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DEREK YANO, MSME, P.E
Mechanical Engineer M39474 Dyano@vglabs.com

TECHNICAL AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
  • Mechanical Failure Analysis (chairs, ladders, bicycles, appliances)
  • Materials failure analysis
  • Construction Lift Equipment Accident Investigation
  • Biomedical Product Analysis
  • Accident Reconstruction / Crash Data Retrieval
  • Premises Liability
  • Slip/Trip and Fall
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering – Mechanics and Materials
California State University, Long Beach (2018)
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering – Nano/Microengineering
University of California, Irvine (2014)
REGISTRATION

Professional Engineer, California Number: M39474

CERTIFICATIONS

Boom Lift Operator

Scissor Lift Operator

Rough Terrain Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Certified XL Tribometrist

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Staff Engineer, Vollmer-Gray Engineering Laboratories (January 2023 to present)

Staff Engineer, Vollmer-Gray Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (September 2014 to December 2022). Failure analysis and testing of components and systems including biomedical devices, consumer products, appliances, water and gas systems for litigation matters regarding product liability. Crash data (black box data) retrieval related to motor vehicle collisions. Construction lift equipment accident investigation. Vehicular accident reconstruction using simulation software. Laboratory capabilities include Keyence microscopic examination, pressure, leak, and tensile testing. Additional capabilities include 3D Laser scanning, finite element analysis, data logging and acquisition, computer aided design, 3D modelling and printing, photogrammetry.

Clerk, Aleshire & Wynder, LLP (March 2012 to August 2014). Archive law firm’s documents into hard copy files and scan to database. Work with lawyers to prepare files for trial.

University of California, Irvine Stroke Lab, Student Researcher (November 2012 to August 2014). Assist stroke victims who have volunteered to test new biomedical devices. Organize, update, and maintain data tables for analysis.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

California Conference Of Arson Investigators, Member

National Fire Protection Association, Member

American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Member

ASM International, Member

Biomedical Engineering Society, Member

Society of Automotive Engineers, Member