STRATEGIC ADVANTAGES TO HIRING A FORENSIC EXPERT IN YOUR CASE

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2 STRATEGIC ADVANTAGES TO HIRING A FORENSIC EXPERT IN YOUR CASE UNBIASED REVIEW OF THE EVIDENCE Whether an incident occurred last night or several years ago, forensic investigators and engineers examine evidence they either gather directly or that has been gathered by others. They then apply the scientific method with the sole objective of discovering the truth by determining the facts while upholding the highest degree of integrity. The expert puts the pieces of the puzzle together to objectively and comprehensively provide an account of what really happened. EXPERT ANALYSIS OF THE FACTS A forensic investigation puts a lawyer s hand on the pulse of the case, providing a clear grasp of a case s facts. Is it in their best interest to pursue litigation or if it is time to settle the case? Sometimes the facts are not on the client s side, no matter how much everyone wants them to be. The sooner the lawyer is aware of this, the sooner he or she can start advising your client of their options, the game-plan and a settlement strategy. ASSISTING THE COURT Investigators and engineers have a wealth of experience presenting to judges, juries, arbitrators and committees. They know what verbal markers laypeople need to fully appreciate the nuances of an incident. At the same time, they can explain events and consequences to more specialized audiences. Most importantly, they know how to maintain their credibility by delivering the facts without a hint of bias and without appearing to advocate for their clients. They are there to assist the court; and if/when there is evidence that does not assist the client s case, they may be able to determine if this evidence is unrelated. When you weigh the cost of a forensic investigation against the potential cost of an uninformed ruling - or worse, a ruling in a case you should have settled - it is a smart investment. THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS STRATEGIC ADVANTAGES. 2 ABOUT US. 4 OUR LITIGATION STATS. 5 DISCIPLINES AND TYPES OF EXPERTISE 6 FEATURED EXPERT CVs 12 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING. 13 Richard Kooren. 14 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING. 21 Mazen Habash. 22 Chris Panasiewicz. 26 Mena Costandi. 29 MATERIALS & METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING 33 Dinu Matei 34 FIRE AND EXPLOSION INVESTIGATION. 41 John Coull. 42 Ken Swan. 45 William Kerr. 49 STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING. 53 Yasser Korany 54 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 59 Brian James 60 Russ Colosi Michelle Bradley. 69 Matthew Obach. 73 OUR LOCATIONS

4 CANADA S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM Origin and Cause provide cross-disciplinary forensic expertise to law firms, insurance companies, independent adjusters, manufacturers and corporate risk managers. We are Canada s largest consulting forensic engineering and fire investigation firm and have been a trusted leader, providing expert opinions for over 25 years. We help our clients discover the truth by determine the facts through expert investigation. OUR SERVICES Forensic engineering is a complex expertise involving skill, technology, knowledge and science. As trained experts, forensic engineers determine the origin and cause of an incident through the compilation of data and evidence, as well as the analysis of facts, in an objective, truthful and unbiased systematic manner. Our services cover all major forensic engineering disciplines. Our team of over 35 forensic engineers and fire investigators, spanning 11 cities, has completed over 30,000 cases, so you know you are working with highly trained, extremely skilled professionals with years of hands-on experience. DISCOVERING THE TRUTH BY DETERMINING THE FACTS Our reputation is built on our integrity and commitment to the facts. We guarantee unbiased opinions based on factual evidence determined through scientific methodology, examination and laboratory testing. Every investigation is led by a forensic expert. THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

5 INDUSTRY LEADERS IN FORENSIC LITIGATION EXPERIENCE O&C has been involved in over 1,500 legal cases Qualified as expert witnesses in all levels and types of Canadian courts Testified as expert witnesses in over 170 litigation proceedings in Canada, the United States and Internationally OUR CASES BY DISCIPLINE 6% 12% 4% 78% ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MATERIALS & METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING FIRE & EXPLOSION INVESTIGATION TYPE OF LOSS LOCATION TYPE 2% 7% 1% 75% 14% 1% PRODUCT LIABILITY LITIGATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT ARSON ORIGIN & CAUSE AUTOMOTIVE PERSONAL INJURY RESIDENTIAL 40% COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL 40% OTHER 20% 5

6 The proper identification of chemical compounds is crucial to proving or disproving the facts of an incident. We employ a variety of analytical methods that can reveal chemical changes that may have occurred, and help reconstruct the sequence of events. In the event of an industrial process failure or contamination, or if personal injury results from a claim, we can assist you in identifying the cause(s) of the incident. TYPES OF INVESTIGATIONS While we are equipped and ready to handle any chemical related incidents, there are a number of investigations we commonly see. Consumer product liabilities for personal injury claims Industrial incidents Fire and explosion Reverse chemical analysis Food processing and fermentation Gas liquid chromatography (GCM) Chemical reactions THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

7 Electrical forensic engineers investigate failures in the design, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems, and determine the causes of personal injury and fires suspected to be caused by electrical failures. Our services include investigations of electrical and electronic systems on residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural properties, ships, vehicles, equipment, power systems and transformers. TYPES OF INVESTIGATIONS Failures of residential, industrial and commercial electrical systems and equipment Utility failures such as power surges, fallen trees on power lines, floating/open neutral failures Evaluating lightning strike incidents Alarm system analysis for fire detection, burglar investigations and fire suppression Recovery and analysis of surveillance video systems Code compliance Underground high voltage cable failures Transformer, switchgear, panel board and electric motor failures Product liability investigations: equipment, appliances and electronics Chemical and environmental degradation Static electricity incidents Explosions due to electrical failures Materials, mechanical and system component testing, analysis, evaluation and characterization Non-destructive analysis through x-ray imaging 7

8 When a component or defective piece of equipment fails, it is up to a materials engineer to figure out why. They will start by gathering key information about the way the item was used, materials used in the manufacturing procedure, its service history and failure rate. Then, using laboratory tests and other scientific investigative techniques, they will determine the root cause of the product failure or injury. TYPES OF INVESTIGATIONS While we are equipped and ready to handle any material and metallurgical related incidents, there are a number of investigations we commonly see. Product liability, litigation and subrogation investigations and support Consumer product failure analysis Industrial installations, equipment and product failure analysis Plumbing systems failures HVAC systems failures Sprinkler systems failures Automotive engine and drivetrain components failures Residential and commercial oil spills Corrosion related failures Personal injury related to misuse and/or defective products Fractography Materials (metallic, plastics, ceramics, glasses) testing and characterization Metallurgical evaluation of microstructures Chemical analysis Codes, standards, specifications review and interpretation THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

9 Every fire or explosion is a completely unique situation with its own story, characteristics and complexities. Putting all the facts together is like completing a jigsaw puzzle without knowing what the picture looks like. Our qualified experts have the vision and knowledge to put all the pieces together, and come up with an accurate picture of the origin and cause of the incident. All investigations are based on a systematic approach and deep understanding of fire science. Every case involves the careful analysis and proper documentation of physical evidence from the scene, followed by thorough and timely written investigative reports. TYPES OF INVESTIGATIONS Residential, commercial, industrial fire and explosions Incident investigation and documentation Origin, cause and fire propagation analysis Fire department litigation Thermal transient structural integrity evaluations Canine accelerant detection and drug searches Natural gas, propane and methane appliance investigations 9

10 When a structure fails due to fire, explosion, wind or snow load, or movement/vibration, Origin and Cause forensic engineers provide our clients with accurate and swift analysis. Using advanced assessment techniques and analytical tools, we investigate deteriorated and distressed structures to determine the factors that have most likely caused or contributed to the failure. We put a plan in place to secure, repair and/or rebuild, and provide drawings, costing and help at every stage of the process to get the structure repaired as quickly as possible. Plus, with a LEED Accredited Professional helping our team of engineers, Origin and Cause can design repairs that minimally impact the environment and help you earn LEED points for your building. If you are concerned about the structural health of your aging building, we will carry out a structural condition assessment to identify potential problems and help plan and direct any required maintenance and/or repairs. We also offer construction litigation support for legal and insurance purposes including providing expert witness testimony in court where needed. SERVICES Failure analysis for commercial, residential and industrial structures of all sizes Structural repairs Assistance in earning LEED points via sustainable repair designs Structural condition assessments Building envelope assessments including moisture management Property damage and building defect assessments Building code compliance reviews Assessment of building damage due to lightning strikes THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

11 In the event of a mechanical malfunction, failure or damage, our mechanical engineering experts apply scientific methods and techniques to determine the origin and the cause of the incident in question. Our mechanical engineers are highly skilled in analyzing a device or system to determine how and why, under the set of conditions to which the device was subjected, an unintended event may have occurred. They examine/test mechanical components and devices to determine both modes of failure and compliance with regulatory codes and industry standards. AREAS OF EXPERTISE INCLUDE: Industrial machinery Vehicle components Consumer products Highway vehicles Heavy equipment TYPES OF INVESTIGATIONS While we are equipped and ready to handle any mechanical engineering related incidents, there are a number of investigations we commonly see. Diesel Truck, Generator and Heavy Equipment Fire & Explosion Investigation Marine, Agriculture and Construction Equipment Fire & Explosion Investigation Engine Failures: Examination of failure modes and mechanisms and re-creation of the sequence Examination and evaluation of compliance of the various subsystems and controls including: hydraulic and pneumatic controls, Programmable Logic Controls (PLC s), sensor and electrical control systems A variety of machinery and mechanical failure analyses in a full spectrum of manufacturing environments Equipment Damage Assessment Railway Operational Failures Automotive and Motorcycle Failures Stress/Wear/Fatigue/Overload/Corrosion failure analysis Heating & Ventilation Systems Vehicle and heavy equipment fire and explosion investigation: private passenger vehicles, tractor trailers, forestry equipment, commercial passenger vehicles, marine, agriculture, construction and industrial equipment 11

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14 30+ YEARS EXPERIENCE RICHARD KOOREN, P.Eng., CFEI, CFII, CCFI-C VP AND CONSULTING, FORENSIC ENGINEER P: (905) C: (905) Richard is the vice president of Origin and Cause and manager of the company s field offices. He specializes in fire and explosion investigation, fire department litigation, wood-burning appliance investigations, marine fires and chemical reactions. As a licensed professional engineer and designated consulting engineer with more than 30 years of industry experience, Richard has conducted over 3,000 fire and explosion investigations and has been accepted as an expert by all levels of courts in five provinces. THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

15 EDUCATION Degree in Bachelor of Applied Science (1978) University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario Graduated in 1978 in Chemical Engineering PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION/LICENSING Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan Professional Engineer since 2010 Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geoscientists of Alberta Professional Engineer since 2010 Association of the Professional Engineers of the Province of Manitoba Professional Engineer since 1994 Designated Consulting Engineer by PEO Since 1988 Professional Engineers of Ontario Professional Engineer sine 1980 Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia Professional Engineer since 2014 Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick Professional Engineer since 2014 CERTIFICATION National Association of Fire Investigators Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) National Association of Fire Investigators Certified Fire Investigation Instructor (CFII) Canadian Certified Fire Investigator, Level C TECHNICAL AFFILIATIONS Member, Ontario Chapter Past President - International Association of Arson Investigators Member - Canadian Association of Fire Investigators Member - National Association of Fire Investigators Member - National Fire Protection Association Member - Institution of Fire Engineers Member, Past Board of Directors - International Association of Marine Investigators Member - Canadian Society of Forensic Science 15

