Dr. Happy is certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic and Forensic Pathology, and is a Fellow of the National Association of Medical Examiners. He is currently employed as a consulting Forensic Pathologist in Northern California. His past experience includes Assistant Medical Examiner at the San Francisco Medical Examiner's Office; serving as the Chief Medical Examiner in the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office; Assistant Medical Examiner at the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner – Coroner's Office; and City Medical Examiner in the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of the City of New York.