Joshua Merritt joined Aperture (formerly CAC Forensics) in 2023 as a Forensic Expert. Joshua has investigated and participated in the reconstruction of accidents involving passenger vehicles, and commercial vehicles, He has experience working for clients on both the plaintiff and defense sides of litigation. His responsibilities include the inspection of vehicles and scenes to gather evidence, including downloading event data recorder (EDR) systems from passenger and heavy vehicles, processing and analysis of collected data, and the creation of exhibits related to the reconstruction of accidents.
Prior to joining the team at Aperture, Joshua was a Junior Engineer at U.S. Forensic where he worked in failure analysis. His responsibilities included analysis of low-speed passenger vehicle crashes, failure, electrical, and fire inspections, as well as testing and report writing.
Joshua graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. While pursuing his studies, Joshua was Vice President of the LSU Investing Club where he mentored students to analyze companies and capital markets. He was also a member of the LSU Bengal Bots team, leading the design, building, and testing of a combat robot.
Joshua's Expertise
- Passenger and Heavy Vehicle Inspections
- Passenger Vehicle EDR Imaging
- Heavy Vehicle EDR Imaging
- 3D Scanning
- Evidence Photography
- Drone Operation
- Dashcam and Surveillance Video Analysis
- EDR Data Analysis
- Evidence Analysis and Mapping
- Exhibit Creation
- Report Writing
Education
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Louisiana State University
Professional Certifications
Bosch CDR Technician course
PI, Licensed Private Investigator, State of Texas License No: 01539723
Remote Pilot, Licensed Remote Pilot for Small Unmanned Aerial Systems FAA Certificate No: 485580
Work Experience
Aperture, LLC, June 2023 – Present, Forensic Engineer
- Accident scene, passenger, and commercial vehicles inspections that include full brake inspection, photography, and measurements
- Production of scene and vehicle diagrams
U.S. Forensic, May 2022 – December 2022, Junior Engineer
- Performed failure inspections, fire evaluations, and electrical evaluations to determine the origin and cause of loss
- Performed passenger vehicle inspections to determine if damage was consistent with the accounts of involved parties
- Created technical analysis reports to showcase inspection and research findings for insurance companies, law firms, and other stakeholders
Capabilities
Passenger Vehicle EDR Imaging
Heavy Vehicle EDR Imaging
3D Scanning
Evidence Photography
Drone Operation
Dashcam and Surveillance Video Analysis
EDR Data Analysis
Evidence Analysis and Mapping
Exhibit Creation
Report Writing
Joshua's Expertise
- Passenger and Heavy Vehicle Inspections
- Passenger Vehicle EDR Imaging
- Heavy Vehicle EDR Imaging
- 3D Scanning
- Evidence Photography
- Drone Operation
- Dashcam and Surveillance Video Analysis
- EDR Data Analysis
- Evidence Analysis and Mapping
- Exhibit Creation
- Report Writing
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