Controls Expert Witnesses

HVAC, Construction Defects - Construction Management, Owners Representation, Plumbing, Mechanical, Energy Management, Controls, PLC, Automation, Project Management, Scheduling, Engineering, Damages Calculations, Commissioning, Piping Systems, Project Financial, Change Management, Job Cost, Delay Claims, Standard of Care

Joseph A. LaRovere has held roles as a technician and leadership as an executive and owner in the construction industry for the past 35 years, including general, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contracting, consulting services, manufacturing, energy management and control systems, providing expert services for healthcare, commercial office, higher education, K-12 schools, data centers, semiconductor, retail, clean manufacturing, high-rise buildings, water treatment plants, military facilities, places of worship, restaurants, hospitality, waterparks, assisted living and laboratory facilities both public and private. Joe is a US Navy Submarine veteran and a lifelong learner. Joe has significant experience in executive oversight, construction management, consulting, owners’ representation, energy performance contracting, contract negotiations, energy management and building commissioning. Joe is an expert in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, energy management and systems integra...

Aviation & Aerospace, Engineering - Business Operations (aviation), failure analysis, Human Factors, Aviation Software engineering and certification, aircraft design, controls, displays, hardware/software integration, Pilot Training, pilot-vehicle interface, Skydiving, Hanggliding, Parachutes, Wingsuits, Airplanes, Helicopters, Safety

Dr. Timothy Sestak is an expert in the field of aerospace technology and systems integration. With an impressive background in both academia and industry, Dr. Sestak has cultivated an exceptional breadth of expertise in numerous critical areas, including sensors, aerodynamics, human factors, human-machine interface, system logistics, hardware and software development, integration, testing, and certification of aircraft systems. Furthermore, he possesses extensive experience and training in aviation safety and safety systems, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the industry's most crucial aspects. As a Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in the College of Aviation, he expertly guided students with his wealth of knowledge and practical insight. Dr. Sestak has held influential leadership roles and successfully managed high-technology programs for prominent organizations such as the US Navy, Boeing, B/E Aerospace, NASA, The Research Triangle Institute, IBM, and sma...

Engineering, Energy - power, refinery, turbine, diesel, boiler, asbestos, marine, propulsion, controls, lockout - tagout, LOTO, OSHA, engineering economics, alternative energy, digester gas, landfill gas, geothermal, cogeneration, combined cycle, microturbines, plant operations, aeroderivative gas turbines

45 years experience as power plant and marine propulsion engineer. Extensive expert witness experience (over 100 cases). International arbitration experience in England, Mexico, Australia and Mexico. Forensic analysis using multi-disciplinary "systems" approach to ferret out what happened or "who dunnit". Registered Professional Engineer (CA, AZ & WA), 30 years experience as General Engineering Contractor for new construction and heavy maintenance work at power plants and similar facilities. Special experience in critical standby power systems at Data Centers, hospitals and telecommunications facilities.