Greg Larkin’s CV
Electrical Engineer and Gate Expert
Professional Experience Summary
Greg Larkin brings over 30 years of electrical and electronic engineering experience, with expertise spanning new product development and root cause failure analysis. His industry background includes garage doors, gates, aerial lifts, disk drives, electronic test equipment, kiosks, ATMs, and gaming machines.
Current Position
Consultant, Expert Witness, Electrical & Electronics Specialist
Door and Gate Experts – Las Vegas, NV (2023–Present)
- Expert witness and engineering consultant for electrical/electronic systems in doors and gates
- Specializes in sensor functionality, logic board controllers, wiring diagnostics, and failure analysis
- Provides site inspections, expert reports, affidavits, depositions, and trial testimony
Additional Professional Experience
Electrical Engineer Consultant – Las Vegas, NV (2018–Present)
- Engineering consultant for kiosk and gaming machine design
- Designs harnesses, circuits, PCBs, and software interfaces
- Works closely with customers and vendors to meet deadlines
Ahern Engineering – Las Vegas, NV (2021–2024)
Senior Electrical Engineer
- Led full electrical design for 12+ heavy equipment products
- Developed systems for scissor lifts, boom lifts, telehandlers, and more
- Designed wiring harnesses and integrated Cummins/Kubota engines
Wells Gardner – Las Vegas, NV (2019–2021)
Senior Electrical Engineer
- Designed harnesses and implemented touch screens for monitors
- Conducted testing and worked with overseas teams
- Supported global trade shows like G2E and DSE
Nevatronix – Las Vegas, NV (2018–2019)
Senior Electrical Engineer
- Designed circuits and harnesses for kiosks, ATMs, and slot machines
- Ensured compliance with UL, CAS, and TUV standards
Western Digital Corporation – Irvine, CA (2007–2011)
Senior Principal Engineer – Systems
- Led validation of firmware and testing for hard drive systems
- Debugged and resolved system-wide technical issues
Cornice Corporation – Longmont, CO (2003–2006)
- Senior Electrical Engineer – Failure Analysis
- Specialized in FA for new hard disk drive products
- Conducted mechanical and reliability testing
Maxtor Corporation – Longmont, CO (1998–2003)
Senior Electrical Engineer – Failure Analysis
- Focused on process yield improvement and product development
- Worked across U.S. and Singapore operations
Amprobe Instrument – Denver, CO (1995–1998)
Design Engineer
- Developed low-cost electronic test equipment
- Designed multilayer PCBs and embedded systems
Education
Metropolitan State College of Denver – Denver, CO (1991–1995)
B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology, Emphasis: Computer Technology
Additional Training:
- Disk Drive Servo Course (1999)
- Disk Drive Technology Course (1998)
- IDE and ATAPI Course (2000)
Professional Consultant Affiliations & Memberships
- Door & Gate Experts – www.doorandgateexperts.com
- Member, International Door Association
- Accredited, Institute of Door Education & Accreditation
- Voting Member, UL 325 Standards Technical Committee
- DRI “The Voice of the Defense Bar” Published Expert Witness
- A.M. Best Client Recommended Expert
- TASA Group, ECS, Consolidated Consultants, ERI, HG Experts
- FORENSIS, SEAK, Experts.com, JurisPro, SuttonPierce, ExpertInstitute