16 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE To date have been involved in the investigation of over 3,000 fire losses. July 1991 to Present Investigative Engineer, Origin and Cause Incorporated, Ancaster, Ontario Investigation of fires and explosions in buildings and vehicles. Analysis of fire scenes with respect to temperatures attained and combustibility of materials exposed to a fire. Installation of wood burning appliances. Investigation of chemical spills. Fire suppression system failures and fire spread analysis. Liability issues pertaining to Fire Departments. January 1993 to December 2010 (Retired) Part-time (Volunteer) Firefighter holding the rank of Lieutenant, Hamilton Fire Department, Ancaster, Ontario 1985 to June 1991 Senior Associate and Investigative Engineer, Forensic Engineering Incorporated, Burlington, Ontario Investigation of fire and explosions in buildings and vehicles. Research of fire causes and effects to 1984 Special Projects Engineer, Office of the Fire Marshal, Minister of the Solicitor General (Government of Ontario), Toronto, Ontario Fire and vapour explosion investigation and research. Inspections of buildings for Fire Code violations. Process Engineer and Quality Control Manager, Prestolite Battery Company of Canada, Maple, Ontario Supervised Q.C. program for manufacturing facility. Set up and developed operating parameters for processing equipment. Research and qualifying company to supply original equipment to major automotive manufacturer to 1980 Research Engineer, Lever Detergents Limited, Toronto, Ontario Development of new and existing products for the manufacturer of liquid detergents and hard surface cleaners. Manufacturing trouble-shooting and product quality to 1978 Co-op Student, Stelco, Hamilton, Ontario Employed by industries during work terms while attending the Co-Operative Engineering Program at the University of Waterloo. Air and water quality control analysis. Plant water consumption surveys. Co-op Student, Proctor & Gamble, Hamilton, Ontario Various engineering projects including processing and pollution surveys. Further training and education International Association of Marine Investigators Mobile, Alabama, March 2015 International Association of Marine Investigators Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, February 2014 International Association of Marine Investigators Charleston, South Carolina, February 2013 International Association of Marine Investigators San Diego, California, February 2012 THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

17 International Association of Marine Investigators Galveston, Texas, January 2010 International Association of Marine Investigators Portland, Oregon, March 2009 International Association of Marine Investigators Baton Rouge, Louisiana, February 2008 Fire Investigation Professional Development Seminar Saskatchewan Association of Fire Chiefs Saskatoon, November 2007 International Association of Marine Investigators Panama City Beach, Florida, February 2007 Fire Investigation Professional Development Seminar Saskatchewan Association of Fire Chiefs Regina November 2006 International Association of Marine Investigators Virginia Beach, Virginia, February 2006 Investigation of Boat Fires, IAAI/ IAMI Wells Beach, Maine, June 2005 Investigation of Boat Fires, CAFI Orillia, Ontario, October nd Annual seminar International Association of Arson Investigators Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 2001 Investigation of Gas and Electric Appliance Fires Benton Harbour, Michigan, May Annual Seminar International Association of Arson Investigators Toronto, Ontario, May 1997 Canadian Coalition against Fraud Seminar Program Facilitator Banff, Alberta, June 1996 UBC Fire Science and Fire Investigation Workshop Vancouver, British Columbia, May th Annual Seminar International Association of Arson Investigators St, Louis, Missouri, April 1996 NAFI/NFPA Fire, Arson & Explosion Investigation Training Program - CFII (Certified Fire Investigation Instructor) Certification Chicago, Illinois, August th Annual Seminar International Association of Arson Investigators Biloxi, Mississippi, May th Annual Seminar International Association of Arson investigators Niagara Falls, New York, May 1988 Electrical Fire Investigation University of Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin, April 1987 Level III Canadian Fire Investigation School Toronto, Ontario, November 1983 Level II Canadian Fire Investigation School Arnprior, Ontario, September 1982 PRESENTATIONS Boat Fires, IAAI Ontario Chapter, Barrie, Ontario, June 2013 Causes of Fires & Explosions on Marine Vessels, IAMI, Charleston, South Carolina, February 2013 Working with Private Sector OMFPOA Symposium, Brantford, Ontario April

18 Lectured on boat fires and freshwater electrocutions, OFM Staff Conference, Ontario Fire College, Gravenhurst, Ontario, June 2012 Boat Fire, IAAI Ontario Chapter Arson Seminar, St. Catharines, Ontario, June 2011 New Building Materials & Their Effect on Fire Spread, OIAA Niagara Chapter, Jordan, Ontario, October 2010 Lectured on boat fires and freshwater electrocutions, IAMI Regional Seminar, Niagara Falls, Ontario, June 2009 Lectured on Marine fires, IAAI Ontario Chapter Arson Seminar, Kingston, Ontario, May 2009 Fire dynamics and behaviour, new recruit training, Hamilton Fire Department, Hamilton, Ontario, May 2009 Lectured on Fire investigation and overhauling fire scenes, Oxford County Mutual Aid Fire Departments, Oxford County, Ontario, May 2008 Fire dynamics and behaviour, new recruit training, Hamilton Fire Department, Hamilton, Ontario, May 2008 Spontaneous heating and chemical reactions, IAAI BC Chapter Arson Investigators Conference, Vernon, British Columbia, April 2008 Lectured on Marine fires, IAAI Ontario Chapter Arson Seminar, Kingston, Ontario, June 2007 Fire dynamics and behaviour, new recruit training, Hamilton Fire Department, Hamilton, Ontario, May 2007 Fire dynamics and behaviour, new recruit training, Hamilton Fire Department, Hamilton, Ontario, May 2006 Origin and cause investigations, Burlington Fire Department, Fire officer training, Burlington, Ontario, October 2005 International Association of Marine Investigators, Marine Fires & Explosion Investigations, Vancouver, British Columbia, November 2004 International Association of Marine Surveyors, Marine Fires & Explosion Investigations, Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors, Toronto, Ontario, October 2004 Marine fires and explosion investigations, International Association of Marine Investigators, Toronto, Ontario, February 2004 Fire dynamics and behavior, new recruit training, Hamilton Fire Department, Hamilton, Ontario, March 2003 Origin and Cause of boat fires, Metropolitan Toronto Police, Toronto, Ontario, March 2002 Lectured on Fire investigation and overhauling fire scenes, Selkirk Fire Station, Haldimand EMS, Selkirk, Ontario, June 2001 Lectured on Fire investigation and overhauling fire scenes, Northumberland County Mutual Aid Fire Departments, Northumberland County, Ontario, January 2001 Lectured on Fire investigation and overhauling fire scenes, Haldimand-Norfolk Mutual Aid Fire Departments, Haldimand-Norfolk County, Ontario, September 2000 Origin and cause of fires, Fire science, lectured to Bruce County Insurance Brokers Association, Walkerton, Ontario, March 2000 Properties of flammable liquids, International Police Diver Symposium, Hamilton, Ontario, September 1999 Fire scene investigation and properties of flammable liquids, IAAI Ontario Chapter Arson Seminar, Simcoe, Ontario, June 1999 Alternate uses of GC/MS/MS, Presentation at CSFS Conference, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, 1998 Lectured on Fire investigation and overhauling fire scenes, Peterborough County Mutual Aid Fire Departments, Peterborough, Ontario, September 1996 Lectured on Fire Department Liability, Association of Fire Department Training Officers, March 1995 Lectured on Fire investigation and overhauling fire scenes, Bruce County Mutual Aid Fire Departments, Bruce Country, Ontario, March 1995 Forensic Engineering, Toronto 1995, Presentation at CSFS Conference, Toronto, Ontario, 1995 Lectured on Fire investigation and overhauling fire scenes, Wellington County Mutual Aid Fire Departments, Wellington Country, Ontario, October 1995 Lectured on Fire investigation and overhauling fire scenes, Grey County Mutual Aid Fire Departments, Grey County, Ontario, November 1994 THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

19 Cellulose Insulation Fires and Vehicle Fire Fatality, Presentation at CSFS Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, 1994 Lectured on Fire investigation and overhauling fire scenes, Huron County Mutual Aid Fire Departments, Huron County, Ontario, September 1994 Flashover Fires, Presentation at CSFS Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1993 Origin and Cause of Fires, lectured to Insurance Claims Personnel, Cambridge, Ontario, June 1992 Origin and Cause of Fires, lectured to Hamilton Wentworth Regional Fire School, Hamilton Ontario, May 1992 Organized and Chaired Fire Investigation Program, Technical University of Nova Scotia (TUNS), Toronto, Ontario, 1991 Computer fire programs, presentation at CSFS Conference, Toronto, Ontario, 1998 Fire scene investigation, IAAI Ontario Chapter Arson Seminar, London, Ontario, October 1998 OTHER Publications: 3 Strategic Advantages of Involving a Forensic Expert in Your Case, O&C Newsletter, November The Subtle Signature of Spontaneous Combustion, O&C Newsletter, August Pyrolysis: Ignition by Stealth, Without Prejudice, March Hazards of Propane, OCI newsletter, October Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Open Spaces, OCI newsletter, May Flashover: An Arson Defense Tool?, Fire-Arson Investigator, California Conf. Of Arson Investigators, April Forensic Engineering, Canadian Independent Adjuster, Forensic Engineering, Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal, March Flashover: An Arson Defense Tool?, The Team Approach, IAAI Quarterly, Summer Fires Involving Chimneys and Woodburning Appliances, Parts I & II BC Adjusters Quarterly, January Fires Involving Chimneys and Woodburning Appliances, Parts I & II BC Adjusters Quarterly, October Flashover: An Arson Defense Tool?, BC Adjusters Quarterly, April Flashover: An Arson Defense Tool?, Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal, March Court Experience: Testified in High Court of Fiji I have been accepted as an expert witness in all levels of Ontario Court: Supreme, District and Provincial Testified at numerous Provincial Offenses cases, including ones involving welding accidents Testified Queen s Bench, Provinces of Manitoba, Alberta and Saskatchewan Testified Judicial Court, Province of New Brunswick Testified Queens Bench, Province of New Brunswick Testifying in Civil Court for Plaintiff and Defendant Testifying in Criminal Court for Crown and Defendant Testifying in Preliminary Hearings for Criminal matters Testifying in Coroner s Inquests 19

20 DISCOVERING THE TRUTH BY DETERMINING THE FACTS

21 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EXPERTS 21

22 30+ YEARS EXPERIENCE MAZEN HABASH, P.Eng. PRESIDENT AND CONSULTING, FORENSIC ENGINEER P: (905) C: (416) Mazen is the president of Origin and Cause and specializes in fire investigation, electrical and electronic failures, product liability and alarm system analysis. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, he has performed over 3,000 fire, product liability and alarm system investigations. Mazen is a licensed professional engineer and designated consulting engineer, and is qualified as an expert witness in civil and criminal courts in three provinces. He is also certified at two levels by the Canadian Alarm and Security Association as an alarm technician. THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

23 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Investigated over 3000 Forensic Incidents Qualified as an expert witness in both civil and criminal courts in four provinces July 1991 to Present President Origin and Cause Incorporated Investigation of structural and electrical equipment fires Investigation of electrical and electronic appliance and equipment malfunctions Investigation of alarm and control systems Investigation of computer and electronic losses 1986 to June 1991 Associate with Forensic Engineering Incorporated, Burlington, Ontario Co-ordinator of in-house computer network Involved in investigation of computer and electronic losses Involved in fire investigations related to electrical and electronic appliance malfunctions FURTHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION Advanced Arson Investigation Techniques, IAAI Ontario Fall 2015 International Symposium on Fire Investigation Science & Technology 2014 Fire Loss & Fire Code Litigation IAAI Ontario - Niagara Falls, ON Spring 2014 NFPA 921 IAAI Ontario - Georgian College Barrie 2013 International Symposium on Fire Investigation Science & Technology 2012 IAAI Electrical Fire Investigation Seminar University of Waterloo Spring 2012 CAFI Fire Investigation Educational Symposium Fall 2011 Fire Findings - Investigation of Gas and Electric Appliance Fires 2011 N.F.P.A 921 IAAI Ontario Brock University St. Catharines 2011 CAFI Investigation of Appliances and Small Equipment Failures 2010 IAAI The Evolution of Fire Scene Evidence Hamilton 2010 Fire Findings Residential Electricity for Fire Investigators 2010 N.F.P.A 921 IAAI Ontario Royal Military College Kingston 2009 N.F.P.A 921 IAAI Ontario Royal Military College Kingston

