Mike Notaro, Cfei, Cvfi Email & Phone Number

✓ 15+ years in Field and Service engineering roles at Fortune 500 manufacturing enterprises.✓ Extensive experience in investigative engineering, validation testing, and root cause analysis.✓ Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, Vehicle Fire Investigator, ASE Master Automobile Technician, and early career hands-on automotive tech.Analytical and diligent with an extensive background in field investigation engineering and service engineering. Deep knowledge of mechanical and vehicle systems with a track record of assessing root causes, driving safety and quality standards, and delivering on project/business objectives.► Field Investigations – Oversee field investigations throughout the U.S. for a diverse product portfolio of on-road, off-road, snow, and marine vehicles conducting fire and safety investigations. Partner with cross-functional internal teams and third parties to drive accurate and timely resolutions.► Technical Reporting – Strong background in the development of technical reports for field investigations, validation testing, and gathering of technical specifications and materials for servicing/repairing products.► Safety & Quality Requirements – Deep understanding of safety and quality requirements, leveraging mechanical experience and hands-on knowledge to ensure products align with required benchmarks.► Relationship Management – Adept at partnering with cross-functional teams including legal, engineering, quality, senior leadership, and external partners spanning investigators, laboratories, insurance, and accident reconstruction teams.AREAS OF EXPERTISE• Forensic Root Cause Assessment & Identification • Project/Caseload Management• Safety & Quality Requirements • Issue Analysis & Reporting • Technical Documentation• Business Risk Management • Vehicle Fire & Safety Investigation• Third-Party Partnerships – Investigators/Laboratories • Legal Deposition & Expert Witness• Cross-Functional Team Leadership • Stakeholder/Leadership Communication