Artzat Consulting, LLC - Analysis & Expert Consulting for Technology and Business

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No text on this page should by itself be considered an official statement of credentials for Artzat Consulting. The words and phrases are formatted to promote indexing by search engines and other internet database processes. <br> <br> <br><br> Please refer to the main web site for a more useful display of information. The text below is not suitable for human consumption. Enter the main site by clicking here. Please also visit www.artzat.com/main.htm and www.artzat.com/resume.htm and www.artzat.com/experience.htm and www.artzat.com/cases.htm and www.artzat.com/contacts.htm and www.artzat.com/faq.htm and www.artzat.com/gusto.htm<br> <br> <br> Arthur Zatarain, PE, is an expert consultant with over 25 years of industry experience in a wide variety of engineering, technical, and commercial roles. Arthur provides expert consulting services through Artzat Consulting, LLC, which is totally separate from his position as Vice President of Operations for TEST Automation & Controls. Arthur is based out of Metairie, LA, which is a suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana LA USA, and he is available for travel worldwide. </span> </font> </p> <p align="left" class="style4"><span class="style5"> <font color="#FFFFFF">expert consultant for control systems<br> expert consultant for automation<br> expert consultant for computerized devices</font></span></p> <p align="left" class="style4"><span class="style5"><font color="#FFFFFF">expert consultant for automated medical devices<br><br> expert consultant for engineering<br> expert consultant for systems engineering<br> </font> </p> <p align="left" class="style4"><font color="#FFFFFF">expert consultant for industrial automation<br> expert consultant for business integration<br> expert consultant for monitoring<br> expert consultant for computer monitoring<br> </font> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="left" class="style4"><font color="#FFFFFF">expert consultant for computer systems<br> expert consultant for computers<br> expert consultant for instrumentation<br> expert consultant for safety control<br> expert consultant for safety systems<br> </font> </p> <p align="left" class="style4"><font color="#FFFFFF">expert consultant for offshore<br> expert consultant for scada<br> expert consultant for telemetry<br> expert consultant for business integration<br> expert consultant for intellectual property<br> expert consultant for patent infringement<br> expert consultant consulting<br> expert consultant for marketing<br> </font> </p> <p align="left" class="style4"><font color="#FFFFFF">expert consultant for international business<br> expert consultant for project management<br> expert consultant for project management<br> expert consultant for project engineering<br> expert consultant for engineering management<br> consultant for mergers and acquisitions<br> consultant for business evaluation<br> consultant for technical marketing<br> consultant for product development<br> </font> <p/> <p align="left" class="style4"><font color="#FFFFFF">Arthur Zatarain can provide design consulting for new products, service ventures, or any enterprise involving technology.  Using a design consultant makes sense for investors who are not fluent in the language of the technology that drives a product or service business. The decision to build or buy can often be expedited by use of a design consultant, especially one with diverse experience in both technology and commerce (business, marketing, management, and finance).</font></p> <p align="left" class="style4"><font color="#FFFFFF"><br> Consulting is also useful for alternative dispute resolution including contract dispute resolution, and construction dispute resolution. These resolution options occur in mediation and arbitration proceedings rather than in court.</font></p> <p align="left" class="style4"><font color="#FFFFFF">Consulting services are also helpful for merger and acquisition (M&A) processes that require evaluation of technology products and businesses. </font> </p> <p align="left" class="style4"><font color="#FFFFFF"><br> <span class="style6">Expert consultant services are provided in the areas of intellectual property (patents and trade secrets), accidents, damages, commercial disputes, technology assessments, litigation, and marketing. Expertise in these areas was gained through employment as an engineering consultant, engineering executive, and business owner. He has worked for oil companies, consulting firms, control systems fabricators, electrical contractors, and a publicly held company. <br> Computer Hardware & Software, Computerized Equipment, Systems Integration, SCADA, Industrial Controls & Automation, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, and Technical Writing. Also trained and skilled in computer forensic analysis, also called computer forensics. Training was provided by New Technologies, Inc., also known as NTI, through Oregon State University.