Robert Thompson
Forensic Expert
San Diego, CA
Mr. Thompson has been directly involved in accident reconstruction for more than 13 years. He was born in San Diego, California, in 1990, moved to Park City, Utah, at age three, and grew up on the mountains as a competitive ski racer.
He returned to San Diego to earn a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of San Diego. After graduating in 2013, he started at an accident reconstruction firm the following week and has worked in the field ever since.
Mr. Thompson joined Aperture in April 2025 and is a member of the Southern California heavy trucking team. He works under Brian Jones, supports cases for Gene Vanderpol, and manages his own caseload.
Outside of work, Mr. Thompson is an avid scuba diver. Diving started as a hobby in college, and he went on to train as a Divemaster and teach classes on weekends. He met his wife through diving, and together they are raising two energetic sons.
- University of San Diego (2008-2013)
- Dual degree Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts in Mechanical Engineering
Remote Pilot Certification #4571168 provided by Federal Aviation Administration, given authorization to operate small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the United States airspace.
Event Data Recorder (EDR) Tool Technician, James English & Associates
Event Data Recorder (EDR) Data Analyst, James English & Associates
Accessing and Interpreting Heavy Vehicle Event Data Recorders, SAE
Forensic Analyst & Accident Reconstruction Expert, Casteel Accident Reconstruction Inc., El Cajon, CA (05/2013-12/2024)
Forensic Expert in Accident Reconstruction, Aperture LLC. San Diego, CA (04/2025 to Present)
SAE
CA2RS
SATAI