Information Technology Expert Witnesses

The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of information technology expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on information technology and related issues. Information technology expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these information technology expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, It, Cloud Computing, Digital Forensics, Distributed Systems, Software, Ai, Clinical Informatics, Computer Forensics, Computers, Data Breach, and Databases.

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Shannon M Stinson, MD, MBA, FACEP

Emergency Medicine and IT Expert Witness

Spanish Fort, Alabama
Emergency Medicine, Information Technology - Clinical Informatics, General Emergency Medicine, Chest Pain/MI/ACS, Stroke, Trauma, Emergent Dermatologic Diagnosis, Pregnancy Complications, Orthopedics
Dual board certified in Emergency Medicine and Clinical Informatics with twenty years post-residency clinical experience. I presently hold licenses in GA, AL, and FL and am currently practicing Emergency Medicine clinically. I also obtained my MBA from UMass-Amherst. I have practiced at facilities holding all trauma level designations (I-III) and various sized facilities ranging from 10,000 annual volume up to over 100,000 annual volume. I also held a prior senior level (VP) position as a Chief Medical Information Officer and was in charge of implementing Epic in 28 physicians practices and a large hospital. Please feel free to call, text, or email me and I will respond as quickly as possible. (Call and text preferable.)
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Marc Chasin, MD

Physician Expert in Healthcare IT, EMR & AI

Yuma, Arizona
Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence - Healthcare Technology, AI enabled clinical systems, Clinical Workflow, Cybersecurity, Interoperability, Clinical Informatics, IT Standards of Care, Protocol Adherence, Technology Infrastructure, High Reliability, EMR, Epic, IT Governance, HIPAA Regulatory Compliance, Data Integrity, EHR, Cerner, Decision Support, Audit Trail
Dr. Marc Chasin is a physician and healthcare technology executive with more than two decades of experience advising and leading healthcare organizations through complex technology, regulatory, and operational challenges. He currently serves as a Chief Digital & Information Officer. He has led both large multi-hospital health systems and small rural hospitals in implementing and governing enterprise healthcare technology, including electronic health record (EHR) systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, cybersecurity programs, and data governance initiatives. In this executive role, the Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO), Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) report directly to Dr. Chasin, reflecting his comprehensive oversight of clinical, technical, and security operations. His expertise includes assessing AI-enabled clinical systems and protocol adherence, as well as analyzing HIPAA...
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Sam Malek, PhD

Cyberonix

Irvine, California
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 - 25+ years of experience in academia and industry - 90+ prior engagements in software-related litigation matters - 70+ prior testimonies in trials and depositions - Renowned author of 140+ 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 at UC Irvine’s School of Information and Computer Sciences, where he directs the Institute for Software Research and Software Engineering and Analysis Laboratory. His research spans software design and architecture, distributed and embedded systems, mobile computing, web technologies, and software security. With 140+ peer-reviewed publications cited over 12,000 times (Google Scholar), Prof. Malek ...
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Arthur M. Keller, PhD

Minerva Consulting

Palo Alto, California
Intellectual Property, Internet - Computers, Information Technology, Databases, Electronic Commerce, Software, Distributed Systems, Plaintiff, Defense
Researcher and Lecturer, University of California, Santa Cruz, Senior Research Scientist, Stanford University, Assistant Professor, The University of Texas at Austin, Lecturer and Systems Programmer, Brooklyn College. Chief Technical Advisor and Board Member, Persistence Software (went public in 1999), Founder, COO, and CFO, Mergent Systems (acquired by CommerceOne in 2000).
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Ashu Guru, PhD

Software & IT Expert - Former Faculty

Fresno, California
Software Engineering, Information Technology - Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, 3D Modeling, HigherEd Software, Linux, Databases, Information Technology, Virtual Reality, Learning Management Systems, Simulation, Internet of Things, Source Code Analysis, Student Information Systems, ERP, High Performance Computing, Process Modeling & Optimization, Information Systems
Dr. Ashu Guru is a former university professor and software scientist with approximately 25 years of experience in software engineering and information technology. Early in his career, Dr. Guru served as an application specialist at a major supercomputing center, where he supported high-performance, data-intensive applications for scientific research and was an affiliate of the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. Dr. Guru later served as Director of Research Strategy and faculty at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where he led interdisciplinary software initiatives and taught courses in data science, systems engineering and applied computing. He subsequently transitioned into software development roles at post-secondary institutions in California, where he designed and maintained enterprise-grade applications supporting critical academic and administrative operations. Dr. Guru holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Management Systems Engineering and an M.S. in Manufacturing Systems ...
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Joseph Greenfield, PhD