<br>  </span></font></p> <p align="left" class="style4"><font color="#FFFFFF"><span class="style6">· Consulting and Expert consultant for Engineering Technology, Patents and Intellectual Property, Accident and Failure Analysis, and Commercial Matters. <br> · 25 Years Experience in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Controls & Automation, Computer Hardware and Software, Microprocessors, Systems Integration, SCADA, PLC, and DCS Applications. <br> </span>·<span class="style7"> Experience since 1975: Onshore and Offshore Oilfield, Industrial, Domestic and International. <br> · Registered Professional Engineer in Louisiana, Alabama, California, and Alaska. <br> · Licensed Member of National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). <br> · Qualified as an expert in U.S. Federal Court. <br> · On-the-ground experience in the US, Canada and Alaska, Europe, Mexico, Caribbean, South America, UK, Europe, Asia, Pacific Rim, Middle East. <br> · Available on hourly rates through Artzat Consulting, LLC. </span><br>  </font></p> <p align="left" class="style4"><font color="#FFFFFF"> <span> Artzat sometimes consults on a variety of commercial matters including marketing, contracts, specifications, and mergers. <br> The firm has significant industry experience and can be of assistance in a wide variety of medical, oilfield, onshore, offshore, domestic, and international projects.<br> Artzat can act as a marketing therapist or technical therapist for situations in which self help is desired but not feasible without outside assistance from an expert or exprt consultant or expert witnes. Artzat Consulting has equipment and software for computer forensics work including disk copying, file recovery, and analysis of slack space on disk.<br> The firm is based in Metairie, Louisiana which is a suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana, sometimes written as New Orleans, LA. Also known as NOLA. LA is the postal code for Louisiana.<br> Artzat can often provide immediate responses for accidents and other rush projects in south louisiana and mississippi, and often travels to other locations nationwide.<br> The term expert witness is sometimes misspelled as expert witnes, or even exprt witness and exprt witnes. These phrases are included here to assist searches. <br>  </span></font></p> <p align="left" class="style4"><font color="#FFFFFF"> <span> Consider using Artzat Consulting as a business coach or business therapist to help manage and guide your company, especially if technology is involved.<br> The computer forensics training taken by Artzat is useful in many expert witness matters involving various forms of electronic information. It is important to recognize potential computer forensics problems when introducing and analyzing computer information.<br>  </span></font></p> <p align="left" class="style4"><font color="#FFFFFF"> <span> Some of the cases handled by Artzat have included notable names such as solaia, rockwell, allen bradley, honeywell, hewlett packard, gateway, general electric and many other company names.<br> Expert consultant work has generally involved computers, computerized devices, automation, and general electrical engineering. Cases have also included electronic engineering related to microprocessors, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and medical equipment including medical devices.<br>  </span></font></p> <p align="left" class="style4"><font color="#FFFFFF"> <span> Consulting work has included commercial matters such as contracts, mergers, and product evaluations. <br> <br> </span><br> <span class="style8">PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE </span><br> <span class="style6">Engineering and business experience since 1975 in diversified electrical, instrumentation, automation, and industrial computer applications, both foreign and domestic, generally related to industrial, oilfield, and medical applications. <br> PERSONAL <br> Full name: Arthur Marcell Zatarain <br> Born January 1952, 6'-1" tall, 200 pounds, married, 2 daughters <br> US Army National Guard and Air National Guard Veteran (1971-1977) <br> EDUCATION <br> · University of New Orleans, B.S. Engineering 1975, M.S. Engineering 1979 <br> · University of Alaska, Arctic Engineering Program, 1989 <br> · Taught and attended dozens of industry programs related to engineering, controls, computers, instrumentation, automation, safety, and management. <br> PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS & PATENTS <br> · Registered Professional Electrical Engineer: Louisiana, California, Alaska, Alabama <br> · Registered Professional Control System Engineer: Louisiana <br> · U.S. Patent No. 5,103,395 for Automated Nuclear Medical Treatment Device, 1992 <br> · Louisiana, New Jersey, Mississippi Contractor; Alaska Electrical Administrator <br> · Certified Systems Integrator (IIIE) <br> · National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) <br> PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS <br> · PC Based SCADA Systems - Trinidad and Tobago - 1995 <br> · Smart RTU Applications for Offshore - Abu Dhabi, UAE - 1993 <br> · Packet Radio for SCADA Applications, ENTELEC Conference, Dallas, 1992 <br> · PC Based Data Acquisition, Am. Soc. of Quality Engrs., Atlantic City, 1986 <br> · Shell Oil SCADA Instrumentation, Annually 1977 thru 1993 <br> · Offshore Safety Systems, ISA '83, Houston, Texas.. <br> · Economics of Wind Generated Power, ASME 1978, Houston, Tx. <br> · TEST Inc. SCADA Manuals (approximately 1500 technical and tutorial pages) <br> College instructor at University of New Orleans and Tulane University College. <br> EXPERT & CONSULTING CASES <br> The samples listed below are representative of the expert consulting services provided since 1980. Where possible, client is identified as Plaintiff, Defendant, etc. Services included investigations, forensic analysis, oral and written reports, opinions, and depositions. <br> Patent Infringement - Uninterruptible Power Supply, California and Illinois (Defendant) <br> Research on patent validity and infringement for a computer power management system based on uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). Extensive reporting on 35 USC 112-6 means-plus-function analysis and prior art comparisons. <br> Patent Infringement - Bed Patient Monitor, California (Defendant) <br> Research on patent validity and infringement for a device to monitor presence and activity of a patient in a bed or chair. Performed product testing, software analysis, and produced preliminary reports. <br> Patent Infringement - Computer Systems Monitoring Process, California (Plaintiff) <br> Provided detailed analysis of several software products to support infringement action. Prepared numerous discovery reports, declarations, and opinions. Assisted attorneys with technical explanations and presentations for use in other documents. Included multiple depositions and testimony in U.S. Federal Court (San Francisco). <br> Patent Infringement - LED Matrix Signboard Display, Texas (Plaintiff) <br> Analyzed product designs, software, and operation modes for large format high speed LED based dot matrix signboards. Participated in prior art study to defend patent. <br> Patent Infringement - Automated Pharmaceutical Device, Louisiana (Plaintiff) <br> Examined patent documents and prepared reports in support of infringement action. Analyzed products and made reports on specific claims infringements. <br> Patent Infringement - Computer Simulation Process, California and Oklahoma (Plaintiff) <br> Analyzed commercial product literature and programs for possible infringement. Prepared detailed declarations to illustrate and document claim infringements. <br> Patent Royalty - Medication Dispensing and Tracking Device, Louisiana (Plaintiff) <br> Provided analysis of commercial product to illustrate infringements which required patent royalty payments within an existing contract which had been ignored by Defendant. <br> Patent Royalty Payment - Automated Cancer Treatment Device , Louisiana (Plaintiff) <br> Commercial dispute over patent ownership and payment for development costs. Prepared several reports and competitive product analysis. Was deposed and cross examined on original suit and resulting counter suits. <br> Patent Value - Fluid Composition and Analysis Device, Louisiana (Potential Buyer) <br> Studied patent and prototype products for technical and commercial value in oilfield marketplace. Reported to potential buyer on viability in diverse applications. <br> Patent Value - Electromechanical Valve, Louisiana (Potential Buyer) <br> Analyzed technical viability and market applications of low power industrial valve. Prepared reports on manufacturing costs and processes, marketing requirements, and potential market segments. <br> Industrial Accident - Fatality in Raw Material Handler, Louisiana (Owner) <br> Made immediate inspection of accident scene and prepared initial reports for owner and insurance company. Identified potential design and operation issues relevant to accident and potential liability claims. <br> Industrial Accident - Benzene Pipeline Leak Detection Failure, Louisiana (Owner) <br> Immediate investigation of computerized leak detection and SCADA system on benzene pipeline following corrosion and spill due to interference from adjacent acid line. Analyzed stored pressure and flow data to reconstruct events prior to break. Further analysis on system design and recommended modifications to improve detection. Continued consulting work to assist insurance recovery. <br> Industrial Accident - Injury in Automated Foundry Conveyor System, Illionis, (Insurer) <br> Examined control system design and installation related to injury from unexpected movement of a conveyor car during maintenance. Evaluated system in relation to relevant codes and regulations regarding emergency stop, lockout-tagout (LOTO), and general safety concerns for a pneumatic powered system. <br> Industrial Accident - Fatality in Steel Crimping Machine, Texas (Owner) <br> Provided post-accident analysis for potential design, operation, and training issues related to the death of machine operator. <br> Industrial Accident - Severe Burns in High Voltage Switch, New Jersey (Contractor) <br> On scene investigation and post-accident analysis of switch failure which injured several maintenance workers. Studied original designs, modifications, and operating conditions to form opinions related to the cause of the accident. Prepared recommendations for improvements to design and maintenance procedures to prevent future incidents. <br> Industrial Accident - Voltage Meter Failure, Louisiana (Contractor) <br> Post accident investigation of failed hand-held voltage meter which caused burns to maintenance worker. Studied equivalent models for potential hazards and prepared report outlining possible causes of failure related to operational errors. <br> Industrial Accident - Flash Fire on Offshore Oil Platform, Louisiana (Defendant) <br> Post accident investigation of fire in gas powered control panel which burned platform operator. Prepared declaration to counter opposing expert witness. <br> Industrial Accident - Explosion on Offshore Oil Platform, Texas (Defendant) <br> Post accident investigation of gas detection equipment installation and operation. Prepared advisory reports for summary judgment hearing. Prepared further reports for potential trial. <br> Product Development - Automated Prescription Dispenser, Louisiana (Owner) <br> Analyzed prototype product for commercial and technical success. Prepared detailed development plan including product completion, manufacturing considerations, field service programs, and FDA registration processes. <br> Product Development - Remote Telemetry