Darryl W. Schnarr, B.A.Sc., P.Eng.

SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Qualified as an Expert in Forensic Accident Reconstruction by the
Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Motor Vehicle Accident Investigation and Reconstruction:
Commercial Vehicle, Automobile, Motorcycle, Bicycle and Pedestrian
Post-Collision Vehicle Examination
Vehicle Mechanical Fitness Assessment
Vehicle Data Module Removal and Downloading
Restraint System Use Analysis
Collision Scene Examination
Collision Simulation

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours Mechanical Engineering),

Co-operative Education, University of Waterloo, 2006. Graduated with Distinction

Additional Courses

Motorcycle Operator Training Course, Conestoga College, Kitchener, 2003
Ontario Motorcycle License, Class M (2000)

EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND

Giffin Koerth Inc.
Forensic Accident Reconstruction Investigator
2009 – Present, Toronto, ON

Investigated automotive collisions involving passenger cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians for use as expert testimony in both civil and criminal courts
Collected DNA samples, inspected damaged vehicles, surveyed accident scenes, and inspected seatbelts
Solved complex accident dynamics using engineering software packages and hand calculations

Forensic Dynamics Inc.
Accident Reconstruction Engineer
May 2008 – May 2009, Kamloops, BC

Motor vehicle collision investigation through reconstruction, simulation, vehicle examination, and site assessment

Traction Technologies
Project Engineer
October 2006 – May 2008, Kamloops, BC

Designed, modeled, analyzed, and prototyped transportation safety equipment for use on commercial vehicles
Field tested pneumatic cargo strap winches in commercial trucks throughout Interior BC

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
Manufacturing Engineering Student – Powertrain Shop & North Assembly Shop
Fall, 2004 & Summer, 2005, Cambridge, ON

Installed and verified part install verification systems (Pokayokes), reducing repairs to engine block assembly and windshield installation processes
Supported Quality Control in various part trials to improve ergonomics and reduce damage

Cami Automotive
Maintenance Support – Paint Department
Fall, 2002 – Ingersoll, ON

Supported maintenance tasks on paint shop equipment, including paint bells, HVAC systems, and conveyors
Troubleshot paint process issues including phosphate wash, e-coat, primer, top coat, and clear coat applications

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES/ASSOCIATIONS

Member, Professional Engineers of Ontario
Member, Society of Automotive Engineers
Member, Canadian Association of Technical Accident Investigators and Reconstructionists