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Audio Video Forensics Expert Witness Beverly Hills 528890

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I have prior experience as an audio and video forensics expert witness. My expertise includes audio, still image and video enhancement and evaluation; case management; firearms forensic analysis including identification and functionality knowledge; forensic examinations of cell phones, tablets and other electronics; forensic evidence analyses and evaluations; and video consultations. I have prior experience offering consultations, courtroom testimony, and deposition as an audio and video forensics expert witness.

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Technology Trend Expert Witness Seattle 350881

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I have expertise in technology trends with over two decades of experience. I specialize in strategic consulting, product testing, market research, business development, intellectual property and original editorial and video content production services for the consumer electronics, technology, online/social media and video game industries. I provided consultations and deposition for more than 10 years as a technology trends expert witness.

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Mechanical Engineer Expert Witness IL 532828

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I am a skilled and knowledgeable mechanical engineering expert witness with more than 25 years in the industry. I specialize in product development, manufacturing, automation, capital equipment, product design, fabricated metal structures, power transmission systems, mechanisms and bearings, molded plastics, sheet metal and proprietary electronic control systems. I am offering my services as a mechanical engineering expert witness.

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Electrical Engineer Expert Witness CA(S) 532206

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I have expertise in the field of electrical engineering. For over 35 years, I have worked with integrated circuits, circuit design and analysis, microelectronics, electromagnetism and microwaves. I have spent more than two decades providing consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony as an electrical engineering expert witness.

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Electronic/Computer Engineering Expert Witness MA 530411

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My expertise is in electronic and computer engineering with over 35 years experience in the field. My areas of focus include electronics design, temperature control, technical training, embedded microprocessors, Motorcycle electronics, Snowmobile mechanic, small engine mechanic, battery chargers, failure analysis, production, prototyping, and Electromechanical Forensics experience including investigation and analysis. I have provided consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony for more than a decade as an electrical engineering expert witness.

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Electrical Engineering Expert 513097 CO

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I have more than 35 years of experience in the field of electrical engineering with expertise in silicon, GaAs, PCBs, MEMS, and optoelectronics. I am familiar with Failure Analysis (FA) and reliability of integrated circuits, PCBAs and components; as well as failure analysis of silicon micromachined devices (MEMS). I have trained in and developed new failure analysis techniques and metrologies, and have designed for manufacturing. I have over 15 years' experience providing consultations, courtroom testimony, and deposition as an electrical engineering expert witness.

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Automotive Care Expert 524062 NY

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I have over 40 years' experience in automotive care with an emphasis in automotive and truck maintenance. My expertise includes engine repair, engine performance, electronics and electrical, heating and air conditioning, brakes, and steering and suspension. I have taught courses in NYS inspection, parts and service management, and introduction to automotive technology. I have experience offering my services as an automotive care expert witness.

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Computer Engineering Expert 441246 IL

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With over 10 years experience in the field of computer science and engineering, I have an expertise in computer architecture/hardware, low-power computing, error-resilient computing, data-center computing, electronic design, nano-computing, stochastic computing, fault tolerance and reliability, machine learning and pattern recognition, and robotics and motion planning. I have provided my services as a computer engineering expert witness for more than 5 years.

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Plastics and Polymer Material Expert 525119 PA

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I have over 10 years of consulting experience in plastics and polymer materials, with an emphasis in plastic part design, tool design and plastics processing. Expertise includes: Plastics part design and new product development, Product design and analysis, Injection molding processing support and engineering analysis, New product development, supplying custom molded gasket products, Active packaging and electronics; Analysis of permeation in polymers, materials research, design of the product(s), Material characterization, and Material research and compounding.

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Electro-Optical Systems Expert 521786 NY

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I have over 20 years experience working with electro-optical systems. My areas of expertise include electro-optical system design and debug; IP litigation (invalidity, infringement, claim construction, prior art); and proprietary product design for medical devices, semiconductor processing and inspection equipment, pollution sensing, ultra-sensitive amplifiers, spectrometers, single-pixel cameras, displays, ultrastable lasers, geophysical instruments, tactical communications, vacuum instruments, agricultural product grading, and spectroscopic remote sensing. I have spent more than 5 years providing courtroom testimony, consultations, and deposition as an electro-optical systems expert witness.

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Polymer Materials Expert 529610 MA

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I have worked with polymer materials for over 30 years. My areas of expertise include intellectual property assessment, drafting patents, nanocomposites, nano particle dispersions, pickering emulsions, inkjet and electronic inks, surface functionalization, colloid stability, surfactant science, wetting of surfaces, capillary flow, tribology, adhesion, surface energy, polymer materials, dispersions, emulsions, interfaces, surface characterization, and formulated products. I am offering my services as a polymer materials expert witness.

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Patent Law Expert 500267 TN

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I have over 35 years' experience in patent law with expertise in information & communication technologies (ICT), particularly in electronic communications, including both hardware and software, wireless communication, telephony software, cable television, semiconductors, and cellular technology. I have additional knowledge in evaluating patent quality and building high-quality patent portfolios. I have spent more than a decade offering my services as a patent law expert witness.

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Product Design Expert 529016 AL

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I have spent more than 20 years working with product design. My areas of focus include design research, design thinking, industrial design, service design, and global branding for these markets: furniture, healthcare, consumer electronics, sporting, homewares, exhibits, packaging. I am offering my services as a product design expert witness.

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Electrical Engineering Expert Witness TX 500470

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I have more than 15 years of experience in the field of Electrical Engineering with expertise as a Professor doing research and teaching. Areas I have taught include: electronics (analog and digital circuit design) circuits, pulsed power, electrical power distribution systems, power electronics, optics and optical systems, failure analysis, fields, microwave and RF circuits, communications and communication circuits, and electric space propulsion. I have done research in: SiC photoconductive switching, pulsed RF sources and applications, high speed data conversion, jammer systems and topologies, pulsed lasers, fiber laser and applications, electrical failure forensics, grounding and shielding, power electronics, high efficiency DC/DC converters, explosive pulsed power, high power microwaves, arc and plasma diagnostics, and electric space propulsion. I am offering my services as an electrical engineering expert witness.

