Expert Details
Accident Reconstruction, Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, Industrial Accidents
ID: 735179
Louisiana, USA
I was formally educated in Leadership in the US Army; and then as a Mechanical Engineer at the University of New Orleans. I have been mentored and trained throughout my career in management, leadership, business development, change and other aspects of business, manufacturing, and engineering.
My professional drive centers on striving to help make every person, place, process and product I encounter in the world to rise to higher levels. Part of this mindset is inherent, but I owe much of my determination to the mentors who have brought me up.
I currently serve consultative, and business roles including engineering, management, forensic engineering, accident reconstruction, construction defect investigation, root cause analysis, training, Lean, Lean Manufacturing, Quality, Quality System Development, ISO, and personnel development.
I have worked hundreds of forensic cases, including accident reconstruction and others, for insurance, attorney, legal and industrial fields. I have written expert opinions and provided legal testimony in deposition and in trial.
I am equally comfortable working and interacting with clients, co-workers, and others, as with analyzing data, drawing conclusions and implementing changes.
I'm big on helping others to improve themselves professionally; and into networking with other people and businesses so that we all can rise together.
Specialties:
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Consulting
Forensic Engineering
Accident Reconstruction
Root Cause Analysis
Failure Analysis
FEA
Finite Element Analysis
Management Consulting
Management Training
Lean Manufacturing
Continuous Improvement
Process Improvement
Productivity
Various CAD and other software packages
Product development
Value Stream Mapping
Cross-Function Team Collaboration
HVAC design
HVAC analysis
Facility Cost Segregation
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1997 | Degree: Bachelor of Science | Subject: Mechanical Engineering | Institution: University of New Orleans |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2010 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: President / Principal Engineer/ Forensics, Engineering, and Business Process Improvement | Department: |
Responsibilities:a specialty engineering firm working in the following fields:Forensics, Engineering Business Process Improvement Forensic Engineering Accident Reconstruction Construction Defects Product Liability Product Design Process Improvement ISO 9001 Quality Management System Quality Audits HVAC design HVAC analysis |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2019 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Co-Owner / Principal Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2008 to 2011 | Employer: Rimkus Consulting Group | Title: Forensic Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Accident Reconstruction | Department: |
Responsibilities:Principal Engineer serving mechanical, vehicle accident, industrial, and construction fields.Worked as an engineer with the following specialties: forensics forensic engineering vehicle accident reconstruction equipment failure analysis insurance fraud investigations industrial accidents HVAC analysis Served as an expert witness and provided legal testimony. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2006 to 2008 | Employer: Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana | Title: Mechanical Engineer, Project Director | Department: New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana |
Responsibilities:Provided business improvement, process development, and technical and engineering support to manufacturers and other businesses throughout Louisiana. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2000 to 2005 | Employer: Nailor Industries | Title: Mechanical Engineer, Manager, Applications Engineering and Client Relationships | Department: |
Responsibilities:Worked at increasing levels of engineering, customer service, management and consulting roles over the years. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1998 to 2001 | Employer: Open Tech / Berg | Title: Mechanical Engineer, Project Manager / Controls Applications Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Work as a project manager and engineer to develop controls packages and manage system projects. Focus was on stream-lining the engineering and installation process while providing high-quality solutions for the clients and end users. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1989 to 1998 | Employer: U.S. Army | Title: US Army - Cavalry Scout / Intelligence and Reconnaissance | Department: |
Responsibilities:Served in increasing levels of leadership through the US Army and the LA Army National Guard. Primary Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) was that of a 19D, Cavalry Scout. Our strategic mission was to forge ahead of friendly combat positions, seek out, report, and also engage with enemy forces. Within this MOS, there were many lessons learned involving teamwork, team building, and leadership development. In addition, I progressed into leadership roles, attended Army leadership courses, and worked to create success within the troops who also served within my unit. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Licensure: Professional Engineer, Louisiana - Registration: Engineering Firm, Louisiana Licensure |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Professional Organizations (past and present): Louisiana Engineering Society Accreditation Commission of Traffic Accident Reconstruction National Society of Professional Engineers Accident Reconstruction Communications Network American Society of Mechanical Engineers American Society for Quality |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Testimony: Designated, Admitted, and Testified as Expert Witness, numerous cases |