Software IP Expert Witness

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

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# Qualifications - Software engineering expert with extensive experience analyzing internet, web, and mobile systems in high-stakes disputes - Deep, hands-on expertise in modern software systems, including web applications, mobile platforms, and distributed backend services - CEO of a technical consulting firm Cyberonix Experts, LLC, specializing in software IP analysis, source code review, and expert testimony - USC Computer Science faculty (teaching graduate-level Software Engineering and Software Architectures courses) # Litigation & Expert Work - Experience serving as an expert in matters involving software patent, copyright, and trade secret - Conducts detailed source code review and technical analysis of software systems at issue - Performs root cause analysis for outages, bugs, and degraded system performance - Assesses claims related to breach of contract, failed implementations, and unmet technical requirements - Supports counsel with clear, well-documented, and defensible technical opinions # Technical Expertise - Web application architecture (frontend/backend systems) - Mobile application development and platform behavior (iOS/Android) - Internet-scale distributed systems and APIs - Cloud-based infrastructure and backend services - Code quality, maintainability, and engineering best practices - Debugging and failure analysis of complex production systems - Data handling, logging, and system observability # Industry Experience - Experience across SaaS, consumer web platforms, and enterprise software systems - Familiar with full software development lifecycle: design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance - Practical understanding of how technical decisions impact timelines, costs, and system reliability - Experience with real-world constraints such as scaling, uptime, and user-facing performance # Academic & Professional Background - Strong academic foundation in software engineering and related disciplines - Experience teaching and communicating complex technical topics clearly - Active in advancing modern software engineering practices # Differentiators - Ability to translate complex web, mobile, and backend system issues into clear explanations for judges and juries - Combines hands-on engineering experience with litigation-focused analysis - Focus on precise, evidence-based opinions supported by technical documentation - Efficient and responsive in working with legal teams under tight deadlines