24 International Symposium on Fire Investigation Science & Technology 2008 N.F.P.A 921 IAAI Ontario Royal Military College Kingston 2007 International Symposium on Fire Investigation Science & Technology 2006 N.F.P.A. 921 Fire and Explosion Course Trenton 2005 N.F.P.A. 921 Fire and Explosion Course Trenton 2004 N.F.P.A. 921 Fire and Explosion Course Trenton 2002 International Association of Arson Investigators Evolving Issues for Investigation of Indoor Drug operations Fire Findings Investigation of Gas and Electric Appliance Fires Joint International Association of Arson Investigators and Canadian Association of Fire Investigators Electrical Equipment / Post Fire Analysis Canadian Alarm and Security Association Technician Training Level Two International Association of Arson Investigators Fire Investigation / Arson Task Force Seminar EPIC- Ontario Electrical Safety Code PRESENTATIONS How to Maximize Subrogation Potential by Properly Preserving Evidence, O&C National Webinar, 2014 Lectured on How to Maximize Subrogation Potential by Properly Preserving Evidence, OIAA Thunder Bay, 2015 Lectured on Protecting Yourself and Your Assets: Key Strategies to Mitigate Large Losses Risk Insurance Managers Lectured on Forensic Analysis of Smart Meters, National Association of Subrogation Professionals, June 2015 Lectured on Best Practices of Scene and Evidence Preservation at Fire Losses, Canadian Association of Special Investigation Units, September 2015 Lectured on Alarm System Investigations, IAAI Ontario, Hamilton Ontario, Ontario 2015 Lectured on Spoliation of Evidence and Electrical Fires, Georgian College 2013 Lectured on Electrical Fires, N.F.P.A. 920 IAAI, Brock University, Ontario 2011 Ontario Chief Fire Prevention Officers Symposium, Niagara, Ontario 2011 Lectured on Electrical Fires Ontario Chief Fire Prevention Officers Seminar, Ontario Fire College 2011 Lectured on Fridge Fires CAFI Seminar Fall 2010 Lectured on Product Liability 2009, 2010 Lectured on many occasions on Electrical Failures and Malfunctions Lectured N.F.P.A 921 IAAI Ontario, Royal Military College, Kingston 2009 Lectured N.F.P.A 921 IAAI Ontario, Royal Military College, Kingston 2008 Lectured N.F.P.A 921 IAAI Ontario, Royal Military College, Kingston 2007 Lectured on many occasions on Appliances Fires Lectured N.F.P.A. 921 Fire and Explosion Course 2002 Trenton Lectured N.F.P.A. 921 Fire and Explosion Course 2003 Trenton THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

25 Lectured N.F.P.A. 921 Fire and Explosion Course 2005 Trenton Lectured to the Insurance Industry on Computer & Electronic Hardware Damage Trained Insurance, Police and Fire Department Personnel on Fire Investigations Lectured to the Insurance Industry on Alarm systems Lectured at the 48th Annual Seminar of the International Association of Arson Investigators Lectured at IAAI and CAFI Seminars on Fire Investigations PUBLICATIONS Co-authored with Eric Boulanger and Jerry Chaves Protecting Yourself and Your Assets: Key Strategies to Mitigate Large Losses, O&C newsletter September 2015 Authored an article for Without Prejudice and The Canadian Independent Adjuster entitled Computer & Electronic Hardware Damage Authored an article for Without Prejudice entitled Alarm Systems Used As An Investigative Tool Authored an article for Forensic Insight entitled Electrical fire prevention commercial and industrial installations 25

26 20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE CHRIS K. PANASIEWICZ, M.Sc., P.Eng., CFEI CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEER P: (416) C: (906) Specializing in fire and explosions investigations and electrical engineering, Chris is qualified as an expert witness in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and has investigated over 300 forensic incidents to date. In addition to over 10 years of fire and explosions experience, Chris has over 20 years experience working as an electrical engineer in the field of high and low voltage motors, generators, transformers and electrical equipment failure mode investigations and analysis, including electrical components design, repair and testing methods. THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

27 EDUCATION University of Lodz, Poland M.Sc., B.Sc., Electrical Engineering Design and Construction of Electrical Machines and Equipment University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Electrical Power Systems Power Semiconductors Centennial College, Toronto, ON Aircraft Maintenance & Regulations AFFILIATIONS Association of Professional Engineers, Ontario (PEO) Canadian Association of Fire Investigators National Association of Fire Investigators Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Investigated over 300 forensic incidents Qualified as an expert witness in Ontario Superior Court of Justice September 2014 to Present Forensic Engineer, Origin and Cause Incorporated Mississauga, ON Fire investigations of industrial and apartment buildings, residential houses, house appliances, electrical installations and switchgear, trucks and passenger vehicles Examination of the fire-damaged electrical equipment and components Failure mode investigations of electrical equipment, including those in: Distribution and transmission equipment, transformers, bus ducts and underground cables Passenger vehicles Industrial manufacturing equipment Generators and motors Control systems and electronic devices Preparation of the investigation reports for the Insurance and Legal Industry Clients Continuous participation in the industry lectures, conferences and seminars (CAFI, NAFI, ISFI, IAAI) July 2004-August 2014 Electrical Engineer, Arcon Engineering Consultants Limited Toronto, Ontario Fire investigations of industrial and apartment buildings, residential houses, house appliances, electrical installations and switchgear, trucks and passenger vehicles Examination of the fire-damaged electrical equipment and components Failure mode investigations of electrical equipment Preparation of the investigation reports for the Insurance and Legal Industry Clients 27

28 August 2000-August 2004 Chief Engineer, CPAN Solutions Inc. Toronto, ON Failure Investigations of the high voltage (HV) SF6 electrical systems/equipment Development of the insulating material specifications, including transformer coils casting resins Development of the production instructions for the repair of the SF6 transformers Preparation of test plans, including HV Dielectric and Partial Discharge testing based on CSA, IEEE and IEC standards Cooperating with HV laboratories and scientists in the field of HV Engineering July 1994-September 2002 Chief Engineer, Spar Aerospace Limited/Godfrey Aerospace Mississauga, ON Developed expertise in the failure mode analysis of complex mechanical and electrical systems used in the fixed wind aircraft, helicopters and ground support equipment Boeing 747 aircraft engine fire investigation CH-113 Labrador helicopter generator failure and crash investigation Ground support generation equipment failure investigations August 1988-July 1994 Equipment Engineer, Ontario Hydro Toronto, ON Developed expertise in the design of HV Transmission and Distribution Transformers and Transmission and Distribution Stations Equipment Prepared new technical specifications and standards for the distribution station power transformers and voltage regulators Developed technical specifications and design requirements for HV Mobile Unit Substations September 1985-August 1988 Design Engineer & Technologist, Allanson Div. of Jannock Ltd. & Sola Canada Toronto, Ontario Designed, tested and qualified fluorescent and high Intensity Discharge (HID) ballasts PUBLICATIONS Electric Vehicles and The Unique Risks Insurers Need to Consider, O&C Newsletter December 2015 PRESENTATIONS Webinar: As An Expert: Open-Mic Discussions With Leading Forensic Engineers O&C National Webinar, 2015 THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

29 10+ YEARS EXPERIENCE MENA M. COSTANDI, P.Eng., CFEI FORENSIC ENGINEER P: (905) C: (906) Mena specializes in structural fires and electrical failures and has performed more than 700 fire and product liability investigations. His professional experience includes airside development for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, industrial controls and instrumentation for Dofasco Inc., and research and development for Petro Canada. 29

30 EDUCATION Degree in Bachelor of Engineering, Minor in Social Sciences (2007) McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION/LICENSING Professional Engineer since 2012 Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario (2007) CERTIFICATION National Association of Fire Investigators Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (2010) TECHNICAL AFFILIATIONS Member - International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), Ontario Chapter Member - Canadian Association of Fire Investigators (CAFI) Member - Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) Member National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE To date have participated in more than 700 engineering investigations. May 2007 to Present Investigative Engineer, Origin and Cause Incorporated, Mississauga, Ontario Investigation of structural and electrical equipment fires and of electrical, electronic appliance and equipment malfunctions. Investigation of computer and electronic losses. May 2006 to August 2006 Project Manager Assistant, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, (Facilities Engineering-Airside Development), Toronto, Ontario Site inspection for airside electrical installations and related work quality and quantity review including installations of field electrical centers and circuit selector switching stations, cable pulling, splicing, diesel generators, conduit pipe/ducts, inset/elevated lights, pull-pits and manholes. May 2005 to April 2006 Industrial Controls and Instrumentation Intern, Dofasco Inc., (Measurement and Control Group), Hamilton, Ontario Process control and improvement including equipment retrofits, testing and commissioning of controls and instrumentation equipment to specifications, controller programming, plant-simulated testing, HMI interfacing and testing, training operators, plant troubleshooting and maintenance. May 2002 to August 2004 Analyst, Petro-Canada, (Research & Development), Oakville, Ontario Database programming, assistance in patent related research, production support testing, client and internal research studies. THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

31 FURTHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION Expert Witness Forum (324L16-TOR) Toronto, Ontario, November 2015 Investigating Residential Dryer Fire Fire Findings, L.L.C. Benton Harbor, Michigan, September 2015 International Association of Fire Investigators (IAFI) Introduction to Fire Investigator Scene Safety February 2015 International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) CFITrainer.Net Arc Mapping Basics April 2014 International Association of Arson Investigators Ontario Chapter (IAAI) Fire Loss and Fire Code Litigation - Civil and Criminal Implications Niagara Falls, April 2014 Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) & Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) The Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC) Toronto, November 2013 International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) International Training Conference for Fire and Explosion Investigators Orlando, Florida, May 2013 Advanced Fire Investigation Firewise Consulting Ltd. & Markham Fire & Emergency Services Markham, October 2012 Investigations of Electrical & Appliance Related Fires - A Technical/Scientific Approach International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) Providence, Rhode Island, July 2012 Electrical Fire Investigations International Association of Arson Investigators Ontario Chapter (IAAI) Waterloo, April 2012 Psychology of a Fire Setter Toronto Arson Task Force Toronto Fire/EMS Training Center Toronto, November 2011 Fire Investigation Educational Symposium Canadian Association of Fire Investigators (CAFI) Niagara Falls, Ontario, October Advanced National Fire, Arson & Explosion Investigation Training Program (Covering The National Fire Code Component Document NFPA Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigation ) -- The National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) & The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Sarasota, Florida, August National Seminar on Fire Analysis Litigation The National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) & The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Sarasota, Florida, August 2011 Investigation of Appliances and Small Equipment Failures Canadian Association of Fire Investigators (CAFI) Toronto, November 2010 The Evolution of Fire Scene Evidence International Association of Arson Investigators (Ontario Chapter) Hamilton, June 2010 Residential Electricity for Fire Investigators Fire Findings Laboratories, L.L.C. St. Joseph, Michigan, May 2010 Vehicle Fires Origin and Cause Determination Toronto Arson Task Force Marihuana Grow-Ops and Clandestine Drug Laboratories Richmond Hill Arson Task Force Investigation of Gas and Electrical Appliance Fires Fire St. Joseph, Michigan, November

