Technology Expert Witnesses

Internet, Technology - Web Analytics, Search Engines, SEO, Search Engine Optimization, ChatGPT, AI, Algorithms, Mobile Apps, YouTube, Google Ads, Internet, Website Development, Google Analytics, Social Media, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Patent, IP, Prior Art, Copyright, Trademark, Content Moderation,

Ms. Stricchiola has been retained as a testifying or consulting expert in over 100 litigation matters in U.S. and Canadian courts, has testified at 18 depositions, testified at 7 trial and arbitration proceedings, and written over 70 expert reports and declarations on various internet-related topics pertaining to web analytics, traffic validity, online advertising, search engine optimization, social media content, digital discoverability, and related topic areas. Cases in which she has provided expert testimony have included class action, trademark, copyright, and trade secret matters, and her patent litigation testimony has included claims construction and validity, infringement, and indefiniteness analyses. With twenty-five years of experience in web analytics, digital marketing, search engine optimization, and related internet technologies, she is a published O’Reilly author and co-author of The Art of SEO (© 2009, 2012, 2015, Q3 2023), a comprehensive reference guide to organ...

Technology, Telecommunications - Cell Phone Forensics, Digital Forensics, Technology, EDR, ECM, Triangulation, Black Boxes, Electronic Medical Records, EHR,Investigation, Email, Cell phone apps, information Technology, intellectual property, internet, electronics, cyber security, Documents, hacking, data retrieval, Digital evidence

• Accounting Systems • Black Boxes • ECU, EDR, ECM, Etc. • Cell Phones • Call Data Records (CDRs) • Computer Systems • Databases • Digital Cameras • Digital Fraud • Digital Media • Digital Security • Documents • Electronic Logging Devices • Electronic Medical Records (EMR / EHR) • Email / E-mail • Fax Machines • Google Data • GPS Systems • GPS Records • Hacking Events • iCloud data • Intellectual Property • Internet Browsing History • Intrusions • Medical Systems • Other Electronic Devices • Password Cracking • Photo Copiers • Photos and Images • Printers & Fax Machines • Software Applications Custom & Commercial • Software Design & Development • Social Media • Source Code Analysis • Spreadsheets • Telematics Systems • Websites • And More TESTIFYING EXPERIENCE • Civil & Criminal • Special Master • Plaintiff and Defense • Insurance, Corporate, Family Law • Justice, Superior & District Courts as well as Arbitration Hearing CASE BREAKDOWN • Civil Defendants-30%• Civil Plaintiffs-50%•...

Technology, Telecommunications - EMR/EHR Forensics, Call Data Records, Cell Phone Forensics, Cell Tower Triangulation, Computer Forensics, Cybersecurity, Data Communications, Data Retrieval & Analysis, Digital Media, Email, GPS Systems, iCloud Data, Information Technology, Internet, Software, Malware Analysis

Jeff started his Information Technology career as a small business IT consultant where he was quickly identified as someone with a knack for explaining technical information to non-technical audiences. Jeff transitioned to the Financial Industry where he spent ten years as the Director of Information Technology & Security. He was identified as a future leader and selected to attend the Credit Union National Association’s (CUNA) Management School at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, resulting in Jeff earning the Certified Credit Union Executive (CCUE) certification. Jeff then applied his passion for technology solving crimes for the Michigan State Police as a Digital Forensics Analyst for the past 5 years. In addition to obtaining his Master's in Cyber Security, Jeff is an adjunct instructor at Northern Michigan University, teaching Cybercrime and Computer Hacking Forensic Investigations. Jeff was instrumental in creating an interdisciplinary minor in Cybercrime & Digital Forens...

Technology, Construction Defects - Crestron, Lutron, AMX, Control4, TI, Elan, Kaleidescape, Programming, Television, Audio, Video, Lighting, Electrical, Luxury Home, Automation, Integration, LiteTouch, Vantage, Media Rooms, Conference Rooms, Home Theater, Power Surge, Lightning, Smart Home, Security, Surveillance, Noise Masking

• Specialty electronic system design & construction contractor providing custom high-end residential and commercial Crestron, Lutron, AMX, sound, video, lighting, automation, IT and “Smart Home” technologies. Clientele included Hollywood executives, celebrities and public figures, professional, commercial and industrial clients. • Skills & experience include system design, programming, construction and troubleshooting of a wide variety of high-performance technical systems. • CA Licensed Contractor for high and low voltage electrical systems since 1988, Lic. No. 534161 (Inactive) Expert Witness Experience - 2010 to Present: • About a dozen cases to date involving system design, technical failure, construction defect, personal injury, product liability, wrongful death, fire & lightning damage, system valuation and patent/trademark. • Involvement includes consultation, analysis, reports, deposition, litigation support and custom exhibits. • Work has been for both plaintiff and...