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Transportation Safety Expert Witness IN 522982

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I am a Transportation industry expert witness with expertise in the areas of safety and relevant electronic tools and devices, compliance, risk management, claims, insurance, human resources, recruitment, purchasing, receivables, billing, security, and facilities management for truckload carrier. I have prior experience with providing consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony as a transportation safety expert witness.

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Electronic Cigarette Vaping Aliso Viejo Expert 528575 CA(S)

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I have over 40 years experience in sales management, supply chain management, and marketing for technology, retail, vaping and numerous service industries. My expertise includes: electronic cigarettes, vaping and medical marijuana cannabis industries; electronic cigarette parts, batteries, coils, new product development, safety standards, packaging designs, business development, compliant labeling, contract development and sales. I am offering my services as an electronic cigarette vaping expert witness.

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Electronics Engineering Expert 526128 NC

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I have spent more than 25 years working as a system level power electronics engineer. My areas of expertise include performing patent viability and infringement studies, forensic cases, root cause failure analysis, and providing design guidance, as well as specification development. I have served varying design markets such as military, aerospace and space flight systems, commercial products, medical devices, aviation systems, industrial designs and controls, and consumer appliances. I have provided my services as an electronics engineering expert witness for over 10 years.

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Materials Science Engineering Expert 315451 TX

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I have spent over 15 years in the fields of Materials Science and Engineering. I have an expertise in the preparation, characterization, analysis, and testing of metallic, polymeric, and ceramic materials, composites, and coatings. I have additional knowledge in failure investigations of high-temperature turbine components, piston engines, commercial products, electronic components, complex mechanical assemblies, and water distribution systems. I have provided consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony as a materials science engineering expert witness for more than 15 years.

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Electrical Engineering & Design Expert 525394 UT

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I have over 10 years experience as an electrical engineer with expertise in electrical/lighting design, telecommunications, audiovisual, data centers, sustainable energy, and safety and security. I am offering my services as an electrical engineering expert witness.

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Acoustical Engineering Expert 525345 NJ

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I have over 40 years experience as an Acoustical Engineer with expertise in sound and vibration measurement, analysis, control, engineering project management, electronics, instrumentation and computer programming experience to designing and supplying systems and software for sound and vibration measurement and analysis. I have additional experience in environmental, architectural and industrial sound and vibration problems and control. I have provided my services as an acoustical engineering expert witness for more than 40 years with deposition, consultations, and courtroom testimony.

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LED Lighting Expert 502226 AL

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I have more than 25 years of experience encompassing areas including semiconductor packaging, MEMS packaging, electronics reliability, light emitting diodes (LED), solid-state lighting (SSL), automotive electronic systems, finite element modeling, electronic failure mechanisms, decoration measurement, and material behavior characterization. I have provided numerous clients with deposition, courtroom testimony, and consultations as a LED expert witness for over 5 years.

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Computer Science Engineering Expert 523263 PA

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I have over 30 years experience in Computer Science & Engineering with expertise in source codes, machine translation, pattern recognition, document analysis, electronic voting systems, and bioinformatics. I have provided deposition, consultations, and courtroom testimony as a computer science engineering expert witness for more than 5 years.

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Electrical Engineering Expert 518647 CO

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I have more than 15 years experience as an electrical engineer with a focus in academic and industrial research, product development, technical and strategic management, and intellectual property matters. I have a unique, vertically integrated technical knowledge base that spans semiconductor (device) physics, electronic circuits and systems, and wireless communication systems and signal processing. I am a subject matter expert in RF circuits and systems. In particular, I have successfully executed several advanced research and product development programs in highly and efficient RF transmitters and transmitter architecture.

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Electronic Gaming Industry Expert 521398 OH

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I have spent over 25 years working in the Electronic Gaming Industry. My expertise includes testing electronic devices for compliance with established rules and regulations; compliance testing for law enforcement, tribal and government regulatory agencies, as well as regulated casino gaming device manufacturers; reviewing of electronic devices in accordance with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and the Johnson Act; casino gaming and vending devices. I have over 15 years experience as an electronic gaming industry expert witness with deposition, consultations, and courtroom testimony.

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Technical Systems Design Expert 521262 IL

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I have over 40 years of experience in technical systems design with a focus in avionics, consumer electronics, semiconductors, medical devices, and wireless industries. I have knowledge in Systems and Requirements, FPGAs, DSP, embedded SW, product validation, customer field trials, manufacturing operations, product compliance, business development, marketing, and applications engineering. I have additional expertise as a commercial and instructor pilot. I have also spent more than 15 years as a technical systems designs expert witness by providing consultations, courtroom testimony, and deposition.

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Telecommunications Expert 506982 AL

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I have over 30 years experience in Telecommunications and Networking with a focus in broadband architectures (Fixed and Mobile) and related networking protocols: X.25, OSI, TCP/IP and 3GPP suites, service and content providers, equipment manufacturers, market and trend analysis, Ethernet aggregation, Wi-Fi, Voice over IP, Video and Multimedia. I have also provided my services as a telecommunications expert witness in Massachusetts.

