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Primary Area of Expertise

Accident Investigation & Failure Analysis (Electrical)

Expert Witness Profile

Forty years of Ford automotive product design, testing, manufacturing and field failure analysis experiences. An MIT/6-Sigma Black belt trained systems thinker, launched HVAC, speedometer, electronics and wiring. Taught automotive electronic module, wiring, connector, battery, starter and alternator engineers the industry standards for design, validation testing and failure analysis methods (Failure Mode Effects Analysis; 8D; Pareto; Statistics; etc.) and ISO 9001 quality compliance disciplines. Worked with engineers using scientific methodology to identify failure cause(s) and develop robust fixes and preventative actions. Attended Supplier manufacturing process reviews, identifying plant improvements.

MEMBERSHIPS:
SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers)
IAAI (International Association of Arson Investigators)

Education & Licenses

Massachusetts Institute of Technology: BSEE (ME minor);
University of Detroit Mercy: EngD (Doctoral coursework completed)