Michael Forsthoffer has almost 20 years of experience of design, troubleshooting and consulting in the field of turbomachinery. He spent four years with John Crane, including three as on-site Seal Reliability Engineer at Hovensa Refinery, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Forsthoffer worked as a Rotating Equipment Specialist for Forsthoffer Associates, Inc. from 2009 to 2015, and has been involved in the selection of equipment for new and revamp projects, troubleshooting and site-specific training worldwide for all types of rotating machinery. He is currently the President of Forsthoffer Associates, Inc.