Andrew M. Knysh, P.E.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Omega Forensic Engineering Inc., Parkland, Florida
President and lead investigator for the firm, concentrating on Engineering Investigations and Forensics. Mr. Knysh’s experience on over 3,500 investigative projects has prepared him for most any Forensic Investigation. These projects included a wide range of engineering and construction related issues including building structure and finish damage, construction defects, personal injury, product reliability and repair recommendations. He has served as a Testifying Expert in both Local and Federal Court cases and Arbitrations and has provided support for Mediations and Appraisals.

Omega Engineering Consultants, Inc., Coral Springs, Florida
President of business providing Engineering and Construction investigations.

Timber Systems, Inc., Coral Springs, Florida
Vice President of Engineering and construction for specialty heavy timber subcontractor.

Florida Engineering ConsultantS, Inc., Miami, Florida
Project Manager in Forensic Engineering and Construction Claims Analysis.

Roof Structures, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Engineering and Senior Projects Manager for heavy timber and roof systems subcontractor.

Matouk Holdings Ltd., Trinidad, West Indies
Chief Engineer for corporate land development and building projects.

Reep, Fojo and Holder, Trinidad, West Indies
Chief Structural Engineer for a large multi-disciplinary design firm.

Datum Structures Engineering, Inc., Dallas, Texas
Design Engineer for buildings and structures in steel, concrete, masonry and timber.

Jose I. Guerra Structural Engineers, Inc., Austin, Texas
Design Engineer on a variety of building projects.

Center for Highway Research, Austin, Texas
Research Engineering developing methods to repair concrete for the Texas Highway Department.

TIM Manufacturing Co., St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
Construction Supervisor for curtain-wall projects.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Engineering – University of Texas at Austin, 1977
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering with Highest Honors – University of Texas at Austin, 1975

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

  • Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida
  • National Academy of Forensic Engineers
  • American Concrete Institute
  • American Society of Civil Engineers
  • American Society for Testing and Materials
  • International Society of Explosives Engineers