Digital Forensics Expert and USC Professor

Maryman & Associates

Los Angeles, California
Computers, Information Technology - Digital Forensics, Computer Forensics, Electronic Evidence, Electronic Discovery, eDiscovery, Email Analysis, Mobile, Computers, Cybersecurity, Cyber Breach Investigations, Cyber Investigations, Incident Response, DFIR
Dr. Joseph Greenfield is the Vice President and Chief Forensic Examiner at Maryman & Associates and an award-winning educator. He is a renowned computer forensics expert with over 15 years of investigative experience, including cyber breach investigations, employee misconduct, and email recovery and analysis. He has worked over 1000 cases and analyzed over 2000 pieces of digital evidence. His is known for deep forensic analysis while being able to explain technical details to non-technical decision-makers. He has provided expert witness testimony in state, federal, and international legal matters. Dr. Greenfield is also an Associate Professor of Information Technology Practice at the Viterbi School of Engineering at the University of Southern California, where he authored the undergraduate programs in both cybersecurity and digital forensics. In 2014, the Ponemon Institute ranked USC as 6th in the nation for “Best Schools for Cybersecurity” and the highest ranked on the West Coas...
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Erik Laykin

World's Top 50 Leading Digital Forensics Expert

Global Data Risk LLC

Los Angeles, California
Intellectual Property, Digital Forensics - Corporate Espionage, Information Technology, Geopolitical Risk, Financial Services Risk, eDiscovery, Cyber Crime, Trade Secret Theft
Erik Laykin is the CEO and Managing Partner of Global Data Risk LLC (GDR) Mr. Laykin manages complex investigations and disputes in a wide variety of industries including financial services, technology and international trade on behalf of litigants, corporations and government agencies. He has been recognized as one of the world’s leading authorities on Trade Secret theft and investigations and has had over 100 expert witness appointments. Mr. Laykin serves as an expert witness, investigator, Special Master and Independent Neutral to Federal and State courts in cases involving intellectual property, cyber crime, information technology failures, geopolitical risk, financial services risk, valuations, eDiscovery, corporate espionage and other complex disputes which arise from the usage of digital data, computers, software, networks and the Internet. Through his ability to distill and simplify a broad range of technology concepts and issues, his clients have successfully resolved the...
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Steve Ditty

Software Expert Witness - ERP Litigation

Panorama Consulting Group

Denver, Colorado
Software Engineering, Information Technology - Software Expert Witness, ERP Implementation Consulting, ERP System Audits, ERP Litigation, Project Management Consulting, Software Selection, Enterprise Software Dispute Resolution, IT Contract Disputes, ERP Vendor Performance Evaluation, Forensic Software Analysis, Software Failure Cases, IV&V
With more than 27 years of experience in Big 4 consulting, Steve Ditty is a distinguished Software Expert Witness specializing in ERP software litigation, software failure analysis, and expert testimony. His expertise spans enterprise software implementation, project management, and litigation support, making him a key figure in complex ERP lawsuits. As a testifying expert, he has played a critical role in high-stakes disputes across North America, Europe, and Asia. Steve has provided expert witness consulting and litigation support for Fortune 500 corporations and public sector organizations, offering expert reports, depositions, rebuttals, forensic software analysis, and trial testimony in major ERP lawsuits. As a recognized authority in software litigation, his testimony has been instrumental in ERP failure cases involving SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, NetSuite, and other enterprise platforms. His knowledge of ERP implementation failures, contract disputes, and projec...
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Edward Scott

Expert- Private Equity, Ai, Valuations, Bankruptcy

BelleGreen LLC

Riverside, Connecticut
Artificial Intelligence, Bankruptcy - Business Valuations, Software, Fraud, Business Operations, Information Technology, Securities Valuations, Data Centers, Financial, Telecommunications, Management, Private Equity, Distressed Debt, Venture Capital, Computers, Complex Securities, Private Credit, Turnarounds, Appraisal & Valuation, Business Damages, Board Governance
Mr. Scott is a 25 year veteran of the private equity, distressed investment, bankruptcy and technology markets. Mr. Scott started his career at Apollo leading the firms investments in technology, media and communications companies. He left to be the #2 partner at Baker Capital in New York where he led the firm's most successful investments in Akamai Technologies (global leader in content distribution and edge security) as well as InterXion NV - Europe's 2nd largest data center business which he co-founded and built with $300 million in equity from Goldman and Morgan Stanley. Mr. Scott has substantial experience in complex situations, complex securities, turnaround and litigation. For the last 6 years Mr. Scott led the turnaround of ElectrifAi - one of the US' leading providers of Ai software products designed to solve high ROI business problems sold to the C-suite of enterprise clients in the US such as Home Depot and Mastercard. Mr. Scott lives in Greenwich, CT with his family.
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Sanjay Ranka

