Andy Irwin

Executive Vice President
Accident Reconstruction
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Andy Irwin is an Accident Reconstructionist with Aperture (formerly Scientific Analysis Inc.). Andy specializes in accident investigation, reconstruction, and analysis for passenger and commercial vehicles. In this work, Andy employs the use of engineering and scientific disciplines. Having been with Aperture since 1998, Andy uses his decades of experience to provide expert testimony, making use of aids such as accident site diagrams, maps, charts, and crime scene exhibits.

Prior to Aperture, Andy was a decorated military officer in the United States Air Force with 1,496 hours of total fighter time and 126 hours of combat time. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and has completed specialized study in accident reconstruction at Northwestern University and Texas A&M University.

Andy is a member of multiple professional societies, including the National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists (NAPARS), Society of Accident Reconstructionist (SOAR), Texas Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists (TAARS), the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).

Andy's Expertise

  • Accident Investigation
  • Reconstruction and Analysis for Passenger and Commercial Vehicles
  • Agricultural Equipment and Industrial Powered Trucks through Employment of Engineering and Scientific Disciplines
  • Accident Scene and Vehicle Inspection, Photography, and Measurement
  • Production of Trial and Testimony Aids such as Accident Site Diagrams, Maps, Charts, and Crime Scene Exhibits
  • Deposition, Arbitration and Trial Testimony

Education

BS in Architectural Engineering, with a specialization in Structural Analysis and Design, University of Texas at Austin

Professional Certifications

NATO Medal 

Air Medal, with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC) 

Aerial Achievement Medal 

Air Force Commendation Medal 

Army Commendation Medal 

Air Force Outstanding Unit Ribbon, with 2nd OLC 

Southwest Asia Service Medal, with 1st OLC 

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal 

Combat Readiness Medal, with 2nd OLC 

National Defense Service Medal 

Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon 

Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon, with 1st OLC 

Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon 

Air Force Training Ribbon 

Pacific Air Forces Inspector General Outstanding Performer Citation

Work Experience

Aperture, LLC, (formerly Scientific Analysis, Inc.), January 1998 - Present, Vice President and Accident Reconstructionist

Accident investigation, reconstruction, and analysis for passenger and commercial vehicles through employment of engineering and scientific disciplines. Accident scene and vehicle inspection, photography, and measurement. Production of trial and testimony aids such as accident site diagrams, maps, charts, and crime scene exhibits. Deposition, arbitration and trial testimony. 

The United States Air Force, November 1988 - December 1997, Professional Military Officer

Combat Mission Ready aircrew in the F-111D, F-111F, and F-15E fighter aircraft. Responsible for world-wide deployment and employment of U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft. Responsible for the direct employment of air to ground and air to air weaponry. Instructor responsibilities included academic, simulator, and in-flight instruction on operation and employment of the F-111F and F-15E. Flight Examiner responsibilities included evaluation and certification of Combat Mission Ready status for all unit assigned aircrew in the F-111F and F-15E. Conducted in-flight testing, evaluation and certification of F-15E aircraft being returned to flying status. Responsible for overseeing daily fighter flying operations for the entire base. 

Career Flying Experience:

Total Fighter Time: 1496 hours 

Combat Time: 126 hours

Memberships

The Society of Automotive Engineers

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Texas Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists

Society of Accident Reconstructionists

National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists

Capabilities

Accident Reconstruction

Andy's Expertise

  • Accident Investigation
  • Reconstruction and Analysis for Passenger and Commercial Vehicles
  • Agricultural Equipment and Industrial Powered Trucks through Employment of Engineering and Scientific Disciplines
  • Accident Scene and Vehicle Inspection, Photography, and Measurement
  • Production of Trial and Testimony Aids such as Accident Site Diagrams, Maps, Charts, and Crime Scene Exhibits
  • Deposition, Arbitration and Trial Testimony

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