Resume of Albert L. de Richemond, M.S., P.E.

Address: 50 Poplar Lane, Doylestown, PA 18901-2940; 215-230-3859; ad136d072@west

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Summary Throughout my broad and varied career, I have endeavored to help people
find out what happened and how it can be prevented. I am an expert in oxygen saf
ety and surgical fire investigation and prevention. I have traveled widely on pr
ojects, gave many lectures, and published many peer-reviewed articles. While I t
ypically brought in 1.5 to 2 times my salary on project work, my lectures and st
andards work gave my organization significant press and broad name recognition.
I can bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and expertise to most any job.
Employment History: de Richemond & de Richemond, LLC. Doylestown, PA. 2010 to pr
esent
Senior Engineering Consultant. Provide healthcare and engineering consultation,
research, investigation, writing, and testimony.
Forensic Safety Group, Willow Grove, PA 2010 to present
Senior Engineering Consultant. Provide expert witness investigation and testimon
y in medical device cases.
ECRI Institute, Plymouth Meeting, PA. 2001 to 2010
Associate Director, Accident and Forensic Investigation. Investigated more than
250 medical device accidents and fires for healthcare organizations, insurers, a
nd law firms. Was deposed 10 times and testified at trial twice. Assisted standa
rds writing committees in U.S. and Canada. Met or exceeded goals for client bill
ing.
ECRI, Plymouth Meeting, PA. 1995 to 2001
Associate Director, Health Devices Group. Assisted in management of group of abo
ut 20 engineers and scientists in engineering projects and journal publication.
Also wrote articles for the journal.
ECRI, Plymouth Meeting, PA 1987 to 1995
Senior Project Engineer. Planned, executed, and wrote evaluations of medical dev
ices.
Robinson Halpern Company, Plymouth Meeting, PA. 1984 to 1987
Project Engineer. Developed strain gauge-based pressure measuring products.
Fuller Company, Bethlehem, PA. 1980 to 1984
Senior Development Engineer. Responsible for design and failure analyses of a va
riety of material reduction handling and processing equipment.
Pennsylvania Crusher Corporation, Broomall, PA. 1976 to 1979
Laboratory Supervisor. Responsible for entire operation of laboratory for design
and test of materials reduction equipment. Supervised two technicians.
General Electric Re-Entry & Environmental Systems Division, Philadelphia, PA. 1
974 to 1975
Engineer, Structural Analysis. Performed detailed static structural survivabilit
y analysis of buoy and sewerage systems and re-entry vehicles and components. He
ld secret clearance (DISCO and CNWDI).
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, VA. 1972 to 1974
Graduate Teaching Assistant. Independent instructor of statics, dynamics, materi
al laboratory, and strength of materials courses.
Other Work Experience: Alan I. W. Frank Corporation, Exton, PA.; Maintenance Tec
hnician.
Clifton Precision Products of Litton Industries, Clifton Heights, PA.; Drafter.P
ennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.; Student Researcher.
Did projects in more than 2300 U.S. cities and in 12 countries, some several ti
mes.
Professional Affiliations: Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers, m
ember of American Society
for Materials, member of National Society of Professional Engineers, member Nati
onal Academy of Forensic Engineers, and member Board of Directors of Anesthesia
Patient Safety Foundation.
Other Skills: Adept with word processors, spreadsheets, email, and Internet sear
ching. Working knowledge of most hand tools, measuring instruments, and many mac
hine shop tools. Former emergency medical technician and fire fighter.
Publications: List of more than 150 published article available on request.
Speaking Engagements:
List of more than 160 lectures available on request.
Education: M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Major - Engineering Science and Mechanics; G.P.A. - 3.25/4.00
B.S., Pennsylvania State University
Major - Engineering Mechanics; G.P.A. - 3.00/4.00
PhD course work, completed all but dissertation, Drexel University
Major - Applied Mechanics; G.P.A. - 3.62/4.00
Professional Engineer # 32585E in Pennsylvania
P.I.P.E. Certified Medical Gas System Inspector

Supplemented major course work with additional courses in the life sciences, or
ganic chemistry, engineering geology, and mathematics.
Avocations: Avid reader of both technical and non-technical material. Enjoy hiki
ng, swimming, travel, history, computer maintenance (software and hardware), and
carpentry. Member of Mensa.

Felix qui potuit rerum cognoscere causa - Virgil, Georgics