Firmware Expert Witnesses

Calgary, Alberta

Telecommunications, Internet - Broadband, DOCSIS, XGSPON, 5G, Wi-Fi 3/4/5/6/6e/7, Cellular, Telecom, CPE, IoT, OFDM/OFDMA, PHY/MAC, FEC, FPGA/ASIC/SoC, CPU Architecture, Firmware, Source Code Review, C/C++/RTL/Python, Hardware/Schematics, Standards, Claim Mapping

I’m a Professional Engineer and broadband communications specialist with nearly three decades of experience designing, deploying, and analyzing advanced access‑network technologies. My background spans DOCSIS, EPON/XGSPON, Wi‑Fi (802.11 g/n/ac/ax/be), home‑networking systems, and large‑scale broadband architectures used across the cable and telecom industries. I support litigation teams with technical analysis involving 3GPP 5G and IEEE 802.11 standards. My work includes source‑code review, claim interpretation and mapping, Relativity document review, and network protocol tracing. I translate complex engineering concepts into clear explanations. Before consulting, I spent 18 years at Rogers Communications in engineering leadership roles focused on Wi‑Fi CPE, DOCSIS systems, latency‑reduction technologies, and next‑generation home‑networking architectures. I’ve contributed to CableLabs working groups, Wi‑Fi Alliance technical task groups, and multiple IEEE ballot committees. Earli...

Los Angeles, California

Software Engineering, Electronics - Audio, video, digital signal processing (DSP), source code review, software forensics, embedded systems, firmware, C/C++, IoT, Linux, operating systems, open source software, computer vision, computer graphics, USB, network protocols, wireless technology, sensors, smart devices, user interfaces

Expert Witness Experience Consulting and testifying expert in software, hardware, and electronics-related litigation Casework includes patent litigation, trade secret misappropriation, breach of contract, and breach of implied warranty Deposed and testified in 2 cases within the past 4 years Over 20 years of experience in software/hardware engineering; expert witness since 2021 Skilled in source code review, computer forensic analysis, reverse engineering, and early case assessment Expert witness references available upon request Technical & Industry Expertise Hands-on development in C, C++, Java, JavaScript, PHP, Perl, and related technologies Architected software for desktop, mobile, embedded, and server platforms Developed proprietary trading systems for crypto and futures markets; experience as algorithmic trader Designed and shipped award-winning DSP- and firmware-based audio and wireless consumer electronics Deep expertise in operating systems (Linux, Windows, macOS), open-...

Berkeley, California

Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering - Smart Phone Accessories, Bluetooth, Wireless, USB, Embedded Systems, Forensic Engineering, Firmware, Source Code, Design Review

I have over 50 years experience in Systems, Electrical and Software Engineering, Engineering Management and Expert Witness. I have worked on Embedded Systems, Smart Phone Accessories, Bluetooth, USB, Handheld, Data Communications. I have performed software and design reviews and done forensic engineering. Sample projects include handheld wireless medical sensor; 150 MSPS automotive sensor interface; Smart Phone interface for survey grade GPS device; the secure, wireless communication subsystem for a line of consumer medical products. Expert cases - Technology patent IPRs for Microchip, Microsoft, LG, Toshiba, Razor and others - Infringement defense for Logitech, Toshiba, Nike and others - Infringement plaintiff and IPR defense for numerous clients - Other technology cases involving product liability, IP theft, contract disputes, etc This Expert experience is backed up by decades of hands-on engineering in product development with embedded systems using USB, Bluetooth and other t...

Broomfield, Colorado

Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering - Source Code Analysis, Firmware, Forensic Engineering, Product Liability, Trade Secret Misappropriation, Wireless Communications, Internet of Things (IoT), Medical Devices, Electronics, Software Development, Signal Processing, ​​Root Cause Analysis, Digital Health Devices, Life Sciences Instrumentation

Eric C. Beppler, PE is a Colorado-based electrical and software engineer with extensive hands-on experience in embedded systems development and firmware programming. A licensed Professional Engineer in Colorado, Mr. Beppler has led multi-disciplinary engineering teams and co-founded a biomedical device R&D firm, spearheading the creation of wearable health devices and IoT sensor systems for continuous data monitoring. He has served as Director of Software & Electrical Engineering for a life-sciences instrumentation startup (acquired by a Fortune 500 company), where he architected complex electronic control systems and oversaw product compliance under FDA and IEEE/IEC standards. Mr. Beppler’s technical expertise spans circuit design, wireless communications (Bluetooth Low Energy, LTE-M), and software development, enabling him to analyze and troubleshoot devices ranging from consumer electronics to medical devices. He is the co-inventor of a patented continuous methane monitoring devi...

Boise, Idaho

Software Engineering, Intellectual Property - Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Embedded Systems, Firmware, Patent Infringement, Patents, Printers, Software, Software Patents, Software Review, Source Code, Trade Secrets

Thought leader in the design and testing of software, firmware, and hardware. (Firmware is software that runs machines and devices.) Over 40 total years of professional engineering experience. This includes 15 years with Hewlett-Packard’s LaserJet printer design lab. 14 US patents and 15 defensive articles. Author of the key textbook in hardware/firmware interface design, newsletters, and other articles. IEEE (Senior member), Phi Kappa Phi. Expert witness experience includes cases that have involved patents, copyrights violations, trade secrets, and other intellectual property as well as defective products. Work as an expert witness typically involves the examination of software source code and hardware designs, and reverse-engineering the designs of others. Has written expert reports and testified at deposition. Specialized knowledge includes: ASIC, Assembly language, C, C++, C#, Claim charting, CodeSuite, Computers, Consumer electronics, CVS, Debugging, Design, Device driver...

Sudbury, Massachusetts

Software Engineering, Medical Devices - Medical Software, Patents, Tort, Trade Secret, C/C++, Infringement, Engineering, Software, Embedded systems, Real Time Control, Firmware, Source Code Review, Robotics, Computer, Programming, Algorithms, Safety Critical, Software Malfunction, Intellectual Property, Electrical Engineering

Bob Weiman is the founder of Oracle Engineering LLC, a consulting firm that has been designing electronic medical devices, consumer, and industrial products for over 35 years. He was head of the Electrical Engineering department for a Medical Products group and continues to design software for safety critical systems such as computerized medical devices including an artificial heart, a cancer radiation treatment system, a heart defibrillator, insulin pumps and other high-tech devices used in hospitals, operating rooms and doctors office's. Bob has designed Embedded Systems for the DOD and the Navy. He has designed consumer products sold in computer stores. He designed a satellite remote control system that was demonstrated at The White House for the President. Bob has experience as an Expert Witness in medical tort cases, patent cases, workers’ compensation, and trade secret cases.