Case Studies as an Expert Witness

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Chronological Record of Personally-Conducted Engineering and Telecommunications Investigations

Cellular Base Station

Reviewed proposed cellular base station (“tower”) installation and reported findings to residents and city council at public meeting – Municipal.

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Communication System Failure

Investigated underground mining communication system failure which resulted in personal injury.

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Automotive Electronics & Wireless

Investigated automotive anomalies and malfunctions caused by secreted wireless key fob for insurance claim.

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Cellular Base Station

Evaluated proposed cellular base station (“tower”) installation and reported findings to residents and Board at special meeting – Municipal.

Electromagnetic Signal Assessment

Measured and evaluated levels of electromagnetic signals for private client.

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Internet Phone Systems

Assisted nationwide trucking company in evaluating and selecting Internet-based phone system.

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Electric Shock

Investigated a hotel circuit breaker panel which caused an electric shock, leading to a fall and personal injury expert.

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Cellular Records Mapping & Analysis

Provided opinion on the whereabouts of an individual’s cell phone based upon service provider records for criminal murder appeal.

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Mobile Phone Records

Analyzed alleged distracted driver’s mobile phone records to quantify voice, SMS, & data usage at time of auto accident.

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Social Media Metadata

Examined social media metadata, logs, cache, history, IP addresses, device system records, and email metadata to provide opinion on an individual’s location over several months.

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Software Licensing

Analyzed software licensing agreements and contracts to clarify the technical terms, components, scope, and requirements related to a field of use software license.

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Cellular Carrier GPS Records

Provided opinion on the whereabouts of individual’s cell phone based upon cellular carrier’s GPS records for criminal home invasion appeal.

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SMS & Social Media Authenticity

Examined threatening SMS texts and social media posts underpinning a protection order request. Testified on messages’ authenticity and source at trial.

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Google GPS Location History

Tabulated, analyzed, and mapped an individual’s Google GPS location history record. Provided an opinion on an individual’s whereabouts and activity over a three month period for sex trafficking case.

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Computer Networking

Investigated alleged securities fraud involving high-volume stock trades (cross-trading) which resulted in $40M deficit to broker. At issue: trades initiated on a private network with computers having allegedly spoofed MAC addresses. (FINRA Arbitration)

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Consumer Electronics

Investigated electronic audio equipment which exposed individual to hazardous sound levels.

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Home Appliances

Investigated damage to electronic components of home appliances caused by smoke from nearby wildfire.

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Medical Electronics

Investigated hospital nurse call button and bed alarm systems to provide opinion on the cause of a malfunction leading to severe personal injury.

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Utility Installations

Investigated utility poles, wires, cables, and other equipment spanning roadway which contributed to death of motorist.

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RF Radiation

Reviewed RF mitigation plans for a rooftop cellular base station installation and provided opinion on the validity of the RF emission predictions.

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Mobile Phone Electronics

Investigated the effects of extreme cold weather on mobile phone electronics to provide opinion on phone’s functionality for wrongful death case.

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Google Maps

Investigated claim that out-of-date Google Maps driving directions contributed to an auto accident.

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Cellular Records Review

Reviewed cellular carrier records to determine individual’s location for criminal murder case.

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Email Authentication

Investigated two versions (plaintiff’s version, defendant’s version) of one email to determine which email was the unmodified, authentic email.

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Electrocution

Investigated conditions leading to the electrocution of a communications lineman installing fiber optic cable in the vicinity of multiple power lines.

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Circuit Breakers

Inspected AFCI circuit breakers’ design, firmware, software, and testing to determine root cause of nuisance tripping for class action case.

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Cellular GPS Records

Reviewed cellular GPS records and provided opinion on individual’s whereabouts for criminal murder case.

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Uber App Records

Imaged mobile phone data and analyzed phone’s Uber App records to determine specific timing of Uber App messages for wrongful death case.

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Cellular Protocols

Investigated cellular message timing schemes and protocols for patent infringement claim.

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Residential Wiring

Inspected residential wiring and electrical devices exposed to fire and smoke for insurance claim.

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Snapchat GPS Records

Analyzed Snapchat GPS records for criminal murder case.

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Garmin GPS Records

Analyzed bicyclist’s Garmin GPS records to determine his speed at time of accident for personal injury case.

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Skiing Collision

Analyzed ski-tracker app data, which recorded skier GPS coordinates, to provide opinion on skiers’ locations and speeds at time of collision.

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Lightning Strike

Inspected damage to home wiring, appliances, and electronics, and electrical devices caused by lightning strike.

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How to Get Started

If you’re a lawyer looking to get clear, expert testimony on electrical and electronic evidence – Call (720) 593-1640, email mark@discoveryengineering.net or schedule a time and somebody from our team will discuss your specific needs to see if our Expert Witness Testimony for Electrical & Electronic Evidence service is a good fit for your needs.

FAQs

Do you accept cases nationwide?

Yes, my practice is nationwide.

What kind of cases do you consult on?

My practice covers various cases involving electrical, electronic, or telecommunications phenomena.

I work in both civil and criminal cases for the plaintiff or defense.

I have worked with plaintiff and defense lawyers on civil cases in several fields, including wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, class action, insurance claims, auto accidents, contract disputes, and more.

Some criminal cases I’ve worked on have involved securities fraud, homicide, sex trafficking, and home invasion. The criminal cases usually center around cellular, mobile phone, GPS, and other electronic evidence.

What kind of cases do you consult on?

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Do you work for the plaintiff, or do you work for the defense?

I work for both plaintiff and defense lawyers on civil and criminal cases.

Are you licensed to practice engineering?

Yes, I am a licensed and Board certified engineer. My Board certification comes from the National Academy of Forensic Engineers. Additionally, I am an NCEES “Record Holder, ” meaning I can typically get licensed in any state within 30 days.

What is your availability?

I am accepting new cases and am flexible and available on my clients’ schedules. I take pride in meeting all my clients’ deadlines.

What is your billing rate?

My rates are very reasonable. I have two set rates for testimony time, such as in deposition or trial. The second, a lower rate, is for all other time (research, report writing, etc.) I collect an initial retainer and invoice against that.

What is your educational background?

I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to gain excellent academic credentials.

I have a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA. My first Master’s degree is in Telecommunications Engineering, and my second Master’s degree is in Engineering Management- both from the University of Colorado at Boulder. I also completed about 2/3 of an MSEE degree in RF engineering from Drexel University in Philadelphia before moving to Colorado.

Lastly, I procured the highest credential available in the quality sciences: the Six Sigma Master Black Belt. This required eight graduate courses (24 credit hours) in applied statistics and research at the University of Colorado.

How many years of experience do you have?

I have over 25 years of experience as an engineer and ten years of experience in quality sciences and applied research.

Do you have trial experience?

Yes – I have testified on behalf of the plaintiff and defense at criminal and civil trials.