32 The Anatomy of a Trial Middlesex Law Association London, Ontario, May 2008 Basic Electricity for the Non-Electrician Understanding and working with Industrial electricity American Trainco Toronto, December 2007 NFPA 921 International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) Kingston, Ontario, June 2007 PRESENTATIONS Rise of the Machines - Appliance Fires and Flood Claims, O&C National Webinar, 2015 Aviva Canada Inc., Electrical Failures and Fire Causation 2012 International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) Ontario Chapter Electrical Fire Investigations - Carbon Tracking Failures 2012 Technical meeting presenter at Origin and Cause Incorporated on contamination and carbonization of electrical insulating materials. OTHER Publications: Authored article, 5 Common Culprits in Residential Electrical Fires Everyone Needs to be Aware of, Origin and Cause Newsletter, April 2015 Authored article, Electrostatic Housekeeping, Forensic Insight, which dealt with the subject of fires in residential electrostatic air cleaners. THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

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34 20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE DINU MATEI, M.Sc., P.Eng. CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEER P: (905) Dinu specializes in metallurgical, materials and mechanical failure analysis. During the course of his career, he has been involved in more than 1,000 failure investigations of various metallic and non-metallic components, and in 23 projects leading to the development of new materials and processes. THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

35 EDUCATION Master of Science in Materials Science (1999) University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (1992) Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania Honours and Awards: NSERC Scholarship, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, ASM International, Calgary Chapter Scholarship, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, TEMPUS Scholarship, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England, PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION/LICENSING Designated Consulting Engineer (PEO) since 2012 Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) since 2007 TECHNICAL AFFILIATIONS Materials and Manufacturing Ontario (MMO) 1999 American Society for Metals (ASM) 1998 National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Qualified as an expert witness in civil court in the Province of Manitoba Involved in more than 1,000 failure analysis investigations: consumer and industrial product/equipment failure analysis residential and commercial plumbing system failure analysis residential and commercial oil storage tank failure analysis automotive and transportation equipment/component failures corrosion and fatigue related failures components failures due to inadequate material selection and/or improper installation glass/ceramics/composites/polymers failures fractography and fracture surface analysis metallurgical analysis of microstructures materials testing and characterization based on ASM, ASME, NACE, CSA standards and/or customer specifications experienced in using analytical tools for materials characterization: XRD, XRF, SEM, ESEM, EDX, DSC, optical microscopy work experience with insurance companies, independent adjusters, law firms, corporate risk managers international work experience with partners from Canada, United States, England, France, Austria, Romania involved in 23 projects leading to development of new materials and processes authored 28 technical papers and publications 2008 to Present Consulting Forensic Engineer, Origin and Cause Incorporated, Ancaster, Ontario, Canada perform mechanical and metallurgical failure analysis investigations on a large variety of engineered materials (metals, plastics, ceramics) and components to accurately determine the origin and cause of a vast array of service failures (residential, consumer products, commercial, industrial, oil and gas, mining, agriculture and transportation). 35

36 perform materials and components examination, testing, analysis and characterization. prepare complex and accurate detailed technical reports related to failure analysis and provide litigation technical support to insurance companies, law firms, independent adjusters, and corporate risk managers Metallurgical Engineer, Bodycote Testing Group Canada, Inc., Cambridge, Ontario, Canada performed metallurgical investigations and failure analysis of engineered materials and components used in automotive, mining, oil and gas, and consumer product industries, on issues related to metallurgy, fracture, fatigue, corrosion and other means of materials degradation. performed materials testing and characterization based on ASM, ASME, NACE, CSA standards and/or customers specifications. prepared complex and accurate technical reports for a diverse industrial clientele to 2006 Project Engineer, Bodycote Testing Group Canada, Inc., Cambridge, Ontario, Canada performed work related to the research, development, production, processing, heat treatment and quality control of high-temperature corrosion resistant, anti-coking and metal dusting resistant coatings developed for petrochemical industry. identified new applications opportunities for existing and developmental high-temperature corrosion resistant coatings. coordinated the coatings deposition technology transfer to a manufacturing plant in Liverpool, UK. developed chemical formulations and proper heat-treatment cycles for consolidation of deposited coatings Project Engineer (Contract), ARCiNA LLC, State College, Pennsylvania, USA managed the development of Tough-Coated Hard Powders for Cutting Tools project. initiated the development of novel materials for wire drawing dies project by means of mechanical alloying. performed materials testing and characterization of metallic and ceramic materials. prepared extensive research proposals for the Ben Franklin Foundation of Pennsylvania to 2001 Development Engineer, Corporate Engineering Group, IonBond Inc., ISO 9000, Toronto, Ontario, Canada served on Corporate Engineering Team as liaison between R&D and Production. developed fast and safe processes and designed hardware for chemical/electrochemical removal of thin film coatings from tool steels without affecting the substrate. coordinated installation of newly developed technology within all North American companys centers, recommended design and process modifications. prepared ISO 9000 documents, and developed processes standardizations to 1999 Associate Researcher/Teaching Assistant, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada performed experimental work on hydrogen embrittlement of steels in collaboration with partners from oil and gas industry performed the first scientific evaluation of Hydrogen Vacuum Foil Permeation Method for Monitoring Internal Corrosion In Carbon Steels used in petrochemical industry. wrote extensive literature reviews on Hydrogen Diffusivity in Materials and Mechanically Alloyed Materials. taught advanced courses in the materials science and engineering field (metallurgy, corrosion, failure analysis) at both undergraduate and graduate level. THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

37 1993 to 1996 Associate Researcher/Teaching Assistant, Technical University Cluj-Napoca, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Cluj-Napoca, Romania involved in projects leading to development of new materials by means of powder metallurgy (intermetallics, wear resistant coatings, magnetic materials, shape memory alloys). taught classes on powder metallurgy and metallic materials technology at graduate level. key member of team organizing the 1st International Conference on Powder Metallurgy in Romania. FURTHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION Plastics Pipe training course, Jana Laboratories. Toronto, Ontario March 25 & 26, 2014 An Introduction to Plastic Component Failure Analysis web seminar The Madison Group Fall Protection course #4022 Armour Safety Ltd. Regina, Saskatchewan 2011 Respiratory Protection course Consumer s Co-operative Refineries Ltd. Regina, Saskatchewan 2011 Metallography of Fasteners, web seminar, Struers Mechanical Failure Modes of Plastics, web seminar Storck Materials Technology Failure Analysis of Metals, web seminar Storck Materials Technology The Effects of Impact & Other Rapid Loading Mechanisms on Plastic Deformation, web seminar Society of Plastic Engineers Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator Training Program IAAI Ontario Chapter. Kingston, Ontario 2009 Stress Corrosion Cracking Course ASME. Calgary, Alberta 1999 Corrosion Science Course The University of Calgary. Calgary, Alberta 1998 H2S Alive Course Petroleum Industry Training Service. Calgary, Alberta 1998 Corrosion Science Course The University of Calgary. Calgary, Alberta 1998 Mechanical Behavior of Materials Course The University of Calgary Calgary, Alberta 1997 to 1998 Mechanically Alloyed Materials R&D Program University of Nottingham Nottingham, England 1993 to 1994 PRESENTATIONS Properly Preserving Evidence, with Mazen Habash., P.Eng., Subrogation Trends seminar, OIAA-Thunder Bay Chapter, Thunder Bay, March 5, 2015 How to Maximize a Claim s Subrogation Potential by Properly Preserving Evidence, with Mazen Habash, P.Eng., Origin and Cause webinar, November 26, 2014 Water Losses, Are There Any Chances For Subrogation? Presented at Ecclesiastical Insurance National Claims Conference Toronto, Ontario, Canada, May

38 Failure Analysis Investigations, OCI seminar, Saskatoon, Sasketchewan, Canada, September 2012 Failure Analysis Investigations, Kitchener/Waterloo OIAA Chapter, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, March 2012 Fuel Oil Spills from Aboveground Oil Storage Tanks, presented at Norfolk Mutual Insurance Company Broker Lunch & Learn event, Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada, October 2011 Corrosion Generated Hydrogen Flux Measurements Using a Vacuum Gradient poster presented at NACE 1999 International Conference October 1999, 2nd prize awarded by NACE, Ottawa, Canada, October 1999 Corrosion Generated Hydrogen Flux Measurements Using A Vacuum Gradient M.Sc. Thesis, The University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, June 1999 OTHER Selected Research and Development Programs: Development of High-Temperature Resistant Anti-Coking Coatings for the Ethylene Industry, Bodycote Materials Testing Group, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, Development of Metal Dusting Resistant Coatings, Bodycote Materials Testing Group, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, Development of Superhard, Long Lasting Picks (Cutter Bits) for Low-Cost Cutting of Rocks, Minerals, Asphalt, and Concrete by Means of Powder Metallurgy, ARCiNA LLC, State College, Pennsylvania, USA, Alpine Corp., State College, Pennsylvania, USA, Austrian Research Centers in Seibersdorf, Austria, WC-Co-TiN and WC-Co-Al203 Hardmetals for Cutting Tools by Means of Mechanical Alloying of Elemental Powders, ARCiNA LLC, State College, Pennsylvania, Austrian Research Centers in Seibersdorf, Austria, Development of Tough-Coated Hard Nano Powders (TCHP) Project, ARCiNA, LLC, State College, Pennsylvania, USA, EnDurAloy Corp., Savannah, Georgia, USA, Fast Stripping of Titanium Nitride Coatings from the Surface of Cutting Tools Using a Blend of Chemicals, IonBond, Inc., Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Stripping of Aluminum Titanium Nitride Coatings, IonBond, Inc., Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Electrochemically Controlled Stripping of Chromium Nitride Coatings from the Surface of Stamping, Forming, Die-Casting, and Other Tools, IonBond, Inc., Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Stripping of Zirconium Nitride Coatings, IonBond, Inc., Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, Limits and Correlation of Vacuum Induced Hydrogen Flux in Corrosive Environments. Sponsors: Diversity Corporation, NSERC, The University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Fundamental and Applied Studies of Hydrogen Embrittlement. Sponsors: Alberta Energy, NOVA Corporation of Alberta, Mobile Oil Canada, Interprovincial Pipe Line Inc., Trans Gas, CANMET, Shell Canada Ltd., Foothills Pipe Lines, Syncrude Canada Ltd., Chevron Research and Technology, The University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Al3Ni Intermetallics Obtained by Means of Mechanical Alloying, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England, PUBLICATIONS 5 Common Myths About Consumer Product Failures Everyone Needs To Know, O&C Newsletter, March 2015 Toilet Water Supply Liner: The Low-Priced Culprit of High-Priced Insurance Claims, OIAA KW Chapter, Bulletin, pp , December Metallurgical Failure Analysis: The Importance of Sample Removal and Handling, Without Prejudice, Vol.73, No.9, pp. 6-10, May Accelerated Stripping of TiN Coatings from Steel Substrates in Proceedings at International Conference on Materials and Manufacturing Technologies, MATEHN O2, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, September W.J.D.Shaw, D. G. Matei: Hydrogen Permeation and Conversion Equivalency Factors, Part I and Part II, in Proceedings at RoPM 2000 International Conference, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, July THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

