Web Expert Witnesses

Internet, Software Engineering - Metadata, Open Source, Web, Mobile, Social Media, Cloud Computing, Databases, e-Commerce, Smartphones, iPhone, JavaScript, Ruby on Rails

As a programmer, CTO, and inventor, Jason Frankovitz has been in the trenches of technology for more than 25 years. He has worked as a software developer, engineering manager, and system architect in a wide variety of industries including social media, e-commerce, digital entertainment, and mobile computing. He has launched multiple Internet startups using cutting-edge technologies like cloud-based server scaling, machine learning (AI), and personalized ad targeting. Jason's first startup, itList.com, was the first online bookmark site on the Web and created significant prior art used in multiple patent cases; he also holds a patent for technologies developed by his second startup, Seethroo. For several years Jason taught at San Francisco State University, and was a mentor for software development interns from ENSEEIHT, a major engineering school in France. He is employed by Quandary Peak Research in Los Angeles. Jason’s background in social media and user-generated content has all...

Telecommunications, Internet - Network Communications, telecommunications, TCP/IP Internet Protocols, Web, Network security, Firewalls, Media Streaming, Voice Over IP (VoIP), Instant Messaging, Chat, SMS, 802.11, Mobile Wireless, Patent, Routing/Switching, Data Communications, computer communications, Computer networks, broadbad

Dr. Lavian is an expert in telecommunications, network communications, and internet technologies, with over 35 years of experience in the industry. He holds a Ph.D. in computer science from the University of California, Berkeley, where he specialized in networking and communications. Throughout his career, Dr. Lavian has co-authored numerous scientific publications, journal articles, and peer-reviewed papers, solidifying his reputation as a leading researcher in the field. In addition to his expertise, Dr. Lavian has also held academic positions at UC Berkeley, including serving as an industry fellow and lecturer in the Industrial Engineering and Operation Research (IEOR) Department and the Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (SCET). At UC Berkeley, Dr. Lavian has been involved with the university's start-up accelerator, SkyDeck, serving as the principal investigator for the RF signal start-up company, CRadar.Ai, and as the CTO for smartphone wireless telecommunica...

Marketing, Advertising - Marketing, Sales, Advertising, Ads, Promotion, Misleading, Deceptive Ads, Unfair Advertising, Business Practices, Intellectual Property, Patents, Deceptive Promotion, Trade Dress, Unfair Competition, Marketing Intelligence, Partners, Copyrights, Forensic Marketing, Web, Sales, Global, Clients

Senior Marketing & Advertising Professional. Marketing Analyst. Marketing & Business Problem Solver. Battle-tested, deposition-tested. 20+ years as Marketing and Advertising expert. Cases: Marketing; Advertising; Ads; breach of contract; business strategies, practices; business and professions code compliance and violations; unfair competition, contracts, sponsorships; deceptive, false advertising; media; intellectual property; patents; usage of models; advertising agencies; trade secrets; partner business practices; unfair advertising; deceptive advertising; violations of Lanham Act; unjust enrichment; trademarks at issue; comparative advertising/promotion; licensing; packaging; the value of advertising and media campaigns. I have been deposed, testified in court and arbitration: 54 times. Cases have included contracts between partners, directors, advertising agencies, clients, advertisers, suppliers, distributors, production firms and media. Worked within companies (DIR...

Software Engineering, Internet - Computer Science, Software Development, Mobile Software, Android, Java, Internet, Web, Distributed Systems, Software Architecture, Operating System, Database, Cloud Computing, Software Security, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Information Technology, Internet of Things, Embedded Systems

Highlights - Professor of Software Engineering, University of California, Irvine - 20+ years of experience in academia and industry - 50+ prior engagements in software-related litigation matters - 40+ prior testimonies in trials and depositions - Renowned author of 120+ peer-reviewed publications Formal Education - PhD, Computer Science, University of Southern California, 2007 - MS, Computer Science, University of Southern California, 2004 - BS, Information and Computer Science, University of California, Irvine, 2000 Academic Experience Sam Malek is a Software Engineering Professor in the Informatics Department within the School of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. His research is in the field of software engineering, and to date his focus has spanned the areas of software design and architecture, distributed and embedded systems, smartphone and mobile computing, internet and web technologies, and software dependability and security. Re...

Software Engineering - Software,Mobile,Apps,Applications,Source,Code,Startups,iOS,Android,Mac,Windows,Web,Internet,Objective-C,Swift,Java,Kotlin,Javascript,AI,ML

David Howell is a former Apple software engineer with more than 30 years in the software industry and experience teaching computer science and engineering management at a graduate level. The founder of two companies, including one acquired by Apple, with a focus on mobile, desktop, and web apps, he is currently CEO of Avatron. In the past his roles have included Senior Software Engineer, VP of Engineering, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and member of Boards of Advisors. As an expert witness, Mr. Howell has written 18 opinions, testified in Federal court twice, and been deposed four times, in cases involving patent infringement and validity (including two PTAB IPR cases), contract breach, trade-secret misappropriation, and fraud. He holds 8 patents for software and hardware inventions. In addition to software engineering, Mr. Howell consults and testifies on general entrepreneurship, startup investment, and mergers & acquisitions.

Internet, Software Engineering - Metadata, Open Source, Web, Mobile, Social Media, Cloud Computing, Databases, e-Commerce, Smartphones, iPhone, JavaScript, Ruby on Rails

As a programmer, CTO, and inventor, Jason Frankovitz has been in the trenches of technology for more than 25 years. He has worked as a software developer, engineering manager, and system architect in a wide variety of industries including social media, e-commerce, digital entertainment, and mobile computing. He has launched multiple Internet startups using cutting-edge technologies like cloud-based server scaling, machine learning (AI), and personalized ad targeting. Jason's first startup, itList.com, was the first online bookmark site on the Web and created significant prior art used in multiple patent cases; he also holds a patent for technologies developed by his second startup, Seethroo. For several years Jason taught at San Francisco State University, and was a mentor for software development interns from ENSEEIHT, a major engineering school in France. He is employed by Quandary Peak Research in Los Angeles. Jason’s background in social media and user-generated content has all...