Investigative & Root-Cause Analysis
Something keeps going wrong. The explanations keep changing. Bring together the records, timelines, and competing accounts to understand what is supported—and what still needs to be established.
You may be looking for help because…
- A recurring problem has survived several attempted fixes.
- Different people offer conflicting explanations for the same event.
- You have emails, photographs, records, or video, but no clear account of what happened.
- You need an objective review before deciding what to do next.
Start with the question. Follow the evidence.
I start by defining the question and building a traceable account from the information available. I compare claims with records, examine timing and patterns, and separate observations from assumptions. Where the evidence is incomplete, I identify the missing information instead of filling the gap with a guess.
What you could receive
The deliverables are agreed before work begins. Depending on your project, they may include:
- An organized chronology and evidence summary.
- Documented inconsistencies, possible causes, and the reasoning behind them.
- Findings that distinguish established facts from unresolved questions.
- Practical next steps, including targeted information to collect or questions to put to a specialist.
A problem this service could help address
A problem returns after several repairs. An independent review could compare the symptoms, service history, operating conditions, and changes made over time to identify which explanations fit the record and what should be checked next.
Technical depth. Clear explanations.
My background spans engineering, commissioning, technical review, and analytical problem-solving. I bring a structured approach to checking information and explaining what it means for the decision you face.
For a documented example of my investigative work, explore the Barker Square traffic-safety case study. It combines observations, video analysis, roadway review, spreadsheets, and a written report prepared for independent engineering review.
Read the traffic-safety case study (PDF) ↗Consulting is primarily remote and based on the information available. Work requiring site inspection, testing, or a current professional license is scoped separately or referred to an appropriately qualified professional.
Tell me what you haven’t been able to resolve.
Describe the problem, what you have already tried, and the decision you need to make. I will review your inquiry and respond by email so we can determine fit, scope, and the next step.
Click Here to Discuss a Project →Starting at $100/hour, subject to project scope. Scope, deliverables, and fees are agreed before work begins.