39 W.J.D.Shaw, D.G.Matei, M.Fraser: Understanding the Behavior of the Vacuum Foil Hydrogen Permeation Technique, paper no.463 presented at NACE 2000 International Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA, March Hydrogen Diffusivity in Materials, special report, The University of Calgary, November 1998, published by The Van Horne Institute, Canada, D.G. Matei, G. Matei: The Use of Lognormal Distribution for the Characterization of Metal Powder Granulometric, in Proceedings at the 2nd International Conference on Materials and Manufacturing Technologies, MATEHN 98, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, September W.J.D. Shaw, D.G. Matei: Fundamental and Applied Studies of Hydrogen Embrittlement, special report, The University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, September Aspects of Hydrogen Embrittlement in Steels, special report, The University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, August D.G. Matei, W.J.D. Shaw: Limits and Correlations of Vacuum Induced Hydrogen Flux in Corrosive Environments, special report, The University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, July W.J.D. Shaw, D.G. Matei: Hydrogen Flux Measurements and Relationships to Corrosion paper presented at International Pipeline Conference, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, June W.J.D. Shaw, H.B. Freeman, D.M. Jayasinghe, D.G. Matei: Correlations between Corrosion, Electrochemical Hydrogen Flux and a Vacuum Foil Technique, paper no. 391, presented at Corrosion 98 International Conference, San-Diego, California, USA, March W.J.D. Shaw, D.G. Matei, D.M. Jajasinghe: Effects of Various Parameters on Vacuum Induced Hydrogen Flux paper presented at NACE Regional Conference, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, February Stress Corrosion Cracking, special report, The University of Calgary Calgary, Alberta, Canada, December Current State of Diffusion Welding of Materials, special report, The University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, December Catalysts and Inhibitors, special report, The University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, November Mechanically Alloyed Materials, special report, The University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, August D.G.Matei, W.J.D. Shaw: Hydrogen Permeation Conversions and Equivalency Factors, special report as part of Fundamental and Applied Studies on Hydrogen Embrittlement, The University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, May G. Matei, D.G. Matei, V. Moraru: Studies on the Metal and Alloys Atomization Methods, in Proceedings at 1st Ulusal Toz Metalurjisi Konferansi, pp , Ankara, Turkey, G. Matei, D.G. Matei: Atomization of Melted Aluminium using the Three Fluids Method, in Proceedings at Powder Metallurgy World Congress, PM 94, pp , Paris, France, G. Matei, J.Kis, D.G. Matei: Water Atomization Technique Applied to CrWCoFe Alloy, in Proceedings at 1st International Conference on Materials and Manufacturing Technologies, MATEHN 94, pp , Cluj-Napoca, Romania, G. Matei, N. Jumate, I. Chicinas, D.G. Matei: Metal Powders Elaboration in View of Surface Vitrification, in Proceedings at 1st International Conference on Materials and Manufacturing Technologies, MATEHN 94, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, J. Kis, K.H. Roman, D.G. Matei: Powder of CrWCoFe Produced by Water Atomization Technique, in Proceedings at Junior-Euromat Conference, Lausanne, Switzerland, 1992, pp ,

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42 25+ YEARS EXPERIENCE JOHN COULL, CFEI, CFII FIRE AND EXPLOSION INVESTIGATOR & BRANCH MANAGER P: (905) C: (416) John is the manager of the Mississauga Branch of Origin and Cause. Accepted as an expert witness in criminal and civil courts, as well as at coroner s inquests, he specializes in structural fires and explosions. During the course of his career he has conducted more than 3,000 post-fire and explosion investigations. John s professional experience includes 18 years with the Toronto Police Force and eight with the Ontario Fire Marshal s Office. THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

43 EDUCATION Ontario Police College (1972) Aylmer, Ontario CERTIFICATION National Association of Fire Investigators Certified Fire Investigation Instructor (C.F.I.I.) (1995) National Association of Fire Investigators Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (C.F.E.I.) (1995) Canadian Association of Fire Investigators Canadian Certified Fire Investigator Level C (C.C.F.I.-C.) (2000) TECHNICAL AFFILIATIONS Life Membership Canadian Association of Fire Investigators Canadian Association of Fire Investigators South-Central Ontario Chapter International Association of Arson Investigators International Association of Arson Investigators Ontario Chapter National Association of Fire Investigators PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE To date have conducted in excess of 3,060 fire and explosion investigations. September 1996 to Present Fire and Explosion Investigator, Origin and Cause Incorporated, Mississauga, Ontario 1989 to 1996 Fire Investigator, Ontario Fire Marshals Office, Toronto, Ontario 1972 to 1989 Was a member of The Toronto Police Service working in several areas including Uniform Patrol, Plainclothes Investigations, Detective Office Investigations, Emergency Task Force details, and instructed at the Toronto Police CO Bick College. Was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and worked as a uniform Sergeant and Investigative Sergeant (Detective). FURTHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION Fire Investigation Training has been taken through: Ontario Fire College Ontario Police College Ontario Fire Marshals Office Canadian Fire Investigation School National Association of Fire Investigators Canadian Association of Fire Investigators International Association of Arson Investigators Several one and two day seminars on a variety of fire investigation topics. 43

44 PRESENTATIONS Webinar Can t Touch This: The Do s and Don ts of Emergency Services, September 2015 I have presented lectures at: Ontario Fire College Toronto Fire Academy Ontario Provincial Police College Metropolitan Toronto Police College Canadian Forces School of Intelligence and Security I have also lectured to many Fire Departments, Insurance companies, and at fire investigation association training seminars. OTHER Publications: The Critical Role Accelerant Detection Dogs Play In Forensic Investigations, O&C newsletter, January questions adjusters should be asking on the day of the incident, O&C newsletter, August 2014 Top 5 Potential Fire Hazards During The Holiday Season Co-authored Infographic, O&C newsletter, November 2014 What Questions Should I Ask?, The/Le Journal, September Investigating a Death by Fire, CBC Documentary Film, March 20, The Vehicle Fire Investigation, The/Le Journal, June Vehicle Fire Investigations, The Ontario Fire Service Messenger, November / December Co-authored with Peter Heyerhoff (CFE, CFEI), Wood Sealant Vapour Fires, The/Le Journal, June Kitchen Fire Be Sure, The/Le Journal, March Court Experience: I have been accepted as an expert witness on numerous occasions in Criminal Court, Civil Court, and Coroners Inquest. I have been given expert status in the Provinces of Ontario and Nova Scotia, and the State of New York. THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

45 25+ YEARS EXPERIENCE KEN SWAN, MESC-CFEI, CVFI, CFEI FIRE AND EXPLOSION INVESTIGATOR & WESTERN CANADA MANAGER P: (204) C: (204) Accepted as an expert witness in criminal and civil courts and in arbitration hearings, Ken specializes in structural fires and explosions. He has conducted more than 1,900 fire and explosion investigations, and has participated in over 150 tests relating to fire investigation and fire and smoke migration. His professional experience includes 21 years as a police officer, 10 years with the Office of the Fire Commissioner of Manitoba and 15 years with the St. Andrews Fire Department. 45

46 EDUCATION Winnipeg Police Academy (1979), Winnipeg, Manitoba TECHNICAL AFFILIATIONS Canadian Association of Fire Investigators (Vice President of the Winnipeg Chapter) International Association of Arson Investigators IFSAC - International Fire Service Accreditation Conference MESC -Manitoba Emergency Services College (an arm of the Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner) NFPA-National Fire Protection Association CAFI- Canadian Association of Fire Investigators (B) ATF- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (USA) National Association of Fire Investigators PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE To date have investigated over 1,900 fires to Present Fire/Explosion Investigator, Origin and Cause Incorporated, Winnipeg, Manitoba Test fires: over 170 fires set for test, training, or demonstration purposes to 2007 Fire Investigation Coordinator, Arson Strike Force/City of Winnipeg Winnipeg, Manitoba 1998 to 2007 Evaluator IFSAC Certified Fire Investigators Program, MESC (and other provinces as required), Manitoba 1997 to 2007 Lead Instructor and Program Development coordinator for Fire Cause Investigation Training Programs, MESC, (IFSAC Accredited Program) Province of Manitoba 1987 to 1997 Assistant Fire Commissioner, Office of the Fire Commissioner, Winnipeg, Manitoba 1977 to 1997 Police Constable, Investigator, and Patrol Sergeant, Winnipeg Police Service, Winnipeg, Manitoba FURTHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION Advanced Fire Investigation Workshop, Dr. John Dehaan Regina, Saskatchewan, October 2015 International Symposium on Fire Investigation Science & Technology 2014 International/Symposium on Fire Investigation Science & Technology ISFI College Park, Maryland, October 2012 Kentucky NAFI Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator 2011 Pennsylvania AAI, Vehicle Fire Investigation - Attended lectures on Topic areas, 20 separate 2010 Fire Findings Electrical/Gas appliance fire investigation Benton Harbour, Michigan, 2008 THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

47 Claims Managers Association education/training Civil/Insurance Law 2008 WETT (Wood Energy Technical Training) Code Compliance Winnipeg, Manitoba, 2008 Fire Investigation Professional Development Seminar CAFI Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 2007 Fire Investigation Professional Development Seminar CAFI Regina, Saskatchewan, 2006 Fire Investigation Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal Thunder Bay, Ontario, 2005 Leadership/Incident Command Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal Thunder Bay, Ontario, 2004 Leadership/Incident Command Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal Thunder Bay, Ontario, 2003 Fire Fighter Level II (NFPA 1001, IFSAC Accredited) MESC Manitoba, 2001 Hazardous Materials Operations NFPA 472 MESC Manitoba, 2000 Incident Command MESC Manitoba, 1999 Fire Service Instructor Level II NFPA 1041 MESC Manitoba, 1999 International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (NFPA 1033,) Certified Fire Investigator MESC Manitoba, 1999 International Association of Arson Investigators/US BATF training course (20 tested hours) on Fire Origin and Cause involving Ignitable Liquids. Grand Forks, ND, USA, 1998 Aircraft Crash/Fire Seminar (US Air FLIGHT 1016) Transport Canada Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1996 Fire Cause Determination Level III MESC Manitoba, 1996 Fire Fighting Level 1 (NFPA 1001, IFSAC accredited) MESC Manitoba, 1994 Hazardous Materials Awareness Level 1 (NFPA 472) MESC Manitoba, 1994 Manitoba Emergency Management Organization: Plans and Operations (Peacetime) Manitoba EMO Manitoba, 1993 Winnipeg Police Service Management Level 1 (certificate course) WPS Academy Manitoba, 1993 Fire Service Instructor Certification MESC Manitoba, 1993 Emergency Medical Responder Certificate MB Health Manitoba, 1993 Fire Cause Determination Level II MESC Manitoba, 1992 Fire Service Instructor Level 1 MESC Manitoba, 1992 Winnipeg Police Service Effective Presentation Course WPS 47

48 Manitoba, 1992 Manitoba Emergency Management Organization: Emergency Site Management Course Manitoba EMO Manitoba, 1991 Fire Fighting Level 1 MESC Manitoba, 1991 Winnipeg Police Service Surveillance Techniques Course WPS Manitoba, 1991 Fire Cause Determination Level 1 MESC Manitoba, 1988 Winnipeg Police Service Criminal Investigators Course WPS Manitoba, 1988 Winnipeg Police Traffic Accident Investigation Level II WPS Manitoba, 1987 Winnipeg Police Service Field Training Officer Course WPS Manitoba, 1987 Winnipeg Police Service Traffic Accident Investigation Level I WPS Manitoba, 1985 Investigation of Scenes of Death, Certificate Course Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Manitoba, 1978 Winnipeg Police Recruit Training WPS Manitoba, 1977 PRESENTATIONS Presentation on Fire Origin & Cause to Saskatoon area adjusters, 2012 Guest Instructor for RCMP D Division, Winnipeg Police Service and Brandon Police Service, Fire Investigation on numerous occasions, 2012 Guest Lecturer Manitoba Adjusters Assoc Pathology of Fire Deaths, 2009 Guest Speaker CAA/AMA Winnipeg Annual meeting fire investigation Winnipeg, Manitoba, 2008 Guest Speaker Ontario Association of Insurance Professionals annual meeting fire investigation, Kenora, Ontario, 2008 Guest Instructor Federated Insurance Fire Investigation Winnipeg, Manitoba, 2008 Guest Speaker Manitoba Association of Insurance Professionals fire investigation, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 2008 Guest Lecturer for Saskatchewan Office of the Fire Commissioner and the Saskatchewan Association of Fire Chiefs Inspectors Division Arson and Fire Investigation Best Practices, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 2007 Instructor for Manitoba Fire Investigation Levels 1,2,3 and certification testing (minimum of two level 1 courses, one level 2, one level 3 and one certification testing per year in Manitoba), Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1998 to 2007 Instructor for the Yukon Fire Marshal, Fire Investigation Levels 1 and 2, 2005 Instructor for the Nova Scotia Fire Marshal, Fire Investigation Level 2, 2003 Instructor to Canadian Association of Fire Investigators (Winnipeg Chapter) seminar on Interviewing Techniques for the fire scene investigator, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 2001 Instructor for the Yukon Fire Marshal, Fire Investigation level 1, 2001 Delivered training seminar to Insurance Adjusters/Investigators Fire Investigation Safety Practices, 1998 Instructor Manitoba Emergency Services Conference: Fire Control, Fire Cause Investigation, Water Rescue, Incident Command, Fire Cause Investigation, 1991 to 1997 OTHER Court Experience: I have been qualified as an expert witness in Queen s Bench criminal court, Queen s Bench civil court and Provincial Judges Court in the Province of Manitoba. THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

