Troy Schoppe
Forensic Expert
Dallas, TX
Troy Schoppe is originally from San Antonio where he worked as a Metrology Technician, Field Surveyor, and Professor’s Assistant while studying at the University of Texas at San Antonio to become a Mechanical Engineer. Before graduating, he was recognized on the President’s List (an award highlighting those who achieved a 4.0GPA) and contributed to clubs like the American Society of Automotive Engineers. As the capstone to his education, Troy led a team of engineering students sponsored by HEB in designing and manufacturing a chicken seasoner.
Troy started his accident reconstruction career by assisting in field inspections for Aperture (formerly Scientific Analysis Inc.), before joining the team as a full Accident Reconstructionist. He continues to contribute in the office doing reconstruction and in the field as an investigator.
University of Texas at San Antonio: San Antonio, Texas, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Northwestern University: Evanston, Illinois, Crash Investigation 1 Technical Accident Investigation, June 2024, Crash Investigation 2 Technical Accident Investigation, November 2024
PhotoModeler Technologies, PhotoModeler for Collision Investigation Certification
Dassault Systems SolidWorks, SolidWorks Associate Certification
Federal Aviation Administration, Remote Drone Pilot license
Virtual Crash, Virtual Crash 6 Accident Reconstruction Certification
CDR Data Retrieval Training
HVE Accident Simulation Training
Aperture Institute, Heavy Vehicle Download Training, Heavy Vehicle Brake Inspection Training
Forensic Expert: Aperture, LLC (formerly Scientific Analysis, Inc.)
Metrology Technician in Supplier Quality Department
Land Surveyor
Texas Department of Public Safety Private Investigator
Federal Aviation Administration, certified Remote Pilot of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), former member
Accident Reconstuction