In 2002 Robert started Gardiner Consulting Corporation and specialized in 3D Laser Scanning LIDAR, and 3D Computer Modeling. Robert is a Civil Engineer and applied this technology to:
* Movie/Film and TV Visual Effects VFX.
* Criminal and Accident Forensic Analysis and Simulation.
* Engineering As-Built and Retrofit projects.
* Highlights included working and living in the USA, Canada, Bulgaria, and Mexico. Examples are "Batman v Superman - Dawn of Justice" was 6 months filming in Detroit and Chicago. "Amazing Spiderman 2" was 5 months filming in New York City. "300 - Rise of an Empire" was 4 months filming in Sofia, Bulgaria. "Fear The Walking Dead" seasons 2 & 3 were filmed in Mexico.
During the 1990s and 1980s Robert worked in:
* GPS Survey Industry.
* Steel Industry: Leemar Steel Company. Operations Manger.
* Financial Services Industry.
* Offshore Oil Industry (underwater): Oceaneering International, Sonat Subsea Services. - Highlights included living and working in Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Brunei. Robert worked as an Inspection Engineer, Deep Diver, and with Remotely Operated Vehicles ROV.
* Mining Industry: Western Mining Corporation.
*Coastal and Ocean Engineering.