49 40+ YEARS EXPERIENCE WILLIAM I. KERR FUEL SPECIALIST P: (905) C: (906) Accepted as an expert witness in all levels of criminal and civil courts, Bill specializes in natural gas and propane fuelled fires and explosions. He has completed over 1,000 natural gas leak investigations and more than 250 fire and explosion investigations. His professional background includes nearly 30 years with Union Gas and two years with the Technical Standards & Safety Authority. 49

50 EDUCATION Diploma in Business Studies (1969) Mohawk College, Hamilton, Ontario Secondary School Diploma (1968) CERTIFICATION Certificate of Service Achievement, Union Gas Certificate, Cleaver Brooks Boilers Technical Training, Insta Flame Technical Training, Olsen Furnace TECHNICAL AFFILIATIONS Member Canadian Institute of Energy Member Institute of Boiler Efficiency PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE To date I have investigated approximately 250 sites of fire/explosions and approximately 1,000 natural gas leaks, in-ground and in-house to Present Fuel Specialist, Origin and Cause Incorporated, Ancaster, Ontario Speciality is natural gas and propane fuel/explosions 2003 to 2005 Senior Inspector for Fuel Safety Program, Provincial Offense Officer, Technical Standards and Safety Authority 2003 Retired from Union Gas Company 1999 to 2003 Manager, Plant Construction/Meter/Service, Union Gas Company 1983 to 1999 Manager, Commercial & Industrial Service, Union Gas Company 1983 Staff Assistant, Union Gas Company 1976 Serviceman Class #1, Union Gas Company 1975 Serviceman Class #2 and Plant Construction, Union Gas Company THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

51 1974 Serviceman Class #3, Union Gas Company 1969 to 1973 Royal Military College Ontario Police College Military College FURTHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION Fuels Hamilton Fire Department Fuels Halton Fire Department Fuels City of St. Catharines Fire Services Fuels Norfold Fire and Emergency Services Fuels Brant County Municipal Law Enforcement Fuels Meeting Hamilton Police Service Gas Technician Workshop T.S.S.A. Oil Burner Training, OBT #2 T.S.S.A. Oil and Natural Gas Pipelines, 2662 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, B149.2 Propane Storage and Handling Code, B149.2 Dofasco Blast Furnace #2 Strategies Managing Training, Union Gas Emergency Preparedness, Hamilton Fire Service Various Installation Codes, B149.1, B149.2, 2662 Numerous Supervisor and Management Courses Numerous Courses, First Aid and Workplace Safety Various Equipment Standards OTHER Court Experience: Expert Witness in all levels of Criminal and Civil Court 51

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54 25+ YEARS EXPERIENCE YASSER KORANY, PHD, P.Eng., LEED AP STRUCTURAL ENGINEER P: (905) Yasser specializes in structural forensic investigation and has performed more than 300 investigations to date. Throughout his career, Yasser has applied his unique combination of laboratory and field experience to identify the cause of structural distress and failures for institutional and commercial facilities, residential buildings and parking garages. His engineering practice spans more than 25 years, and he is a licensed professional engineer in Ontario, Alberta and the State of Michigan. An expert on green building, Yasser is also a LEED Accredited Professional. This accreditation signifies Yasser s expertise in providing sustainable engineering solutions that minimally impact the environment. Prior to joining Origin and Cause, Yasser taught structural analysis and design courses at the University of Alberta as an associate professor, and provided forensic engineering consultancy services in Alberta. THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

55 EDUCATION Post-Doctorate in Structural Assessment (2006) Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla, Missouri Doctor of Philosophy in Structural Engineering (2004) McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario Master of Science in Environmental Engineering (1999) The American University in Cairo Master of Science in Materials Engineering (1996) The American University in Cairo Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (5-Year Program) (1988) Cairo University, Giza, Egypt PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION/LICENSING Professional Engineer in Ontario PEO (License No ) since 2001 Professional Engineer in Alberta APEGA (License No. M93556) since 2008 LEED Accredited Professional Canada Green Building Council since 2009 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) Canadian Standards Association (CSA) American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) American Concrete Institute (ACI) International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) The Masonry Society (TMS) Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE January 2015 to Present Structural Engineer Origin and Cause Incorporated Conduct on-site examinations of structural collapse of buildings and structures. Provide written reports with professional opinion regarding the origin and cause of the failure. Prepare detailed structural designs and recommendations to make the structures safe for entry and repair/rebuild. Conduct thorough slip and fall investigations. Complete various design and reporting functions through the use of CADD software and Microsoft Office. Provide expert testimony in court when required. 55

56 July 2008 to December 2014 Building Forensics Consultant & President K-Stone Industries Ltd. Edmonton, Alberta (private practice) Provided consultancy services to several large and specialized engineering firms to investigate deteriorated building envelope systems due to factors such as ice damming, water leakage, and condensation, and in the area of post-damage structural assessment due to causes such as snow overload, foundation movement, and fire. Provided consultancy services to government agencies like the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) to establish structural performance and durability criteria for cladding systems. July 2008 to June 2014 Associate Professor of Structural Engineering University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta Taught structural analysis & design and building envelope courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Managed a research group of graduate and undergraduate students working on projects totaling nearly a million dollars. Supervised research projects on precast concrete rain-screen cladding systems, lateral resistance of masonry infilled RC & steel frames, structural reliability of loadbearing members, and rehabilitation of building envelopes for energy efficiency. July 2006 to June 2008 Project Manager, Structural Diagnostics Walter P Moore Kansas City, Missouri & Orlando, Florida Performed a wide range of structural and building envelope assessments and investigative projects including: building envelope deterioration, evaluation and repair of deteriorated structures, corrosion management, structural condition assessment, and litigation support. June 2005 to June 2006 NSERC Post-doctoral Research Associate Center for Repair of Buildings & Bridges with Composites (RB2C), University of Missouri The research at RB2C deals with the application of Advanced Composite Materials (ACM) in rehabilitation. Involved in projects related to the evaluation of existing buildings, structural repairs using ACM, and the development of methodologies to control the progressive collapse of structures. July 2003 to December 2004 Senior Structural Engineer Quartek Group Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario Performed structural and building envelope assessments and prepared technical reports on the condition of many existing facilities in the Niagara region covering a wide range of construction materials and building forms. June 2000 to January 2001 Structural Engineer Reid Crowther Consulting Engineers Worked for Reid Crowther, before being acquired by EarthTec, in the Bridges and Structures Department. Reviewed the designs of the prestressed concrete box girders of some of Canada National railway bridges. September 1999 to December 2000 Research Engineer ISIS Canada, the University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Conducted laboratory testing on structural members reinforced with Advanced Composite Materials as required by the industry and performed structural analyses to describe the behavior based on theoretical and/or rational approaches. THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

57 January 1997 to December 1998 Specification Engineer SIKA Construction Chemicals Cairo, Egypt Provided technical support to Sika s structural strengthening composite systems and repair materials. Worked in conjunction with universities and laboratories regarding third party testing. January 1992 to December 1996 Structural Engineer El-Degwy Architectural Consulting Bureau Giza, Egypt Designed reinforced concrete office and commercial buildings. Reviewed structural designs of many facilities such as factories and hotels prior to renovation. Proposed repair solutions for distressed structures due to aging, corrosion or overload. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS (PROJECT MANAGER AND/OR LEAD ENGINEER) StoneTile Cladding System Performance Evaluation, CCMC Ottawa, Ontario, 2014 Travelodge Edmonton International Airport Structural Investigation Leduc, Alberta, 2013 Norwester Building Vehicle Impact Investigation, Edmonton, Alberta, 2013 Ernest Dhenin Foundation Investigation, Stettler, Alberta, 2013 Faberdale Dairies Roof Snow Overload Investigation, Lacombe, Alberta, 2013 Black Earth Humic LLP Fire Investigation, Ryley, Alberta, 2013 Federal Building Renovation, Edmonton, Alberta, 2009 Dynetech Centre Garage Evaluation, Orlando, Florida, 2007 Driggers vs. Vezer s Litigation, Orlando, Florida, 2007 Raymond James Stadium Hurricane Study, Tampa, Florida, 2007 Urban Center Garage Assessment, Tampa, Florida, 2007 Midland Theatre Renovation, Kansas City, Missouri, 2006 Convention Center Structural Condition Assessment, Kansas City, Missouri, 2006 Baja Dome 600 Renovation, Country Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri, 2006 American Airlines Hanger Structural Assessment, Kansas City, Kansas, 2006 University of Kansas Medical Center Alterations, Kansas City, Kansas, 2006 Fenwick United Church Renovation, Fenwick, Ontario, 2004 Point Abino Lighthouse Study, St. Catharines, Ontario, 2004 Sprucedale Correction Facility Investigation, Simcoe, Ontario, 2003 St. Elizabeth RAPIDEX Roof Assessment, Wainfleet, Ontario, 2003 St. Joseph Hospital Alterations, Hamilton, Ontario, 2003 Police Emergency Service Alternation, St. Catharines, Ontario, 2003 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Designing Building Envelopes to Meet Sustainable and Aesthetic Goals (webinar), Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, 2011 NRC Building Envelope Insight (full day seminar), National Research Council, Edmonton, Alberta, 2009 Concrete Strengthening Techniques and Design Considerations (full day seminar), Structural Preservation Systems, Long Beach, California, 2008 Learn Structural Diagnostics Fast Start (3-day short course), Walter P Moore, Houston, Texas, 2007 Concrete Cracking: Types, Causes, Prevention, and Repair, ACI Central Florida Chapter, Orlando, Florida, 2007 Structural Applications of Surface Penetrating Radar, Structural Engineering Institute, Central Florida Chapter, Orlando, Florida, 2007 Project Management Principles (5-day intensive course Braley Consultants), Walter P Moore, Houston, Texas,