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LCD Expert 519932 AL

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My career has spanned more than 35 years in the fields of electrical, computer, and optical engineering. I have developed extensive experience in the field of liquid crystal displays (“LCDs”). For example, I was a design and procurement consultant for an avionics company during which time I was involved in redesigning an avionics LCD subsystem to use full color LED light sources instead of short arc lamps. Also during my time as a consultant, I have managed and conducted product evaluations for almost every kind of display product – LCD, CRT, Plasma and LED direct view, and projectors. I was co-founder and vice president of a company that develops and manufactures specialized integrated circuits, including those used for testing LCD drivers and LED drivers. I have tracked liquid crystal displays (“LCDs”) and other display technology worldwide with special emphasis on Japan. In this position, I’ve obtained and evaluated samples of all of the current and future production LCDs. I worked closely with several Japanese companies and laboratories to develop new LCD products and test existing LCD products. My work in this role resulted in my inventing or co-inventing six LCD patents and one projector patent. The LCD patents relate to, among other things, a stacked display panel construction and an LCD with an optical fluid layer. I have also provided my services for numerous clients as an electronics product development and LCD expert witness for over 15 years.

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Ship Design Expert 520704 MD

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I have been working in the field of Ship Design for over 50 years with a specific focus in naval engineering and ocean engineering. I have worked with Shipbuilding, Power Systems and Electronics, Alternative Energy, Business, Education, and Personnel Development. I have also spent time as a ship design expert witness in Maryland by providing numerous clients with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Optical Data Storage Expert 518572 AZ

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I have more than 25 years of experience in Micro-optics and Optical Data Storage. My experience includes photonics, interference, coherence, thin films, multiple-beam interference, various interferometers, the development of rigorous diffraction theory, Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction, the optical transfer function, holography and laser speckle, micro-optics for laser diodes and beam shaping, ultraviolet optics, imaging and coherence in microscopy, solid immersion lenses, near-field optics, and advanced physical optics on the nanoscale, with applications in optical data storage, lithography and microscopy. My additional experience includes breaking the “diffraction barrier” by applying the techniques of near-field scanning optical microscopy (NSOM), developing specialized near-field probes, and applying the solid immersion lens (SIL) in various ways and using a SIL-generated evanescent induced polarization signal to obtain topographical, as well as high-resolution reflectivity, information from a surface. I have over 20 years of expert witness experience with consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony.

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Disk Data Storage Expert 358921 CA(N)

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I have more than 25 years of Electrical Engineering experience with a focus on Disk Data Storage. I have been the President of a company championing and managing the facilitation and publication of advanced magnetic, solid state and optical technology development for disk, heads, drives, and network storage systems. I have provided technical due diligence for investors in bankruptcy and startups in data storage, investigations into data erasure and security, as well as storage device and system testing, and failure analysis. I have over 15 years of expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Electromechanical engineering Expert 518383 OR

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I have more than 40 years of Engineering experience, with an expertise in electronic and electromechanical instrumentation design. I am skilled in design of molded plastic, sheet metal, extrusions and castings, as well as current rapid prototyping processes. I have been the owner of an engineering firm which provides design, evaluation, and problem-solving for more than 40 clients in electronics, sports fitness, and medical mobility. I have had prior experience as Chair to a mechanical engineering advisory board for a university. I led a team of 6 industry experts to review course improvements and assure relevant metrics for attaining and keeping accreditation.

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Banking and Payments Technology Expert 518036 MS

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I have more than 35 years of Banking experience with specialization in bank technology, payments operations, technology supporting payments and payments strategies. I have back office and marketing experience with a concentration in check processing, image exchange and ACH. I worked on one of the first installed ATMs in the United States, which included support and working with vendors to determine flaws with the design, and I have also done work to design future generations of ATMs. I have 10 over years expert witness experience with consultations and deposition.

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Computer Software and Electronics Expert 517683 TX

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I have more than 15 years of experience in the research and analysis of software, electronics, and electrical systems. I have worked as a Consulting Engineer in a Private Practice where I have performed inspections for electrical ignition fires, as well as electromagnetic field radiation inspections and lightning strike site inspections. I have provided reverse engineering digital design services, and custom systems designs for animation and gaming systems. I have over 10 years of expert witness experience.

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Electronics Engineering Expert 508590 AL

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I have over 30 years of experience as an engineer designing and developing products in the electronics and software industry. My expertise includes control systems; embedded systems design and development; XML database design; control UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles); bio-informatics, and product reverse engineering. I have a broad base of knowledge in electronic and software systems gained in my career working on various product designs for a number of companies. I developed embedded control of high power RF amplifiers used in Magnetic Resonant Imaging systems. I was chief architect developing a novel XML database system. I developed DNA and protein sequence search algorithms and software used for bioinformatics. I am working with a research group on control of UAVs. I have reversed engineered a number of complex systems, including: media players, modems, modem compression algorithms, coriolis mass flow meters, blood analysis meters and a variety of other products. I have successfully discovered and analyzed complex digital signal processing algorithms and pertinent operations within these products. I have taught engineering at both undergraduate and graduate level classes. I am an inventor of three patents associated with the XML database technology. I have prior expert witness experience with consultation, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Electronics Development Expert 504567 AL

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I have over 25 years of experience in the fields of electronics and electrical engineering research, development, and design. My extensive expertise includes integrated circuits (ICs), ASICS, intellectual property, and semiconductors designed in nanometer and deep submicron silicon CMOS, SiGe, and Si bipolar technologies. My research, design, layout ,and test skills include analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits, analog to digital converters (DACs) for test equipment, industrial and consumer electronics, SERDES blocks for ultra-high speed datacom and telcom. I co-invented the CMOS optical sensor IC that has sold over 1 billion ICs for a company. My multi-faceted analysis approach has uncovered hidden design details applicable to forensic analysis. My expertise has been utilized in disciplines from data converters to medical devices. I have been awarded multiple patents, spoken at major conferences, published in refereed journals and a publication was deemed an “influential” paper by being cited over a 100 times. I was recommended for a patent review committee. I have experience with consultations.

