Mr. Melo has performed forensic assessments related to Hurricanes Frances, ​Jeanne, Wilma, Ike, Harvey, Irma, Maria, Sally, Michael, Eta and Ian across ​several states over the past 20 years. Mr. Melo is an established expert in ​forensic investigations, specializing in cause origin analyses and roof damage ​assessments of commercial and residential properties. Detailed inspection, ​documentation and testing protocols along strong technical writing skills have ​led to conclusions and opinions that were overwhelmingly the basis of decisions ​on claims. Strong communication skills during depositions or while on the stand ​have led to favorable settlements ranging from small residential to multi-million-​dollar commercial claims.

Co-Founder and VP: Mr. Melo is an accomplished Professional Engineer focused on forensic inspections, program/project management, innovation, performance metrics and execution. Diverse experience within forensic inspections, expert witness testimony, engineering management, standardization, and entrepreneurship provide a unique & well-rounded approach to project delivery to maximize client service.

Forensic Engineering Practice Leader in charge of production, and Florida Region Business Development. Destek's practice in Florida is focused on forensic evaluation of commercial and residential properties with daily insurance claims arising from water/moisture intrusion, plumbing leaks, construction defects, foundation settlement, hail and wind events and similar.

Program development, implementation and management of: Sip - structure inspection program, BSP - Bridge Service Program, FPRP - Fall Protection retrofit program, Roof Inspection Program. Included agency needs assessment, program scope development, consultant procurement, evaluation and selection, contract negotiations and management for multimillion dollar annual programs for SFWMD. Recognized for optimizing several programs realizing over 1/2 Million in savings from annual budget.

Program Development, Implementation, Management & Optimization. Responsible for management of the comprehensive Structure Inspection Program that systematically inspects over 700 water control structures in Southern Florida. SIP includes multidisciplinary (Civ, Struc, Mech, Elec, Underwater) inspections of pump stations, spillways, gated culverts, weirs and boat locks that are essential to SFWMD's core mission of balancing flood control, water supply and environmental restoration throughout South Florida. The SIP includes approximately 12 in-house forensic engineers & 3 dive contractors.

Founder and CEO of Foodoozle last mile delivery logistics technology system. Foodoozle operates in the emerging cloud/Smartphone delivery logistics sector. We've developed a cutting edge technology platform that makes it easy for licensees/franchisees to join our delivery network. We've operated in the restaurant delivery sector for the launch phase of our company and are now moving into local retail delivery. "If we can reliably and cos-effectively deliver hot food, we can deliver anything!".Parenting Style: Let them explore; trip & hit their head. Make sure they don't hit sharp edges or fall too hard. Bumps go away, life you continues with every choice..always forward.

On-site Program Manager @ SFWMD. Development & implementation of Structure Inspection Program, Bridge Service Program, Fall Protection Retrofit Project, SIP Archival Tool.

Forensic Engineering evaluations of residential and commercial properties damaged by Hurricane Wilma in 2005. Also conducted daily loss claims for insurance clients related to water damage, tile, foundation, roof losses.