58 Total Corrosion Management, Walter P Moore, Kansas City, Missouri, 2006 Parking Garages: Deterioration Mechanisms & Maintenance, AIA Kansas City Chapter, Kansas City, Missouri, 2006 Team-Based Project Management (3-day short course), Queen s Executive Development Centre, Queen s University, Ontario, 2004 AWARDS & HONOURS Faculty of Engineering Teaching Award, University of Alberta, 2011 MCAA Chair in Masonry Systems, University of Alberta, 2008 Best Paper Award, 10th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Banff, Alberta, 2005 NSERC* Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Missouri, 2005 German Academic Exchange Services (DAAD) Research Scholarship, 2003 Ontario Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology, 2003 James and Helen Harvey Research Scholarship, McMaster University, 2002 W.A. Miller Materials and Manufacturing Ontario PhD Scholarship, 2001 Edward Toporeck PhD Graduate Award, the University of Manitoba, 2000 Gordon P. Osler Graduate Scholarship, the University of Manitoba, 2000 Best Paper Award, 2nd Seismic Repair & Rehabilitation of Structures California, 2000 RECENT PUBLICATIONS How To Successfully Subrogate Building Envelope Failure Losses O&C newsletter, Feb 2015 Lohonyai, A., Korany, Y., and Gül, M. (2014). Remote Monitoring of Thermal and Moisture Deformations in Masonry Cavity Wall Building Envelopes. ASCE Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, In Print. Goudarzi, N., Hatzinikolas, M., and Korany, Y. (2014). Out-of-Plane Behaviour of Concrete Sandwich Wall Panel Cladding Systems. The 4th Annual International Conference on Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering & Mechanics, Athens, Greece, 13 p. Lohonyai, A., Korany, Y., and Ross, M. (2013). Effective Foam Insulation for Single-Wythe Concrete Masonry Walls. Journal of Building Physics, Vol.37, No.2, pp Lohonyai, A. and Korany, Y. (2013). Comparison of Building Enclosures Designed to the Minimum Requirements of the 2011 NECB. Elsevier Energy and Buildings Journal, Vol.66, pp Korany, Y. (2011). Effective Techniques for Restoration of Heritage Masonry. International Journal of Materials and Structural Integrity, Vol.5, No.2/3, pp Korany, Y., Glanville, J. and Kowalchuk, G. (2002). Masonry Saved This Under-Reinforced Building. Concrete International, Vol.24, No.1, pp Salah El-Deen, O., Korany, Y. and Abdel-Latif, H. (2000). Cyclic Behavior of RC Beams Repaired Using CFRP Strips. 3rd International Conference on Advanced Composite Materials in Bridges and Structures, Ottawa, Ontario, pp PRESENTATIONS Ask An Expert: Open-Mic Discussions With Leading Forensic Engineers, O&C National Webinar, November 2015 THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

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60 15+ YEARS EXPERIENCE BRIAN JAMES, P.Eng., CFEI, CVFI FORENSIC ENGINEER P: (905) C: (416) Brian is a qualified court expert and specializes in vehicle, truck and heavy equipment fires, mechanical failures and product liability. To date he has conducted over 1,000 engineering investigations. Prior to working in forensic engineering consulting, Brian worked in the manufacturing industry performing design engineering and project management on an international level. THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

61 EDUCATION Degree in Mechanical Engineering (1990) Ryerson Polytechnical University, Toronto, Ontario Accreditation courses for Professional Engineers Ontario University of Toronto PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION/LICENSING Professional Engineers Ontario (P. Eng) CERTIFICATION Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator TECHNICAL AFFILIATIONS National Association of Fire Investigator Canadian Association of Fire Investigators International Association of Arson Investigators PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE To date have conducted over 1,000 engineering investigations 2001 to Present Forensic Engineer, Origin and Cause Incorporated, Mississauga, Ontario. Origin and cause evaluation of vehicle fires, heavy equipment fires and machinery fires. Mechanical evaluation of equipment including electrically and hydraulically driven machinery, components, sub-systems, electrical components, appliances and other devices for assessment of failure modes, evaluation for compliance to applicable codes and standards or for suitability of design and operation. Review and assessment of manufacturing processes and equipment from a variety of industries. Evaluation of mechanical damages sustained to a variety of equipment and components as a result of shipment by sea, rail or overland transport. Assessment and verification of repairs to equipment and machinery Determine the origin and cause of residential and commercial structure fires based on an engineering analysis and investigation of physical evidence and interviews, including the results of testing and laboratory analysis. Co-ordination and preparation of reports, independent laboratory results testing and studies for all facets of the above functions to 2001 Fire Protection Engineer, Rochon Engineering Incorporated: Forensic Consulting Engineers and Code Consultants, Concord, Ontario Determine the origin and cause of residential and commercial property losses and vehicle fires Mechanical evaluation of equipment, machinery and other devices for assessment of failure modes, compliance to applicable codes and standards or for suitability of design and operation. Evaluation of damages sustained to equipment and components as a result of damages in transit Evaluation of fire and life safety aspects of architectural, mechanical and electrical drawings or buildings to ensure compliance with the Ontario Building Code and Fire Code. Review and assessment of manufacturing processes and equipment from a variety of industries. 61

62 1997 to 1999 Manufacturing Engineer, Ideal Industries Incorporated, Ajax, Ontario Trouble shoot and isolate mechanical, electrical and hydraulic failures on production equipment including injection moulding machines, injection moulding dies, granulators, mixers, custom designed rotary index assembly equipment, hydraulic and mechanical presses, manual work stations, packaging machinery and custom designed sorting, handling, unscrambling and part orientation machinery. Provided cost effective technical support in all areas of the development, manufacture and production of existing and new products produced in injection moulding shop, spring winding shop, assembly, packaging and warehousing departments. Management of facilities, Maintenance and Quality department resources, cost centres, staff, production capacity, planning and capital expenditures. Co-ordinate maintenance of building, all production and material handling equipment including injection moulding dies within 70,000 sq. ft. facility. Provided liaison between Corporate Engineering and Quality Control, as well as external suppliers and customers in order to ensure standards were continually met and quality issues were resolved swiftly. Selection, cost justification, and implementation of new production processes, equipment and tooling for injection moulding dies and equipment, assembly equipment and packaging machinery. Implemented preventative maintenance program for all equipment and facilities which minimized machine down time and increased productivity. Reduced facilities manufacturing costs by using combination of effective, manufacturing efficiencies, preventative maintenance, electrical energy and power quality management techniques. Increased production by 30% with combination of preventative maintenance optimized PLC programming and extensive machine design experience using existing equipment with no increased capital expense to 1997 Project Engineer, Escalator Handrail Company, Oshawa, Ontario Building construction management of expansion projects and manufacturing facilities around the world, including research, sourcing and negotiating the manufacture and purchase of required equipment or facilities. Co-ordinate the design, specifications and controls for purpose built equipment and systems including plastic and rubber extrusion equipment, hydraulic presses, steam boilers, and materials handling and processing equipment. Effectively manage major projects involving company growth and process change in North America, Germany and China. Co-ordinated responsibilities and execution of projects with staff at each of satellite plants. Design, layout, engineering and acquisition of locally manufactured equipment for satellite manufacturing plants. Management of expansion project that doubled the size of head office. This expansion included both manufacturing and office layout and design work. Implemented an open office layout and design complete with modular furniture and custom design lighting system for ergonomic use of computer system. Designed the control system and operator interface for equipment used in China facility to provide on line data acquisition and global communications to these manufacturing cells. This design was adopted and implemented as a new corporate standard to 1994 Mechanical Designer, Escalator Handrail Company, Oshawa, Ontario Identify problem areas of production, process or machine operation, and provide innovative, cost effective solutions for plastic and rubber extrusion equipment and dies, hydraulic presses, packaging equipment, material handling and processing equipment and steam boiler plant. Responsible for design, sourcing, acquisitions and commissioning of custom designed equipment. This equipment was used in product production and in ongoing research and design projects. THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

63 Create required production, maintenance, operating and safety procedures or manuals for operation of equipment and process. Created and authored design section of ISO 9001, throughout certification process. Redesigned head office plant layout which increased production capacity by 25% using the same space requirements. This plant layout became a corporate standard use for all satellite plants and future expansions to 1992 Application Technologist, HiBar Systems, Richmond Hill, Ontario Responsible for development, designing, manufacturing, programming, installation and commissioning of specialty machines such as rotary index assembly equipment, vacuum fillers, packaging equipment, and positive displacement pumps installed throughout North America and Europe used for both commercial and military applications. Customer/Distributor liaison in concepting packaging and specialty machinery requirements and design configuration, as well as various custom tailored product designs used in a variety of industries worldwide. Prepared operating manuals and technical documentation packages including schematics, PLC logic and assembly drawings to assist in ongoing remote customer support and trouble shooting of custom designed machinery, as well as optimization of operating parameters. July 1988 to October 1989 Research Assistant, Ryerson Polytechnical University, Toronto, Ontario Developed, tested and modified computer models of Low Grade Energy Recovery Systems, using Aspen Plus simulation language and co-authored report for the Ontario Government. Conducted extensive literary search of past and/or present research of low-grade energy recovery systems for private company to assist in the development of an experimental test model. As a result of research and communications, initial design of system was modified substantially to allow more predictable results. Data from this study provided background and content for my thesis. FURTHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION Fire investigation / Arson Task Force Seminar Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator Investigation of Gas and Electric Appliance Fires Electrical Equipment / Post fire analysis Claims 1 The Insurance Institute of Canada NFPA 921 Fire and Explosion Training Seminar Certified Member - Joint health and Safety Committee Project Management Engineering Management Industrial Electrical Energy Management Advance Concepts in Innovative thinking and Creative Problem Solving for Professionals Design of Experiments Action Oriented Supervision Extrusion Problems and Solutions Basic course in Industrial Fabric Technology OTHER Court Experience: Qualified as an expert witness in civil court and Superior court in the Province of Ontario 63

64 PUBLICATIONS The Key to A Successful Automotive Claim Investigation: CARS - Clear And Relevant Statements, O&C newsletter, October 2014 PRESENTATIONS Cant Touch This: The Do s and Don ts of Emergency Services, O&C National Webinar, September 2015 Ask An Expert: Open-Mic Discussions With Leading Forensic Engineers, O&C National Webinar, November 2015 THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

65 20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE RUSS COLOSI, CFEI, CVFI FORENSIC INVESTIGATOR P: (905) C: (289) With over 20 years experience, Russ specializes in mechanical and fire forensic investigations involving heavy vehicles, trucks and large diesel engines, including vehicle failure analysis and electronic data extraction. Russ also served as a firefighter with Thorold Fire Department for seven years. 65

66 SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES Heavy truck and fleet transportation expert Heavy vehicle event data extraction Truck and heavy equipment fire investigation Highway coach, school bus and transit bus expert Military vehicle experience MTO heavy vehicle certification Diesel generator and heavy equipment engine failures Root cause equipment failure analysis New truck manufacturing defect analysis Vehicle ladder logic operations and programming Modified truck equipment interface to manufacturer Automotive/truck dealership management Vehicle and operation audits EDUCATION IAAI Expert Witness Courtroom Testimony Course, October 2015 Electrical Fundamentals- Residential, Mohawk College, 2012 Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI), 2011 Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI), 2010 Logic Programming Level 1 and 2, Mohawk College, The Apprenticeship and Tradesman Qualification Act - Truck & Coach Technician, 1991 Advanced Diesel Operations, B.O.C.E.S. College, 1985 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) Vehicle Fire Research Group, present Thorold Fire Department Volunteer Firefighter/ Vehicle Advisor, Ontario College of Trades, 2013 Skills Canada Program, Truck Advisory Board and Judge, International Technical Education Program, Conestoga College, Advisory Board, 2005 Centennial College Truck Coach Co-op Advisory Board, 2005 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE April 2015 to Present Forensic Investigator Origin and Cause Incorporated Ancaster, ON Heavy truck and fleet transportation investigation Heavy vehicle event data extraction Diesel generator and heavy equipment engine failures Root cause equipment failure analysis New truck manufacturing defect analysis Vehicle and operation audits THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

67 2006 to Present Firefighter Thorold Fire Department Thorold, ON May 2013 to March 2015 Forensic Investigator Arcon Forensic Engineers Toronto, ON Vehicle fire and explosion investigations Heavy vehicle event data extraction Failure investigations involving diesel generators, heavy trucks and equipment Aggregate failures and fires November 2010 to April 2013 Forensic Investigator Griffin Koerth Inc. Toronto, ON Vehicle fire and explosion investigations Failure Investigations involving heavy trucks, diesel equipment and cars Heavy truck maintenance operations; best practices Heavy truck cost trend analysis August 2004 to November 2010 Technical Service Manager Ontario/Liability Investigator Canada/Diesel Technical Training Manager Ontario Navistar Canada Inc. Toronto, ON Navistar product and engine support Investigate vehicle liabilities, failures and fires Advanced technical training to dealer and fleet technicians Consult and guide engineering for product improvements Controlled out-of-warranty expenses and policy adjustments Diamond Club Award of Excellence winner to 2004 Dealership Service Manager Altruck International Burlington, ON Managed multi-faceted diesel/heavy truck service facility Developed and implemented technician training programs Developed customer maintenance programs 1994 to 1997 Service and Fleet Manager Maxim Truck Idealease Mississauga, ON Managed operations of large truck fleet Developed maintenance cost reduction procedures Increased fleet utilization targets 1991 to 1994 Owner Pro Diesel St. Catharines, ON Operated a multi-brand diesel service facility 67