Computers, Technology - Computer Forensics, Physics, Video animations, Technology Valuations, General Aviation, Foreign outsourcing, Engineering best practices, Dark Web, Cybercrime

Our firm delivers astonishingly accurate and compelling forensic animations in cases of murders, officer involved shootings, automobile crashes, building collapses, assaults, accidents, bullet trajectory reconstructions, and mechanical failures. We also do financial evaluations of technology, including cases involving software copyright infringement, patent infringement, and company valuations. In addition, we do cases involving aviation accidents, including forensic analysis of autopilot and GPS data, pilot responsibilities, weather factors, and external factors such as runway surface and obstructions. The call is always free, the response is always fast, the science is always bulletproof, the work output is always legendary, and the rates are always affordable. As a group of laboratory physicists, software experts, and animation experts, our motto is "BECAUSE ACCURACY MATTERS".

Internet, Technology - Web Analytics, Search Engines, SEO, Search Engine Optimization, ChatGPT, AI, Algorithms, Mobile Apps, YouTube, Google Ads, Internet, Website Development, Google Analytics, Social Media, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Patent, IP, Prior Art, Copyright, Trademark, Content Moderation,

Ms. Stricchiola has been retained as a testifying or consulting expert in over 100 litigation matters in U.S. and Canadian courts, has testified at 18 depositions, testified at 7 trial and arbitration proceedings, and written over 70 expert reports and declarations on various internet-related topics pertaining to web analytics, traffic validity, online advertising, search engine optimization, social media content, digital discoverability, and related topic areas. Cases in which she has provided expert testimony have included class action, trademark, copyright, and trade secret matters, and her patent litigation testimony has included claims construction and validity, infringement, and indefiniteness analyses. With twenty-five years of experience in web analytics, digital marketing, search engine optimization, and related internet technologies, she is a published O’Reilly author and co-author of The Art of SEO (© 2009, 2012, 2015, Q3 2023), a comprehensive reference guide to organ...

Insurance, Business Operations - Life insurance, annuities, agent licensing, appointment, commissions, terminations, contracting, regulatory requirements, operations, customer service, call centers, home office administrative processes, technology, compliance, file review

Laura A. Dambier Accomplished retired senior executive with more than 20 years of experience leading life insurance operations across the life cycle of a policy from life insurance and annuity agent/broker/distribution sales authorization to the sales process, compensation, customer service and claims. Areas of expertise include but are not limited to life insurance and annuity agent licensing, appointments, terminations, commissions, contracting, technology, customer service, call center and claims. Please see also Insurance Capital Consulting LLC for further detail. Insurance Capital Consulting LLC Led by Laura A. Dambier, Insurance Capital Consulting LLC brings together a cross-functional team of seasoned insurance industry professionals with extensive experience in insurance company home office processes covering the lifespan of a life insurance policy or annuity. Hartford, Connecticut presence with nationwide reach and expertise. Expert consultant backgrounds and experience i...

Legal, Technology - data analysis, data analytics, data, analytics, structured data, database, SQL, data science, data scientist, complex data

Jon is a Senior Managing Consultant at iDS with over 18 years of experience helping clients resolve critical data driven operational and legal challenges. He specializes in applying leading data analytics methodologies to transform raw data into actionable intelligence – leveraging a deep understanding of relational databases, data visualization, statistical modeling, and domain expertise. Jon has delivered analytics solutions to both federal and commercial clients, spanning the areas of financial services, retail, transportation, life sciences, and national security. For the past 5 years, Jon has worked within iDS’ Structured Data and Analytics (SDA) practice where he routinely assists and guides clients in how best to use large datasets in the context of litigation, disputes, and investigations. In this capacity, Jon has worked in both a consulting role and an expert role; and has directly contributed to deliverables used in the context of settlement and mediation discussions, d...

