Truck Technology and Maritime Navigation Expert

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Trucking Technology: I can help with accident analysis, US FMCSA and State commercial vehicle and driver rules and regulations, intellectual property, and a deep understanding of trucking technology systems. Technology related assistance and solutions to trucking companies and private fleets, as well as other interested parties. Areas of expertise include B2B and channel sales, marketing, telematics hardware and software product and system design, testing, technical support, regulatory compliance, operations, contract negotiations, SaaS, and recurring revenue models. Experience since 1988 in the following; 1. Expert Witness in Commercial Motor Vehicle regulations and technology. 2. Expert Witness in vehicle accident analysis involving telematics and/or ELDs. 3. Consulting and education on US, Canadian, State, and Provincial Commercial Motor Vehicle legislation, regulations, and requirements. 4. Consulting and education on Transportation Management Systems / electronic dispatch systems. 5. Consulting and education on telematics systems, US and Canadian regulatory compliance, vehicle data recording and retention. 6. Telematics design, testing, troubleshooting, and analysis. 7. Commercial medium and heavy truck electronics and computer systems, emphasis on interfacing with telematics devices. 8. Electronic logging systems (ELD) design, testing, troubleshooting, and analysis. I started at a trucking company implementing first iteration technology in 1988. I have worked for and with technology providers, as well as worked with various government agencies and trade associations on issues regarding trucking technology. Maritime: I can help with accident analysis, understanding US Coast Guard Navigation Rules, and provide a deep understanding of seamanship and navigation. Boating and maritime navigation rules and seamanship expert. United States Coast Guard Auxiliary since 1995, instructor since 1996. Held multiple elected and appointed leadership positions 1996 to present. I teach monthly boating classes all groups of people with all levels of experience, the boating public and USCG members. Experience since 1996 in the following; 1. FEMA ICS 2. USCG NavRules, or "rules of the road" 3. Piloting 4. Search and rescue 5. Seamanship 6. Vessel seaworthiness and maintenance 7. Boat handling 8. Electronic communications