System, Louisiana and Texas (Owner) <br> Ten year involvement in technical and commercial aspects of industrial telemetry system based on personal computer technology. Provided system design, detailed programming, hardware development, marketing materials, training products, and international sales. <br> Commercial Dispute - International Manufacturing Contract, Oklahoma (Defendant) <br> Provided intensive contract study to define $15 million contract boundaries related to large pipe welding system. Prepared defense documents on design parameters, operational requirements, and commercial impacts. Represented client in negotiations. <br> Commercial Dispute - Instrumentation Calibration Contract, Colorado (Plaintiff) <br> Made on-scene and offsite analysis of ongoing contract to calibrate instrumentation for biotechnology plant. Represented client in negotiations to obtain $100K back payments and to secure release from unfavorable contract. <br> Commercial Dispute - Recovery of Deleted Computer Information, Louisiana (Plaintiff) <br> Assisted attorneys investigating failed savings and loan companies by recovering deleted computer data from dozens of personal computers. Provided extensive documentation and interrogatory support to validate evidence. <br> Contract Dispute - Electrical and Instrumentation Contract, Maine (Plaintiff) <br> Analyzed contract and jobsite documents to support unlawful contract termination and payment dispute between subcontractor and prime contractor. <br> Commercial Dispute - Computer Lease, Louisiana (Plaintiff) <br> Analyzed networked computer system for performance relative to contract requirements. Prepared benchmarks and quantitative analysis to illustrate inferior performance. <br> Insurance Claim - Computer Damaged by Automatic Fire Sprinkler, Louisiana (Plaintiff) <br> Made on-scene investigation of IBM mainframe damaged by accidental sprinkler release. Prepared detailed costs to repair and replace compared to downtime and alternate computing costs. <br> Insurance Claim - Integrated Circuit Chip Placement Equipment, Colorado (Insurer) <br> Provided immediate response to inspect and test damaged Fuji CP-6 Chip Placement equipment. Assisted with setup and assembly, then performed calibration checks on two machines. Prepared report to minimize potential Insurance claims. </span><br> Trademark Application - Industrial Telemetry System, Louisiana (Applicant) <br> Surveyed market for existing trademark names to secure unique identity for computer based remote monitoring system. Prepared PTO applications and processed through several appeals to reach successful registration. <br> Business Evaluation - Industrial Product Manufacturers (Potential Buyers) <br> Analyzed several domestic and multi-national manufacturers and service companies for potential acquisition. Studied financials, products and services, patent holdings, operation modes, market presence, and management assets. Firms ranged from $5 million to $50 million. <br> PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE <br> LEGAL & REGULATORY <br> · Technical Investigations & Analysis, Depositions, and Expert consultant <br> · Patent and Trademark research, analysis, and applications <br> · Miscellaneous technical and commercial litigation <br> · Safety Program design, implementation, and interpretation <br> · Regulatory licenses (business, construction, engineering) in several states <br> COMPUTER SOFTWARE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT <br> · Real-time PC Based Data Acquisition Systems (SCADAWARE®) <br> · PC Based Oil and Gas Production Allocation Program (PAP) <br> · AGA-3 gas flow calculation and analysis <br> · PLC Protocol Conversions - Allen-Bradley, Modicon, Fisher-ROC, Daniels, modbus, data highway, profibus, fieldbus, Etc. <br> · Autocad drafting interfaces for geographic mapping and NC machine guidance <br> · Mainframe and PC based statistical analysis for opinion surveys <br> · Gyroscope Interface to PC-based lay barge guidance system <br> · Real-time news wire service (AP and UPI) reporting systems <br> · Real-time election night vote analysis system <br> · Network Interface Programming - Netbios, NetBEUI, IPX, SPX, TCP/IP <br> · Experience with Pascal, C, Fortran, Cobol, Basic, Forth, Assembly, Lisp, Ladder, DOS <br> · Operating Systems: DOS, Windows, Unix, Alpha Micro <br> COMPUTERS & ELECTRONICS <br> · Microcomputer based controllers and data acquisition systems <br> · Industrial and Personal computer peripheral interface and control boards <br> · Voice synthesizing and digitizing circuits <br> · Printed circuit board design and fabrication <br> · Power supply and storage circuits <br> · Personal Computer Manufacturing <br> CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTATION <br> · Oil and Gas Production Control and Safety Systems <br> · Fire and Gas Detection Systems <br> · Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA) <br> · Relay, PLC, and DCS based process control systems <br> · Gas and oil flow measurement and storage measurement systems <br> · Pipeline measurement, control, and leak detection systems <br> · Tank farm measurement and control systems <br> · Petro-chemical and refinery control systems <br> · Miscellaneous industrial control systems (sugar, coffee, paper, pharmaceutical, etc.) <br> COMMUNICATIONS <br> · Wireless communications for offshore and industrial applications <br> · Cellphone interfaces for telemetry equipment <br> · Radio propagation path studies and surveys <br> · FCC and foreign radio frequency coordination and licensing <br> · Specify, procure, and install automated