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Electrical Engineering Expert 358904 AZ

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I have more than 40 years of experience as an Electrician with expertise in mostly large industrial and commercial work. I am an Electrical Contractor and have over 10 years with a utility company and as a Forensic Engineer. My principal areas of research and consulting include: electrical fire causes, injuries, and fatalities; electrical failure and explosions; auto and machinery electrical systems; water intrusion; residential, commercial, and industrial electrical distribution systems; industrial electrical controls and instrumentation systems; national electric code and safety; high voltage electrical distribution facilities; and the design of many types of electrical facilities. I have over 15 years of expert witness experience with consultation, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Telecommunications Systems Expert 507600 WA

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I have more than 35 years experience in the field of Telecommunications Systems with expertise as a consultant providing planning, design, analysis, and implementation management skills. My experience includes Unified Communications systems, hosted/cloud communications, SIP trunks, local and wide area network design, and low voltage infrastructure and fiber optic cabling and electronics. One of my areas of specialty is enterprise-wide system architecture. I have over 15 years expert witness experience with consultation, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Product Development Expert 507100 CA(N)

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I have more than 45 years experience as a product innovator. I have helped companies either design products that do not infringe patents, or design products for which strategic patent positions are possible. I have a dozen or more patents in various fields and have licensed or sold over 250 SKUs over the last 30 years.

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Consumer Technology Expert 460704 AL

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I have more than 30 years of experience building and leading strong brands in consumer technology as a C-level expert in branding, marketing, product development, market research and operations within the consumer technology industry. For the past 10 years I have owned and operated my own consulting company, helping clients better understand how market, retail and consumer level behavior and key levers for commercial success, primarily within the consumer technology segment. I help companies successfully develop and bring new products to market, from brand positioning, through product development and retail sell through. Prior to operating my own consulting business I was a CMO to a multibillion-dollar global PC and CE OEM company, and direct marketer. Prior to this position, I was EVP marketing and merchandising, and then president, of a billion dollar specialty retailer based on the west coast. I have prior expert witness experience with consultation, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Global Manufacturing Expert 500576 AL

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I have more than 25 years of experience in due diligence (investments), global electronics manufacturing of medical, automotive electronics, communications equipment, and other advanced technology products. Since 1999, I have worked as an independent consultant to major corporations on key issues related to electronic manufacturing services (EMS). I offer my clients an uncommon set of experience and skills – broad industry knowledge; world-class research and analysis, contract preparation, creative and persuasive report writing, all needed for successful results in complex litigation projects. I have experience with PCBA/SMT production, supply chain management, cost reduction, new product introduction (NPI), contract negotiation, business consulting, and have provided important first-hand foundational understanding of outsourcing risks and opportunities. I have over 5 years expert witness experience with consultations and deposition.

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space payloads Expert 456517 AL

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I have more than 35 years experience in the fields of Electronics and Electrical engineering with expertise in leading the development of complex space payloads and electronic systems. I have experience with the program management of a hyperspectral imaging payload for a satellite, as well as of an innovative payload system, signal, automotive electronics, and data processing electronics for a low earth orbiting satellite to detect and track ballistic missiles during the midcourse phase of flight. I have additional experience with the first processor to perform target detection and tracking of ballistic missiles performed on-board a spacecraft, and was also the first to implement real time signal video processing algorithms for space-based sensors with large mosaic infrared focal plane arrays. I have invented, developed, and negotiated licenses for a portfolio of successfully marketed electronic games and toys. I have consulted in electronic engineering, the electronics design and product development of consumer, commercial, medical, and industrial control products, and have provided brief preparation, strategy development, and research for patent infringement litigation. I have over 25 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and court testimony.

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Technology Intellectual Property Expert 318043 CA(N)

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I have over 20 years experience with technology, intellectual property, and business areas. My background and expertise includes: computer systems; computer architecture; semiconductors; CPUs; due diligence (investment); semiconductor design; semiconductor manufacturing; systems-on-a-chip; systems architecture; electronic games and toys; mobile electronics; low power electronics; networking; networking protocols; technical software; embedded software; enterprise software; integrated circuit fabrication; algorithms, M&A, patent due diligence; business plan development; and turn-around management.

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Computer Storage Expert 318693 CA(N)

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I have more than 45 years experience in the manufacturing management industry. My expertise includes: computer, storage, and telecom markets; interface technologies; storage systems; storage area networks; hard disk drive products and technologies; electronic engineering, and electronic products manufacturing and development. I have over 30 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Electrical Power Expert 128354 NJ

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I have over 20 years experience in electrical engineering and scientist specializing in electrical power, lighting, electromagnetic radiation, grounding, electrocution/electrical accidents, electrical fires (including batteries,) lighting/illumination and safety. My expertise as a electrical inspector includes lightning risk assessments, design review of equipment and lightning protection systems, transient protection, grounding system design, electromagnetic safety assessments and electrical safety audits. I have prior expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Product Design Mechanical Engineer Expert 96755 MN

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I have many years experience as a practicing mechanical engineer specializing in intellectual property, personal injury, product liability, and professional malpractice. My expertise includes: agricultural equipment; automated control systems; chain saws; consumer electronics; digital electronics; electrical appliances; electronic games and toys; electrical fires; electric / gasoline engine power tools; electric utility power plants; ergonomics; forensic engineer; forensic engineering; hand tools; heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (H.V.A.C.) systems; industrial electronics; laboratory testing; leaf blowers; manufacturing equipment; manufacturing processes; medical devices; model designs; mowers; process control systems; quality control; railroad memorabilia; railway equipment; railway operations; regulatory compliance; safety interlocks; and water filtration systems. I have more than 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Cell Phone Analysis Expert 107351 CA(N)