Computer Science: IPR, Infringement, Invalidity

Distinguished Professor, Computer Science, University of Florida, Gainesville

GAINESVILLE, Florida
Computers, Information Technology - Databases, Algorithms, Parallel Computing, Distributed Computing, Distributed Systems, GPU Computing, High performance computing, Data Analytics, Big Data, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Expert Systems, Cloud Computing, Marketing, CRM, Advertising, Optimization, Ad Servers
I am a Distinguished Professor of Computer Science at the University of Florida, IEEE Fellow, and AAAS Fellow, and I serve as an expert witness in patent litigation and other complex technology matters involving distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, data platforms, machine learning, GPU-accelerated and high-performance computing systems, and large-scale software architectures. My work focuses on helping counsel and courts understand how modern computing systems operate in practice—particularly where technical claims, system behavior, and real-world implementation diverge. This includes analyzing how systems behave under scale, latency, partial failure, and distributed coordination constraints. I provide clear, structured, and defensible technical analysis across all phases of litigation, including expert reports, depositions, PTAB/IPR proceedings, and trial testimony. I previously served as CTO and co-founder of Paramark, an ad-serving optimization platform (PILOT) that opera...
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Hal B. Lobree

Business Systems Implementation & Use Expert

The Lobree Corporation

Miami, Florida
Information Technology, Management - Business Operations, Procurement / Purchasing, ERP, Internal Controls, Software Engineering, Transportation, Custom Software Development, Database Management, Supply Chain, Telecommunications, Systems Integration, Environmental Monitoring, Accounting, Cybersecurity, Physical & Logical Security
H. Baird Lobree is a senior executive management and technology Consultant with over thirty-five years of professional experience. Create & execute business growth strategy, select & integrate information technology, implement management reporting, analytics, internal & environmental controls. Proven ability to assess multi-national business needs, design business models, develop operational action plans, achieve board & executive management consensus, execute on strategic solutions, technology infrastructure in numerous industries. Known for troubled company leadership, project and information technology turnarounds. Expert witness for complex business, systems, cybersecurity & environmental technology matters. Professional speaker and facilitator; able to work within international organizations to examine issues, create strategy, identify problems, implement solutions & achieve results. Baird has extensive industry experience & knowledge of financial services, air, sea & la...
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Dan Smith

Technology and Consulting Services Expert Witness

BCS Inc.

Marietta, Georgia
Information Technology, Health Informatics - Enterprise technology selection, Technology program management consulting, Enterprise technology implementation, Technology vendor selection, Technology consulting services, Healthcare technology management, Technology project management consulting
With over 30 years of consulting, technology leadership, and project management experience, Dan has successfully navigated a diverse range of industries and technologies. Industry experience includes healthcare, consumer product goods, financial services, government, insurance services, utilities/energy, retail, and aviation. In addition to being a Chief Information Officer and having top-tier global consulting firm experience, Dan's consulting portfolio boasts over 60 clients and 500+ projects, with investments exceeding $300 million, many of which were delivered through three Project Management Offices (PMOs) he directly managed. Client consulting engagements have involved small privately held companies up to publicly traded Fortune 50 organizations. Dan's portfolio includes projects of all sizes, from small-scale initiatives involving a few thousand dollars to large, technically complex programs with investments of up to $50 million.
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Wayne S. Josleyn, EnCE, CCE, CDRS, OFE, MCP

Digital Forensics Expert

G2 Research, Inc.

