Sanjay Ranka

Prof. Sanjay Ranka

University of Florida, Gainesville
3078 SW 113th dr, GAINESVILLE
GAINESVILLE, FL 32608
Office: 352-514-4213
Introduction

Dr. Sanjay Ranka is a Distinguished Professor of Computer Science at the University of Florida and an experienced expert witness in patent and technology disputes. His expertise includes artificial intelligence, machine learning, databases, distributed and cloud systems, computer vision, high-performance computing, GPU computing, software architecture, source-code review, scalability, latency, and fault tolerance. He has provided expert reports, declarations, deposition testimony, and federal jury-trial testimony in matters involving infringement, invalidity, IPR/PTAB proceedings, and complex software systems. Dr. Ranka is an IEEE Fellow, AAAS Fellow, former CTO, and author of 350+ publications with substantial federally funded research leadership.


Areas of Expertise
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computers
  • Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
  • Image Processing
  • Information Technology
  • Intellectual Property
  • Patents
  • Software
  • Technology
  • Trade Secrets

Expert Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Minnesota; M.S., Computer Science, University of Minnesota; B.Tech., Computer Science, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. IEEE Fellow; AAAS Fellow; AAIA Fellow. Distinguished Professor of Computer Science, University of Florida. Former Chief Technology Officer / Chief Scientist, Paramark. No professional licenses or certificates applicable. Board Member, American Society for Artificial Intelligence.
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: IEEE; American Association for the Advancement of Science; Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association. University of Florida, Department of Computer & Information Science & Engineering. American Society for For Artificial Intelligence.
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Distinguished Professor of Computer Science at the University of Florida with extensive teaching, research, and invited speaking experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, databases, distributed systems, cloud computing, parallel computing, high-performance computing, GPU computing, data analytics, computer vision, algorithms, and large-scale software systems. I have supervised 50+ doctoral students, authored/co-authored 350+ peer-reviewed publications, and written or co-written multiple technical books. My teaching and speaking frequently address software architecture, scalability, performance, data-intensive systems, and real-world AI/ML deployment. I have given 20+ keynotes at International Conferences during the last 10 years.
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: More than 15 patent and technology matters.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Artificial intelligence; machine learning; computer vision; databases; distributed systems; cloud computing; data analytics; ad technology; personalization; recommendation systems; software architecture; source-code review; scalability; latency; fault tolerance; infringement analysis; invalidity analysis; prior-art analysis; IPR/PTAB proceedings; and complex software-system disputes.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: Approximately 40%, subject to final review of matter history
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: Approximately 60%, subject to final review of matter history
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Four deposition appearances.
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2025.
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: One occasion.
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: One occasion; federal jury-trial testimony.
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Approximately 20 years, beginning in 2006.
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Technical consulting; early case assessment; claim-construction and Markman support; infringement analysis; invalidity analysis; prior-art investigation; source-code review; software architecture analysis; system-performance analysis; rebuttal analysis; expert reports; declarations; IPR/PTAB support; deposition testimony; and trial testimony.
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Reasonable travel and case-related expenses are billed separately, including airfare, lodging, meals, ground transportation, parking, copying, courier, transcripts, and similar expenses. Travel time, minimum billing increments, cancellation terms, and testimony minimums may be specified in the engagement agreement.

References

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