Focused on engineering investigations of building systems and failure conditions, this professional serves as an expert witness with more than 30 years of experience in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems. Their background includes over 10 years of providing consultation, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony in matters involving system failures, fire origin and cause, and building-related damage assessments.

Their expertise encompasses investigation of HVAC systems, plumbing failures, electrical system performance, and fire protection infrastructure, with additional focus on storm damage assessments, fire investigations, and moisture intrusion. Work in this area includes evaluation of mechanical equipment failures, piping and water damage incidents, and electrical distribution issues, as well as application of industry standards such as NFPA codes, ASHRAE guidelines, and electrical safety frameworks. These capabilities are applied in disputes involving construction defects, system malfunctions, fire events, and environmental or structural damage affecting building performance.

Educational background includes a master’s degree in industrial engineering, a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering, and post-baccalaureate studies in electrical engineering. This expert is a licensed Professional Engineer and holds certification as a Certified Fire Investigator. Professional affiliations include membership in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM), the Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA), and the American Society of Civil Engineers/Architectural Engineering Institute (ASCE/AEI), reflecting involvement in engineering standards and forensic practices.

In professional practice, this expert has served in leadership roles including principal and senior project manager, overseeing engineering investigations, managing multidisciplinary projects, and directing analysis of complex system failures across a range of building types. Their work includes extensive field investigations, technical evaluations, and application of engineering principles to determine causation and contributing factors in incidents involving fire, mechanical systems, and infrastructure performance.