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I have over 25 years experience in the design, development, and technical analysis of electronics and communications equipment. I have experience in cases involving patent infringement; complex trademark infringement; patent damages & royalty calculations; cell phone cases involving wrongfully accused, E-911 issues, call routing, and cell tower records; telecommunications cases involving failures and failure analysis, the local switch, toll call, and VoIP, IVR, and ATIS call centers; internet service providers; and broadband systems including ISDN, DSL, ADSL, and Ethernet. I have additional experience with all aspects of the telephone network and how it operates, the cable requirements needed to provide adequate internet service, testing cables used for high speed internet including CAT5 and high performance cables, and electrical engineering. My additional areas of expertise include electronics, power supplies, system failure analysis, reliability, safety, fault tolerant design methodology, development concepts and technical analysis of electronics, failure mode analysis, and Underwriters (UL) recognition of products for use in North America. I have 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Electronic Devices Expert 55404 NC

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I have over 30 years experience as a professional engineer specializing in electrical and computer engineering. My expertise includes: agency standards (CE, CSA, FCC, IEC, UL); data encryption hardware; data networks; electrical devices engineering / safety / systems; electronic design / failure analysis / manufacturing; electronic / electrical hardware design engineering; EMC design / analysis / testing; fire cause and origin investigations; forensic engineering; grounding; industrial automation / controls (national electrical code / product liability / product testing / safety evaluations); insurance fraud investigations; lightning / surge analysis; residential wiring; semiconductors; and telecommunications. I have prior expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Software Application Expert 45661 CA(N)

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I have over 30 years experience in the design, implementation, and management of the development of a large variety of software applications, ranging from shrink-wrapped products for sale to customers, to tools used to create data or services sold to customers, to purely DARPA-funded research projects where the products were new algorithms and approaches to solve difficult problems. I have a broad range of high technological experience including bioinformatics, electronic design automation, digital cartography, banking systems for foreign exchange traders at large central banks, operating system conformance test suites, and prototyping new architectures for all optical networks in support of data intensive grid computing. My expertise includes XWindows, Motif, GUI’s (graphical user interfaces), graphics, algorithms, and relational databases in both Unix and Microsoft platforms. I have prior expert witness experience.

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Transportation Expert 45644 CA(N)

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I have more than 25 years experience as a mechanical engineer with design and analysis of complex transportation systems, project planning and implementation, and feasibility studies. My past transportation projects have included intercity, commuter, rapid transit, high-speed, and light rail systems, alternative and conventional fuel buses, Automated Guideway Transit (AGT), and Personal Rapid Transit (PRT). My transportation evaluation and planning studies have included detailed assessment of transit technologies and economic analysis of capital, operational, and maintenance costs. I have also performed business planning and diversification studies, competitive analyses, market research, and economic forecasting. I have over 10 years expert witness experience.

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Automotive Expert 12553 CA(S)

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I have over 30 years experience in automotive issues. I have conducted vehicle and forensic inspections in the following areas: mechanical, vehicle fire cause and origin, engine and component failure analysis, accident reconstruction (mechanical), Lemon law investigations, subrogation issues and reports, body shop/service department fraud investigations, parts inspections and identification, product failure analysis, design defect analysis and damage appraisal. My other areas of expertise include engine and powertrain, service and anti-lock brake systems (air and hydraulic), advanced electronics and computer systems, supplemental restraint systems, automotive safety systems, automotive and heavy truck body and frame, tires, and handicapped controls/assistive devices. I have prior expert witness experience.

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Intellectual Property Electrical Engineering Expert 42220 TX

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I have over 35 years experience in electrical engineering. My expertise includes patents and intellectual property, electrical generators and motors, power systems, high-speed computers, computer system architecture, microprocessors, digital design, digital signal processors, distributed and parallel processing, IC design, aircraft electrical systems and avionics, and automobile electrical systems.

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Electrical Injury Expert 40708 CA(N)

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I have more than 35 years experience in the field of Electrical systems and compliance. My Electrical Specialties include California-High Voltage Electrical Safety Orders; grounding and bonding of electrical systems; OSHA lockout / tagout of hazardous energy; electrical utilities – high voltage contact; bucket truck-high voltage contact; electrical patent infringement; ANSI standards; and construction electrical safety. My additional areas of expertise as a electrical inspector include inspection, investigation, electrocution investigation, fact-finding reports, visual exhibits, deposition, deposition and trial testimony for electrically-caused damage injury or death, contracting high voltage electrical products, security systems, electrical codes, electrical construction, electric shock, electrical design, sliding glass doors, electrical fires, industrial equipment, lighting, lightning strikes, electric motors, electrical products, static electricity fires, electrical utility, utility poles, safety codes, warning labels, and wiring insulation. I have over 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Turbines Expert 27967 GA

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I have over 30 years experience as a Registered Professional Engineer. My areas of expertise include the design, analysis, troubleshooting and failure analysis, turbomachinery and ancillary equipment, cogeneration of electricity, and performance improvement.

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Glass And Metallurgical Failures Expert 27739 CA(N)

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I have over 40 years experience in accident reconstruction, product quality and liability, failure analysis, and fracture mechanics. My expertise includes: glass breakage and failures; glass testing (bottles, windows, windshields, dishes, cook wear, etc.); metallurgical failures (welds, gears, ladders, straps, cables, etc.); ceramic failures; corrosion failures; plastic, polymer, composite material, and wood failures; and user safety and equipment design. I have additional experience in contract disputes and patent disputes. I have more than 35 years expert witness experience and consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Consumer Electronics Patents Expert 17879 CA(N)

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I have over 45 years experience as a design engineer and inventor of consumer products. My areas of expertise include product development, patent infringement, as well as product operation and safety. I specialize in toys and electronic games, including all sorts of home products and am familiar with analog and digital circuits, remote control, electronic games and toys, microprocessor applications, sensors of all sorts, power control, ultrasonics, and safety requirements. I have more than 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Automotive Investigation Expert 13094 CA(S)

