Scott Alexander Linkletter
Scott Linkletter has been a Forensic Expert with Aperture (formerly Scientific Analysis Inc.) since joining the company in 2015. Scott has experience in the investigation and reconstruction of automotive accidents involving both commercial and passenger vehicles as well as workplace accidents. Scott has experience in providing expert reports and testimony in both Plaintiff and Defense cases throughout his time at Aperture. Scott has expertise in field investigation, evidence collection and preservation and commercial and passenger vehicle EDR imaging and analysis. Scott has experience in mathematical analysis, video simulation analysis, computer simulation analysis and the creation of exhibits related to the reconstruction of motor vehicle and workplace accidents.
Prior to joining Aperture, Scott attended Southern Methodist University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering as well as a minor in business administration. Scott is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), a certified Bosch Full CDR Technician, and a certified remote pilot of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS).
Scott Alexander's Expertise
Motor Vehicle Accidents Involving Passenger and Commercial Vehicles
Documenting and Preserving Evidence from Scenes for Workplace Accidents
Download and Analysis of Vehicle Event Data Recorders from Passenger and Commercial Vehicles and Experience with:
- ECMs
- ACMs
- PCMs
- Collision Mitigation Systems
- Tesla EDR
- Toyota Techstream
- Berla iVE software
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering/Minor in Business Administration, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, May 2015
Traffic Crash Investigation 1, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, April 2018
Faro Technologies High-Definition Laser Scanner Training, Scientific Analysis Inc., August 2015
Leica-Geosystems High-Definition Laser Scanner Training, Scientific Analysis Inc., August 2015
Heavy Vehicle Electronic Control Module Download Training, Scientific Analysis Inc., September 2015
Crash Data Retrieval Systems Training, Scientific Analysis Inc., September 2015, September 2019
Event Data Recorder (EDR) Summit, Crash Data Group, March 2019
Professional Certifications
Federal Aviation Administration, Remote Pilot sUAS Certification, April 2017
Institute of Police Technology and Management, Bosch Full CDR Technician, October 2017
Work Experience
Aperture (formerly Scientific Analysis Inc.), July 2015 – Current, Accident Reconstructionist
- Assist in the investigation, reconstruction, and analysis of both passenger and commercial vehicle accidents through the use of scientific processes
- Accident scene and vehicle inspection, photography, and measurement
- Creation of trial exhibits and testimony aids including scene and vehicle diagrams, scene maps, and reconstruction exhibits
Energy Transfer, June 2014 – August 2014, Engineering Intern
- Trained with Process Engineering Group to learn basics of production of Y-Grade NGL’s as well as Methane, Butane, Propane, and Gasoline
- Assisted with engineering additions to existing compressor station, which included attending Process Hazard Analysis meetings for new additions
- Assisted in the ordering and implementation of electric louvers for an existing compressor station outlet
Pioneer Natural Resources, May 2013 – August 2013, IT Scientific and Engineering Applications Intern
- Analyzed the costs and benefits of supplying tablet devices to Drilling and Completions Engineers for daily use
- Made a recommendation for the most suitable tablet at the end of internship and presented findings to heads of IT Department
Memberships
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), Member
Texas Department of Public Safety Private Investigator
Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Member
National Merit Scholar Distinguished Achievement
Capabilities
- 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
- Expert Testimony
Scott Alexander's Expertise
Motor Vehicle Accidents Involving Passenger and Commercial Vehicles
Documenting and Preserving Evidence from Scenes for Workplace Accidents
Download and Analysis of Vehicle Event Data Recorders from Passenger and Commercial Vehicles and Experience with:
- ECMs
- ACMs
- PCMs
- Collision Mitigation Systems
- Tesla EDR
- Toyota Techstream
- Berla iVE software
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