| Jorge Mendoza
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION:
BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at El Paso
PRESENT POSITION:
Litigation Animation, Inc., San Jose, CA: 1993 to present
A consulting firm specializing in animation, photogrammetry, videogrammetry, visual analysis, 3D modeling
and visibility studies. Assignments typically involve the 3D computer modeling of an accident site. Simulation
data is then assigned to vehicles and people. From the top view the lines of sight and obstructions are revealed
and analyzed with respect to time distance relationships. Surveillance video and accident photos are analyzed
through the use of computer reverse projection photogrammetry to solve for velocities, positions and vehicle
crush. Visibility studies are conducted by recording high resolution video at the accident site under substantially
similar lighting and weather conditions. The camera’s focal point is located at the witness’s eye position. When
the current accident scene has changed, videogrammetry is used to modify the video to the accident condition.
This is done by camera matching the 2d video to the 3D survey. Now 3D elements can be accurately positioned
on the survey and rendered over the video. Some of computer elements that have been added to the video are water,
fire, smoke, snow, people, vehicles, skid marks, trees, lane stripping, guard rails and signs.
TEACHING POSITIONS and EXPERIENCE:
Advisor on forensic animation curriculum. - 2007
Mission College – Santa Clara, CA
Advisor on current multimedia programs to include video production and computer animation. - 2005
Central County Occupational Center – San Jose, CA
Teaching 2D and 3D Drafting in AutoCAD- 1999
West Valley College, Saratoga, CA
Teaching 3D Modeling and Character Animation Using 3D Studio Max - 1997
Masters Institute, San Jose, CA
Teaching Finite Element Modeling and Analysis using Ansys and Algor - 1992
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS:
Society of Forensic Engineers and Scientists - 2007
Forensic Expert Witness Association 2008
Society of Automotive Engineers International 2008
PREVIOUS POSITIONS:
Design Engineer, ELCON Corp.Inter, Fremont, CA. - 1998
I provided 3D engineering design and computer animation services. I was part of a design team developing
electronic and mechanical components for a high-speed computer system with demanding power requirements.
Mechanical Engineer, Naval Aviation Depot, Alameda, CA – 1987-1995
I designed and analyzed aerospace support equipment and tooling. I used extensive finite element analysis (FEA)
to evaluate the stress levels and structural integrity of equipment under operating conditions. Some of the loads
applied to the FEA models were pressure, temperature, and vibration. The FEA models were validated with
prototype testing. I also produced 3D computer animations showing a proposed design and analysis results. I
produced my first 3D computer animation of a fatal A6 intruder accident.
Mechanical Engineer, Rockwell Inter. Corp., El Paso, TX - 1985-1987
I provided tooling engineering services to include tool design, modifications, and testing of individual tools and
machine systems.
SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Realviz -Track 3D camera data and motion from videos and film sequences- 2001
San Francisco, CA
Design Simulation Technologies: Working Model 3D- 2000
Foster City, CA
Advanced Enterprise Solutions: Mechanical Desktop Part Module – 1998
Santa Clara, CA
MCR Associates Inc. Finite Element Specialist: Finite Element Modeling and Analysis-1990
Sunnyvale, CA
Prevention of Material Deterioration: Corrosion Control – 1990
Naval Aviation Depot, Alameda, CA
Prime Computer, Inc.: 3D Modeling - 1989
Computervision Division, Alameda, CA
Prime Computer, Inc.: Basic 2D Drafting - 1989
Computervision Division, Alameda, CA
Keye Productivity Center: Project Management Course – 1989
Keye Productivity Center, Kansas City, MO
Autodesk, Inc.: CAD Comprehensive - 1988
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
Department of The Navy: Contracting Officers Technical Representative Course – 1988
Naval Regional Contracting Center, San Diego, CA
Office of Personnel Management: Technical Writing - 1988
San Francisco Regional Training Center, San Francisco, CA
National Corrective Training Institute: Behavioral Course in Traffic Safety Education – 1987
El Paso, TX
Rockwell International – B-1 Bomber Program: Quality Control and Electrostatic Discharge Prevention – 1985
El Paso, TX
Young Designers and Industrial Craftsman Competition: Exhibition Award – 1976
El Paso Association of Builders, El Paso, TX
PRESENTATIONS and CONTRIBUTIONS
Presentation on Biomechanical Computer Simulation using Working Model 3D to simulate a motorcycle passenger’s movement resulting from 25 mph impact velocity when struck from the rear by a truck.
Society of Forensic Engineers and Scientists– Kona, Hawaii – 2006
Presentation demonstrating the use of a remote controlled helicopter and a robotic controlled video camera used to record an accident site.
Society of Forensic Engineers and Scientists - Hayes Mansion, San Jose, CA – 2004
Presentation showing the use of camera tracking software, Matchmover Pro, in visibility studies and accident reconstruction.
Siggraph – Los Angeles, CA - 2000 My forensic camera matching work is featured in the book (Matchmoving The Invisible Art of Camera Tracking). The author Tim Dobbert acknowledges my contribution and gives me credit for my work.
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