Don Roberts
About Don Roberts
Don Roberts is a Senior Engineer at DELTA |v| Forensic Engineering, specializing in accident reconstruction and vehicle systems analysis.
Current Role at DELTA |v| Forensic Engineering
Don Roberts holds the position of Senior Engineer at DELTA |v| Forensic Engineering. His role involves growing the Atlanta office into a group of talented professionals dedicated to serving the legal, insurance, and transportation community. He specializes in several key areas including Commercial Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction, Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems, Heavy Vehicle Event Data Recorders (ECMs and HVEDRs), Passenger Vehicle Airbag Module downloads (CDR), and Rapid Response Investigations.
Previous Positions and Experience
Prior to his current role, Don Roberts worked at Engineering Design & Testing Corp. as a Consulting Engineer from 2001 to 2008 in Charleston, South Carolina. He also worked at Merrill Lynch as a Financial Services Consultant from 1997 to 2001 in Richmond, Virginia. His extensive career also includes 21 years of service in the US Navy as a Submarine Officer. During his tenure, he also served as a faculty member in the engineering department of the U.S. Naval Academy.
Educational Background
Don Roberts earned a Master of Science (MS) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School between 1993 and 1995. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Naval Academy, where he studied from 1976 to 1980.
Specializations and Expertise
Don Roberts has a diverse range of specializations within forensic engineering. His expertise includes Commercial Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction, Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems, Heavy Vehicle Event Data Recorders (ECMs and HVEDRs), Passenger Vehicle Airbag Module downloads (CDR), and Human Factors related to Drivers' Perception and Response to Hazards. He is also involved in Rapid Response Investigations.
Professional Certifications and Court Testimonies
Don Roberts is recognized as a Professional Engineer (PE). Throughout his career, he has testified in both state and federal courts around the southeastern United States, sharing his expert insights and analyses in forensic engineering investigations.