phone systems <br> · Design, procure, and install PC based network systems - Ethernet and Fiber <br> · Specify and manage on-line computer services (Compuserve, AOL, Internet, etc) <br> · Analysis and management of local and long distance telephone services <br> PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT <br> · PC Based SCADA system for oilfield and industrial applications <br> · Development of packet radio controller (PRC) based telemetry system <br> · Digitized voice annunciator, autodialer, and remote telemetry units (RTU) <br> · Patented control system for nuclear based cancer treatment machine <br> · Electrically operated down-hole safety valve design and control <br> · Bar code scanner for conveyor belt delivery systems <br> · PC and PLC based multi-language voice alarm systems (Talkbox) <br> · Punch card reader interface for Personal Computers <br> · Pneumatic control and indicator devices <br> ELECTRICAL POWER AND CONTROL <br> · Low and Medium voltage power generation and distribution to 35MW <br> · Relay, PLC, and Microprocessor based process control and automation <br> · Industrial and commercial wiring design and construction <br> · Generator Controls and Switchboards <br> · Electrical Load and Efficiency Studies <br> · Subsea power and control cable systems <br> · Solar power systems, Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS), Power Filters <br> · Compliance with National Electrical Code (NEC), Life Safety Code, and foreign equivalents <br> MECHANICAL DESIGN <br> · Turbine and reciprocating engine driven generator skids <br> · Offshore living quarters with heliports and utility systems <br> · Pneumatic and hydraulic wellhead / process control systems <br> · Solar powered wellhead automation for sour gas fields <br> · Patented millimeter-accuracy medical system to position cancer treatment isotopes <br> · Product packaging for hazardous and environmentally demanding applications <br> · Wind powered energy production systems <br> PROJECT MANAGEMENT <br> · PLC, DCS, and SCADA Systems for oilfield and industrial applications <br> · Design-build projects for offshore power, production, and quarters modules <br> · On-site construction and commercial management--electrical, instrumentation, automation <br> · Automation of manual processes <br> · Business consolidation and expansion <br> BUSINESS OPERATIONS <br> · VP-Operations, TEST Inc. 400+ employee multi-national oilfield service and construction company <br> · Principal Engineer, Dataran Corp., a professional engineering firm, 1980-1987 <br> · Budgeting, marketing, and real time business analysis <br> · Due-diligence, analysis, and valuation of companies being considered for sale and acquisition <br> · Commercial real estate analysis and acquisition <br> · Human Resources, Finance, and Accounting Management <br> · International Business Operations <br> BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING <br> · Development of SCADAWARE products for worldwide oilfield telemetry <br> · Design, writing, and production of high-quality, multi-language brochures <br> · Trade show booth design, fabrication, and staffing <br> · Magazine advertisement coordination and placement <br> · Technical and commercial proposal preparation <br> · New market identification, survey, evaluation, and penetration <br> PRESENTATIONS, SEMINARS, AND TRAINING <br> · Electrical, instrumentation, and computer related instruction courses <br> · Writing and editing hundreds of technical manuals <br> · Introductory and advanced SCADA training seminars <br> · Technical presentations at industry seminars and trade shows <br> · Multi-lingual technical exchanges with foreign visitors <br> DETAILED EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE <br> TEST Automation & Controls (TEST Inc.) - 1980 to Present <br> 1997-Present - Vice President of Operations <br> 1995-1997 - Vice President of Engineering <br> 1989-1995 - Engineering Manager <br> 1988-1989 - Manager of Electronic and Electrical Operations <br> TEST Inc. is a publicly held, $50 million, multi-national, diversified engineering and construction firm dealing primarily with electrical and control systems for oilfield and industrial applications. All positions at TEST have been related to applied technology, business operations, technical development, and business development while acting as primary technical manager. TEST is also known as Total Engineering Services Team, Inc. Came to TEST via acquisition of Dataran in 1988 (see below). <br> Dataran Corporation - Owner and President - 1980-1987 <br> Dataran Corporation was a professional engineering consulting firm which worked in microprocessors, electrical power, electronic controls, and computer based automation. Dataran employed up to 20 people during its 8 years of operation. All of Dataran's technology and on-going projects were acquired by TEST in January of 1988. <br> Naratad Corporation - Owner and President - 1985-1988 <br> Naratad was the product development and commercial sales arm of Dataran Engineering. This division developed and manufactured some of the first PC "clone" computers specially configured for industrial hardened and CAD applications. The proprietary technology later evolved into TEST's SCADAWARE® telemetry product line. <br> Shell Offshore - New Orleans - Electrical Engineer - 1977-1980 <br> Worked for Shell Offshore in New Orleans as an Electrical Specialist. The engineering work was in automation, electrical power, safety and control systems, and communications. All work was both technical and commercial. Also conducted training sessions related