When the problem won’t resolve itself, take a closer look.
You have a question that matters. The explanations don’t agree, the numbers don’t add up, or the next step isn’t clear. I help you examine the evidence and turn a difficult problem into an informed decision.
Work directly with Ronald L. Trainor · Independent investigative and technical consulting
Independent analysis for difficult decisions.
When evidence is incomplete, explanations conflict, or a technical question needs a closer look, I bring an objective, structured approach to finding answers.
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.
Click to explore →02 · EXPLORE THE SERVICEEngineering & Technical Evaluation
Before you commit, understand what you’re being offered. Make sense of equipment recommendations, technical proposals, and competing options before investing in the next step.
Click to explore →03 · EXPLORE THE SERVICEData Analysis & Reporting
You have the information. Now make it useful. Turn scattered spreadsheets, bills, logs, and measurements into clear comparisons and findings you can use.
Click to explore →04 · EXPLORE THE SERVICEResearch & Process Improvement
Stop working around the same obstacle. Investigate the options, clarify a confusing workflow, and develop practical tools that reduce avoidable effort.
Click to explore →Understand. Verify. Explain.
The objective is not to begin with a predetermined answer. It is to determine what the evidence actually supports.
Clarify the question, scope, available information, and decisions at stake.
Collect and validate relevant information, challenge assumptions, and examine alternatives.
Present documented conclusions and actionable recommendations in plain language.
Decades of engineering and analytical experience.
My background includes engineering, commissioning, fire protection, fire and life safety inspections, technical plan examination, and complex problem-solving.
I previously held professional certifications as a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), Certified Fire Inspector (CFI), Certified Fire Plan Examiner (CFPE), and Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP). These credentials are historical and are not currently active.
Services are independent technical and investigative consulting. Work requiring a current professional license or credential would be referred to an appropriately licensed professional.
Investigation in practice.
TRAFFIC SAFETY
INVESTIGATION
Independent Traffic Safety Investigation
Examined traffic-safety concerns at a residential driveway connecting to a state highway. The work combined field observations, frame-by-frame video analysis, roadway geometry review, structured spreadsheets, and a documented technical report.
The resulting findings and recommendations were prepared for independent engineering review.
View project case study (PDF) ↗Have a problem that deserves a closer look?
Describe the question you're trying to answer, the information available, and the outcome you need. We can discuss whether an independent investigation or technical evaluation would help.
Pembroke, Massachusetts · Remote consulting available · Starting at $100/hour, subject to project scope.