Software Development Expert Witnesses

Software development expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on software development. The software development expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Electrical Engineering, Human Factors, Information Technology, Internet, Securities & Investments, Software Engineering, Technology, and Telecommunications.

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Sam Malek, PhD

Cyberonix

Irvine, California
Software Engineering, Internet - Computer Science, Software Development, Mobile Software, Android, Java, Internet, Web, Distributed Systems, Software Architecture, Operating System, Database, Cloud Computing, Software Security, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Information Technology, Internet of Things, Embedded Systems
Highlights - Professor of Software Engineering, University of California, Irvine - 25+ years of experience in academia and industry - 90+ prior engagements in software-related litigation matters - 70+ prior testimonies in trials and depositions - Renowned author of 140+ peer-reviewed publications Formal Education - PhD, Computer Science, University of Southern California, 2007 - MS, Computer Science, University of Southern California, 2004 - BS, Information and Computer Science, University of California, Irvine, 2000 Academic Experience Sam Malek is a Software Engineering Professor at UC Irvine’s School of Information and Computer Sciences, where he directs the Institute for Software Research and Software Engineering and Analysis Laboratory. His research spans software design and architecture, distributed and embedded systems, mobile computing, web technologies, and software security. With 140+ peer-reviewed publications cited over 12,000 times (Google Scholar), Prof. Malek ...
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Istvan B. Jonyer, Ph.D.

Telecommunications, Networking, Wi-Fi, Mobile

Sidespin Group

Los Angeles, California
Telecommunications, Software Engineering - Telecommunications, Networking, Internet Protocols, Wi-Fi, Mobile Communications, Mobile Networking, TCP/IP, 3G/4G, Routing/Switching, Software Engineering, Streaming Platforms, Smart TV, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLM), Software Development, Mobile Wireless, Computer networks, Broadband, Software project failure
Ph.D. computer scientist with 24+ years spanning telecommunications, networking, artificial intelligence, smart TV/streaming, and cloud infrastructure. Expert witness in 20+ cases for patent infringement, invalidity, trade secrets, and breach of contract. Designed 3G wireless systems at Nortel, launched Google TV globally with Sony/LG/Intel, and conducted venture capital due diligence on AI and telecom investments. Why counsel select Dr. Jonyer: • 25+ court qualifications; deposed 5+ times; testified in court • 50/50 plaintiff/defense experience with Big Tech cases (Google, Apple, Netflix, Roku, Nokia, Cloudflare, ...) • Retained by elite law firms: Boies Schiller, Fox Rothschild, Ropes & Gray, Morgan Lewis • PhD dissertation on AI; published 20+ papers; NSF-funded researcher Known for translating complex concepts clearly for judges, juries, and counsel. Areas of Expertise • Networking and Telecommunications: Wireless communication, mobile networks, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, 4G, 5G,...
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Eric C Beppler, PE

Embedded Systems and Software Expert

Ringtail Labs

Broomfield, Colorado
Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering - Source Code Analysis, Firmware, Forensic Engineering, Product Liability, Trade Secret Misappropriation, Wireless Communications, Internet of Things (IoT), Medical Devices, Electronics, Software Development, Signal Processing, ​​Root Cause Analysis, Digital Health Devices, Life Sciences Instrumentation
Eric C. Beppler, PE is a Colorado-based electrical and software engineer with extensive hands-on experience in embedded systems development and firmware programming. A licensed Professional Engineer in Colorado, Mr. Beppler has led multi-disciplinary engineering teams and co-founded a biomedical device R&D firm, spearheading the creation of wearable health devices and IoT sensor systems for continuous data monitoring. He has served as Director of Software & Electrical Engineering for a life-sciences instrumentation startup (acquired by a Fortune 500 company), where he architected complex electronic control systems and oversaw product compliance under FDA and IEEE/IEC standards. Mr. Beppler’s technical expertise spans circuit design, wireless communications (Bluetooth Low Energy, LTE-M), and software development, enabling him to analyze and troubleshoot devices ranging from consumer electronics to medical devices. He is the co-inventor of a patented continuous methane monitoring devi...
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Wes Wilson

Technology & Retail Expert

Tampa, Florida
Technology, Internet - Project Management, Executive Leadership, Retail Operations, Procurement, Software Development, ERPs, Patents, Payments, CRM, IT Governance, Programming, RFPs, Contracts, PCI, Telephone Systems, Digital Security, Operations, Digital Commerce, Point of Sale, Mergers/Acquisitions
Mr. Wilson is presently a Vice President of Information Technology with a mid-sized retail brand, a licensed Florida attorney, and an expert witness. Clients who have retained Mr. Wilson share that his expert opinions are well focused on the questions asked and on the legally relevant matters, that he clearly explains technical topics to non-technologist attorneys and jurors in everyday language, and that his opinions have helped them understand and powerfully advocate their cases. Mr. Wilson has served as an expert in state civil, federal criminal, and patent cases. Mr. Wilson has been deposed and has testified at jury trials, authored reports and rebuttal reports, offered opinions as a validity and non-infringement expert, and served as a technology expert for the Department of Justice in a case with media coverage. Through his 30 years working in the technology and retail industries; Mr. Wilson has worked with startups to multi-billion-dollar corporations, developed softwar...
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Dustin G Domerese, MCP

Business & Software Systems Expert in CRM/ERP

Monarch Equity Group

Kansas City, Missouri
Software Engineering, Information Technology - Microsoft, Consulting, Business Process, CRM, ERP, Artificial Intelligence, System Implementation, Software Customization, User Adoption, SQL, Database Design, System Architecture, Accounting Systems, Business Systems, Technology, Technology Training, SAP, Software Development, Database, IT
Executive Summary: Dustin Domerese is a technology leader and entrepreneur in the Microsoft ecosystem, known for his strategic acumen in CRM, ERP, and software implementation and development across several industry verticals. Consulting for Microsoft, SAP, EMC, and HP and as the CEO and Managing Partner of Dynamic Consultants Group, Dustin has steered the company to be a multi-national organization with expertise in Microsoft consulting and achieved repeated recognition on the INC 5000 list. His career is marked by his foundational role in multiple tech startups and his expertise spans business operations, software engineering, database design, and strategic corporate system architecture and system implementations. • Microsoft • Consulting • Business Processes • CRM • ERP • Artificial Intelligence • System Implementation • Software Customization • User Adoption • SQL • Database Design • System Architecture • Accounting Systems • Business Systems • Technology Training • Career Cha...
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Anthony Centrella, CAMS, MCSD

Software & Finance Forensics, IP, Fraud Compliance

Cold Spring Harbor, New York
Software Engineering, Securities & Investments - Software Development, Trade Secrets, Intellectual Property, AI, Databases, Business Systems, Programming, Reverse Engineering, Source Code, SQL, Securities Industry, Transparency Services, Stock Market, Financial Data, Investment Forensics, Fintech, Data Forensics, Insider Trading, AML, Fraud Detection
I am an accomplished software engineering and securities & investments expert with over two decades of developing sophisticated systems and conducting forensic analyses for global investment firms and regulatory bodies. Currently a senior software engineer at a leading SaaS firm, I design innovative solutions to manage and analyze investment risk for global financial institutions. My career includes prominent roles at Wall Street firms such as Credit Suisse, Cantor Fitzgerald, and TD Cowen, where I developed and scrutinized software systems handling billions in principal value. Renowned for my precision and calm under pressure, I deliver custom analyses, complex reports, and visualizations to support litigation, regulatory investigations, and investment strategies. **Expert Witness in Software & Information Technology** – Expert witness specializing in trade secret misappropriation, copyright/patent infringement, and open-source compliance: • Source Code Forensics – Comparative ...
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Bruce Weiner

AI, Software Development & Patent Expert

Weiner.net, LLC

New York, New York
Information Technology, Software Engineering - AI Models, Machine Learning, Language Models, Software Development, Source Code Review, Patent Infringement, Trade Secret, Copyright, Contract Performance, Cloud Technology, Computer Systems, Database Architecture, Network Technology, Internet Technology, Software Project Management, Technology Standards, Airline, Loyalty, E-commerce
Bruce Weiner is a Princeton-educated computer scientist and electrical engineer with more than 35 years of hands-on experience in software engineering, system architecture, and information-technology management. He provides expert consulting and testimony in disputes involving software design, AI and algorithmic systems, cloud and API architectures, and complex technology-project performance. Mr. Weiner has been retained in U.S. District Court, PTAB, state-court, and arbitration proceedings nationwide. He has served as both a consulting and testifying expert in over two dozen matters involving software engineering, contract performance, and intellectual-property disputes, delivering written expert reports, deposition testimony, and trial preparation consistent with Federal Rule 26 and related state requirements. A Princeton B.S.E. graduate in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Mr. Weiner’s professional background includes senior technology-leadership roles in enterprise ...
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Leon Allan Kappelman, PhD

Software Project Expert: Technical & Human Factors

SOS Solutions LLC

Dallas, Texas
Software Engineering, Human Factors - software project management, software development, software quality, defects/bugs, implementation, software intellectual property, budget disputes, schedule disputes, software disputes, bespoke software, software customization, ERP, SaaS, software workforce, source code analysis, requirements, methodology, contracts, legacy, enterprise
Leon Kappelman is a researcher, author, educator, and consultant to corporations, governments, and attorneys. Dr. Kappelman is a professor emeritus whose work as an advisor and expert witness for attorneys concerns cases that mainly focus on disputes concerning all kinds of software projects (including bespoke, cloud, SaaS, ERPs, packages, integrations, and combinations thereof), as well as intellectual property matters. His research, teaching, publication, and advising work centers on the human and technical dimensions of designing, building, implementing, managing, and operating computer-based information systems (IS). He testified before and submitted written testimony to the U.S. Congress regarding high-tech legislation, cybersecurity, and IS management in the federal government. His management consulting and litigation support clients include Fortune 500 companies (such as AT&T, IBM, Microsoft, Verizon), government entities (Including the White House, the United Nations, the US...
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Craig Rosenberg, Ph.D.

User Interface, Software Engineering, VR, AR, GPS

UI.EXPERT

Seattle, Washington
Human Factors, Software Engineering - user interface, user interface design, mobile software, smartphones, software, software engineering, software architecture, virtual reality, augmented reality, GPS, human factors, display design, virtual environments, augmented environments, systems engineering, simulation, software development, UI
Dr. Rosenberg has been retained over 150 times, has testified at 12 trials in both State and Federal courts, testified at over 60 depositions, and has written over 140 expert reports and declarations. Dr. Craig Rosenberg has worked on many high-profile cases and advanced engineering projects for a wide range of Fortune 500 companies including Google, Samsung, Amazon, Boeing, IBM, Disney, Uber, Lyft, Huawei, Nintendo, BMW, Mercedes, Dell, AT&T, Zillow, Motorola, BlackBerry, Ericsson, LG, Sony, HTC, Mattel, United States Army and Air Force, Federal Aviation Administration and many others. Dr. Rosenberg is the founder of Global Technica and is an accomplished human factors engineer, user interface designer, software engineer, and systems engineer with extensive expert witness experience specializing in user interface design and human factors issues for embedded, mobile, web, desktop, and server software. Dr. Rosenberg specializes in software engineering, user interface design, infor...