I have extensive experience in areas related to computer operating systems, software design, computer forensics, and computer security. I have, to date, 10 published computer science books, over 15 years of experience in industry, currently adjunct teach for a college, holds most of the major industry certifications, abd helped develop 4 of the major computer industry certifications, I have been involved as an expert consultant/witness in several patent infringement cases, copyright violation cases, and computer security related cases.
I have also been a guest speaker for the Harvard Computer Society and the Columbia University ACM Chapter.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: B.A. and M.Ed. from Southeastern Oklahoma State
Ph.D. in Applied Computer Science (IN PROGRESS) Northcentral University
Additional graduate work in mathematics at Mountain State University
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCSA)
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)
Microsoft Certified Applications Developer (MCAD)
Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
CompTIA Certified A+ PC Technician
CompTIA Certified Network+, I-Net+, Server+, and Linux+
CIW Certified Security Analyst
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Currently adjunct teaching for Collin College, have been since 2003
Frequent speaker on computer related topic, including speaking to the Harvard Computer Society in April 2004 and Columbia University ACM Chapter in November 2005.
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: NO
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: AVG vs. Microsoft – Patent infringement case. I worked on the 4,761,642 and the 4,694,286 patent cases with the firm of McKool Smith.
Harrison vs. Comtech Solutions Worldwide inc. – Software copyright infringement case. I worked with the firm of Winthrop & Weinstine.
The Weidt Group vs. Cold Spring Granite company – Software billing dispute. I worked with the firm of Winthrop & Weinstine.
Pre-litigation investigation and report for Ogles Law Firm.
Countryman vs NextMedia – Computer security related dispute. I worked with the firm of Siebman, Reynolds, Burg, & Phillips.
Virnetx vs. Microsoft – Patent infringement case. I worked with the firm of McDermott, Will, & Emery. This case involved 3 patents.
SSL Services LLC vs. Citrix Systems Inc – Patent infringement case. I worked with the firm of Dickstein and Shapiro. This case involved 2 patents.
Uniloc vs. Multiple Defendants - Patent infringement case. I worked with the Ethridge Law firm. Case involved 1 patent, but multiple defendants and accused products.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Operating system patent infringment.
Source code copyright infringement.
Computer Security/Forensics
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 70%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 20%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 0 so far. All cases I have worked on have settled before trial or deposition. However I have prepared expert reports, rebutal reports, attended depositions, attended Markman hearings, and been through deposition preparation several times. And I have also testified in two different private civil matters (not related to my expert witness work).
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: n/a
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: On 100% of the cases
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 0 -every case has settled before trial. However I have prepared claims charts, expert reports, rebutal reports, attended depositions, and attended Markman hearings. And I have also testified in two different private civil matters (not related to my expert witness work).
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 2
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, investigation and research, expert reports, testifying.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 150
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 150
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 150
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 150
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: normal travel expenses
References
Tiffini SmithT: 312.984.3690
tdsmith@mwe.com
McDermott, Will, and Emery
Lucy Koh
650.813.5020
lkoh@mwe.com
McDermott, Will, and Emery
Larry Phillips
903-870-0070
Siebman, Reynolds, Burg & Phillips, LLP
Matthew McBride
MMcBride@winthrop.com
Tom Payne, Ph.D.
tpayne@ix.netcom.com
Dr. Payne is an expert I worked alongside.
