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This expert has extensive experience in fuel system design, storage, and dispensing systems. He has spent many years as a gas station expert, constructing gasoline service stations for major oil companies and public agencies. He has been involved with numerous societies in the gas station safety/construction industry, and is certified to handle all gas station related materials. Currently, this expert consults on fuel system installation, design, and safety at his own firm.

This expert has been involved in the LED industry since 2005. He managed the patent portfolio for Color Kinetics and enjoyed considerable success in building out a functional licensing program for the world-wide LED industry. He went on to be the IP Strategist and GM of Custom Solutions for Lighting Science Group. Since 2010 he has worked as an independent advisor to a wide range of LED companies in North America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on IP strategy, product development, new market entry, fund-raising, and related activities. He is a former instructor in IP strategy for the Licensing Executive Society. He currently serves on technical advisory boards and boards of directors for LED lighting companies in the US and Europe, and remains active in assisting both young and established companies in the pursuit of their goals for growth.'

This expert has over 40 years of field experience as a plumber and HVAC contractor. He has installed, managed, and consulted for various projects. He is familiar with construction defects, claims, personal injury, costs, and product liability. He currently serves as Principal for a consulting firm dealing with plumbing, heating, HVAC, and Asbestos exposure mechanical systems.

This Nutrition industry professional has an advanced degree in nutrition, and several years of experience involving the technical aspects of regulatory affairs, scientific affairs, product labeling, and research & development. His specialties: 21 CFR 101 (Food Labeling), 21 CFR 111 (cGMPs for dietary supplements), FTC advertising guidelines, regulatory compliance review, product substantiation, ingredient research and product development. In his current role as Manager at a Vitamin research company he is responsible for reviewing products, labeling and marketing materials for FDA and FTC compliance.

This highly qualified expert has been responsible for hiring and training thousands of people and dozens of service providers for the companies that he has been in charge of and he has 20+ years of experience with big box retail establishments. He has been trained at Stanford University and at the Harvard Negotiation Institute and is a Director at the National Retail Federation. He is the former CEO at United Retail Group and the former Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Wet Seal Inc. He is also the former Vice President Regional Manager at Target Stores. Currently, he is the CEO of a major retail consulting firm in California. A retail consultant focused on Brands / Trends / Merchandising / Operations: Expert assessment of retail brands Guidance to management, owners, legal and the investment community, Complete review of merchandising, in house design, product development, vendor contracts, agent requirements, sourcing, buying, Retail real estate reviews of malls, strip centers, life style shopping areas, distribution centers, Brand positioning, competitive review, assortment diagnostics Product expertise with teen, women and children's apparel, shoes, accessories, jewelry, plus size, beauty Online, social merchandising, customer connection and guidance Management staffing review, SGA assessment, operations review, cost/expense assessment Experienced with Fast Fashion, Department Stores, Specialty, Big Box and general product stores Opened and managed stores in all 50 states, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, Japan, Korea

This expert is a multi-disciplined inventor with dozens of patents and applications, and a seasoned business creator with 23 years of experience in various areas of Automotive Electronics, Consumer Electronics, and Electronic Product Design. In 1991, he established a design, manufacturing and distribution facility for his dozens of inventions. He is currently a consultant working primarily in the litigation context of electronics.

This seasoned expert has been involved in the diving industry since the 1970s. He earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara and also completed additional graduate work in Human Physiology and Exercise Physiology at both California State University, Long Beach and California State University, San Diego. The expert is certified as a Scuba Instructor by the National Association of Underwater Instructors, the Los Angeles County Underwater Unit, and the Professional Association of Diving Instructors. He previously worked as the Chief Engineer of Water Sports at AMF Voit, the Technical Director at Sea Quest, the Director of Engineering at U.S. Divers Co., and the Director of Product Development at Sherwood Scuba.

This expert has more than a quarter century of experience developing financial and economic analyses to solve business problems. His practice principally involves intellectual property issues, including patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret as well as unfair competition antitrust matters and business valuations, breach of contract disputes, and technology assessment. acquisitions analysis, has enabled him to assist clients on a wide range of litigation issues. His industry experience includes pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food, industrial products, machinery, automotive aftermarket, electronic components, telecommunications, airlines, computer hardware, software, and media and entertainment. He has testified in state court, U.S. District Court, U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Court of International Trade, and before the Federal Trade Commission. Prior to joining Freeman & Mills, he served in senior corporate positions in business planning, acquisitions, and product development. He was the president of a technology marketing and licensing company; served as an economist at the Department of the Treasury, where his responsibilities included corporate fraud, technology licensing and transfer pricing; and was a patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He holds a BS in engineering and an MA and a PhD in economics, all from Duke University.

This highly qualified engineering expert specializes in water treatment engineering, design, and operations. He is a certified water treatment and distribution operator. He belongs to a number of prestigious societies in the water treatment field and has authored more than 5 publications on the topic. This expert is currently a private water treatment industry consultant.

This product design and liability expert has over 50 years of experience in mechanical engineering. He has devoted his entire career to the design, development, and commercialization of medical devices and similar consumer products, developing 5 patents along the way. He received his BS in mechanical engineering from California State Polytechnic College before obtaining his MBA from California State College. Formerly, he served as an engineer and department manager at California Injection Molding Co., a senior project engineer and the manufacturing engineer manager at McGaw Laboratories, the director of engineering at Hudson Oxygen Therapy Sales Co., and the president at Fallbrook Engineering Inc. Currently, he serves as the president of a consulting engineering services firm in Washington.

