Javier C. Cruz, PhD

Consultant in Polymers | Plastic Material Analysis Expert | Manager and Problem Solver

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

About

I consider myself a perfectionist, which comes very handy in my line of work. However, I have learned to balance this with efficiency in order to optimize my daily and long-term objectives. I love what I do, and it is a great thing, that as a consultant and expert you have the opportunity to help others. It feels great to meet client expectations, find solutions to difficult problems, and help others in our field grow and develop through guidance and mentoring. I believe the best part of managing projects is not just the outcome, but the growth you see in the people you guide. Finally, one of the most important parts of my job is helping others recognize the facts, whether good or bad. Science speaks facts, whether we like them or not. All we need is the right tools and experience to be able to interpret them. I believe this has led to building strong relationships of trust and partnership.

Experience

  • Senior Managing Engineer at The Madison Group | Plastic Consulting Experts
    Sep 2008 - Present ยท 17 yrs 11 mos

    Providing consulting services for the plastics and composites industry including and related to failure analysis, material testing and evaluation, analytical testing, process optimization, and design verification. Provide expert witness services for various industries, including attorneys, manufacturers, and insurance companies. Provide consulting services for plastic and composite applications and failures including, but not limited to, the transportation industries, plumbing, piping, water filtration systems, electrical components, and consumer products. Provide litigation support and expert witness services for product failures, material issues, patent infringement, class actions, and service failures.