to controls, instrumentation, and computer programming. <br> School of Engineering - University of New Orleans - (full and part time 1977-81) <br> Served as an instructor of Engineering at UNO in both the Electrical and Mechanical departments while working at Shell and Dataran. Courses were in electricity, mechanics, fluids, electronics, and drafting. Full time service was for only one school year, in 1980-81. <br> SECO Industries - Electrical Engineer - 1976-1977 <br> Served as a design and construction engineer for oilfield and industrial projects. The work involved estimating, project management, sales, and construction related electrical design. <br> Boeing Services - Equipment Engineer - 1975-1976 <br> Boeing was the facility maintenance contractor at NASA's Michoud Assembly Plant in New Orleans. Work involved the design and specification of maintenance related equipment, both mechanical and electrical. <br> Coulter Electronics - Service Technician - 1973-74 <br> Installed and maintained blood analysis equipment for hospital laboratories. Service was on a 24 hour, 7 day schedule while attending UNO part time. <br> Walet Yacht Sales - Boat Hand - 1970-1973 <br> Worked as a boatyard craftsman while attending UNO. The position was as a jack-of-all-trades, generally related to marine electronics, sailing yacht fabrication, sales, and maintenance. Earned 100% of college fees and living expenses. <br> Self Employed Photographer and Musician - 1965-1969 <br> Throughout high school, worked as a photographer for sports, portraits, weddings, legal investigations, and real estate. Involved location and studio work, including B&W processing. Also played music in a rock band to earn money for college. <br> * <br> expert witness engineer design consultant engineering automation and instrumentation consulting for system design litigation patents safety control systems automation. tasa expert inspector accidents expert witness testimony deposition and depositions. Travel to europe Caribbean asia south america alaska california is welcome for investigations reports and analysis for computer hardware and software. scada dcs plc integration communications consulting inspection through artzat consulting, llc, nspe. <br> Diverse assignments include mainframe computers, medical devices, pneumatic equipment, power supplies, barcode readers, LED display signboards, and electrical power equipment. Some cases involve intellectual property such as patents, for both patent infringement and patent defense, and other cases involve accidents or damages. Some include litigation, some include negotiation, and some include technical or commercial consulting. <br> Arthur Zatarain is a engineer technical writer and presentations technical writing training for scadaware and instrumentation and patents and control systems automation safety. Hardware and software for industrial offshore onshore oil and gas oil & gas control system. Control panel including domestic and international systems for scadaware and inspection through artzat consulting. other consulting for management technology marketing operations logistics project management. <br> court depositions and testimony for litigation on patents and safety accidents and analysis. Also for marketing management sales technical analysis business acquisition. investigation for technical writing in hardware software computer computers computerized industrial equipment and control systems in automation controls process control safety interlock automation computers software hardware personal computer industrial computer commercial communications networks and network and networking radio internet wire fiber optic inspection. <br> Arthur has taught engineering and marketing at The University of New Orleans (UNO) and Tulane University College, both in New Orleans, LA. USA <br> Experience with international business and travel as registered professional engineer inspector in louisiana alabama california and alaska. Expert witness work for safety accidents inspection patents and business analysis. technical writing for scada with personal computer dcs plc and flow computer applications for gas flow and oil flow calculations. presentations in english, spanish, and chinese. Experience with u.s. and international industry codes such as ansi, osha, ieee, asme, aga, api, iec, nfpa. cases have included emergency stop controls, electronic and electric controls, and computerized devices. environments include hazardous areas with explosive gas and vapor and liquid. <br> Cases include computers, hardware, software and operations. uninterruptible or interruptable power supplies, medical equipment and medical devices, led matrix displays, monitoring systems, telemetry, and industrial accidents. intellectual property includes patent prosecution and history, patent validity, markman hearings, and patent infringement analysis. <br> Service provided international or national U.S. or America or local to Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Texas Georgia California Oregon Washington Florida, Arkansas Alaska Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia Vermont, New Hampshire, Mass, Conn or any other state. <br> Control systems and automation programming experience with borland pascal turbo pascal including device driver and assembly language work at the machine level through artzat consulting, llc. <br> Registered professional engineer with deposition and testimony experience federal court tasa pto with lawyer attorney defense plaintiff interface. work in SCADA PLC DCS automation Allen-Bradley Modicon protocol modbus ascii