SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
- Vehicle Collision Reconstruction involving Automobiles, Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, Commercial Vehicles, Cyclists and Pedestrians
- Vehicle Mechanical Assessments & Alleged Failure Investigations
- Vehicle Collision Reconstruction
- Vehicle & Equipment Fire Investigations - Point of Origin and Fire Cause
- Investigations of Failures Involving Mechanical Engineering Systems
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Bachelor's Degree of Applied Science (Mechanical Engineering), Laval University, Quebec, 1998
Additional Courses
- Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013, Detroit, MI
- Vehicle Fire, Arson and Explosion Science & Technology Seminar, NAFI, Kentucky, September 2011
- Human Factors and Explicit Road Safety, Human Factors North and Navigats, Toronto, February 2011
- Investigation of Appliances and Small Equipment Failures, CAFI, Toronto, November 2010
- Snow School, Ontario Good Roads Association, Alliston, October 2010
- Advanced Fire, Arson and Explosion Training Program, NAFI, Markham, October 2009
- Heavy Vehicle Crash Reconstruction, NAPARS, Ocean City, MD, October 2009
- Bendix Air Brake Class, Ocean City, MD, October 2009
- Vehicle Accident Reconstruction Methods, SAE, Detroit, MI, April 2009
- PC – Crash 3-day Workshop, MEA, Toronto, March 2009
- Crash Data Retrieval System – Technician and Analyst Courses, Collision Safety Institute, Toronto, February 2009
- Basic Hybrid and Electrical Vehicle Safety Web Seminar, SAE, January 2009
- Forensic Analysis of Medical Records in Injury Biomechanics and Accident Reconstruction, SAE, Detroit, MI, December, 2008
- “B” Class Vehicle Dynamics Driver Training, Transportation Research Center Inc., East Liberty, OH, December 2007
- “C” Class Vehicle Dynamics Driver Training, Transportation Research Center Inc., East Liberty, OH, November 2005
- Introduction to Brake Control Systems, SAE, Detroit, MI, March, 2004
- Threaded Fasteners and the Bolted Joint, SAE, Alliston, September, 2004
- One Day Advanced Driver Training, Transportation Research Center Inc., East Liberty, OH, June 2004
- Six Sigma Black Belt Training, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI, 2003
Giffin Koerth Inc.
Forensic Engineer
April 2012 – Present, Toronto, ON
- Motor Vehicle Collision Reconstruction
- Airbag Module Data Retrieval and Analysis
- Failure investigations involving mechanical considerations
- Vehicle mechanical assessments
- Vehicle & Equipment First Investigations - Point of Origin and Cause
Arcon Engineering Consultants Limited
Forensic Engineer
2008 – 2012, Toronto, ON
Investigation and analysis of vehicle collisions, including speed analysis, braking, skid analysis, course of travel and opportunity for collision avoidance
Vehicle mechanical inspections and assessments, including brakes, steering and throttle systems
Fire origin and cause investigations involving vehicles and appliances
Forensic engineering analysis of incidents and failures involving mechanical engineering considerations
Honda Motor Company
New Model Project Leader – Chassis
2007 – 2008, Pell City, Alabama, USA
Responsible for new model activity of the Quality Analysis Chassis Group for the 2009 Honda Pilot
Performed new model vehicle testing, including snow performance, drift, overall sensitivity and ride evaluations
Product Engineering – Chassis
2007 – 2008, Pell City, Alabama, USA
New model development for various Chassis systems (drivetrain, controls and brakes), including extensive testing, drawing and CAD reviews and past problem confirmation
Warranty/market investigations for several models, including part analysis, dealer visits and vehicle testing for numerous Chassis systems
Ford Motor Company
Six Sigma Black Belt
2003, St.Thomas, ON
Attended Six Sigma training regarding statistics, problem solving methodology and leadership, completed one project and mentored Green Belt projects
Product Vehicle Team – Chassis
2000-2003, St. Thomas, ON
Responsible for Chassis systems warranty investigation and factory support
Bombardier Aerospace
Methods Agent
1999 – 2000, Montreal, QC
Confirmed design changes on the CL-415 “Water Bomber”
Britain West Motorsports
Formula Ford 1600 Racing Series – Team Member
1996 – 2000
Responsible for vehicle set ups, including alignment, weight distribution, ride height and gear ratios, and repairs as needed
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES / ASSOCIATIONS
- Professional Engineers of Ontario
- Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
- Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI)
- Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI)
- Canadian Association of Fire Investigators (CAFI)
- National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS / PUBLICATIONS
Speaking Engagements
- Technologies and Techniques for Collision Reconstruction (2011), Jevco Insurance Company, The Economical Insurance Company, Intact Insurance
Publications
- "The Curious Case of the Vehicle Fire," Without Prejudice, December 2012