Technology - Machine Learning, Text Analytics, Predictive Models, Active Learning, Clustering, Data Science, Concept Searching, TAR, Technology Assisted Review, Brainspace

Technology, Cybersecurity - Technology, digital forensics, compliance, cybersecurity, ediscovery, disclosure, information governance, privacy, structured data, analytics, testimony, data identification, information system, data subject access requests, enterprise applications, email archives, software, hardware, investigation

Mr. Regard is an electronic discovery and computer science consultant with 30 years of experience in consulting to legal and corporate entities. A programmer and an attorney by training, Mr. Regard has conducted system investigations, created data collections, and managed discovery on over a thousand matters. He is responsible for the development and implementation of case and matter strategies that leverage technology in litigation and investigations. Mr. Regard has both national and international experience advising on such issues as electronic discovery, computer forensics, structured data, and information management. He is a frequent speaker, teacher, and publisher on issues of electronic discovery. Prior to founding iDiscovery Solutions, Inc. in 2008, Mr. Regard was the national director of e-Discovery for LECG. He was also the national director of Electronic Evidence & Consulting for FTI Consulting and was an electronic discovery and data analytics team leader in Analytical D...

Computers, Technology - Cell phones, Phones, Computer Forensics, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, Incident Response, Data Analytics, Big Data, Theft of IP, Contractual disputes.

Travel & Tourism - Tour Operating, Tour Operations, Travel Agencies, Travel Agent Duty of Care, Travel Industry Standard of Conduct, Travel Contracts, Travel Suppliers, Cruise Lines, Air, Airlines, Hotels, Tours, Attractions, Terms and Conditions, Online Travel, Technology, and Insurance

Michael Stone has extensive hands-on operating experience in travel agency, tour operating, cruise, transportation, tourism, and hospitality operations. He is a graduate of Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel, Hospitality and Tourism Management. He is a Certified Travel Industry Executive (CTIE) and Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) in insurance and risk management. His industry experience includes the successful ownership and operation of a large multi-location travel and cruise agency business; CEO and President of one of the largest tour operating businesses in the US; involvement with international tour operating; hotel sales, management and marketing experience with several major hotel brands; and the successful creation of two travel industry software development companies focused on travel management, tour operating, travel agency management, hotel operations and reservations and online booking. Michael Stone is currently VP of New Marke...

Athletics & Recreation, Technology - Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Performance tumbling (theater, parade, dance, martial arts); standard of care, 3D modeling, litigation animation, Foam Pits, Trampoline, climbing walls, zip lines, attenuation devices,

A veteran coach in the world of Gymnastics and Cheerleading, CoachWayne has taught private lessons, camps/clinics, and classes in both the United States and Europe. Among his accolades, CoachWayne authored the Amazon.com top-seller (7-video collection) "How to do a Better Back Handspring" and numerous other publications in the field. His "TumblingTips" articles are read by hundreds of thousands of tumbling students and instructors worldwide. He was the Executive Coach and daily Trainer of Olympic Gymnast, Zuzana Sekerova (SVK). He has been a Master Coach and Clinician for more than 100 professional tumbling instructors for cheerleading, dance, and gymnastics through his Tumbling Instructor Skill Certification clinics. He was the Head Coach for the Savannah College of Art and Design Cheerleading team for competitions and games. Having performed as a gymnast, dancer, and cheerleader, CoachWayne continues to share his experience with new generations of students and instructors. AST...

Computers, Technology - Mobile Device Forensics, Digital Forensics

Cellebrite mobile device certifications: CCO - Cellebrite Certified Operator CCPA - Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst CCPO - Cellebrite Certified Premium Operator Over 20 years of experience in the information technology field

Banking, Technology - Electronic Banking, Virtual Banking, Internet Banking, Virtual Branch, Correspondent Banking, Payments, Financial, RDC, mRDC, ACH, Check, Wire, Card, Audio

39 years experience in banking technology, 32 years experience in payments, 29 years experience with internet/online banking, 29 years experience in correspondent banking. Original co-founder of Treev and founder of Goldleaf Technologies. Member National Speakers Assoc. Currently serve as Chief Innovation Officer of First National Bankers Bank. Have worked as sr. operations officer of a community bank with compliance and computer operations experience. Extremely qualified in electronic banking, payments and general banking operations. Self-motivated and will take necessary initiative for investigations, but will take direction from retaining counsel.

