Alexander McDonald
Alexander McDonald is a Forensic Expert with Aperture (formerly Scientific Analysis Inc.) specializing in the forensic analysis of automotive accidents. Alexander has worked with Aperture since 2021. Prior to working for Aperture, Alexander attended college at Texas Tech University. In 2021, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in mathematics. Alexander is a proficient user of the FARO 3D Laser Scanner and software such as Engineering Dynamics Corporation’s Human Vehicle Environment (HVE), EOS Systems Inc.’s Photomodeler, Autodesk’s AutoCAD, and Blender. He is also a certified remote pilot of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) by the FAA.
Alexander's Expertise
- Passenger and Heavy Vehicle Inspections
- Passenger Vehicle EDR Imaging
- Heavy Vehicle EDR Imaging
- 3D Scanning
- Evidence Photography
- Drone Operation
- Dashcam and Surveillance Video Analysis
- EDR Data Analysis
- Evidence Analysis and Mapping
- Exhibit Creation
- Report Writing
Education
(BSCE) Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Mathematics, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, 2021
Professional Certifications
Axon Investigate Meteorologist Certification, October 2023
Axon Investigate Examiner Certification, October 2023
Bosch Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) Tool Operator/Technician, March 2023
iNPUT-ACE Operator Certification, May 2022
Federal Aviation Administration – Remote Pilot SUAS Certification, August 2021
Work Experience
Aperture (formerly Scientific Analysis, Inc.), June 2021 – Present, Accident Reconstructionist
- Accident investigation, reconstruction, and analysis for passenger and commercial vehicle crashes through employment of engineering and scientific disciplines
- Accident scene and vehicle inspection, photography, and measurement. Three-dimensional collision analysis, simulation, and animation
- Forensic video analysis for the purposes of accident reconstruction
Capabilities
Accident Reconstruction
Alexander's Expertise
- Passenger and Heavy Vehicle Inspections
- Passenger Vehicle EDR Imaging
- Heavy Vehicle EDR Imaging
- 3D Scanning
- Evidence Photography
- Drone Operation
- Dashcam and Surveillance Video Analysis
- EDR Data Analysis
- Evidence Analysis and Mapping
- Exhibit Creation
- Report Writing
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