Boise, Idaho
Information Technology, Computers - Digital Forensics, Cell Phone Forensics, Data Recovery, eDiscovery, Video/Audio Forensics, Computer Forensics, DVR Forensics, Password Recovery, Social Media Forensics, Email Forensics, Spyware, Embezzlement, Trade Secret Theft, Fraud, Cyberstalking, Deleted File Recovery, Document Authentication
I have been a digital forensics expert since 2006 and have testified in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Texas, California, Colorado, Federal District, Federal Appeals, and Quebec, Ontario Criminal courts. Some areas of investigative and court experience include embezzlement, theft of trade secrets, fraud, misappropriation of funds, tax evasion, network breach, domestic violence, cyberstalking, breach of contract, and divorce. My skills include cell phone forensics (JTAG, chip-off, and geolocation), eDiscovery, data recovery from fire- and water-damaged media, DVR analysis, decryption, and social media investigation. I am an EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), a Certified Computer Examiner (CCE), an Oxygen Forensic Expert (OFE), and a Certified Data Recovery Specialist (CDRS) with experience in all industry-recognized commercially available digital forensic tools.
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Biplab Pal, PhD

Telecom/Electronics/IT- Experienced CTO

Pal Consulting

Ellicott City, Maryland
Information Technology, Intellectual Property - Semiconductor, Optical, Telecommunication, software, information technology, AI, IoT, Generative AI, Patent, Machine Learning, Fiber Optics, Wireless, Embedded System, Middleware, Manufacturing, Sensors, EdgeAI, Chip, Semiconductor Packaging, Electronics
Dr. Biplab Pal, PhD — Expert Witness in Complex Technology Litigation (Middleware/Hardware/AI/IoT, Semiconductor/SoC, Optical Networks, High-Bandwidth Streaming/Robotics): Dr. Biplab Pal has served as the Chief Technology Officer for three start-ups in the IoT and engineering sectors over the past 15 years. He is the inventor of 25 U.S. patents and has an exceptional ability to understand and solve complex engineering problems across hardware, systems, and software. Dr. Pal is a sought-after expert witness and consultant in high-profile, technically intricate litigation between major technology companies. Currently, as the founder of Avocate.AI, he has developed an advanced agentic AI platform designed to rapidly evaluate complex litigation cases. This system delivers detailed preliminary assessments of case strategies, potential evidence, and technical issues within 24–48 hours. Dr. Pal offers this initial evaluation service—either free or paid—to help attorneys quickly gauge cas...
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Bruce Schneier

Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cybersecurity, Information Technology - Cryptography, internet security, denial-of-service attacks, ransomware, internet-of-things security, privacy, surveillance, supply chain security, 5G security, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence, LLMs, adversarial machine learning, election security, spyware, stalkerware
Bruce Schneier is an internationally renowned security technologist, called a “security guru” by the Economist. He is the New York Times best-selling author of 14 books -- ­including "A Hacker's Mind" -- ­as well as hundreds of articles, essays, and academic papers. His influential newsletter "Crypto-Gram" and blog "Schneier on Security" are read by over 250,000 people. Schneier is a Lecturer in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, a fellow at the Berkman-Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University, a board member of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and AccessNow, and an advisory board member of EPIC and VerifiedVoting.org. He is the Chief of Security Architecture at Inrupt, Inc.
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Jon (Mike) M Kramer, MD, MBA

Sr. Physician Leader in Safety and Health Records

Health Value Leadership, LLC

Montague, Michigan
Safety, Information Technology - quality, safety, informatics, Epic, EMR, EHR, physician, culture, high reliability, administration, Electronic records, records, human factors, decision support, laboratory, inbasket
Dr. Kramer has previously held roles including Chief Medical Information Officer and Chief Quality and Safety Officer. Dr. Kramer practiced Internal Medicine and Pediatrics while developing his senior administrative leadership career. Dr. Kramer's leadership includes 25+ years of experience in implementing and maintaining electronic health records, developing systemwide workflows, standards of practice, and outcomes measurement. Expertise includes quality, safety, human factors, and workflow design that result in quality and safety outcomes. At these organizations, Dr. Kramer led the informatics teams and regularly evaluated patient safety, adverse events, and implemented systems and processes to reduce risk. This included policies, training, cultural change, and communications. Formerly CMIO for major health systems including University of Michigan, Trinity Health, Corewell West (Spectrum Health), OhioHealth and Inova Health. Senior most leader in those organizations resp...
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Christopher L Woodruff

