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Professional experience includes 35 years in security vulnerability assessment, blast resistant design and explosives safety. Analyzed explosion hazards in petrochemical facilities and explosives processing operations, conducted threat assessments of more than 200 facilities for government agencies across the U.S.and internationally. Developed innovative solutions to protect buildings and personnel against explosion hazard risks and conducted shock tube and high explosives test programs to validate analytical models. Conducted explosion accident investigations to determine proximate and root causes, working with clients to mitigate risks and provide safe operations.Actively participate in industry technical committees developing guidelines and best practices for explosion hazard assessment and mitigation. Contributing author for publications produced by ASCE, ACI, CSA and ASME. More than 40 papers on explosion hazards, protective construction, dynamic analysis, and blast testing.Manage 60 professionals specializing in extreme loads and structural risks. Responsible for business development, strategic relationships, client account management, project management, P&L, and employee professional development.