Electrical Engineering Expert Witnesses in California
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of electrical engineering expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on electrical engineering and related issues. Electrical engineering expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these electrical engineering expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Code Compliance, Control Systems, Embedded Systems, Solar Energy, Source Code, Wireless, Aerospace, Analog Design, Analog Mixed Signal Design, Analog Mixed Signal Verification, Android, Arc Flash, Arc Flash Accidents, Arm Axi Ahb Apb, and Asic.
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Jack D Matthews, BSEE, PE, MBA
Electrical Engineering/Energy Expert Witness
Power Systems Electrical Engineering LLC
Electrical Engineering, Energy
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Substation, Protective Relaying, outage investigation, Electrical Accidents, Arc Flash, accident investigation, NEC Compliance, power quality investigation, electrical analysis, Renewables, Solar Energy, Electrocution, utility damage claims, utility batteries, battery fires, equipment damage, Construction Defects
I have spent decades designing electrical utility and industrial systems, testing utility equipment, investigating, and analyzing utility outages and switching events, performing utility operations analysis, investigating utility damage claims, and performing electrical planning and analysis using EasyPower, CYME, CYME TCC, PSS/E, ETAP. I am knowledgeable on renewable energy systems for both design and operation. Transformer Dissolved Gas Analysis. Electrical accident investigation, electrical damage claims.
I am knowledgeable on the IEEE Color Series, National Electric Code (NFPA 70), Electrical Safety and Arc Flash Analysis (NFPA 70E), Grounding, electrical measurement and analysis, arc flash analysis, protective device coordination, power flow, accident investigation, power quality investigation, equipment testing (NETA) and fault analysis.
I am a registered professional engineer in 31 states (GA, SC, NC, TN, AL, FL, CA, NY, IL, MO, NV, TX, MI, NM, KY, UT, KY, IN, CO, OK, LA...
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B. Michael Aucoin, D.Engr., P.E.
Experienced & Award-Winning Electrical Engineer
Electrical Expert, Inc.
Electrical Engineering, Electricity
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Electric power, electrical contact injuries, electrocution, fallen power lines, arc flash injuries, fires of electrical origin, wildfires, electric vehicle, EV charger, E-bike fires, patents, intellectual property, equipment and device operation, impact of outages, electric utility taxes
Recipient of awards as individual and member of team. Electrical engineer and highly experienced expert witness. Gonzaga University faculty member and former member of faculty at Texas A&M University and University of Maryland. Member of NASA-Johnson Space Center Mishap Investigation Board. Investigator on research projects for NASA, NSF, US Navy, Electric Power Research Institute. Author. Five U.S. patents. Unique experience in improving safety with fallen power lines. Reviewed 200+ cases, many with eight figures at risk, over 30+ years. Testified in dozens of depositions and trials.
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Rafael J Betancourt
Silicon Architect / Analog Mixed-signal Expert
Betasoft Consulting Inc.
Santa Clara , California
Electrical Engineering, Electronics
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Silicon Architect, Silicon Design, VLSI, ASIC, CMOS, Digital Design, Analog Design, Analog Mixed-signal Design, Analog Mixed-signal Verification, Semiconductor, Heterogeneous Integration, Chiplets, Silicon EDA, Power Management, Serial Interfaces, Die to Die Interfaces, Touch Sensing, LCD Display Drivers, Voltage Regulators, LED Driver
I specialize in Analog Mixed-signal (“AMS”) architecture, debugging, modeling, and verification. Have worked on 40+ analog/digital mixed-signal CMOS ICs, directly responsible for the design and mass production of over a billion units. Experienced in complete product lifecycle, from initial conception through design, verification, fabrication & testing. I have worked with many major clients in Silicon Valley and beyond to provide them with R&D engineering services and tools for AMS architecture, design, and verification of silicon integrated circuits.
I have deep knowledge in all aspects of digital ASIC, analog CMOS, mixed-signal and RFIC intellectual property and can assist your attorney in patent related projects including prior-art searches, patent claims analysis, review of patent applications, and litigation support as a subject matter expert. My IP consulting experience include:
• Analysis of utility patents for infringement, and reviewed technical documents to elucidate and e...
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Eric Welch
IP Expert in USB, Wireless, Embedded Systems
Bramson Welch & Associates, Inc.
Berkeley, California
Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering
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Smart Phone Accessories, Bluetooth, Wireless, USB, Embedded Systems, Forensic Engineering, Firmware, Source Code, Design Review
I have over 50 years experience in Systems, Electrical and Software Engineering, Engineering Management and Expert Witness. I have worked on Embedded Systems, Smart Phone Accessories, Bluetooth, USB, Handheld, Data Communications. I have performed software and design reviews and done forensic engineering.
Sample projects include handheld wireless medical sensor; 150 MSPS automotive sensor interface; Smart Phone interface for survey grade GPS device; the secure, wireless communication subsystem for a line of consumer medical products.
Expert cases
- Technology patent IPRs for Microchip, Microsoft, LG, Toshiba, Razor and others
- Infringement defense for Logitech, Toshiba, Nike and others
- Infringement plaintiff and IPR defense for numerous clients
- Other technology cases involving product liability, IP theft, contract disputes, etc
This Expert experience is backed up by decades of hands-on engineering in product development with embedded systems using USB, Bluetooth and other t...
