E CUBED ENGINEERING, PLC 
MANAGER & PRINCIPAL ENGINEER: Providing a systems engineering approach to professional ergonomic, electrical, electronic, industrial & forensic consulting including fire investigations, equipment failure analysis, expert testimony & training.

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EDUCATION:

• Master of Science in Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, 1990
• Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering, Virginia Tech, 1977
• Eastern Kentucky University's National Advanced Fire, Arson, & Explosion Investigation Science & Technology Program, 2004
• Root Cause Investigations (Failure Prevention Inc.)
• Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Equipment Qualification
• Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Planning, Design, Protection of Industrial Power Systems
• VEPCO Supervisory Training
• Westinghouse Pressurized Water Reactor Systems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
ADJUNCT FACULTY MEMBER: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Richmond, Virginia). A part-time faculty member in the Engineering and Applied Science Department providing instruction in the Engineering Technology Associate Degree Program and the Computer & Electronics Engineering Technology Associate Degree Program.

ENGINEERING CONSULTANT: National Forensic Consultants, Inc. (Richmond, Virginia). Providing expert-consulting services based on more than 30 years experience in human-machine interface design, human factors, nuclear power station design and electrical and electronic engineering.

SUPERVISOR OF ENGINEERING - DESIGN: Virginia Electric and Power Company, Nuclear Operations Department, North Anna Power Station (Louisa, Virginia). Responsibilities included managing a staff of electrical, mechanical, and chemical engineers in providing operational and maintenance support, and developing modifications to the station's two pressurized water reactor power plants.

SENIOR STAFF ENGINEER: Virginia Electric and Power Company, Nuclear Electrical Engineering Department (Richmond, Virginia). Human factors engineer and lead electrical equipment qualification engineer; responsibilities include interpreting and applying industry standards and federal regulations. In addition, Mr. Pinion prepared calculations, technical reports, and design modifications, and directed other engineers in various aspects of power plant design and operational support.

DESIGN CONTROL ENGINEER: Virginia Electric and Power Company, Nuclear Operations Department, North Anna Power Station (Louisa, Virginia). Responsibilities included coordinating modifications developed by consultants and the corporate and station engineering staff. Coordinating the modifications involved providing the lead technical review. This review ensured that modifications complied with appropriate regulations, standards, and sound engineering principles.

While working with Virginia Electric and Power Company for more than 26 years, Mr. Pinion implemented the following major cost savings programs and issued the following major publications:

• Recommended material substitutions in solenoid valves to extend equipment lives ($12,000/year savings).
• Managed an electric equipment monitoring program that extended replacement schedules ($150,000/year savings).
• Provided technical justification not to implement certain Nuclear Regulatory Commissions mandated human factor modifications to the Surry Control Room ($10,000,000 in savings).
• Publication: "A Capital Budgeting Model for Nuclear Power Plant Using Multi-Attribute Decision Analysis," April 1990.
• Publication: WCAP-14764, "Aging Management Evaluations for Cables, Connectors, and Buswork", Co-expert panel member in the development of a Westinghouse Owners Group document, published in 1998.

ENGINEER, DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT: Raytheon Service Company (Virginia Beach, Virginia). Responsibilities included managing installation teams, designing and testing electrical and electronic systems and the operator's interface for U. S. Navy ship and shore facilities.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER: Department of Defense, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (Portsmouth, Virginia). Responsibilities included designing internal communication and weapon systems for U. S. Navy surface ships. The design included the complete electrical and electronic systems and the operator's interface to the system.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS:

• LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER: Commonwealth of Virginia #0402022808
• LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER: State of Maryland #24545
• National Association Fire Protection (NFPA)
• National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)
• NAFI Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator
• NAFI Certified Fire Investigator Instructor
• Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
• Dielectric & Electrical Insulation Society (IEEE)

COMPUTER SKILLS:
Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio), MS-DOS, Visual Basic, Basic, Word Perfect

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
While performing engineering duties for more than 30 years, Mr. Pinion developed many reports, designs, equipment tests and installations on a variety of equipment. The work covered various topics including: equipment failures, aging mechanisms, materials of equipment construction, manufacturer's qualification tests, installation methods, maintenance practices, environmental service conditions, equipment and system designs and equipment interfaces. The types of equipment and subjects included:

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