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I have over 40 years experience in the automotive industry. My areas of expertise include fire and causation, theft recovery, immobilize circumvention, engine failures, brake failures, steering issues, airbag deployment, ignition lock and door lock circumvention, go-cart accidents, large diesel rigs, RV campers, motor homes, trailers, hitches, trailer hydraulic surge brakes, electric brakes, ABS brake failure, side impact air bag deployment, computer fraud, and vehicle theft fraud. I have more than 30 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Audio Systems Expert 500828 CA(N)

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I have more than 40 years of experience in Audio and Electronic Systems Design, ranging from discrete transistor design to complex ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits). I have designed and developed electronics for music faculty research, and served as architect and digital systems designer for a multichannel datalogger product line. I have developed laser diode drive circuitry for a device which marked “edge code” on motion picture release, and led an engineering team to develop a motion picture soundtrack format, participating in and supervising the design of a 6-channel digital recorder and formatter, film camera, digital audio, printhead adapters, playback sensor unit, and Cinema Adapter systems. I am also skilled in team development, as I grew a core of 3 engineers to a team of 25 engineers and technical experts to support the testing of hardware and software encoders and decoders for the launch of the DVD format, as well as HDTV service. I have prior expert witness experience.

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Physics Expert 322244 CA(N)

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I have over 45 years experience in Applied Physics. I have experience as one of the founders of a semiconductor company specializing in the development of 3-dimentional integrated circuits and focal point light detector arrays. My additional expertise has focused on solar cell development and light emission at EPIR technologies, as well as three-dimensional microstructures, silicon on insulator technology, semiconductor devices, solid-state sensors and actuators, and direct bonding. I have experience with patent applications related to solar cells, including 1-4 where 1 describes Ion Cut used in solar cell formation and 2-4 describes methods of forming back contacts and tunnel junctions in tandem II VI-silicon solar cells. I have more than 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Engineering Expert 380603 CA(S)

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I have more than 30 years experience in the field of Engineering. My areas of expertise include: power electronics, analog & digital circuits, non-linear control systems with specialization in: Large and small signal modeling and analysis of power electronic circuits; Technical training to engineering staff; Active power factor correction; Switch-mode dc-to-dc converters; Design of special-purpose analog and digital control circuits; Characterization of frequency responses of control and dc-to-dc converter circuits; Power distribution control for converters connected in parallel; Stability analysis of the DC-DC converters, satellite power and control systems.

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Telecom Technologies Expert 435941 CA(N)

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I have more than 15 years in the field of Computer and Electrical Engineering. My expertise includes networking and telecom technologies, with a focus on packet and optical system/network architecture, protocol design, system analysis and optimization, software prototyping, and network planning and algorithms. I have additional knowledge in analysis & design of high-speed switch/router architectures, development of switch scheduling and flow management algorithms, devising switch scheduling schemes, MPLS technologies, traffic engineering principles, protocols, carrier approaches, planning tools, analysis of all-optical switching schemes, flow-control protocols for packet and optical networks, frequency assignment algorithms, and capacity analysis for cellular radio. I have additional expertise in patent analysis and evaluation, portfolio acquisition and expansion, licensing, portfolio value assessment, patent strategy, and patent litigation. I have performed infringement analysis, evidence-of-use investigations, technology analysis and violation. I have more than 10 years expert witness experience.

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Power Supplies Expert 325109 CA(N)

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I have more than 30 years experience in the field of Electronic Design with expertise in electronic engineering, the design of electronic controls for the Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) market, including inertial measurement, autopilots, electrical power controls, RF systems and video technology. I have experience with power supplies, intellectual property disputes, ITC matters, and patents. I have prior expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Telecommunication Datat Network Expert 456104 AL

Expertise Description

I have more than 15 years experience in the field of Electronics, Telecommunication, and Data Science with expertise in telecommunication data network architecture, predictive analytic/machine learning, System on Chips (SoC) and integrated chips, and image processing. I have additional knowledge in electrical design, electronic engineering, optical electronics and devices and Big Data, as well as  I have prior expert witness experience.

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Lighting Electronics Expert 436007 CA(S)

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I have over 25 years experience in the field of Power Electronics Engineering with expertise in
lighting electronics and experience in preparing power electronic products for high volume
manufacture. I have additional knowledge in technology and patents of electronic ballasts; design,
reliability and performance of LED drives; and fluorescent ballasts. I have prior expert witness
experience, particularly in preparing declarations in support of petitions for Inter Partes Reviews.
With 56 issued US patents related to Lighting Electronics I am well familiar with many aspects of patents.

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Computer Speech Processing Expert 449825 FL

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I have more than 20 years experience in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering with expertise in Machine Interaction and Communication, Speech Processing, Speech Recognition, Natural Language Processing, Speaker Identification, Digital Signal Processing, Adaptive Filtering, Voice Identification, Pattern Recognition, Cellular Products, and Neural Networks.

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Eletronics Expert 443847 TX

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I have more than 30 years experience in the field of Electrical Engineering. My expertise includes Electronics, Solid State Power Systems, Power Electronics, Motor Drives, Specialized Power Systems, Control Systems, Energy Storage Systems, High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Power Transmission, Applications of Microcomputers to Power Control, Pulsed Power Systems, Electric Hybrid Vehicles, High Voltage Engineering, Electrical Failures and Hazards, Advanced Vehicle Power and Propulsion Systems, Novel Electromagnetic Machines, and Sustainable Energy and Transportation. I have over 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Softward And E Commerce Expert 388404 MA

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I have over 25 years experience in the field of Software and E-Commerce. My expertise includes wide array of telecommunication technology topics, including: software engineering, software implementations, e-commerce, mobile applications, management of software and e-commerce companies, and valuation of software products, software companies, telecommunications, and e-commerce sites. I have over 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition and courtroom testimony.

