Thomas Baker, P.E.
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Credentials
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MEWP Training Instructor
Genie – a Terex brandMar, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
CXLT
Excel TribometersJan, 2008- Oct, 2024 -
OSHA Authorized Safety Trainer (part 1910)
University of South FloridaNov, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
AWP Training Instructor
JLG IndustriesSep, 2008- Oct, 2024 -
Fire Investigator Instructor
National Association of Fire Investigators -
Fire and Explosion Investigator
National Association of Fire Investigators -
Instructor - CE 3-24A Adjuster Law and Policy
Florida Department of Financial Services -
Professional Engineer (PE)
State of Alabam -
Professional Engineer (PE)
State of Georgia -
Professional Engineer (PE)
State of Florida
Experience
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Forensic Engineering, PLLC
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Executive Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Engineer
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Jun 2016 - Present
Consulting Engineer providing scientific and technical expertise in the analysis of accidents including fire causation, product defects/malfunctions, manufacturing equipment/processes, forklifts, manlifts, and OSHA related activities. Can serve as a consultant during the claims process or as an expert witness for deposition and trial. Consulting Engineer providing scientific and technical expertise in the analysis of accidents including fire causation, product defects/malfunctions, manufacturing equipment/processes, forklifts, manlifts, and OSHA related activities. Can serve as a consultant during the claims process or as an expert witness for deposition and trial.
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CED Technologies, Inc.
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United States
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Engineering Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mechanical Engineer
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Dec 2007 - Jun 2016
Investigate accidents involving injury and/or property damage by providing a scientific and engineering analysis of the equipment and the environment involved. Work with manufacturers, attorneys, and insurance companies to determine the cause and contributing circumstances of the accident. Investigate accidents involving injury and/or property damage by providing a scientific and engineering analysis of the equipment and the environment involved. Work with manufacturers, attorneys, and insurance companies to determine the cause and contributing circumstances of the accident.
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Rent Beach Stuff
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner/Operator
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Feb 2006 - Jun 2010
Started a beach equipment rental company after noticing a lack of services available in the Jacksonville Beach area. Purchase equipment such as chairs, umbrellas, bikes, surfboards, volleyball equipment and developed relationships with the local hotels and property management companies. We supplied the equipment to visitors and vacationers of the beaches. The company was profitable the first year and due to its fast growth it needed someone to focus full-time attention on managing that… Show more Started a beach equipment rental company after noticing a lack of services available in the Jacksonville Beach area. Purchase equipment such as chairs, umbrellas, bikes, surfboards, volleyball equipment and developed relationships with the local hotels and property management companies. We supplied the equipment to visitors and vacationers of the beaches. The company was profitable the first year and due to its fast growth it needed someone to focus full-time attention on managing that growth. The company was sold in June 2010 to a local Jacksonville Beach couple and they are taking the company to new heights. Show less Started a beach equipment rental company after noticing a lack of services available in the Jacksonville Beach area. Purchase equipment such as chairs, umbrellas, bikes, surfboards, volleyball equipment and developed relationships with the local hotels and property management companies. We supplied the equipment to visitors and vacationers of the beaches. The company was profitable the first year and due to its fast growth it needed someone to focus full-time attention on managing that… Show more Started a beach equipment rental company after noticing a lack of services available in the Jacksonville Beach area. Purchase equipment such as chairs, umbrellas, bikes, surfboards, volleyball equipment and developed relationships with the local hotels and property management companies. We supplied the equipment to visitors and vacationers of the beaches. The company was profitable the first year and due to its fast growth it needed someone to focus full-time attention on managing that growth. The company was sold in June 2010 to a local Jacksonville Beach couple and they are taking the company to new heights. Show less
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Hunter Fan Company
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United States
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Consumer Goods
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100 - 200 Employee
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Product Development Engineer
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2005 - 2006
Develop and test new products for the outdoor environment. Work with domestic and international vendors for component specifications and manufacturability. Used solid modeling program and prototyping tools to design and test concepts and co-develop products between business groups and vendors. Develop and test new products for the outdoor environment. Work with domestic and international vendors for component specifications and manufacturability. Used solid modeling program and prototyping tools to design and test concepts and co-develop products between business groups and vendors.
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Gem Products Inc.
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Engineering Manager
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2004 - 2006
New product development and existing product improvements for the pleasure boat industry. Worked with boat manufacturers to outfit their crafts with high performance, and long-life products. Worked with international manufactures to ensure consistant and high quality products. Used modeling software and 3D printers to develop concept models for performance and aesthetic qualities for new products. New product development and existing product improvements for the pleasure boat industry. Worked with boat manufacturers to outfit their crafts with high performance, and long-life products. Worked with international manufactures to ensure consistant and high quality products. Used modeling software and 3D printers to develop concept models for performance and aesthetic qualities for new products.
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Hager Companies
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Construction
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Project Engineer
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Feb 2002 - Mar 2004
Production equipment purchase, installation, training, qualify. New product development and testing. Production equipment purchase, installation, training, qualify. New product development and testing.
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ITW Sexton
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United States
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Packaging & Containers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Engineering Manager
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Apr 1995 - Nov 2002
Managed capital projects, tooling design and inventory, design for manufacturing, customer liaison, and quality control initiatives Managed capital projects, tooling design and inventory, design for manufacturing, customer liaison, and quality control initiatives
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Can Corporation Of America, Inc.
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United States
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Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manufacturing Engineer
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Aug 1993 - Apr 1995
Managed capital projects and improvements. Equipment design, purchase, installation, training, and service. Created best work practices through Kaizen methodology. Managed capital projects and improvements. Equipment design, purchase, installation, training, and service. Created best work practices through Kaizen methodology.
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The Kraft Heinz Company
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Netherlands
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Food & Beverages
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Engineer
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Aug 1992 - Aug 1993
Contract engineer hired to assist with specification, purchase, installation, testing, training, and startup of new packaging line at Jacksonville Florida facility of Maxwell House Coffee. Contract engineer hired to assist with specification, purchase, installation, testing, training, and startup of new packaging line at Jacksonville Florida facility of Maxwell House Coffee.
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Lummus Corporation
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manufacturing Engineer
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Oct 1991 - Aug 1992
Liaison between design engineering and manufacturing. Managed capital projects such as equipment purchases, overhauls and training. Worked with industrial engineers to streamline production of equipment and minimize scheduling errors. Liaison between design engineering and manufacturing. Managed capital projects such as equipment purchases, overhauls and training. Worked with industrial engineers to streamline production of equipment and minimize scheduling errors.
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Education
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1990 - 1991
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering -
2011 - 2014
University of North Florida
Master's Degree, Mechanical Engineering -
1988 - 1990
Jacksonville University
Bachelor's Degree, Physics -
1986 - 1988
Florida State College at Jacksonville
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