Linux Expert Witnesses

Fresno, California

Software Engineering, Information Technology - Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, 3D Modeling, HigherEd Software, Linux, Databases, Information Technology, Virtual Reality, Learning Management Systems, Simulation, Internet of Things, Source Code Analysis, Student Information Systems, ERP, High Performance Computing, Process Modeling & Optimization, Information Systems

Dr. Ashu Guru is a former university professor and software scientist with approximately 25 years of experience in software engineering and information technology. Early in his career, Dr. Guru served as an application specialist at a major supercomputing center, where he supported high-performance, data-intensive applications for scientific research and was an affiliate of the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. Dr. Guru later served as Director of Research Strategy and faculty at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where he led interdisciplinary software initiatives and taught courses in data science, systems engineering and applied computing. He subsequently transitioned into software development roles at post-secondary institutions in California, where he designed and maintained enterprise-grade applications supporting critical academic and administrative operations. Dr. Guru holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Management Systems Engineering and an M.S. in Manufacturing Systems ...

Los Angeles, California

Software Engineering, Electronics - Audio, video, digital signal processing (DSP), source code review, software forensics, embedded systems, firmware, C/C++, IoT, Linux, operating systems, open source software, computer vision, computer graphics, USB, network protocols, wireless technology, sensors, smart devices, user interfaces

Expert Witness Experience Consulting and testifying expert in software, hardware, and electronics-related litigation Casework includes patent litigation, trade secret misappropriation, breach of contract, and breach of implied warranty Deposed and testified in 2 cases within the past 4 years Over 20 years of experience in software/hardware engineering; expert witness since 2021 Skilled in source code review, computer forensic analysis, reverse engineering, and early case assessment Expert witness references available upon request Technical & Industry Expertise Hands-on development in C, C++, Java, JavaScript, PHP, Perl, and related technologies Architected software for desktop, mobile, embedded, and server platforms Developed proprietary trading systems for crypto and futures markets; experience as algorithmic trader Designed and shipped award-winning DSP- and firmware-based audio and wireless consumer electronics Deep expertise in operating systems (Linux, Windows, macOS), open-...

Houston, Texas

Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity - International, FBI, CART, Apple, MAC, UNIX, Linux, AS400, Special Agent, Espionage, SEC, SFO, DOJ

William Odom has over 25 years of experience in computer forensics, cybersecurity investigations, electronic discovery, and expert testimony globally. He is a Co-Founder for Orbital Data Consulting, where he leads the global team for Digital Forensic and Incident Response investigations. He began his career in this area as a Special Agent with the FBI where he received training in general investigative techniques, computer intrusion and security matters and national intelligence and counterintelligence matters. He was also certified through the FBI Laboratory as a Certified Computer Forensics Examiner for the FBI’s Computer Analysis Response Team (CART). During his service, he managed the Computer Forensics Lab for the Houston office of the FBI and was involved in nearly all the 200+ federal matters investigated by the FBI, ranging from white-collar crime to terrorism and national security matters. His experience includes cybersecurity breaches and intrusion investigations, electron...