Security, Real Estate - Condominiums, Technology, Residential, Apartments, Assessments, Safety, Homeowner Associations, Premise Liability, Risk Management, Cooperatives, Policy/Procedure, Operations

Christopher R. Lanni is a seasoned security management and risk advisor with over 30 years of experience. During the past 20 years, he has focused on assessing and identifying security risks, developing and implementing security-related programs, and assessing the use and deployment of related technologies to address those risks in residential communities and property management. Mr. Lanni is the President and Founder of Secure Residential Services, LLC, an independent consulting firm. He has been affiliated with Barkan Management for 20 years during which time he has served as the Director of Security and Resident Services at Harbor Towers in Boston and the Towers of Chestnut Hill in Newton, MA. Mr. Lanni is currently serving as Barkan’s internal Security & Risk Advisor providing services to a portfolio of over 150 properties and numerous projects under development. Mr. Lanni obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University with a concen...

Computers, Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Theft, Intellectual Property, Computer Forensics, cell phone forensics, Email Forensics, Vehicle Electronics, Digital Forensics, Smartphones, mobile forensics, Meta Data, Data Recovery, Forensic Science, Internet, Technology, Information Technology

Michael Yasumoto has worked on hundreds of cases and has over 1,000 hours of specialized forensic training. He has taught computer and mobile phone forensic classes to both US and foreign law enforcement as well as the military. His civil practice is primarily focused on two case types. 1. Employees accused of copying or retaining confidential data when they exit the company. In some cases, a company device is returned by the employee after it has been erased. Michael's expertise covers preserving and examining the associated data to determine what happened. He has worked for both the plaintiff and defense on these cases. 2. Traffic accidents where a driver could have been interacting with their cell phone at the time of the collision. Michael's expertise covers downloading and examining the phone's data as well as associated Call Detail Records (CDRs) from the wireless carrier. If applicable, he can download the data from the infotainment system in the car and provide a r...

Cybersecurity, Technology - Digital Forensics, Cell Phones, Call Data Records, Digital Security, Hacking, Intellectual Property, Password Cracking, Mobile Forensics, E-Discovery, Cyber Security, Investigation, Computer Hacking

Experienced military veteran and IT Specialist in Digital Forensics, Network Administration and Management, with a demonstrated history of working in the U.S. defense industry, Federal law enforcement, military and the financial industry. Skilled in network management, Digital Forensics, Blacklight forensic software, AccessData AD lab forensics software, Internet Evidence Finder (IEF), Griffeye modular digital investigation platform, Cellibrite UFED 4PC mobile device forensics, evidence collection and chain of custody procedures, write-blocking forensic imaging hardware tools. Strong professional currently enrolled in a M.S in Digital Forensics program at Champlain College. Holds a B.S. in Communications from Liberty University and a A.S. focused on Information Systems Technology from Community College of the United States Air Force. Certificates & Training & Navy Awards o AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE), 2016 o CompTIA Security + certification, 2009 o Cyber Systems Operation...

Internet, Marketing - Search Engine Optimization, SEO, Defamation, Technology, Online Advertising, Social Media, Reputation Management, Domain Names, Cybersquatting, Internet Analytics, APIs, API Development, Internet Advertising, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Trademark Infringement

With more than $98 million awarded to litigation clients, Chris Silver Smith has provided expert witness services on cases involving major search engines, search engine optimization (SEO), social media, internet analytics, search engine algorithms, application programming interfaces (APIs), image meta data, patents, domain names, cybersquatting / typosquatting, online defamation, reputation management, blogging, mapping, and more. As an SEO Expert Witness, he has provided analysis and testified in cases involving trademark infringement conducted through various search engine optimization techniques. Smith is also Google Ads Search Certified, and has testified as a Pay-Per-Click Ads expert witness in cases involving the use of trademarks, copyrighted content, and keyword targeting involving PPC ads. Smith is also skilled in social media analysis, and has used sentiment analysis to assess the whether topics and persons have been presented favorably or negatively in social media. H...