This highly qualified expert has 50 years of experience in the field of engineering. He earned his BS in electrical engineering from Rutgers University and has completed a multitude of professional development courses and seminars over the course of his career. This expert is a licensed professional engineer in 5 states and is a certified diver. He is active in his field as a member of numerous organizations, including the National Society of Professional Engineers, the International Association of Forensic Sciences, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. He has also previously served as the president of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers. This expert has previously served as a field service engineer for Westinghouse Electric Corporation, electrical project manager for American Biltrite, senior electrical design engineer for Air Products and Chemicals, and consulting engineer for Paul Zamrowski Associates. Currently, he serves as a consulting electrical engineer for an independent engineering consultancy, with experience investigating the causes of electrical malfunctions, failures, or injury in cases of fires, lightning strikes and power surges, electrical shocks and electrocution, shipping damage, and accident reconstruction.

This highly qualified expert has nearly 35 years of experience in safety products distribution. He received his BSME from the University of Delaware before earning his MBA in finance and strategic planning from Gannon University. This expert specializes in supply chain management for safety products, including product development of electronics, aircraft and aerospace parts, industrial controls, motors, power tools appliances, and sprinklers. He has formerly served as the manager of production engineering and speed variator products operation at General Electric, the plant manager of the US housewares division of Black & Decker, and director of manufacturing planning and vice president of operations for both outdoor manufacturing and the household division of Sunbeam Corporation. Currently, this expert serves as the CEO and founder of a private consulting company based in California.

This highly qualified expert has twenty years of experience in digital product design and development with a focus on user experience and human computer interaction. She received her BA in mathematics and economics from Occidental College and then both her MS in operations research engineering and PhD in industrial and systems engineering from the University of Southern California. She currently holds four patents relating to user interface. This expert has held a variety of roles in the industry, beginning her career as a software engineer for PCS and then as a product development consultant for a number of companies. She then went on to cofound and serve as the director of product for Tagasauris, a company focused on building mobile and web-based products. She has also served as a researcher for the Museum of the City of New York, a director of mobile product strategy at DIRECTV, and then as a part-time lecturer of engineering at the University of Southern California. Currently, she is a senior lecturer of engineering at a university in California.

This highly-qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in electrical and electronics engineering, rail transit systems design, construction, project management, light rail vehicle, and field wayside maintenance areas. He earned his BS in electrical and electronics engineering from California State University at Sacramento and his MBA in strategic leadership from Amberton University. He is licensed as a registered professional engineer in California. He formerly served as a technologist for Bechtel Power Corporation, a stop and zones technician and acting administrator for Orange County Transportation Authority, a project engineer for DCM Industries and Balfour Beatty Rail Systems. He also served as the associate systems design engineer for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, working with the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) team on the Silicon Valley Rapid Transit (SVRT) BART Extension Project. Currently, this expert is a senior systems engineer of rail operations for a local transportation authority in California.

This published expert has over 20 years of experience in the field of chemical engineering, with his work specifically focused on thermal imaging. He earned his BS in physiology from McGill University and his MS in Chemical Engineering at McMaster University. He has extensive teaching experience as a visiting lecturer at Golden Gate University and Sofia University. He also formerly worked as a preclinical and clinical consultant at Oroscience PLC, where he designed and executed experiments to define the safety and efficacy of new electrosurgical products. Currently, he owns an engineering consulting business that assists many biomedical device companies in product development and manufacturing optimization.

This highly qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in computer security, digital forensics, and digital currency, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. He earned his BS in computer science and his MS in data communications networks and distributed systems from the University College London. In addition, this expert holds 3 patents and has published 7 books involving digital currency and bitcoin. He has held several roles throughout his career including being an IT manager at Odey Asset Management, managing director for Phaia Limited, and security practice lead for Greenwich Technology Partners. He also held several executive roles including director of security practice at ThruPoint Inc, the chief intelligence officer at Nemertes Research, and the chief security officer at Blockchain.info. He has also founded companies such as Athena Systems Design Limited and the Managed Business Network. Currently, this expert is a teaching fellow of the digital currencies masters program at a university in Cyprus and is the founder and CEO at an educational platform of bitcoin and blockchains based in California.

This highly-qualified expert has over 40 years of experience in electrical engineering, with his work focusing on high voltage electric power transmission, distribution, and substation design, construction, operations & maintenance, control centers, and in particular electrical safety. He is also exceptionally familiar with industrial, commercial, and residential electrical systems, including the vast array of industry standards, codes, and best practice applications. He received his BS in electrical engineering from California State University before earning his MS in electrical engineering from the University of Nevada. A licensed professional engineer in the state of California, this expert is also certified by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation as a reliability coordinator and is licensed by the FCC in general radiotelephone, advanced class amateur radio, and as a global maritime distress safety system operator and maintainer. He is active in his field as an author of multiple textbooks and publications on the subject of electric power and is a member of several professional organizations, including the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers. He worked for NV Energy for 15 years, as a telecommunications operations supervisor, a relay protection operations supervisor, a senior distribution engineer, and a senior substation design engineer. For the past 27 years, this expert has served as an electrical engineering consultant for an electric power engineering and safety consulting firm based in California.