About Sylvester Forensics Inc
Craig Sylvester, PE
Principal Forensic Engineer
Craig Sylvester is a former U.S. Navy mustang officer and licensed mechanical engineer with more than 25 years of experience as an operator, maintainer, designer, and inspector of industrial equipment around the world. Craig’s expertise in industrial systems is built on his early work performing component-level repairs as an electronics technician, along with formal education in manufacturing and mechanical engineering, and naval architecture.
Craig performing inspections and maintenance on a 30-yr-old steam ship, the USS SEATTLE (AOE-3), as the Auxiliaries and Electrical officer.
Practical Knowledge
His deep practical knowledge of a wide range of mechanical systems and detailed understanding of what and how things can go wrong was earned through hands-on work as a Navy engineer and salvage officer, Boeing equipment engineer, and forensic engineer investigating losses across the country.
TRUST
As a result of his background and ability to lead complex investigations, Craig has earned the trust of clients across the forensic industry. He successfully manages high profile loss investigations that demand an experienced, hands-on approach, supports product liability and personal injury cases, and provides expert testimony in depositions, at trial, and for arbitration proceedings.