing and operational missions involving deep submergence vehicles and specialized equipment, including oversight of complex system integration and certification efforts. His experience spans both hands-on operations and engineering leadership, providing insight into the performance, safety, and reliability of diving and submersible systems in demanding real-world environments.