Consulting engineer in mechanical design analysis, structural design, structural dynamics, stress analysis including finite element methods, heat transfer, mechanical testing, materials engineering.Forensic practice in mechanical design engineering and analysis, mechanical and material failure analysis, machine design and testing, structural design stress and load analysis, heat transfer and power transmission equipment. Experience includes expert testimony relating to mechanical performance and function of a wide range of industrial, agricultural and consumer equipment.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Engineering Mechanics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Graduate study, seminars and short courses in fluid flow, heat transfer, structural engineering and materials science, pressure vessel engineering and computer techniques.
CONSULTING AND CONTRACT ENGINEERING
CIMCORP/PAR SYSTEMS
Structural dynamics; design analysis and project engineering for nuclear fuel handling equipment, storage racks and lifting devices; design analysis of industrial and military robotic equipment
UNITED COMPUTING SYSTEMS
Support of UCS engineering client firms in computer system and software application; sales support and customer presentations, and preparation of seminars and instructional materials. This position required technical breadth, good communications skills and knowledge of marketing.
FLUIDYNE ENGINEERING
Structural design, stress analysis and materials engineering for aerodynamic test equipment, including a wind tunnels for the Republic of Korea, the NASA National Transonic Facility and others; structural design of high pressure high temperature heaters; safety evaluation of pressure systems.
UNDERSEAS ENGINEERING
Structural design, analysis and testing; materials engineering; process and test specification preparation; ASME Code design; design analysis and test of PC-3A2, PLC-4, PLC-4B, PC-5, PC-8, PC-9 and PC-16 submarines, tethered diving chambers; Hydro-Lab and Tektite habitats; Coast Guard funded research into pressure testing methodology; structural design of large acrylic viewports; development of testing techniques for assessing structural safety.
PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
Experimental and theoretical fluid flow studies relating to rocket engine performance; model studies of a fluidic thrust vector control valve.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES
Experimental studies supporting design of fluidic digital circuitry and components; component performance and characterization.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES