Bert Schiettecatte, MSc/CS, MA/MST

Los Angeles, California
Bert Schiettecatte, MSc/CS, MA/MST Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Publications

Expert Witness – Software & Hardware Systems

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Software Engineering and Electronics

Keywords/Search Terms:

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

Education:

Master of Science in Computer Science (summa cum laude), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB); Master of Arts in Music, Science and Technology (CCRMA), Stanford University

Years in Practice:

20

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

2

Additional Information

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-source platforms, and IoT Areas of focus include digital signal processing (DSP), embedded systems, firmware, user interfaces, and network protocols Professional Memberships Audio Engineering Society (AES) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) IEEE Computer Society Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association (LAIPLA) Orange County Bar Association (OCBA), Associate Member – IP & Technology Law Section Judge Paul R. Michel Intellectual Property American Inn of Court Teaching & Presentations CLE Speaker: “Tips for High-Quality Software Source Code Reviews” • Orange County Bar Association, IP & Tech Law Section (2024) • Judge Paul Michel IP Inn of Court (2024) Teaching Assistant for Signal Processing and Information Theory Courses (VUB, KUL) Presenter at international academic and industry conferences and trade shows (ICMC, TEI, NAMM, MusikMesse, ...) Education & Recognition M.Sc. in Computer Science (summa cum laude), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) M.A. in Music, Science, and Technology, Stanford University (CCRMA) Founder of Percussa; creator of AudioCubes (Qwartz Max Mathews Award) Fellow, Belgian-American Educational Foundation (BAEF); AES Educational Foundation Grant recipient Fluent in English, Dutch, and French More Information CV, career highlights, and casework overview available at http://www.bertschiettecatte.com/