He is a maritime professional serves as an expert witness with more than 25 years of consulting experience in maritime law, with an emphasis on safety and operations. Their background spans offshore drilling units, commercial vessels, and high-speed craft. They are retained in an expert capacity and provide analysis in matters involving maritime safety practices, navigation, and regulatory compliance. Their background includes a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation, along with extensive training in safety, navigation systems, emergency management, and vessel security.

Their work includes compliance with United States Coast Guard, ABS, and ISM/ISPS regulations with respect to safety, lifesaving, pollution prevention, vessel security, and dynamic positioning, as well as vessel operating policies and procedures. Their experience includes working with representatives from regulatory bodies during inspections and audits, ensuring navigational equipment is maintained and improved as necessary, and supporting the overall safety of offshore drilling units and vessels during operations, including dynamic positioning environments where adherence to established protocols is essential.

Their professional background reflects extensive ship handling, navigation, and vessel operations across crude oil tankers, high-speed passenger vessels, naval craft, and offshore rigs. Their experience includes safe navigation of vessels while underway and during dynamic positioning operations, emergency preparedness, crew training, and oversight of vessel safety systems and operational procedures. The expert has also contributed to safety-focused initiatives with the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots and participated in academic activities supporting marine transportation programs, as well as contributing to a United States Navy Joint High Speed Vessel operational assessment.

Professional credentials include a United States Coast Guard License as Master of Ocean Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons and Offshore Installation Manager of Surface Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, a Nautical Institute Dynamic Positioning Operator Full Certificate, and STCW certifications covering basic safety training, emergency management, navigation systems, bridge resource management, and vessel security.