Software Architecture & Source Code Expert

Woody Technology Studio LLC

Wyoming, Michigan
Technology, Information Technology - Software Architecture, Code Review, Cloud Architect, Source Code Analysis, Software Quality Assessment, Technical Due Diligence, Distributed Systems, System Modernization, Cloud Migration, Secure Application Development, Software Failure Analysis, Software Development Best Practices, Application Security, Technology Strategy
Chris Woodruff is an experienced software architect and engineering leader with over 30 years of hands-on experience designing, building, and evaluating enterprise-grade software systems. While new to expert witness work, Chris brings a deep technical background and a career shaped by solving high-stakes problems across industries, including finance, education, and healthcare. His expertise spans software architecture, distributed systems, source code evaluation, and the modernization of legacy applications—primarily within the Microsoft .NET ecosystem and the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. Chris has led engineering teams, built secure and scalable platforms, and been called upon to analyze system breakdowns, review code quality, and assess architectural decisions. He has served as a fractional architect, technical mentor, and strategic advisor to organizations undergoing digital transformation and post-incident recovery. Chris is also a respected speaker and educator. He has pr...
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Philip Isaak, PE, P.Eng., DCDC, RCDD, SMIEEE

Isaak Technologies, Inc.

Victoria, Minnesota
Information Technology, Telecommunications - Cloud Computing, Computer, Construction Claims, Contracts, Data Center, Engineering, Fiber Optic, Forensic Engineering, Internet, Intellectual Property, Life Safety, Network, Operations, Outsourcing, Project Management, Service Level Agreement, Systems Implementation, Telecom, Trade Secret
Professional Engineer, Certified Data Center Design Consultant & Registered Communications Distribution Designer with 20+ years as a design & operations consultant & training provider with a focus in the data center, telecommunications & networking industries. International expertise in 28 countries across 6 continents, encompassing data center facilities, power, cooling, networking infrastructure, fiber optic & copper network cabling, IT & Telecom systems and services, implementing enterprise, colocation & cloud service strategies. Publications & Awards ♦ANSI/BICSI 002, Data Center Design & Implementation Best Practices Standard, Author/Editor ♦ANSI/BICSI 009, Data Center Operations Standard, Chair/Author/Editor ♦Data Center Handbook, Wiley Publishing One of 50 Subject Matter Experts from around the world that authored the content, providing the fundamentals, technologies, and best practices in designing, constructing & managing mission critical, energy efficient data centers. ...
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Dustin G Domerese, MCP

Business & Software Systems Expert in CRM/ERP

Monarch Equity Group

Kansas City, Missouri
Software Engineering, Information Technology - Microsoft, Consulting, Business Process, CRM, ERP, Artificial Intelligence, System Implementation, Software Customization, User Adoption, SQL, Database Design, System Architecture, Accounting Systems, Business Systems, Technology, Technology Training, SAP, Software Development, Database, IT
Executive Summary: Dustin Domerese is a technology leader and entrepreneur in the Microsoft ecosystem, known for his strategic acumen in CRM, ERP, and software implementation and development across several industry verticals. Consulting for Microsoft, SAP, EMC, and HP and as the CEO and Managing Partner of Dynamic Consultants Group, Dustin has steered the company to be a multi-national organization with expertise in Microsoft consulting and achieved repeated recognition on the INC 5000 list. His career is marked by his foundational role in multiple tech startups and his expertise spans business operations, software engineering, database design, and strategic corporate system architecture and system implementations. • Microsoft • Consulting • Business Processes • CRM • ERP • Artificial Intelligence • System Implementation • Software Customization • User Adoption • SQL • Database Design • System Architecture • Accounting Systems • Business Systems • Technology Training • Career Cha...
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Adam M Alburakeh

Software Quality Testing & Expert Witness

Totowa, New Jersey
Information Technology, Software Engineering - Software Testing, Software Quality, Software Defects, Software Failure Analysis, Test Automation, QA Quality Assurance, SDET, Software Engineering, API Testing, CI/CD Pipeline, DevOps Testing, Selenium Automation, Load and Performance Testing, JMeter Testing, Regression Testing, Automated Testing Frameworks, AWS, Agile and Scrum QA
Adam Alburakeh is a Software Quality and Automation Expert specializing in the "Standard of Care" for modern software development. Unlike generalist IT experts, he maintains an active, hands-on practice in high-velocity CI/CD environments, ensuring his analysis reflects current industry realities rather than outdated methodologies. Litigation Support Services: • Root Cause Analysis: Forensic examination of software failures, outages, and data corruption. • Code & Process Review: Assessing the adequacy of regression suites, unit testing, and release procedures. • Negligence Assessment: Determining if development teams followed industry-standard QA practices. • Discovery Assistance: Helping counsel interpret technical documents, Jira tickets, and GitHub logs. Technical Expertise: Mr. Alburakeh designs and audits automated testing frameworks for high-traffic platforms (50,000+ concurrent users). His stack proficiency includes: • Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript. • Aut...
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Davin Darnt

