Expert Details
Mechanical Engineering & Product Development: Medical Device & Medical Equipment, Oil & Gas, Consumer Product, and Product Packaging industries
ID: 740391
Utah, USA
In the Oil & Gas sector, Expert has designed, fabricated, and tested advanced down-hole drill string tools, including a revolutionary drilling "crawler" that increases weight on the drill bit, a synthetic diamond valve actuator, and a diamond-based down-hole filter for debris-sensitive tools. His hands-on expertise in machining and high-pressure testing environments has driven impactful design improvements, providing durable solutions for extreme conditions.
In the Medical Equipment field, Expert has been instrumental in the development of MRI systems, including the industry-leading SIGNA Premier, which delivers higher-resolution scans. His innovative use of additive manufacturing techniques, such as the stainless steel manifold design, improved system reliability and achieved annual cost savings of $1.2 million. Additionally, he has reverse-engineered autoinjector devices, prototyped neonatal ventilators for developing countries, and conducted comprehensive verification and validation testing for MRI systems, ensuring compliance with FDA and other regulatory standards.
Beyond these industries, he has contributed to consumer product development, including smart fitness equipment, EVA playsets for children, and innovative product packaging designs. He has also explored sustainable materials for lower limb prosthetics and downhill skis, further showcasing his versatility as an engineer.
Expert incorporates safety and reliability into his designs, resulting in better-informed engineering solutions and expert witness opinions. His experience includes providing expert witness support in intellectual property and personal injury cases, offering invalidity opinions, reports, and prior art analyses. He is also a key inventor on a U.S. patent for an additively manufactured gradient cooling manifold assembly and holds several trade secrets in the medical equipment field.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2013 | Degree: BS | Subject: Mechanical Engineering | Institution: Brigham Young University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2024 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Mechanical Engineering Consultant & Expert Witness | Department: |
Responsibilities:Providing consulting and expert witness services in intellectual property, product liability, and personal injury cases, including:• Patent invalidity/non-infringement • Patent infringement/validity • Prior art searches • Claim Construction • Failure reconstruction • Safety evaluation • Product Testing • Design Analysis |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2015 to 2022 | Employer: GE Healthcare | Title: Lead Development Engineer & Lead Systems Designer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Lead Systems Designer• Defined and executed the testing and integration of the gradient coil subsystem into the full MRI system • Coordinated with the broader systems teams in Beijing CH, Monterrey MX, and Milwaukee USA to ensure the program met all technical and schedule requirements • Addressed any technical, functional, and schedule issues that arose throughout program development • Ensured a smooth UL certification process with each project Lead Development Engineer • Led the development and launch of critical technology as part of GE’s new, cutting-edge MRI systems—Signa Premier and Signa Artist EVO • Executed cost saving designs surpassing $1.7MM per year • Generated new designs, defined new processes, and created new production lines • Volunteered for team building and fundraising activities to foster a positive and collaborative culture • Implemented and improved the processes and products on our production line in Monterrey Mexico both remotely and directly • Established initiatives to boost meeting efficiency for the engineering and production staff |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2012 to 2015 | Employer: Novatek, Inc. | Title: Associate Mechanical Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Directed several projects stages of development• Worked with engineers from other fields, utilizing strong communication skills to make information accessible to those with different backgrounds • Managed interns, setting firm expectations and providing support in order to expedite project completion |
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Career Accomplishments
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| • Engineer in Training - Mechanical • Certified Associate Safety Professional • Certified IVES Forklift Operator • Lead Leader - Six Sigma • Green Belt - Six Sigma |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Key inventor on one US patent. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Provided expert support on over 10 cases involving product liability, personal injury, and intellectual property, including invalidity opinions, reports, claim charts, prior art searching. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| • MEWP safety • SEAK expert witness training |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| English | Native |
| Romanian | Fluent |