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AEI Corporation (Advanced Engineering Investigations) Senior Consultant, Charles B. (Charlie) Sullivan has been asked to present at all three of the 2019 National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (NAFED) conferences.

The first of the series will be held in Las Vegas this week, and Mr. Sullivan will be presenting on the topic of commercial kitchen cooking operations and post-fire investigation. NAFED is an association for companies who sell, distribute and service fire equipment. Charles B. (Charlie) Sullivan is an expert in the layout/design, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, repair and operation of fire suppression systems and their components. Learn more about AEI and Charles Sullivan at www.AEIengineers.com.

2019 Conferences are being held, March 7-8 in Las Vegas, NV, April 11-12 in Atlantic City, NJ, and May 9-10 in New Orleans, LA.

Charles B. Sullivan, ASCR2, CKH2, and Senior Consultant at AEI Corporation, recently gained the distinction of providing expert witness testimony experience at the International Chamber of Commerce – International Arbitration Court in London, England. Mr. Sullivan adds this international experience to his impressive list as an expert witness for cases in the United States.

Mr. Sullivan is an expert in the layout/design, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, repair and operation of fire suppression systems and their components. He is also knowledgeable about fire alarm systems, plumbing systems, backflow prevention devices, and fire extinguishers. You can reach Mr. Sullivan at Charles@AEIengineers.com, or by calling (303) 756-2900.

AEI Corporation congratulates Charles Brown, IAAI-FIT, for the successful completion of the Propane Education and Research Council’s (PERC) course, “Basic Principles & Practices of Propane.” This is one of several courses Mr. Brown is completing to obtain PERC’s Certified Employee Training Program designation (CETP). The designation is a natural fit with his 20 years of experience working in the propane industry, and current work in forensic engineering.

Mr. Jason is an original member of AEI Corporation, and has been a practicing forensic engineer with the firm since it was founded in 2005.

Mr. Jason is a licensed mechanical engineer and a certified fire and explosion investigator (CFI & CFEI), with more than 13 years of consulting experience providing forensic engineering services throughout the country, as well as internationally. With a primary focus in fire origin and cause determination, explosion investigations, and various other combustion incidents and thermal sciences, Mr. Jason has represented clients ranging from small privately held corporations to Fortune 500 companies in complex matters involving burns, severe injuries, and fatality accidents. He specializes in the failure analysis of gas-fired appliances, plumbing components, HVAC systems, explosives, fireworks, and pyrotechnic systems.

“Zach is a very talented forensic engineer, who always puts his clients first. He is extremely detail oriented, and delivers quality work,” said AEI Corporation President, Jay Freeman. “We are confident he will continue to be an asset to our clients and to AEI’s success.”

Mr. Jason earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Denver in 2005. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Colorado, Illinois, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas, and is a Board Certified Forensic Engineer through the National Academy of Forensic Engineers.

AEI Corporation Senior Consultant, Charles B. (Charlie) Sullivan has been asked to present at all three of the 2019 National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (NAFED) conferences. The first of the series will be held in Las Vegas this week, and Mr. Sullivan will be presenting on the topic of commercial kitchen cooking operations and post-fire investigation.

NAFED is an association for companies who sell, distribute and service fire equipment.  Charles B. (Charlie) Sullivan is an expert in the layout/design, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, repair and operation of fire suppression systems and their components. Learn more about AEI and Charles Sullivan at www.AEIengineers.com.

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Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) are ubiquitous. Nearly every powered product contains Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) populated with electronics. Given the emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT), the number of products that contain electronics and PCBs will likely grow exponentially. When designed, assembled, and used properly, PCBAs can be used to improve the quality of life for human beings across the globe. However, improper design, assembly, or use of PCBAs in products can lead to product failures, fires, electrocutions and shocks, physical injuries, and death. Even if the product failure does not cause an injury, the loss of revenue due to product downtime or cascading failures can be staggering. This presentation will help to develop a basic understanding of legal case file management for product failures, electronics and PCBs,  and PCBA failure modes. A live demonstration of a PCBA failure and ensuing fire will be presented.

Mr. Raszeja is a Project Engineer with AEI Corporation.  He is a product specialist with experience in reverse engineering, market certifications (UL, CE, etc.), Printed Circuit Board design, electronic design, system-level design, and battery-operated devices.  Mr. Raszeja also analyzes various electrical power equipment and systems including compliance with the National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code, and conducts site visits and laboratory examinations to determine the root cause of product or electrical system failures.  Mr. Raszeja has designed and installed residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems that comply with the National Electrical Code and has conducted over 400 investigations of product and equipment failures, electrocutions, shocks, and fires. 

 

Angel A. Darmer is a shareholder with  Carr Allison in the firm’s Birmingham, Alabama office.  Angel’s litigation practice is primarily focused on the defense of local, regional and national manufacturers, distributors, retailers and restaurants in personal injury, premises liability, products liability, transportation and workers’ compensation matters.  She has experience providing insurance coverage opinions and defending uninsured and under-insured motorist carriers. Angel has successfully defended her clients by obtaining summary judgments and pre-trial dismissals, as well as defense verdicts resulting from bench and jury trials.  She is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama, as well as the Alabama State Courts.