Software & Finance Forensics, IP, Fraud Compliance

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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 analysis of codebases for structural, functional, and algorithmic similarities, including obfuscation and derivative works. • Trade Secret Validation – Identification of proprietary elements and assessment of exposure versus public or commonly used solutions. • Version Control & File Analysis – Detailed examination of Git logs, commit patterns, access timestamps, and local system activity. • Digital & Cloud Forensics – Investigation of device logs, cloud sync behavior, and communication channels related to code access or transfer. • UI/UX and Build System Evaluation – Technical assessment of interface components, deployment pipelines, and configuration artifacts. • Cross-Stack Software Expertise – Extensive experience in modern development environments including C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, .NET, React, SQL, NoSQL, and cloud-based architectures. • Visual Reporting for Legal Teams – Creation of structured, digestible technical exhibits and testimony for both technical and non-technical audiences. • Proprietary 75-point forensic process **Expert Witness in Financial and Securities / Investments Investigations** – Specializing in trading data forensics and financial compliance analysis, I support litigation and regulatory matters with deep expertise in markets, behavior, fraud detection, and AML. Certified and licensed, I deliver technical clarity across complex securities disputes and financial data. • Trading Data Forensics: Analyzes stock, bond, options, and FX data, including tick-level "tape" records, to detect irregularities, AML violations, and insider trading. • Investment Oversight and Transparency: Provides independent forensic review of client brokerage and wealth management accounts to verify that funds, allocations, and transactions are handled properly and align with client instructions and fiduciary standards. • Regulatory Compliance: Holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 55 registrations and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), ensuring adherence to SEC and FINRA standards. • Litigation Support: Provides technical legal writing and deposition support for securities litigation, focusing on client contracts, commissions, transaction fees, and fair pricing models. • Market Data Analysis: Experienced with major market indices (SPX, DJIA, Nasdaq, Russell) and trading platforms, delivering insights into market behavior, trading costs, and commission structures. • Fraud and AML Detection: Utilizes forensic data analysis to identify patterns of financial misconduct, supporting investigations by regulatory bodies and law enforcement. • Proprietary 100-point examination process. I am a Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) as well as a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). I excel in high-stakes environments, delivering actionable insights via advanced software / data-driven expert witness methodologies. My work has supported numerous cases across technical, financial, and regulatory contexts.