Christian J. Salamone, EI

—Forensic Consultant

Professional Profile

As a Forensic Consultant with Focus Forensics LLC, Mr. Salamone conducts investigations and analyses of collision events, including factors related to vehicles, drivers, and roadway environments. With over 3 years of experience in Forensic Engineering and Collision Reconstruction assignments, he applies his passion for vehicular collision reconstruction and his Civil Engineering education and experience to the data collection, modeling, and analytical understanding of dynamic vehicular incidents. His practice includes the evaluation of issues related to all types of transportation users, including automobiles, pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, transit, highway-rail grade crossings, and work zone temporary traffic control. He is active in the fields of vehicle dynamics, collision reconstruction engineering methodologies, and applications of new technology to the understanding of human, vehicular, and roadway factors in transportation safety.

His role includes field investigations, data collection, vehicle and scene documentation, electronic data retrieval, and inspections of vehicular and roadway systems. He has experience in gathering and researching roadway related data such as traffic control devices, highway construction work zones, and roadside safety projects. Mr. Salamone utilizes cutting edge technology to capture evidence and preserve electronic information, including FARO 3D laser scanning, Total Station laser mapping, Bosch CDR vehicle download system, commercial vehicle Engine Control Module (ECM) data extraction systems, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) mapping and imagery, speedometer inspection, forensic photography, photogrammetry, and traffic signal data documentation. He also incorporates the latest developments in engineering software, modeling, physics calculation methods, and rigorous analytical tools for evaluation of a wide variety of collision scenarios. Mr. Salamone is skilled in forensic diagramming and 3-D modeling for the analysis and demonstrative visual communication of engineering concepts.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
University of Central Florida Orlando, Florida

Work Experience

Focus Forensics, LLC Consultant: 2023-Present

EPIC Forensics & Engineering Engineering Analyst: 2021-2023

Kimley-Horn and Associates Intern: 2018-2021

Licensure and Professional Certification

Engineering Intern
Florida Board of Professional Engineers

Certified Bosch Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) Technician

Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft System
Federal Aviation Administration

Professional Memberships

American Society of Civil Engineers
NAPARS, Member

Professional Development

Ai2-3D

Zero to Hero in Cloud Compare, 2025

Crash Data Group

How to Perform a CDR Direct-to-Module Download, 2023
How to Use the Bosch CDR Pro Tool Kit, 2023

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)

FDOT Airfield Pavement Inspection Training (FDOT #BT-10-0004), 2022
FDOT Airfield Pavement Distress Repair Training (FDOT #AT-10-0003), 2022

Focus Forensics, LLC

Transportation Engineering and Accident Reconstruction Insights, 2024
- Human Factors for Driver Response
- Traffic Signal Design and Operation
- Transportation Engineering Sight Distance Standards
- Automotive Mechanical Systems and Data Acquisition
- Photogrammetric Methods
- Video Analysis with Telemetry Data
- LIDAR Scanning and Data Processing
- Virtual Crash Applications for Simulation and Animation
- PC Crash Applications for Steering and Yaw Rate
- Expert Testimony Regulations and Standards
- Commercial Vehicle EDR Data Extraction and Analysis
- Vehicle EDR Systems for Toyota andGeneral Motors
Transportation Engineering and Accident Reconstruction Insights, 2025
- EDR Extraction and Analysis Methods for Video Radar Decision Units (VRDU)
- Acquisition and Analysis Methods for Temporary Roadway Conditions
- LIDAR Scanning and Data Processing
- Air Brake Testing Standards and Techniques
- Heavy Vehicle EDR Extraction and Analysis Methods
- Drone Mapping Techniques and Processing
- Data Processing and Analysis with Cloud Compare
- Photogrammetry Software Methods andTechniques
- Technology for Capturing Photo/ Video Demonstratives of Available Driver Views
- Telemetry Overlay Software Techniques and Processing
- VCrash Animations and Simulations for Pedestrian and Bicycle Collisions
- Monte Carlo Statistical Analysis for Uncertainty Ranges
- Human Factors Analysis of Road User Detection and Response
- Transportation Engineering Design and Limitations for Micromobility Vehicles on
  Sidewalks
- EDR Vehicle Yaw and Steering Data Simulation, Analysis and Modeling
- Contextual Evaluation of Slow-Moving Lead Vehicle Scenarios and Looming
  Calculations
- Comprehensive Context Points for Collision Reconstructions

Lightpoint Learning

Blackbox and Beyond: An Exploration ofMotorcycle Data Sources, 2025

National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists (NAPARS)

Nighttime Crash Scene Investigation, 2024
Determining Vehicle Speed from An Audio Recording, 2024
Finding A/B Stiffness Values from NHTSA Data, 2025
Emergency Vehicle Crash Analysis, 2025
CDR Pre-Crash Data Analysis, 2025

Northwestern University Center for Public Safety

Traffic Crash Investigation 1, 2024

Recon-3D Training (R3D)

Recon-3D Training Course, 2025