Jay joined Halliwell in 2020, bringing more than 20 years of design, analysis, and troubleshooting in components commonly used in Power Generation and Distribution, as well as extensive experience in Damage and Failure Analysis of Electrical Fires and Explosions. He has conducted numerous Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations associated with failures of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Inverters, Rapid Shutdown Devices (RSDs), micro and string optimizers, and associated Solar Connectors for both ground-based and rooftop mounted installations. He has the knowledge and background required to provide an expert opinion on the root cause of a failure based on the scientific method.

Jay is well versed in Solar PV system design, installation protocols, and maintenance actions necessary for Solar PV installations. He has independently conducted intensive laboratory testing on Module Level Power Electronics (MLPE) to determine operational capacity and limitations and has extensive experience in investigating the root cause of failures to electrical and fire alarm systems after impact from lightning strikes, utility voltage surges, installation deficiency, fire loss, wind-driven rain events, partial building collapse, floods, and hurricanes. He has experience in cases involving litigation and has been deposed as an expert witness.