Mark McFarland, PE
Electrical & Telecom Engineer, Statistician
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Professional Summary
Mark McFarland, PE is an Electrical & Telecom Engineering expert specializing in forensic analysis of electrical and electronic systems for litigation purposes. With a career encompassing wireless engineering, GPS evidence analysis, and quality sciences, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating component failures, assessing telecommunications protocols, and evaluating whether design defects contributed to equipment malfunctions.
Mr. McFarland has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases such as mining accidents, securities fraud, and electrocution incidents. His Master of Engineering in Engineering Management, along with certifications such as Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Diplomate in Forensic Engineering, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving telecommunications and electronic systems.
Work Experience
Mark McFarland, PE, is the Founder & CEO, Principal Investigator at Discovery Engineering, PLLC, Colorado since 2015. He has been an Electronics Engineer at the US Department of Commerce, Institute for Telecommunication Sciences, Colorado since 2002. His previous roles include Software Engineer at Motorola Broadband Communications, Pennsylvania (2000 – 2001) and Antenna Engineer at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space, Pennsylvania (1996 – 2000).
Expert Intelligence
Best Descriptor
Mark McFarland specializes in forensic analysis of electrical and telecommunications systems for litigation support.
Best Use Cases
- 1forensic analysis of telecommunications evidence
- 2expert testimony in electrical engineering litigation
- 3consultation on wireless communication system failures
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View full reportEducation
Master of Engineering in Engineering Management
University of Colorado · 2017
Six Sigma Master Black Belt in Quality Sciences
University of Colorado · 2015
Master of Engineering in Telecommunications
University of Colorado · 2007
MSEE Coursework in Microwave & Control Systems Engineering
Drexel University · 2000
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Lehigh University · 1996
Licenses
- Professional EngineerState of Colorado (CO)
- Professional EngineerState of California (CA)