68 SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS Conducted seminars about new vehicle technologies at: If Only These Vehicles Could Talk... Wait a Second, They Can! Extracting Data Recorded in Vehicles to Describe What REALLY Happened, O&C National Webinar, February 2016 Vehicle Fire Case Studies, Presented to the Hamilton Police Arson Task Force, September 2015 Vehicle Fires Component of CFEI Course, Presented to Ontario Mutual Insurance Association, June 2015 Navistar Training Centre, Woodstock, ON, 2009 Denis Morris High School St. Catharines, ON, 2004 White Oaks High School Oakville, ON, 2004 Mohawk College, Hamilton, ON, 2004 PUBLICATIONS Event data Recorders 101, Origin and Cause Article, September 2015 Heavy Vehicle and Truck Critical Event Data Retrieval: Is it Worth Your Time & Money? Claims Canada Magazine, November, 2013 Co-authored The Curious Case of the Vehicle Fire, Without Prejudice, December, 2012 FURTHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION NFPA 1033 Certified (Proboard) FPOABC, 2014 Heavy Vehicle Event Data Assessment and Interpretation, SAE, CA 2013 Advancing the Profession, Fire investigation CAFI, 2013 Principles of Hydraulics, Bosch Rexroth Canada, 2012 Vehicle Fire, Arson and Explosion Training, (NAFI), 2011 Residential Electricity for Fire Investigators, 2011 Advanced Fire, Arson and Explosion Training (NAFI), 2010 I6 Advanced EGR Systems and Emissions, Melrose Park, IL, 2009 School Bus Manufacturing and Systems, High Power Brakes, Conway, IL, 2006 Advanced V8 Diesel Engine, Melrose Park, IL, 2006 Diamond Logic Engineering Level, Chicago, IL, 2005 A/C Systems and Electronic Controls, Chicago, IL, 2005 Commitment for Controlling Costs, Component Suppliers, Detroit, MI, 2002 Power Steering Systems and Analysis, 2002 EZ Tech Laptop Nav/Cummins/ABS Laptop Diagnostics, Chicago, IL, 1998 Driveline Analysis and Diagnostics, Centennial College, Toronto, ON, 1991 THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

69 10+ YEARS EXPERIENCE MICHELLE BRADLEY, P.Eng. CFEI, CVFI FORENSIC ENGINEER P: (905) C: (416) Michelle specializes in vehicle fire investigation, failure analysis, product liability, residential and commercial appliances, equipment malfunctions in sprinkler systems, dryers and heating and refrigeration equipment. She also has experience investigating vehicle fires including transport trucks, forestry and farm equipment. Prior to entering the field of forensic engineering, Michelle performed mechanical engineering tests and evaluations for Ford Canada and was an equipment engineer for Samsung Austin Semiconductor. 69

70 EDUCATION Degree in Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario Graduated in 1997 in Mechanical Engineering PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION/LICENSING Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) CERTIFICATION National Association of Fire Investigators Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, CFEI National Association of Fire Investigators Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator, CVFI (2002) TECHNICAL AFFILIATIONS International Association of Arson Investigators 2nd Vice President, Ontario Chapter (2013 present) Ad Hoc Board Member, Ontario Chapter ( ) Member - National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Have participated in more than 420 engineering investigations to date. Accepted as an expert witness in civil court in the province of Ontario. March 2002 to Present Investigative Engineer Origin and Cause Incorporated Mississauga, Ontario Vehicle fire investigations, failure analysis and engineering investigations in the mechanical field for the insurance community, legal profession and manufacturers. Additional experience with: Dryer fire investigations. Other various large and small appliance examinations. Investigation of sprinkler system malfunctions. Evaluation of gas valve malfunctions. Investigation of heat pump failures and refrigeration/air conditioning failures. Investigation of more than 300 vehicle fires including transport truck fires, transit bus fires, off-road heavy equipment and forestry equipment fires, farm equipment fires. Inspection and evaluation of engine failures. Investigation of component failures and malfunctions. Investigation of hoists and bridge crane failures. Evaluation of machine design. Investigation of personal injury incidents. Inspection and evaluation of welded components. Evaluation of motor vehicle accident reconstruction including point of impact evaluations, visibility analysis, field testing, and vehicle crush measurements. THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

71 May 2001 to December 2002 Test/Manufacturing Engineer Ford Essex Engine Plant Windsor, Ontario Conducted noise and vibration testing on various Ford engines in the Essex Engine Plant s dynamometer. Established a generic noise and vibration baseline in order to compare deviant engines. This helped to indicate possible variations with individual engines. August 1997 to August 1999 Equipment Engineer Samsung Austin Semiconductor Austin, Texas Organized the installation and pre-process qualification of Samsung s diffusion low pressure and atmospheric furnaces. Participated in various projects to improve the efficiency and quality of the equipment in the Diffusion Engineering Department. FURTHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION ISFI 2012 International Symposium on Fire Investigation Science and Technology (3 days) 2012 IAAI: Electrical Fire Investigations (1 day) 2012 IAAI: Certified Fire & Explosion Investigation Course (4 days) 2011 NAFI: Vehicle Fire Investigation Course 2011 Fire Findings: Investigation of Gas and Electric Appliance Fires Course 2011 IAAI: The Evolution of Fire Scene Evidence Seminar 2010 IAAI: Adjusting/Investigating a Large Loss Fire Seminar 2006 Toronto Arson Task Force: Fire Investigations Seminar (3 days) 2005 IAAI/OPP: Fire Investigation/Arson Task Force Seminar (2 days) 2004 CAFI: Vehicle Fire Investigation Seminar (2 days) 2004 Fire Findings: Investigation of Gas and Electric Appliance Fires Course (4 days) 2004 CAFI: Vehicle Fire Investigation Seminar (2 days) 2004 NAFI: Vehicle Fire Investigation Course (4 days) 2002 IAAI/OPP: Fire Investigation/Arson Task Force Seminar (2 days) 2002 CAFI: Fire & Explosion Investigation Course (4 days) 2002 IAAI: Fire & Explosion Investigation Seminar (2 days)

72 PRESENTATIONS Rise of the Machines: Appliance Fires and Flood Claims, O&C National Webinar, October Dryer Fires at the IAAI: Electrical Fire Investigations (1 day) Vehicle Fire Investigations at the IAAI: Certified Fire & Explosion Investigation Course (4 days) Has lectured to many Insurance companies on Vehicle Fire Investigations. PUBLICATIONS What is the Most Common Appliance Fire? Experts Say Dryers!, O&C Newsletter, June 2015 Trial & Tribulations of the Clothes Dryer Fire. Without Prejudice THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

73 3+ YEARS EXPERIENCE MATTHEW OBACH, M.A.Sc., P.Eng., CFEI FORENSIC ENGINEER P: (204) C: (204) Matt is a licensed professional engineer in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario, and is a certified fire and explosion investigator, specializing in mechanical related losses. Prior to working in forensic engineering consulting, Matt spent multiple years in the academic and research field studying various fire science topics at both the University of Waterloo and the University of Saskatchewan. 73

74 EDUCATION M.A.Sc., Mechanical Engineering (Fire Safety) University of Waterloo, 2011 B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering University of Saskatchewan, 2009 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION/LICENSING Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba (APEGM) Professional Engineer since 2014 Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) Professional Engineer since 2015 Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) Professional Engineer since 2014 CERTIFICATION CFEI, Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (NAFI) TECHNICAL AFFILIATIONS Member - National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) Member - Canadian Association of Fire Investigators (CAFI) Member - Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) Member - Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba (APEGM) Member - Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Specializes in mechanical related losses April 2015 to Present Forensic Engineer Origin and Cause Incorporated Winnipeg, MB Investigation of vehicle, truck, and heavy equipment fires, and structural fires with mechanical equipment involved. Forensic investigation of failures involving mechanical equipment. June 2012 to April 2015 Fire Investigator/Forensic Engineer EFI Global Ottawa, ON / Winnipeg, MB Numerous fire investigations of residential, commercial, and vehicle/equipment fires, indoor air quality investigations and testing, and slip and fall investigations. Investigations conducted for various insurance clients to 2012 Applied Commercial and Industrial Sales The Master Group Ottawa, ON Aided engineering clients in selection and specification of HVAC components. THE NATION S LARGEST CONSULTING FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FIRE INVESTIGATION FIRM

75 2009 to 2011 M.A.Sc. Candidate University of Waterloo Waterloo, ON Conducted thesis research on manual suppression techniques in a compartment fire to 2009 Research Assistant University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, ON Conducted literature review of wild land fire convection column theory and created a plume in the laboratory using salt-water modelling to 2007 Engineering Intern Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. Calgary, AB Worked with the North East Gas Production Team, completed design of a project to integrate two gas plants. FURTHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION SAFC Seminar Inspecting Commercial Kitchen Systems (2014) CAFI Seminar Overlooked Ignition Sources and Evidence Management (2014) Canadian National Advanced Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation Training Program (2012) EFI Global Fire Training and Live Burn, Memphis, TN (2012) Advanced Fire Investigation Workshop with Dr. John DeHaan (2012) CFEI Trainer, 25 online courses, 2012 to present PRESENTATIONS Fire Dynamics - Guest Lecture, Oxygen Consumption Calorimetry, University of Waterloo, 2009 and 2010 Fire Safety Engineering - Teaching Assistant, University of Waterloo, 2011 Ordinary Differential Equations Teaching Assistant, University of Waterloo, 2010 OTHER Publications as First Author Obach, Matthew R. (2011) Effects of Initial Fire Attack Suppression Tactics on the Firefighter and Compartment Environment. M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Waterloo. Obach, M.R., E.J. Weckman, and A. Strong (2011) Effects of different suppression tactics on the firefighter and compartment environment, International Association of Fire Safety Science, Maryland. Obach, M.R., and E.J. Weckman (2010) Comparing the heat release rate and heat flux of uniformly constructed wood cribs, Combustion Institute Canadian Section, Ottawa. Obach, M.R., D.A. Torvi, D. Sumner, and D.J. Bergstrom (2010) Salt-water modeling of a wildland fire s convection column, Combustion Institute Canadian Section, Ottawa. Other Publications Robson, L.D, M.R. Obach, J. Rigg, J.U. Ezinwa, D.A. Torvi, and E.J. Weckman (2011) Effects of polyurethane foam thickness on heat release rates measured in cone and furniture calorimeter tests, Fire and Materials, Wiley, MA. Ezinwa, J.U., L.D. Robson, M.R. Obach, D.A. Torvi, and E.J. Weckman (2011) Evaluating models for predicting fullscale fire behaviour of polyurethane foam using cone calorimeter data, Fire Technology, Springer, NY. Robson, L.D, M.R. Obach, J.U. Ezinwa, D.A. Torvi, and E.J. Weckman (2010) Effects of polyurethane foam thickness on flame spread and heat release rates in furniture calorimeter tests, Combustion Institute Canadian Section, Ottawa. 75

76 ANCASTER KINGSTON MISSISSAUGA LONDON OTTAWA SUDBURY WINDSOR HALIFAX WINNIPEG CALGARY EDMONTON DISCOVERING THE TRUTH BY DETERMINING THE FACTS