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Electrician Expert 439959 CA(S)

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I have more than 30 years experience in the field of Electrical Contracting. My extensive experience includes causal analysis, repair estimates, remedial repairs, replacement analysis, custom residential construction and renovations, preventative maintenance, life safety protocol, emergency preparedness and electrical generation. I have over 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition and courtroom testimony.

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Chemistry Expert 437864 MO

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I have more than 30 years experience in the field of Chemistry. My expertise includes electrochemistry, electrochromic systems and materials, conducting polymers, molecular electronics, physical organic chemistry, and photochemistry. I have experience with technology for polymer crosslinked aerogels; polymeric, thin film electrochromic materials and systems; electrochemical cells; microelectrode arrays; electroanalytical chemistry; nanoparticles; and sol-gel materials. I have prior expert witness experience.

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Semiconductor Patent Expert 436312 AL

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I have over 30 years experience in the field of RF & Microwave Engineering. My expertise includes high-frequency semiconductor devices; RF electronics for low-noise and wireless communication applications; low-noise technology and its system applications; RF integrated circuits; microwave networks and components; RF packaging; noise in semiconductor devices, circuits, and systems; theory fluctuations in devices and other thermodynamic systems; low-noise devices; device noise models and characterization; fundamental limitations of devices that are active, nonlinear, and small; intellectual property theft of trade secrets; and instructional design and evaluation. I have more than 25 years of witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Wireless Technology Expert 428658 CA(N)

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I have over 15 years experience in Wireless Technologies and Protocols with expertise in electrical engineering, AMPS/N-AMPs, TDMA, GSM/GPRS/EDGE, UMTS/HsDPA/HsPA, CDMA/EvDO, iDEN, WiFi/UMA/OFDM, spread spectrum technologies, paging satellite, and two way radio. I have broad knowledge in multiple communication systems, wired and wireless back-haul technologies, fiber technologies (WDM, CWDM, multimode, digital and analog, and optical switching). I have additional experience and methodological testing for smartphones, PDA’s, and handheld products, including field-testing, validation, and problem resolution. My experience further includes design and deployment of wireless networks (fixed wireless and micro-cellular), embedded audio and video hardware and software, echo cancellation algorithms and in-call performance, verification of audio headsets, bluetooth headsets, and speakerphone devices, and litigation support involving mobile devices and patent infringement. I have prior expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Electrical Patent Infringement Expert 406413 NC

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I have over 40 years experience in the field of Electronic Design and Engineering. My extensive experience includes electrical design, electrical engineering, intellectual property, patent searching, analog, antennas, electronics, wireless, patents, design of embedded antennas for electricity, water and gas metering, demand-side management, feeder automation, home area networks, and hardware design. I have more than 10 years expert witness experience.

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Electrical Engineering Navigation Expert 427775 MO

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I have over 30 years experience in the field of Electrical Engineering. My expertise includes electronics, electronics systems, digital signal processing (DSP), digital image and video acquisition, 3D imagining, RF circuitry and antennas, navigation, tracking and position location, communications, mathematical modeling and analytical sciences, engineering investigations, pattern matching and classification, and statistical analysis and algorithm development. I have 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Chemistry Analysis Expert 383445 CA(N)

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I have more than 45 years experience in the field of Analytical Chemistry. My areas of expertise include surface and microanalysis and materials characterization. My experience ranges from teaching and supervising graduate students at three world-class universities to managing analytical service laboratories in support of corporate and academic research. I have experience with the foundation of several commercial analytical service companies in support of a wide breadth of industrial and academic research entities. I utilize experimental design in determining root causes and choosing optimum analytical techniques. I employ such methods and techniques as bulk / surface analysis and electron microscopy. I have over 35 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Biomedical Electrical Engineering Expert 425577 IL

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I have more than 30 years experience in the field of Electrical Engineering with microelectronics research and biomedical engineering. I am highly knowledgeable in medical instrumentation, such as ballisocardiography and wireless diagnostic systems; DNA sensors, fabrication of micro-pump, diamond field emission devices, Micro-electro-mechanical Systems (MEMS) gas sensors; nanotechnology; device fabrication; integrated circuit fabrication; and modeling and simulation concerning transistors for circuits. I have over 5 years expert witness experience.

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Expert 393445 CA(N)

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Ph.D. – Consulting expert with more than 45 years’ experience in the field of Analytical Chemistry. Areas of expertise include surface and microanalysis and materials characterization. Experience ranges from teaching and supervising graduate students at three world-class universities to managing analytical service laboratories in support of corporate and academic research. Notable foundation of several commercial analytical service companies in support of a wide breadth of industrial and academic research entities. Utilizes experimental design in determining root causes and choosing optimum analytical techniques. Employs such methods and techniques as bulk / surface analysis and electron microscopy. Over 35 years’ expert witness experience. Consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Semiconductor Expert 396272 CO

Expertise Description

I have more than 25 years experience in the fields of Semiconductor, electronic, optical, information display, and optoelectronic technology development. I have contributed to several industries, including communications, consumer electronics, mobile handsets, information displays, engineering services, and defense electronics. I have an extensive background with intellectual development, start-up development of new technology platforms, product development and commercialization, staffing and team building, general management, company acquisition and integration, business development, facilities development, integrated circuit fabrication, and manufacturing operations. My additional experience includes high brightness light-emitting diodes, wireless handsets, mobile devices, image sensors, camera phones, camera modules, wireless networking, wireless device applications, nanotechnology, carbon nanotubes, organic electronics, solid state lighting, printed electronics and displays, flexible electronics, electronic paper, and electrophoretic displays. I have prior expert witness experience.

