Mark holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia in 2003 and a Juris Doctorate from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, California in 2009. He is a licensed general building contractor and a certified building inspector in the State of California. In addition, he is a certified accessibility inspector/plans examiner. Mark additionally is a certified playground safety inspector (CPSI) and he is also a certified Tribometrist (CXLT), a specialty certification in pedestrian safety.
Mark is an active member of multiple professional organizations in the fields of engineering, construction, and safety including the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), National Safety Council (NSC), the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES), the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Mark regularly works with a team of licensed and certified professionals in the fields of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, and Safety Engineering, Biomechanical and Accident Reconstruction Professionals, Property Managers, Product Designers, Architects, and Contractors, and works with a team of 3D Forensic Analysts who develop graphical depictions of Mark’s analyses for presentation purposes.
Mark J.'s Expertise
- Slips and Falls
- Trip and Falls
- Playground Safety
- Construction Accidents
- Property Damage Claims
- Construction Defects
- Habitability
- ADA Compliance
Education
BSME Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), Cum Laude, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia, 2003
JD Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude, Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, 2009
Professional Certifications
Registered Professional Engineer, Engineers Australia #2438129
Licensed California General Building Contractor #1024037
State Bar of California #265773
ICC Certified California Building Inspector #8197301
ICC Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner #8197301
California Certified Residential Manager
Certified XL Tribometrist #231
Certified Forklift Operator #NFF-1610996272-2368-2863
Certified Playground Safety Inspector #36800-0120
School Security Officer Training Course Certificate
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certificate
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certificate
Work Experience
Aperture, LLC, (formerly WEXCO International), 2003 - Present, Forensic Engineer
Memberships
American Concrete Institute (ACI)
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
American Public Works Association (APWA)
American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)
ASTM International
F08 Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
F13 Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear
F14 Fences
F15 Consumer Products
F24 Amusement Rides and Devices
E53 Asset Management
California Apartment Association (CAA)
California Assoc. of Accident Reconstruction Specialists (CA2RS)
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES)
International Code Council (ICC)
National Glass Association (NGA)
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
National Restaurant Association (NRA)
National Safety Council (NSC)
National Glass Association (NGA)
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
Capabilities
Slips and Falls
Trip and Falls
Playground Safety
Construction Accidents
Property Damage Claims
Construction Defects
Habitability
ADA Compliance
Mark J.'s Expertise
- Slips and Falls
- Trip and Falls
- Playground Safety
- Construction Accidents
- Property Damage Claims
- Construction Defects
- Habitability
- ADA Compliance
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