Henry Schmoker, BSME, ACTAR, CVST & CVSE

Forensic Accident Reconstructionist

Qualifications

Forensic Engineer • Mechanical Engineer • Reconstruction of Vehicles/Heavy Trucks • Data Imaging of Heavy Trucks • Data Imaging of Passenger Vehicle Modules • Infotainment Systems • Photogrammetry • Video Analysis • Motorcoach Investigator • Bicycle/Pedestrian Accidents • Farm/Heavy Equipment Incidents • Simulations/Vehicle Dynamics • Failure Analysis • Recreational Vehicles • Fuel Systems • Product Liability • Accident Reconstruction • Engineering Analysis • Design and Manufacturing Defects • Material Failure

CERTIFICATIONS

  • SAE International, Society of Automotive Engineers
  • ITAI, The Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators
  • NAPARS, National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists
  • WATAI, Washington Association of Technical Accident Investigators
  • CA2RS, California Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists
  • SATAI, Southwestern Association of Technical Accident Investigators

RESEARCH RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS

• SAE International, Accident Reconstruction Microlearning Library “Accident Reconstruction in Commercial Vehicles” – PD102304 Instructor

• Assisted in managing and coordinating advanced driver assistance systems testing on heavy trucks including multiple test vehicles and ADAS variants for a large fleet following ISO and NHTSA standards. Additional fringe tests were also completed; Buttonwillow, CA, August 2020

• Acknowledged for contributions in research and investigation for the following listed SAE International publications:

  * “Examination of Detroit Assurance ®️ 4.0 Video Radar Decision Unit   (VRDU) Records for Use in Crash Analysis,” SAE Paper No. 2023-01-0009, Society of Automotive Engineers, Detroit, Michigan, April 2023.

  * “Testing of Heavy Truck Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Crash Mitigation Systems,” SAE Paper No. 2023-01-0010, Society of Automotive Engineers, Detroit, Michigan, April 2023.

  * “Examination of Bendix ®️ Data Recording (BDR) Records for Use in Crash Analysis,” SAE Paper No. 2023-01-0012, Society of Automotive Engineers, Detroit, Michigan, April 2023.

Memberships

• E.I.T., Engineer #166639

• ACTAR, Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstruc-tionist, Reg #4811

• SAE, Accident Reconstructionist Certificate

• Berla, Certified Vehicle System Forensic Technician

• Berla, Certified Vehicle System Forensic Examiner

• DOT FAA – 14 CFR Part 107 Certified sUAS Pilot

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas Tyler, 2017
  • Associate of Applied Science, Automotive Technology, Tyler Junior College, 2013
  • SAE International, Photogrammetry and Analysis of Digital Media, August 2024
  • Hyundai-Kia & Tesla EDR Tool Operator-Technician Course, September 2023
  • Heavy Truck EDR, Simulation, Seatbelts, Vehicle Dynamics, EDR/CDR and many others.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2025 – Present Forensic Accident Reconstructionist, System Engineering And Laboratories (SEAL)

2017 – 2025 Accident Reconstructionist Engineer, Mecanica Scientific Services Corporation (MSSC)

AUTHORED PUBLICATIONS

Transport Canada Commercial Bus HVEDR Feasibility Study (File No. T8080-160062)

• Deliverable No. 1-7

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