Technology and intellectual property specialist with more than 40 years of experience in electronics design, computer systems, communications systems, hardware, and software development. For more than 10 years, he has focused extensively on intellectual property matters involving patent analysis, patent infringement and validity, trade secrets, copyright, and technology licensing. His technical background includes work in mobile and wireless devices, Android systems, IEEE standards-related technologies, web server architecture, internet commerce, SQL and database systems, RF systems, semiconductor devices, chip design geometry, and large-scale computing environments. He has conducted source code review, reverse engineering, prior art analysis, infringement analysis, non-infringement analysis, damages-related data analysis, and evaluation of patent file histories in federal district courts and ITC proceedings. He has over 10 years of expert witness experience and has served as both a consulting and testifying expert in numerous patent, trade secret, copyright, contract, and false claims matters in federal courts and the International Trade Commission. His experience includes deposition and trial testimony in patent litigation, including matters involving mobile device software, wireless communication protocols, Android systems, semiconductor technologies, search-related patents, and complex software platforms.

Engagements have involved review of extensive source code repositories, development of infringement and non-infringement analyses, assessment of spoliation claims, and evaluation of trade secret allegations across domestic and international disputes. In addition to his litigation work, he serves as Managing Consultant of his technology advisory practice and previously held senior technology and executive roles, including service as a Technical Advisor to a law firm’s patent litigation and prosecution group and leadership roles in venture capital and technology companies. His prior industry experience includes executive and management responsibilities in technology strategy, product development, internet commerce initiatives, wireless systems, and standards participation, including active involvement in IEEE and ACM as a Senior Member. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Science Studies and has completed advanced technical coursework in database systems, integrated voice and data networks, object-oriented programming, CMOS design, and computer science and electrical engineering.