KEVIN TAJKOWSKI

281-572-2316

FORENSICS CONSULTANT
Diligent professional with expertise in
theoretical and experimental research in
physics and engineering. Proven success
conducting independent quantitative research
and performing presentations involving
physics. Adept at working independently
without supervision. Demonstrates high level
of creativity at problem solving and
accomplishing goals. Exceptional oral,
written, and interpersonal skills. Areas of
expertise include:
Physics
Mathematics
Engineering
Research
Investigation
Documentation
Evidence-Handling
Computer Modeling
Testing/Analysis
Interpersonal Communication
Writing
Problem Solving
Oral Communication/Presentation
Collegiate Instruction

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
McDOWELL OWENS ENGINEERING, INC., Kingwood,
Texas
2003 – Present
Multi-disciplinary forensic engineering firm
investigating gas explosions, fires,
automobile accidents, personal injuries,
mechanical failures, and structural damage
for clients both nationally and
internationally.
Consultant
Investigate mechanical failure of household
plumbing and major water-using appliances
involved in insurance claims. Examine and
document evidence, conduct research, and
test evidence for failure. Communicate with
insured to obtain details of loss. Complete
investigation and reconstruction of
automobile accidents to include extensive
scene documentation. Assist with fire and
structural damage investigations. Conduct
computer modeling of fires and gas flows
with Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) software
and review results with Smokeview software.
Perform testing and analysis of gas systems
or equipment. Provide instrumentation for
company’s fire and explosion
testing/demonstration facility.
Gained expertise in plumbing, mechanical and
structural engineering, and increased
understanding of basic concepts in fire
science.
Completed continuing education course
(Automobile) Collision Reconstruction in
2004. Increased knowledge of math and
physics as applied to real-world concepts.

LIDCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Baltimore,

Maryland
2002 – 2003
Fully licensed and insured general
contractor providing residential and
commercial renovations.
Carpenter’s Assistant
Performed demolition and clean-up activities
on residential and commercial reconstruction
projects. Assisted with reconstruction
including framing, drywall, painting, and
trim.

BALL STATE UNIVERSITY – PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY

DEPARTMENT, Muncie, Indiana
1999 – 2001
State-run research university combining top-
flight talent with top-notch resources in
education.
Graduate Teaching Assistant (2000 – 2001)
Instructed undergraduate physics students in
understanding and application of laboratory
concepts and utilization of Logger Pro and
Universal Lab Interface. Advised physics
students in facilitation and troubleshooting
of homework assignments, laboratory
projects, and utilization of computer
software. Executed laboratory experiments in
electronics using breadboards,
oscilloscopes, and multi-meters.
Learning Center Tutor (2000)
Facilitated tutorial sessions to students in
areas of problem solving, mathematics and
physics.
Improved test scores of several students
through interpretive instruction.
Graduate Research Assistant (1999 – 2000)
Contributed to research efforts of
professors within Department of Physics and
Astronomy. Gained extensive experience in
presentation of research to academic
seminars and elite audiences.
Authored multiple versions of program using
Mathematica software, allowing study for 1-
and 2-dimensional electron transmission.
Demonstrated creativity, strong decision
making, and research skills. Recorded
detailed notes daily to properly document
progress of work.
Increased knowledge of research and polished
skills in writing, debugging computer code,
and documentation.

EDUCATION
Master of Science in Physics
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
WordPerfect
Quattro Pro
Mathematica
Matlab
Logger Pro
Electronics Workbench
C++
Universal Lab Interface
DasyLAB
FDS and Smokeview
AutoCAD
CDR Retrieval Tool

AFFILIATIONS
National Physics Honor Society (Sigma Pi
Sigma)
American Physical Society
Accident Reconstruction Network

Willing to Relocate