Cybersecurity Witness – Risk, Breach, IT Failures

Union City, New Jersey
Cybersecurity, Information Technology - Technology Disputes, Data Breach, Computer Forensics, Hacking Investigations, Internet Fraud, Data Privacy, Information Security, Intellectual Property Theft, Cybercrime, Malware, Ransomware, Email Fraud, Social Engineering, Network Security, Cloud Security, IT Compliance, Ethical Hacking, Cyber Risk, Computer Systems, Firewalls
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Maryam Vatankhah, PhD

AI & Machine Learning Expert Witness

AiTech Space

Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology - Generative AI, NLP, AI, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Neural Networks, Data Pipeline Architecture, Cloud AI Service, Healthcare AI, HIPPA, Electronic Health Records, FHIR, Digital Health, AI Privacy, AI Transparency, AI Regulatory Compliance, AI System Audit, Data Breach Analysis, Data Process Analytics
Dr. Vatankhah is an Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Analysis expert with over 15 years of experience designing, building, and auditing AI systems across healthcare, enterprise software, and consumer technology. She holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering and an MS in Computer Science, and is certified in Azure AI by Microsoft. Dr. Vatankhah served as Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems at higher education universities and is the Founder and CEO of AiTech Space, an AI consulting firm serving enterprise clients in healthcare, supply chain, and IT operations. She is available to serve as an expert witness in matters involving: - AI System Disputes— evaluating whether an AI system performed as represented, including failure analysis, output accuracy, and system behavior under specific conditions - Data Analysis & Statistical Evidence— analyzing datasets, identifying patterns, validating or challenging data-driven conclusions, and presenting complex quan...
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Robert Gezelter, Ph.D., DFCP

Systems Programmer/Architect-Computer Scientist

Computer Litigation Services

Flushing, New York
Computers, Internet - cybersecurity, digital forensics, information technology, source code review, computer networks, information security, electronic mail, network protocols, algorithms, computer performance, computer algorithms, computer applications, computer architecture, operating systems, network protocols, electronic evidence, computer data
Dr. Gezelter is a computer scientist/systems programmer-architect with broad expertise and experience in computing and Information Technology. His research interests and nearly five decades of consulting focus on a diverse range of computing, including: - Systems architecture - Operating systems, performance - Networks and protocols, e.g., the Internet, TCP/IP, and electronic mail - CPU/device architecture, device interfaces, and mass storage - Cybersecurity, information security, digital forensics, electronic evidence - Computerized data - Software engineering, algorithms, and applications (classic; web; mobile) The IEEE Computer Society named Dr. Gezelter a Distinguished Contributor in 2021. In 2003, the IEEE Computer Society appointed Dr. Gezelter to a three-year term with its Distinguished Visitor speaking program covering North America. In that capacity, he spoke throughout the United States and Canada. He is a Life Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electro...
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Bruce Weiner

AI, Software Development & Patent Expert

Weiner.net, LLC

New York, New York
Information Technology, Software Engineering - AI Models, Machine Learning, Language Models, Software Development, Source Code Review, Patent Infringement, Trade Secret, Copyright, Contract Performance, Cloud Technology, Computer Systems, Database Architecture, Network Technology, Internet Technology, Software Project Management, Technology Standards, Airline, Loyalty, E-commerce
Bruce Weiner is a Princeton-educated computer scientist and electrical engineer with more than 35 years of hands-on experience in software engineering, system architecture, and information-technology management. He provides expert consulting and testimony in disputes involving software design, AI and algorithmic systems, cloud and API architectures, and complex technology-project performance. Mr. Weiner has been retained in U.S. District Court, PTAB, state-court, and arbitration proceedings nationwide. He has served as both a consulting and testifying expert in over two dozen matters involving software engineering, contract performance, and intellectual-property disputes, delivering written expert reports, deposition testimony, and trial preparation consistent with Federal Rule 26 and related state requirements. A Princeton B.S.E. graduate in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Mr. Weiner’s professional background includes senior technology-leadership roles in enterprise ...
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Patrick Bounaix

