Professional Biography
Tommy is a Mechanical Engineer specializing in failure investigation, analysis, and laboratory and field testing of materials and mechanical systems. He provides technical support, litigation support, and expert analyses to law firms, insurance companies, and other industries. He
employs forensic analysis to determine the root cause and failure modes ranging from mechanical systems to plumbing systems, including water losses involving installation errors and manufacturing defects. His mechanical system failure casework has included the evaluation of heavy machinery, damage to industrial equipment and property, and personal injury cases.
Additionally, Tommy applies various 3D scanning technologies for scene and evidence preservation, computational modeling, and dimensional analysis. He is an operator of the FARO 3D Laser Scanner, ATOS Core structured light scanner, and Matterport 3D camera. He uses these technologies to capture accurate dimensional data for detailed computational analyses and generate visual aids for legal proceedings. Furthermore, he has experience with computer-aided stress modeling, heat transfer, and fluid flow.
Credentials & Certifications
- Engineer in Training (EIT)
Professional Experience
- Staff Mechanical Engineer | Jensen Hughes, Inc. | 2020 - 2026
- Mechanical Engineering Intern | Jensen Hughes, Inc. | 2019 - 2019
Practices & Skillsets
- Failure Analysis
- Failure Analysis of Materials and Components
- Matterport Technician
- Plumbing Systems
- Premises Liability
- Products Liability
- Slip and Fall Evaluations
- Water Leakage Testing and Analysis
Publications and Presentations
- Experimental Determination of Temperatures Achieved by Hot Particles Produced from Electrical Arcing https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11668-025-02168-w This paper introduces a method to estimate the initial temperature of particles ejected during electrical arcing using combined testing and modeling. The approach links particle deformation on impact to its cooling history. Results show copper arc particles start near their boiling temperature and may still be close to their melting temperature (1084 °C) when reaching the ground, informing ignition potential in fire investigations. (July 2025)
- From Opinion to Evidence: Using Testing and Data to Build Forensic Truth. https://www.wdtl.org/ev_calendar_day.asp?eventid=460 The difference between a person with an opinion and a forensic expert is having data to support their opinion. This presentation shows how testing and modern data acquisition tools strengthen forensic investigations. Through case studies, it highlights the use of sensor measurements, 3D scanning, and computational methods like FEA to generate objective data that supports expert conclusions in claims and litigation. (July 2025)
Education
- Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering, Washington State University, Everett, WA, 2020
- Associate of Science (AS), General Engineering, Edmonds Community College, Lynnwood, WA, 2018
Professional Licenses
- Engineer in Training (EIT) - Washington - License #25025228