Daniel N. Olson, M.S.M.E., P.E., CFEI

When you think of Dan, think:

• Mechanical Engineer
• Collision and Accident Reconstruction
• Heavy Equipment Fires: Cotton Pickers, Feller Bunchers, Log Loaders, Combines, etc.

Daniel N. Olson is a Senior Consulting Engineer with The Warren Group in Columbia, South Carolina.

• Bachelor of Agricultural Engineering degree and Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree
• Licensed Professional Engineer in South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama
• Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator and Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator by the National Association of Fire Investigators
• Decorated, retired Air Force Fighter Pilot
• Flight Safety Officer - investigated and reported on Air Force aviation mishaps including crashes of F-16's. Evaluated safety and mishap prevention programs at Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units; work included evaluation of other air safety investigators' work
• Broad practical experience with operation of complex machinery with integrated systems including industrial and agricultural machinery
• Design Engineer for Allis-Chalmers, an agricultural equipment manufacturer
• Analyzed over 160 fires in machines and mobile equipment
• The courts found him qualified to testify after several vigorous adverse challenges on the reliability of his opinion similar to Daubert
• Testified as an expert in the reconstruction of vehicle collisions including those involving large commercial vehicles, bicycles, buses, motorcycles and pedestrians
• Developed and taught courses to insurance adjusters on accident reconstruction, which is approved by the North Carolina Department of Insurance for continuing education
   

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Email: dan@warren-group.com