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steve novak
Design of custom ASICs, SOC and FPGA
Bay2Sierra
South Lake Tahoe, California
Computers, Electrical Engineering
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serdes MAC PCS, ethernet 10G 40G 100G, PCI USB SATA PCIe, memory controller, cryptography blockchain, GPU, microprocessor, MIPI, verilog VHDL schematic, ARM AXI AHB APB, JAVA C++ PYTHON PERL, ASIC FPGA SOC, wireless 802.11, XAUI XFI, NFC, Flash NAND NOR, I2C SPI CSI JTAG, NOC DMA, chipset, DDR DRAM
Strong technical and business leader entire Digital Design and chip integration flow. Proven track record of managing dispersed and efficient teams and delivering successful silicon and system success in large and small company environments
ASIC SOC FPGA systems including memory controllers SDRAM DDR high speed communication interfaces
PCIe SATA USB wireless devices peripherals
10Gb Xaui XFI Memory controllers SRAM DRAM DDR protocols and designs Cryptography FEC Forward Error Correction MAC Media Access Controller for DOCSIS
802.11 Intel ARM AHB bus AXI AHB APB Power PC MIPS microprocessor architectures GPU architectures and chipsets MCU integration
PCI USB Ethernet LIDAR sensor MIPI AI systems and processors
development tools C/C++ Pascal Java JavaScript PLI development Perl Python Typescript HTML Go Tcl Cell3 Virtuoso, Formality/LEC Custom IC design tools.
bitcoin blockchain async logic IOT Internet of Things Telecommunication computer network broadband TCP/IP UDP DNS Object o...
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Russell C Carroll, PE, MSEE
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Expert Witness
EMI Sleuth
El Segundo, California
Electrical Engineering, Electronics
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Lightning, Product Liability, EMI/EMC Consulting, Electrocutions, Code Compliance, Electrical Fires, Aerospace, Equipment Malfunctions, Electromagnetics
Russell Carroll is an expert in electrical engineering and electronic product design. He consults on electromagnetic compliance for product design with a focus on safety for electrical shock and fire following the National Electric Code and the IEC/UL product safety standards. He has performed forensic engineering investigations including electrocutions, automotive fires, industrial electrical fires, shipping damage to electronics, and product damage to lightning. He has over ten years of electrical engineering experience including electrical generation facility engineering, electronic design for products used in critical industrial and commercial facilities, nuclear and radiation effects testing of electronics, and advanced electromagnetic effects design for space satellites. He is a registered professional engineer in California, a senior member of the IEEE, an active member of the IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility society, and a certified iNARTE electromagnetic compatibility eng...
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Joshua Goshorn
Source Code review, 100+ IP cases leading firms
JLG Technologies, Inc.
Carmel, California
Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering
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Source Code , Computer network , Video Streaming, Wireless, Set top box, digital signal processing, computer vision, cellular , C++, C, video codec, infringement, prior art , HDL, RTL, embedded systems, mobile applications, ios, android, digital communications
Consulting engineer with over 25 years experience as a communications systems and computer engineer with expertise in communications systems, computer networks, digital signal processing, and the design and development of software and hardware systems. Have written thousands of lines of source code for embedded systems, computer network client/server applications, computer servers with DataBases, mobile applications and complex digital signal processing and communications theory algorithms. Have been retained as a technical expert in over a 100 intellectual property litigation matters and have analyzed millions of lines of source code and analyzed hundreds of patents in relation to the matters. Have written over a dozen expert reports on infringement, invalidity, have been deposed many times and have testified at trial at the International Trade Commission.
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JOSEPH A PERRY, PE, MCFLC
Electrical Engineering / Contractor Expert Witness
Joseph Perry P.E., LLC
San Jose, California
Electrical Engineering, Electricity
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Generators, Electrical Accidents, Electrical Codes, Electrical Defects, Electrical Fire Cause and Origin, Electrocution, Forensic Engineering Electric, High Voltage, Personal Injury Electrical, Control Systems, Solar Energy, Standard of Care Electrical Construction, Underground Utilities, Standard of Care Electrical Engineer
Joseph Perry, P.E., is a highly respected Professional Electrical Engineer and Electrical Contractor with an impressive forty-four-year career in electrical design, construction, and forensic investigation. He holds dual licenses in California and Hawaii and has earned the prestigious Master Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant (MCFLC) designation from the Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA).
Mr. Perry’s dual background as both a design engineer and a hands-on contractor enables him to uniquely connect complex engineering theory with practical, real-world applications. This perspective provides attorneys with a thorough understanding of how electrical systems are meant to be designed versus how they are actually installed in the field.
As an experienced expert witness, Mr. Perry is well-versed in deposition and mediation, delivering authoritative testimony regarding electrical construction defects, standards of care for engineers and contractors, electrical fires and pers...
