Resume: David A. Mitchell

Bachelor of Science Metallurgical Engineering Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA (1971)

Postgraduate Study - Materials Engineering Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA (1973)

Postgraduate Study - Product Design & Liability New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ (1984)

USA Cycling - Bicycle Mechanics Clinic United States Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, CO (1995) 

Professional Engineer Pennsylvania License #024026-E (Registered 1976–2013)

Former Licensed Bicycle Mechanic - United States Cycling Federation (1995–2007)

Mechanics Consultant to USA Cycling (Parent of U.S. Olympic Cycling Team) (Various Occasions)

Member American Society for Testing and Materials, Committee on Sports Equipment & Facilities (F08)

Former Chairman of ASTM Bicycle Standards Subcommittee F08.10 on Bicycles (5/2000 to 10/2007), Former Vice-Chairman (Inception to 5/2000)

Former Section Leader of ASTM Bicycle Standards Subcommittee F08.10.05 on Bicycle Use Classification

Life Member League of American Bicyclists (formerly League of American Wheelmen)

Metallurgical Engineer & Failure Analysis Consultant (1995–Present)

Metallurgical laboratory testing and materials science with particular application to failure analysis, accident reconstruction, and bicycle design.

Affiliated Engineering Laboratories, Inc., Edison, NJ & Stone Mountain, GA

Engineering Consultant (1983–1995)

Engineering failure investigation and analysis, bicycle equipment design consultant, bicycle and motor vehicle accident reconstruction, metallurgical and materials laboratory testing.

Radian Corporation, Austin, Texas (1978–1983)

Metallurgical Engineer, Failure Analysis Laboratory, Materials Science Division

Conducted failure analysis and laboratory examination of industrial machinery components and equipment from power plants, paper mills, chemical processing plants, aircraft, and vehicles.

GPU Service Corporation, Reading, Pennsylvania (1972–1978)

Supervisor, Materials Section System Laboratory (3 years).

Directed the failure analysis laboratory and conducted the investigation and analysis of component failures from nuclear and fossil-fired steam power plants, combustion turbines, hydroelectric plants. Selected materials and construction procedures for new plant construction.

Metallurgical Engineer System Laboratory (3 years).

Designed and implemented a comprehensive failure analysis laboratory responsible for accident reconstruction and analysis activities. Developed laboratory tests to study and perform failure analysis investigations concerning plant rotating machinery and boilers. Performed welding procedure qualification and welder certification testing. Evaluated corrosion, wear, fatigue, thermal exposure, and other aspects of equipment failures.

Read-Ox Welding Equipment & Supply Company (1966 - 1972), Reading, PA

Installed equipment and supplies related to gas and arc welding (GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, etc.) and cutting procedures. Recommended materials and procedures for particular client applications.

Carpenter Technology Corporation (1967 - 1971), Reading, PA

Research and Development Center (1 1/2 years). Co-op student employment.  Performed technical duties related to metal alloy characterization, evaluated metallurgical tests, supported alloy development in tool and alloy steels, stainless steels, and high-temperature alloys.