Shaun Cruz
About Shaun Cruz
Shaun Cruz is a Senior Engineer at Exponent, specializing in engineering and scientific support for technical litigations. He developed a new approach to non-linear regression for state estimation of AC-DC power systems during his Ph.D. research at Drexel University.
Work at Exponent
Shaun Cruz currently serves as a Senior Engineer at Exponent, a position he has held since 2024. His role involves providing engineering and scientific support for technical litigations related to intellectual property, patents, licensing, and trade secrets. He is also involved in failure analysis and technical forensics, as well as modeling and analysis for permitting and product development. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Senior Associate at Exponent from 2022 to 2024 in New York.
Education and Expertise
Shaun Cruz has a robust educational background in electrical engineering. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University, completing his studies from 2014 to 2022. He also holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (BS/MS) in Electrical Engineering from the same institution, where he studied from 2009 to 2014. His foundational education includes a high school diploma from The Middlesex County Academy for Science Mathematics and Engineering Technologies, where he studied from 2005 to 2009.
Background
Before joining Exponent, Shaun Cruz accumulated significant experience in various engineering roles. He worked at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division as a Research and Development Project Manager from 2015 to 2022 and as an Electrical Engineer from 2014 to 2022. He also gained experience as a Computer Science Teaching Assistant at Drexel University in 2011 and completed co-op positions at Ametek Aerospace and the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, U.S. Navy.
Achievements
Shaun Cruz is recognized as a Senior IEEE Member, indicating a significant level of professional maturity and experience in electrical engineering. He developed a new approach to non-linear regression for state estimation of AC-DC power systems during his PhD research at Drexel University. Additionally, he was a recipient of the Department of Defense Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) scholarship, which supports students pursuing careers in STEM fields.