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Semiconductor Expert 167155 AZ

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I have more than 45 years experience in the Semiconductor industry. My expertise includes semiconductor fabrication; semiconductor wafer probe; semiconductor equipment; semiconductor assembly and tests; displays; micro-electrical-mechanical systems (MEMS); microelectronics, LCD displays & fabrication; electronic module, semiconductor packaging, and device physics. I have additional expertise with technologies, intellectual property, target identification, evaluation, internet protocol (IP), and assistance due diligence. I have over 15 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Utility Electronics Expert 386767 CA(N)

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I have more than 20 years experience in the field of Utility and Electronics. My expertise includes development and manufacturing of energy measurement and control systems; metrology systems; information systems; telephone modem chips in conjunction with metering equipment; communicating power meters; water meters; modules; electric distribution automation; and communication systems. I have experience with numerous advisory and executive positions held with major international and utility companies.

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Computer Software Expert 343220 NY

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I have more than 30 years experience in the field of Software and Computer Science. My expertise includes technical exotica, device drivers, forensics, and computer science. I have experience as a systems architect, systems programmer, implementer, and systems manager. Also a frequent speaker and published author. I have over 25 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

My background is Computer Science (as opposed to EE), but my experience includes embedded devices. Am quite conversant with source code in a variety of languages.
 
Experience includes all stages of litigation including reports, deposition (giving and taking), trial consulting, Expert testimony, and preparation of appellate briefs. Qualified as an "Expert" before several US District Courts and before the ITC.

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Telecommunications and Energy Expert 384574 NC

Expertise Description

I have more than 25 years experience in the intertwined fields of energy, telecommunications, and electronics. I have extensive experience with mergers and acquisitions activity as well as non-infringement, engineering and global sales. I have held numerous positions in engineering, sales, wireless spectrum, wireless services, manufacturing, product management, strategy, and business management in North America, Asia, and Mexico.

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Integrated Circuits Expert 376326 CA(N)

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I have more than 20 years experience in the field of integrated circuits, specializing in Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits. I am experienced and skilled in bridging the gap between methodologies used by the digital, analog and radio frequency circuit design teams. My subspecialty within this broad category includes integrated circuits (ICs) used for signal processing. I have experience with systems such as telephones, mobile phones and cell phones; electric toll collection, data recording and retrieving systems for magnetic media such as disk drives or magnetic tape; radio transmitters / receivers and their building blocks such as low noise amplifiers, filters, automated gain control, and frequency mixers (down-converters, up-converters); audio amplifiers; audio recording / reproduction systems; heat ventilation, and air conditioning controllers; data transmitting / receiving systems such as serializer / de-serializers (SERDES). I have prior expert witness experience.

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Radio Frequency And Wireless Systems Expert 372336 CA(S)

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I have more than 35 years experience in the field of Radio Frequency (RF) / Wireless Systems, Software, and Electronics. My technical expertise includes wireless and signal processing systems such as RF, wireless standards, circuits, and hardware. I am experienced in circuit design / implementation including RF circuits, wireless systems theory / practice / standards, wireless services, mathematics / computer modeling, and software systems (operating systems (especially unix), Java, C++, and Matrix Laboratory – MATLAB). I have 15 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Semiconductor Expert 365293 CA(N)

Expertise Description

I have more than 40 years in the semiconductor manufacturing industry and over 25 years hands-on experience in the field. I have provided independent analysis and consulting services, including strategic planning, marketing, technology, expert witness and business development within the semiconductor and capital equipment sectors. I managed functions of yield management, product engineering, quality and operations. I was part of an executive team that led a semiconductor test equipment maker through a turnaround and IPO. I have in-depth knowledge of the semiconductor wafer probe, packaging and test segment, integrated circuit fabrication, and also have experience with the wafer processing industry. I have over 5 years expert witness experience.

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Semiconductor Engineering Expert 364584 CA(N)

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I have over 30 years experience in engineering and management experience in the semiconductor industry. My expertise includes experience with integrated circuit fabrication, power management products, Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) circuits, image sensors, and test system development. I was awarded 9 patents in the areas of power management and ATE circuitry. I have extensive experience in the design, development, and debug of analog integrated circuits with an emphasis on mixed signal ICs. I am experienced with managing complex projects that involve multiple design engineers spread out over multiple design centers. I am experienced with product definition, macro cell design, and full chip simulation. I have a proven track record of bringing leading technology products from concept through production release with minimal design iterations. I have prior expert witness experience.

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Electronics Reverse Engineering Expert 350997 CA(N)

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I have over 40 years experience in Electronics Circuit, Software design, analysis & reverse engineering. My expertise includes processor design analysis; software program design, debugging analysis; digital audio, digital video; real time processing; music sampling, synthesis processing; FPGA design, testing and analysis; crossbar switch mesh interactive networks; multiprocessor parallel server architecture; digital signal processing; and media compression (MP3, AC3, MPEG, etc.). My other past projects include satellite digital broadcast network, multi-channel high-bandwidth recording, broadband, and media editing. I have more than 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Semiconductor Systems Expert 325204 CA(N)

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I have over 30 years experience in Semiconductor Systems with broad operating experience in senior technical roles, including three startup companies spanning the semiconductor, printing, and defense industries. I have expertise with designing multiple custom integrated circuits, hybrid assemblies, and manufacturing processes. I have experience developing advanced technology for integrating semiconductors into systems, including a new flip chip connector, a novel cooling method, a new test methodology, and a solder-free assembly method. I also have experience developing new technology for HDI interconnection substrates supporting a pad pitch as small as 40 um. I have experience with effective rework strategies for locating and replacing defective components in systems. I also have expertise with wafer and panel level processing, including automation for low cost production. I have prior expert witness experience.

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