Application Security Expert Witnesses

Redwood City, California

Cybersecurity, Intellectual Property - Cybersecurity, Information Security, Trade Secret, Intellectual Property, Cybersecurity Standards, Cybersecurity Controls, Software Security, Application Security, Cloud Security, Data Breach, Computers, Artificial Intelligence, AI, Incident Response

Ryan McKamie is CEO of Certus Cybersecurity, a provider of cybersecurity services. Ryan has extensive experience as a testifying expert in federal trade secret litigation and has been retained by multiple Am Law 100 firms. Ryan can assist attorneys in the following areas: Intellectual Property (IP) and Trade Secret Misappropriation – Cybersecurity analysis, consulting and expert testimony in intellectual property litigation related to misappropriation of alleged trade secrets, including analysis and opinion of cybersecurity reasonable measures for alleged trade secrets. Cyber-Related Insurance and Contract Disputes – Analysis, consulting and expert testimony in cybersecurity-related insurance and contractual litigation, including analysis and opinion on whether specific security standards were maintained. Cybersecurity Consulting and Expert Testimony – Analysis, consulting and expert testimony in business litigation concerning data privacy, forensics and cybersecurity issues. Pr...

Wyoming, Michigan

Technology, Information Technology - Software Architecture, Code Review, Cloud Architect, Source Code Analysis, Software Quality Assessment, Technical Due Diligence, Distributed Systems, System Modernization, Cloud Migration, Secure Application Development, Software Failure Analysis, Software Development Best Practices, Application Security, Technology Strategy

Chris Woodruff is an experienced software architect and engineering leader with over 30 years of hands-on experience designing, building, and evaluating enterprise-grade software systems. While new to expert witness work, Chris brings a deep technical background and a career shaped by solving high-stakes problems across industries, including finance, education, and healthcare. His expertise spans software architecture, distributed systems, source code evaluation, and the modernization of legacy applications—primarily within the Microsoft .NET ecosystem and the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. Chris has led engineering teams, built secure and scalable platforms, and been called upon to analyze system breakdowns, review code quality, and assess architectural decisions. He has served as a fractional architect, technical mentor, and strategic advisor to organizations undergoing digital transformation and post-incident recovery. Chris is also a respected speaker and educator. He has pr...