data driver interface hardware software design analysis. <br> Experience with national electrical code nec by national fire protection association nfpa. Design and analysis for low voltage power distribution control lighting installation in industrial applications and for scada and SCADAWARE and testing inspection. <br> design and patent experience with nuclear medical treatment device called a remote afterloader manufactured by Omnitron international. Also worked on automated computerized pharmaceutical dispensing and tracking device through artzat consulting, llc. <br> Provided testing and inspection through artzat consulting of fuji cp-6 cp6 chip placer chip placement equipment in colorado which was damaged. Also handled accident investigations regarding OSHA lockout tagout LOTO requirements for a pneumatic ram conveyor car. <br> Designed scadaware industrial remote telemetry unit rtu and mtu equipment for scada applications using solar power and radio and cellphone communications. much experience and inspection with microprocessor system design including digital electronics programming, hardware design, software design and analysis, systems integration, product development, marketing, and field service. <br> Much of this development was supported by technical writing and presentations as part of training and marketing as designer and inspector and tester of the scada and control system products. Programming in dos msdos with pascal and assembly at the real time device driver level for applications, operating systems, and networks that do networking over wire radio and fiber optics inspection. <br> I have gained website development experience using hand coded html as well as automated html generation. I can read and analyze programs written in many computer languages. And I write most fluently in pascal, basic, and assembly. I have worked with many intel microprocessors and architectures including 8080, z-80, 8088, 8086, 80286, 80386, 80486, and Pentium. Previously I worked with motorola 6800 processors for industrial applications. I have very little apple or macintosh experience. <br> I have visited Mexico Venezuela Trinidad Jamaica China Singapore Hong Kong Malaysia Indonesia England UK Briton Britain France Switzerland Austria Germany. Holland Netherlands Canada middle east united Arab emirates Dubai Abu Dhabi Oman and Bahrain. I have worked in many of these places doing engineering consulting but not necessarily expert witness work which I have done in the united states only, although I am willing to provide expert consultant work anywhere that I can. <br> I am familiar with the legal matters involving Rockwell Automation and Solaia Technology regarding connection of a personal computer to a programmable logic controller, PC to PLC. <br> <br> The term expert witness is sometimes misspelled as expert witnes or exprt witness or exprt witness. Including such errors in this text helps surfers locate my site even if they misspell expert witness as expert witnes or exprt witnes.<br> Bristolgusto <br> Expert consultant for automation and control, control systems computers control system and control systems, advertising and marketing for technology and contracting. Algorithms on an alpha micro digital and analog processing, circuits for analysis using programmed api, architecture with arcnet and other network protocols, systems using various multi-discipline technologies, artificial intelligence as/400, x.25 protocol, assembler and machine language, IBM mainframe and mini computer, packet radio. <br> PCS, management auto autocad readers basic, database machine board, systems business objects, c, c++, c/c++, cabling, cad, cai, cd-rom. Computers using the vintage S-100 bus, chemical industry, software, client/server middleware firmware embedded systems. Packet, controller for radio communications, Accident safety communication protocol compilers. Component compuserve computer packet controller architecture. Connectivity construction, contract management. <br> Negotiation of contracts for electrical construction, control, systems, automatic controls and multitasking. Used the CP/M operating system back in the old days. 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Report testimony investigation litigation, scada telemetry remote control oilwell well, oil, gas operations production oilfield offshore, onshore, overseas international, artzat consulting <br> Technical Consultant and Expert consultant for computers, automation, instrumentation, electrical & electronic engineering. SCADA and multi-discipline technology. Qualified in US Federal Court. Proficient in technical and commercial analysis, especially in presentations for non-technical people. Industrial and oilfield experience since 1975, both US based and International. Extensive travel experience. See artzat.com for details. <br> Consulting Engineer, Expert consultant, and Technical Writer for computers, automation, instrumentation, electrical engineering, and multi-dicipline technology. Proficient in technical and commercial analysis, especially in presentations for non-technical people. Industrial and oilfield experience since 1975, both US based and International. Extensive travel experience. Qualified as an expert in U.S. Federal Court. See artzat.com for details. <br> = = = = certificates, licenses, etc = = = B.S. and M.S. in Engineering (1975,1979) <br> Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Louisiana, Alabama, Alaska, and California (Electrical, and Control Systems). <br> Qualified party as Electrical Contractor in Louisiana, Alaska, and New Jersey <br> Certified