This software engineer, technology executive, and litigation consultant has 31 years of experience in software development, software architecture, cybersecurity, product engineering, product management, and technology leadership. In a current Regional Director role, the expert oversees specialists working on AI/ML, patent, trade secret, computer and network security, and other software-related litigation. The expert also leads technical due diligence for M&A transactions, startup investments, acquisitions, and intellectual property matters, including evaluation of software architecture, source code, scalability, interoperability, security, extensibility, open-source software usage, licensing exposure, and software vulnerabilities.

Litigation consulting experience includes patent infringement, trade secret, copyright infringement, cybersecurity standard-of-care, breach-of-contract, class action, criminal, securities-fraud, bankruptcy, misrepresentation, and pre-litigation matters. Technologies addressed in these engagements include robotic computer vision, database synchronization, blockchain, smart contracts, and other software-intensive systems. In a Canadian dispute involving plant-design management technology, the expert served as a Software Architecture and Product Reviewer. The litigation record spans federal and state courts, the International Trade Commission, and a Canadian provincial superior court.

Earlier responsibilities include service as a Founder, Senior Director, Director of Development, Software Manager, Network Security Architect, Senior Software Engineer/Consultant, and product-management advisor and consultant. The expert has led global and offshore engineering teams, managed software development and SaaS initiatives, designed network and perimeter security architectures, and developed firewall and communications technologies. The expert also built a secure Internet of Things data ecosystem addressing data security, privacy, and smart-device interoperability. Regulatory and risk-related experience includes developing security policies and incident-response procedures addressing federal banking regulations, participating in security audits, and evaluating technology stacks against industry standards for technical, security, development, deployment, and operational risk.

The expert holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, a Master of Science in Computer Science, and a Master of Business Administration. Technical experience includes C, C++, Python, JavaScript, Java, SQL, databases, AWS, Docker, TCP/IP, real-time operating systems, network security, Agile product delivery, and full software lifecycle management. Professional credentials include Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM) through the Scrum Alliance.Published technical works address Internet of Things and sensor data, big-data modeling, and data migration and collaboration in cloud environments.