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Joshua Weiner, NABCEP
Solar Expert: Construction, Technology, & Policy
SepiSolar, Inc
Menlo Park, California
Energy, Construction Engineering
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Solar, PV, Photovoltaics, Energy, Batteries, Construction, Electric Utility, Intellectual Property, Patent, Project Development, Electrical Engineering, Asset Management, Contracts, Electricity, Generation, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Solar Power, Solar Installation
Professional Expertise:
As a solar expert witness, Weiner brings knowledge of policy, technology, sales contracts, project finance, permits and entitlements, project development and construction, engineering and project management, data acquisition and analysis that commonly apply to renewable energy and energy storage projects.
Specific areas of expertise, listed below, include solar energy and related technologies, markets, policy, project finance, project development, project planning and execution, project management, codes and standards, and ongoing asset management, performance, diagnostics, and maintenance.
Weiner is adept at unpacking complex topics into simple language that all parties can understand.
Since 2007, Weiner is a certified member of the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) in good standing. Weiner has also taught advanced solar system design and project management at UC Berkeley.
Areas of Expertise:
Energy Technologies
Solar
Bat...
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Bo Zhang, PE
Electrical PE (16 States) | Forensic & Fire O&C
California
Electrical Engineering
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Forensic Electrical Engineering, Origin and Cause (O&C) Investigation, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Expert Witness Testimony, Subrogation Support, Battery Deficiency, EV Charging, Electrical Fire & Explosion, Electrocution & Shock Injury, Arc Flash Accidents, Lightning Damage Analysis, Utility Outage Investigation
Expertise & Technical Depth:
Meticulous Evidence Analysis: Specialized in forensic electrical examinations, including arc bead analysis, thermal damage evaluation, and sequence of events reconstruction.
Code Authority: Deep expertise in NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 70E, and NESC compliance, providing clear, defensible interpretations for litigation.
Modern Energy Systems: Expert in Solar PV failures, Lithium-ion battery fires, and EV charging infrastructure disputes.
Strategic Advantage for Counsel:
Multi-State Mobility: Active PE licensure in 16 states (NY, NJ, PA, CA, TX, IL, MA, MD, VA, CO, MI, OH, SC, DE, CT, ME), allowing for immediate engagement and cross-jurisdictional consistency.
Trial-Ready Communication: Skilled at translating complex electrical engineering concepts into clear, persuasive testimony for juries and triers of fact.
Rapid Response: Available for urgent site inspections, evidence preservation, and preliminary conflict checks within 24 hours.
Academic & Professi...
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Shomir Banerjee, MD, MSEE
Primary care in Prison
Monterey, California
Jails & Prisons, Electrical Engineering
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Software, Hardware, Occupational Medicine, Gastroenterology, Thyroid, Urgent Care, Primary Care, FQHC
Primary care services at prisons 2023 - present
Utilization review
Telemedicine 8 years
Collaborative physician/NP supervisor
Supervisor of physicians
Hospice and palliative care
Behavioral health
Concierge physician
Urgent care
Sub-acute and transitional care/SNF
Office-based gastroenterology
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
Software developer, AI expert, consultant
Biomedical hardware consultant
Multiple state licenses: CA, OK, MO, CO, UT, MT, NM, HI, AZ, ID, NV, OR, WY, WA, FL, AK
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Nicholas Strachan, PE
Electrical Engineering and Construction Defects
Vilano Engineering, LLC
California
Electrical Engineering, Construction Defects
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Construction Defects of Electrical, Fire Alarms, Lighting, Telecommunications Systems in Commercial and Residential buildings, Condominiums, Laboratories, Museums, Office Towers, University Campuses
Nicholas Strachan is a licensed Professional Engineer (Electrical) in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, New York, and North Carolina, and a licensed Plans Examiner in Florida.
He has over 25 years of experience in engineering design and quality assurance inspections of electrical systems for construction projects in the US and abroad. These projects included commercial and residential structures, laboratories and higher educational facilities, museums and cultural facilities, and sports arenas. His technical knowledge and experience are predominantly focused on electrical, fire alarm, lighting, and telecommunication systems design in new and existing buildings.
Nicholas provides expert witness and litigation consulting services related to electrical failures, construction defects, and insurance claims. These services include:
- Technical Evaluations
- Documentation and Reporting
- Expert Testimony
Most recently, Nicholas testified at an evidentiary hearing at the Dade Co...
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Taylor A. Russell, P.E., CFEI
Forensic Electrical Engineer
Engineering Design & Testing Corp.
Concord, California
Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design
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Industrial Automation, Building Automation, Power Systems, Electrical Design & Construction, Battery Technology, Power Electronics, Control Systems, Manufacturing, Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Arc Flash, Fires and Explosions, Code Compliance, Construction Defect, Product Defect
Forensic Electrical Engineer with over a decade of experience in the design, construction, testing, and commissioning of power and automation systems for utilities (water/wastewater), industry, and commercial applications. Seven years as conducting forensic engineering investigations. Expert in determining the cause of electrical and control system failures, electrical fires, arc-flash incidents, battery fires, and utility power systems. Licensed in most western states. Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (NAFI). Formerly an ISA Certified Automation Professional.
You can also find Electrical Engineering Expert Witnesses in:
Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Quebec, Texas, and Virginia