Mr. Easttom has extensive experience in areas related to computer operating systems, software design, computer forensics, and computer security. He has, to date, 10 published computer science books, over 15 years of experience in industry, currently adjunct teaches for a college, holds most of the major industry certifications, helped develop 4 of the major computer industry certifications, and has numerous awards (currently named in 4 different Who's Who lists). He also has experience as an expert witness in patent infringement cases.
He has 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
Additional graduate work in computer science at North Central 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 County Community College
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 for the plaintiff represented by the firm of McKool Smith. I was involved in 3 different patents.
Harrison vs. Comtech Solutions Worldwide inc. – Software copyright infringement case. I worked on behalf of Comtech Solutions represented by the firm of Winthrop& Weinstine.
The Weidt Group vs. Cold Spring Granite company – Software dispute. I was retained by Winthrop & Weinstine on behalf of the Weidt Group.
Countryman vs NextMedia – computer security related dispute. I was the primary/testifying expert for the plaintiff. The case settled before trail.
Pre-litigation investigation and report for Ogles Law Firm.
Consluting expert for McDermott, Will, & Emory on multiple patents.
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: 30%
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 reportd, attended depositions, and attended Markman hearings.
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 expert reports, rebutal reportd, attended depositions, and attended Markman hearings.
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.
