Expert Details
Physical Security, Critical Infrastructure Security, Design, Failure Analysis, Video Surveillance
ID: 726180
Nevada, USA
Security Risk Management Services:
Security System Penetration Testing;
Security System Audits;
Security Site Surveys;
NFPA 1600 Compliance for insurance coverage due to diligence requirements;
Security Audits of existing security systems;
NFP780 Compliance guidance;
Support to architects & engineers;
Pre- Construction Specification, design review, bid evaluation;
Security Project Management;
Post-Construction Third-Party Testing and commissioning;
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design;
Return on Investment studies;
CCTV Surveillance, Access Controls, Alarm systems.
Electric Power Transmission and Substation Security
NERC-CIP Physical Security compliance
Critical Infrastructure Security
Security Program Management
Design review
Third-party verification for NERC-CIP compliance
Forensics:
Expert testimony and deposition;
Alarm System Failure to report;
Due Diligence, Proximate Cause;
Alarm Errors and Omissions litigation.
Consulted with the insurance company regarding loss of marine equipment resulting from the alarm that failed to report. Forensic examination revealed an operational alarm system installed with deficient installation practices. Consulted with the insurance company regarding alarm equipment that caused a fire resulting from deficient installation practices. Consulted with system integration companies on best practices and legal issues.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2003 | Degree: Certified Protection Professional | Subject: Security Management | Institution: ASIS INTERNATIONAL |
| Year: 2005 | Degree: Board Certified in Homeland Security | Subject: Disaster Management | Institution: American College of Forensic Examiners (ABCHS) |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2012 to 2015 | Employer: Pacific Gas & Electric | Title: Physical Security Specialist | Department: Corporate Security |
Responsibilities:Responsible for physical security and technology for power transmission, power distribution, gas pipeline, hydroelectric, dam and office facilities in over 15,000 square mile territory. Worked with federal agencies to assure compliance.Architect and technical adviser for critical substation security project at San Jose substation impacted by rifle attack. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2012 | Employer: P2S Engineering | Title: Security Technology Consultant | Department: Technology Division |
Responsibilities:Responsible for design of large scale networked security systems, project management, commissioning of systems. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1992 to 2010 | Employer: Mountain Security | Title: President | Department: Principal Consultant |
Responsibilities:Served as President and Director of operations. Founded and operated communications, security and fire alarm design and contracting company. Company accounts were sold and it became a consulting organization. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| ASIS International, ACFEI |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| CPP, CHS-V, CET |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Standards committee ASIS |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He has several publications related to Security business practices and related legal issues. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| He has consulted with insurance companies and attorneys regarding alarm system failures, Guard service deficiencies, performed forensic examinations of security systems, performed system design review. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Numerous manufacturer training seminars, FEMA certifications, Red Cross disaster management training, Airport crash scene management. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| As a past contractor and systems design engineer, he specified products and integrated them into complete working systems. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Provided training to Board Certification applicants, Made presentations to industry professionals at industry forums, wrote white papers on industry issues. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Performed fied analysis to determine appropriateness of security equipment and design for the application. |
Fields of Expertise
access control system, alarm, alarm system, alarm system design, burglar alarm, closed-circuit security system, detection, electronic security, inspection, intrusion detection, monitoring, monitoring equipment, security system, surveillance, surveillance system, traffic surveillance, video security system, video surveillance, bank security, college security, commercial security, construction engineering, construction site security, design review, electronic surveillance, engineering, evaluation, examination, field inspection, industrial security, motion detection, organization, physical security, premises security, public safety, resort security, school security, security, security company, security management, security negligence, security procedure, security standard, security training, workplace safety and security, security guard, guarding, guard supervision, business organization, guard performance, cargo security, equipment specific maintenance, protection, electronics design engineering, fire detector, electronics engineering, automated prison security system, fire alarm, fire alarm system, closed-circuit television