Systems Integrator by IIIE <br> US Patent for Nuclear Medical Device <br> = = = =cases = = = Patent for Mainframe Computer Monitoring System: Provided expert analsis, depositions, and courtroom testimony in multi-state patent infringement and defense case. Developed claims analysis on several infringement cases, and provided prosecution history defense against patent invalidity. Qualified in US Federal Court. <br> Offshore Accident: Investigated explosion accident on an offshore gas-powered control system. Analyized conditions of accident, design and fabrication of control system, and maintenance procedures. Provided expert report which assisted in summary judgment. <br> Business Acquisition: Provided technical and commercial analysis of multi-national electrical and instrumentation company for possible acquisition. Examined technology, operations procedures, financial statements, management personnel, and customer base. Prepared technical and financial reports used to evaluate business. <br> = = = other notes = = = Qualified as an expert witness in US Federal Court <br> Familiar with 35 U.S.C. patent prosecution and defense <br> Technical and Commercial management since 1975 <br> Available for travel <br> Expert witness engineer design consultant engineering automation and instrumentation consulting for system design litigation patents safety automation controls. accidents expert witness testimony deposition and depositions. travel to europe Caribbean asia south america alaska california is welcome for investigations reports and analysis for computer hardware software scada dcs plc integration communications consulting. <br> Technical writer and presentations technical writing for scadaware and instrumentation and patents and automation controls safety hardware and software for industrial offshore onshore oil and gas oil & gas control system and control panel including domestic and international systems for scadaware. <br> Court depositions and testimony for litigation on patents and safety accidents and analysis. <br> Live and work in Metairie, Louisiana, which is a suburb of New Orleans, LA, in the USA. Also work for marketing management sales technical analysis business acquisition. investigation for technical writing in hardware software computer computers computerized industrial equipment in automation controls process control safety interlock automation computers software hardware personal computer industrial computer commercial communications networks and network and networking radio internet wire fiber optic. <br> Experience with international business and travel as registered professional engineer in louisiana alabama california and alaska. expert witness work for safety accidents patents and business analysis. technical writing for scada with personal computer dcs plc and flow computer applications for gas flow and oil flow calculations. presentations in spanish and chinese. <br> Programming experience with borland pascal turbo pascal including device driver and assembly language work at the machine level. <br> Registered professional engineer with deposition and testimony experience federal court tasa pto with lawyer attorney defense plaintiff interface. work in scada plc dcs automation allen-bradley modicon protocol modbus ascii data driver interface hardware software design analysis. <br> Experience with national electrical code nec by national fire protection association nfpa. Design and analysis for low voltage power distribution control lighting installation in industrial applications and for scada and scadaware. <br> Design and patent experience with nuclear medical treatment device called a remote afterloader manufactured by omnitron international. also worked on automated computerized pharmaceutical dispensing and tracking device. <br> Designed offshore rtu and mtu equipment for scada applications using solar power and radio and cellphone communications. much experience with microprocessor system design including digital electronics programming, hardware design, software design and analysis, systems integration, product development, marketing, and field service. Much of this development was supported by technical writing and presentations as part of training and marketing of the scada products. Programming in dos msdos with pascal and assembly at the real time device driver level for applications, operating systems, and networks that do networking over wire radio and fiber optics. <br> I have gained website development experience using hand coded html as well as automated html generation. I can read and analyze programs written in many computer languages, and I write most fluently in pascal, basic, and assembly. I have worked with many intel microprocessors and architectures including 8080, z-80, 8088, 8086, 80286, 80386, 80486, and Pentium. Previously I worked with motorola 6800 processors for industrial applications. I have very little apple or macintosh experience. <br> I have visited mexico venezuela trinidad jamaica china singapore hong kong malaysia indonesia england uk britain france switzerland austria germany holland netherlands Canada middle east united arab emirates dubai abu dhabi oman and bahrain. I have worked in many of these places doing engineering consulting but not necessarily expert witness work which I have done in the united states only, although I am willing to provide expert consultant work anywhere that I can. <br> Artzat Consulting uses the NTI Forensic Suite of computer analysis software as well as other programs such as encase and disk editor. 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