— Multidisciplinary expertise includes design and evaluation of photovoltaic (solar) power systems for electric power generation and the forensic investigation of electrical failures. — Has designed residential, commercial, and utility scale photovoltaic systems, and has performed site evaluations, prepared permitting documentation and construction diagrams, made field visits to PV arrays during construction, and evaluated arc flash analyses, commissioning reports, performance calculations on newly installed systems for contract satisfaction. — Also has extensive experience in forensic engineering, and has performed root cause analyses relating to fires in consumer electronics, household appliances, power supplies, and electrical wiring, Because of his extensive design experience and understanding of relevant electrical codes and standards. — Shapiro has been a subject matter expert for failure investigations of power electrical systems. — Other relevant skills include the preparation of construction diagrams in AutoCAD, arc flash analysis, performance review of newly installed systems for contract satisfaction, evaluating rooftops as potential sites for new systems, investigations of PV system design approaches, development and programming of databases, and prior art research for patent litigation. — Also experienced in working with electric vehicles and software development for a health care system.