Software Expert Witness - SaaS & AI

BOUNAIX LLC

NYC / Long Island, New York
Software Engineering, Information Technology - Software Architecture, SaaS Platform, AI & ML Systems, LLM Integration, Technical Causation, Standards of Care, System Failure Analysis, SDLC Governance, Forensic Source Code Analysis, API & Integration Failures, Data Integrity & Loss, SOC 2 Compliance, Cloud Architecture, System Scalability, Requirements & Scope Analysis
SOFTWARE EXPERT WITNESS & SENIOR TECHNOLOGY LEADER Software architecture expert witness and senior technology executive with 20+ years of hands-on and leadership experience across SaaS platforms, AI/ML-enabled systems (including LLM integrations), cloud-native and distributed architectures, and SDLC governance. I analyze software defects, system outages, scalability failures, data integrity issues, implementation breakdowns, and engineering process deficiencies, providing clear, defensible opinions on standards of care and technical causation for both plaintiff and defense counsel. EXECUTIVE & TECHNICAL BACKGROUND I have led engineering organizations as Director of Engineering, VP of Engineering, and fractional CTO, with direct accountability for system architecture, reliability, DevOps/CI/CD, observability/SRE, SOC 2 governance, data controls, quality engineering, and modernization initiatives. This executive-level responsibility enables me to distinguish reasonable engineering ...
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Jonathan Lovins, MD, SFHM, MMCi

Duke University Health System

Durham, North Carolina
Hospitalist, Information Technology - Internal Medicine, Informatics, EHR, EMR, electronic medical records, electronic health records, patient portals, medical records, IT, board certified, Medical Director, Internist, negligence, injury, damages, causation, malpractice, quality of care, medication error, professor
Experienced expert witness for dozens of hospital medicine cases for over 12 years. Hands on experience for over 10 years as a hospitalist and medical faculty at Duke University Health System. Served as director of 30+ FTE academic and clinical hospital medicine program in Connecticut for over three years. Excellent communication skills from teaching Duke physicians and giving academic presentations and lectures. Duke University, University of Connecticut, and Tufts University educated physician board certified in both internal medicine (hospital medicine focused) and clinical informatics. Awarded Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude from Clark University. Recipient of Senior Fellow in Hospital Medicine designation from the Society of Hospital Medicine and Scholars Award from Duke University. Received training from SEAK in expert witness testimony. Over 5 years of medical informatics experience as Associate Medical Informatics Officer at Duke Regional Hospital and Informatics Physic...
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Sameer Singh Somal, CFA, CFP, CAIA

Defamation, Business Damages & Valuation Expert

Blue Ocean Global Technology

Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Defamation, Information Technology - Financial Damages, Economic Damages, Internet Defamation, Digital Marketing, Business Valuation, Libel Slander, Reputation Management, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing, Public Relations, Cyber Investigations, Digital Forensics, Social Media, IP Damages, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook
Sameer leads a 250+ member team at Blue Ocean Global Technology and Capital Expert Services, specializing in litigation consulting and expert witness engagements. Given the unique nature of each case, Sameer offers a competitive advantage through an integrated team approach, including legal research, data analytics, private investigations, digital forensics, financial analysis, academic insight, and interviews. His team is strategic with client resources, ensuring that reports are developed collaboratively to achieve a blended rate. Co-experts are added strategically on merit. When engaged directly, all reports and testimony reflect Sameer's independent professional opinions Sameer has consulted on 400+ cases and regularly delivers CLE programs for State Bar Associations. He is a former investment and private banker, which affords him a framework for calculating damages on a wide range of case mandates. Over the past decade, Sameer's responsibilities at CFA Institute include publis...
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John Horst, CISSP®-ISSAP®

Cybersecurity Expert Witness -

Xanesti Technology Services, LLC

Seymour, Tennessee
Computers, Cybersecurity - Information Technology, IT, HIPAA, Privacy Act, NIST, Network Security, Data Breach, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Operating Systems, Data Privacy, Cloud Security, Malware, Ransomware, Data Recovery, ISO 27001, Cybersecurity Framework, Critical Infrastructure, Forensics, Contingency Planning
John Horst, CISSP®-ISSAP®, is the owner and Chief Technology Officer for Xanesti Technology Services, LLC. Current Information System Security Officer (ISSO) providing security engineering compliance consultation to the U.S. Department of War. Experience with major cybersecurity standards (e.g., National Institute of Standards and Technology, ISSO 27001, CIS). 28 years’ experience in software development, secure software architectures and coding, systems integration and testing, and user support. Experience evaluating emerging Artificial Intelligence technologies and compliance frameworks. Substantial expert witness case history across State (including Family Court) and Federal jurisdictions. Active speaker. Certified Information Security Systems Professional. Top Secret National Security Clearance. Patent-Holder. John has served in various information technology roles in the U.S. Defense Industrial Base for 20 years, including cybersecurity engineering, software development, inst...
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John H Hatcher

