Rooted in more than 40 years of hands-on engineering work, he is a licensed mechanical engineer who earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington, where he served as ASME Student Section Chairman, SAE Student Section Chairman, and SAE Mini-Baja Project Chairman. His experience is focused on the design, development, and support of industrial equipment, particularly within the oil and gas sector. His work spans pressure pumping systems, downhole tools, hydraulic equipment, and automated manufacturing technologies, with additional involvement in robotics-based production environments.

Over the course of his career, he has designed and implemented a wide range of specialized machinery, including frac pumps, manifold systems, coil tubing units, and material handling equipment, while also leading engineering teams responsible for product development and manufacturing support. His responsibilities have included stress analysis, materials selection, system troubleshooting, and the development of cost-effective and safety-focused design solutions for high-pressure and heavy-duty applications.

He also performs forensic evaluations of mechanical failures, analyzing damaged equipment, identifying root causes, and developing repair strategies for hydraulic and structural systems. In addition to holding multiple patents related to mechanical design, he provides expert witness services with several years of experience offering consultation and deposition support in matters involving equipment performance, product design, and safety.