MEP and Low Voltage Engineering Expert Witness

HMA Consulting

Stafford, Texas
Engineering, Security - Information Technology, Low Voltage Systems, HVAC, HVAC Controls, Building Automation Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, Risk Assessments, Audio-Visual Systems, Commissioning, SCADA, Video Surveillance Systems, Access Control Systems, CATV, Integrated Systems, Smart Building Technologies, Cabling Systems
John is a registered professional engineer in AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NV, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA, WA and WI. He is a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) by ASIS International, a Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP) by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional by the US Green Building Council, a WiredScore Accredited Professional, and a SmartScore Accredited Professional by WiredScore. John has been involved in the design of highly integrated and smart technology systems for buildings for several decades. He has overseen the implementation of hundreds of high profile and iconic facilities across the world. His design expertise includes; information technology, structured cablings systems, wired and wireless data communication systems, audio and visual display and communications systems, physical security assessments and pl...
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Bernadette A Gratton

IT & ERP Implementation Failure Expert Witness

Dallas, Texas
Information Technology, Risk Management - ERP Implementation Failure, Banner ERP, IT governance, vendor disputes, SaaS, failed implementation, Ellucian, IT projects, change management, contracts, ERP service recovery, data migration, higher education ERP, cloud migration, software disputes, IT standard of care, system integration, Oracle, IT integration, project recovery
Bernadette Gratton is a technology executive and expert witness with deep, hands-on expertise in ERP implementation lifecycle management, IT project governance, and implementation failure analysis. With a career spanning enterprise technology environments across Higher Education, healthcare, and enterprise SaaS — from on-premises deployments through modern cloud environments — she brings a practitioner's perspective that is both historically grounded and current, with command of what successful implementations look like and precisely where and why they fail. Her expert witness work focuses on ERP and IT implementation failures, including vendor misrepresentation, scope mismanagement, data migration errors, inadequate change management, breach of contract, and failure to meet industry-standard project governance requirements. Expert Witness Experience Ms. Gratton has served as a technical expert witness in Higher Education ERP litigation, providing analysis on implementation failur...
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Matthew Schumaecker, MD, FACC, FASNC

General and Diagnostic Cardiology Expert Witness

cardiology.expert

Roanoke, Virginia
Cardiovascular Disease - Cardiology, Cardiac Imaging, Stress Testing, Surgical Clearance, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiac CT, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, Anticoagulation (Blood Thinners), Cardiac Arrest, Clinical Informatics, Information Technology, Echocardiogram, Endocarditis
Dr. Schumaecker provides medical-legal consulting and expert witness services in the fields of diagnostic and clinical cardiology. He is Chief of Cardiology and Associate Professor of Medicine at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. He has over 15 years of experience in clinical practice and teaching in an academic setting. An experienced public speaker, he is able to explain complex medical concepts in a simple and articulate manner. He has won several teaching awards throughout his career. Dr. Schumaecker holds five post-secondary diplomas including degrees in medicine, biology, music, information technology and business administration. He also holds five medical board certifications including cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiac computed tomography and clinical informatics. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and has served on committees for both of these professional societies.
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Celeste Chamberlain, DSc

Cybersecurity & AI Policy Expert Witness

Stafford, Virginia
Cybersecurity, Information Technology - Cybersecurity, CMMC, Government Compliance, Algorithmic Discrimination, Expert Witness, Data Breach, System Security Plan (SSP), IT Risk Assessment, Machine Learning, Digital Civil Rights, FISMA, Incident Response, Artificial Intelligence, AI Ethics, Federal IT, NIST 800-53, Vulnerability Management, AI Bias, Automated Decision-Making
Dr. Celeste Chamberlain is an expert in cybersecurity processes and procedures, federal IT policy, and AI governance. She offers expert witness services in litigation involving data breaches, federal compliance failures, AI bias, digital civil rights, and emerging technology risk. With over 20 years of experience in both public and private sector cybersecurity, Dr. Chamberlain brings deep technical knowledge, strong communication skills, and policy-level insight to every case. Dr. Chamberlain holds a doctorate in Emergency Management with a focus on cyber incident response. She currently serves as a professor of AI, cybersecurity, and quantum computing at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. She is also the President of Information Protection Solutions (IPS), a federal IT and cybersecurity firm with a track record of success supporting agencies such as the FBI and FEMA. Her work includes managing system security plans (SSPs), assessing FISMA/NIST 800-53 compliance, implementin...
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