Information Technology Expert Witnesses

This expert is an internationally recognized software professional with over 38 years of experience in the computer industry. He is knowledgeable of the design and implementation of both the software and hardware, ranging from embedded microcomputers to mainframe computers. Further, he has consulted as a software architect for companies in various industries, working on projects that cover a wide range of topics such as operating systems, designing custom architectures, and information security. He travels the world as an invited speaker prestigious professional societies such as IEEE, DECUS, and NASA. He authored over 50 articles/books, and has taught data, ethernet, and informatoin technology courses at a major New York city university.

This expert is the principal and CEO of a management consulting group that assists healthcare organizations and communities with leveraging health information to improve operational efficiencies and clinical health outcomes. Currently she oversees the selection, implementation and use of electronic health records supporting more than 2000 providers in California. She and her team assist providers in improving performance, workflow and quality improvement efforts for clinics, hospitals and solo practitioners. Among her prior projects, she is Program Liaison for the California Privacy and Security Advisory Board on behalf of the California Office of Health Information Integrity under the direction of Secretary Belshe. She also leads efforts in organizing Health Information Organizations (HIOs) in California for Alameda, Contra Costa, Riverside and San Francisco Counties. This expert also leads Object Health’s team in their work around clinic implementation of Electronic Health Records for achieving meaningful use. Previously she led the privacy and security efforts for the Long Beach Health Network, as well as coordinated the development of their business sustainability model. Additionally, this expert served as Program Manager for the state technology initiative in the area of Mental Health Information Technology through the California Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). She currently serves as the Chair of the Board for a California eHealth organization. Previously this expert served as Interim CEO for the California Regional Health Information Organization (CalRHIO) and Executive Director for Health Technology Center (HealthTech). She currently serves on the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT) Privacy Expert Panel. She earned her BA in psychology at the University of California at Los Angeles, and her MBA from the University of Southern California.

This highly qualified expert has over 30 years of professional experience in software engineering and information technology. He received his BS in electrical engineering from Princeton University and is certified in international relations and public policy by the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University. Formerly, this expert has served as an analyst at Booz Allen & Hamilton, the vice president of technology at American Express, the chief technology officer at Brierley & Partners, a principal at First Manhattan Consulting Group, and the former managing director for United Airlines and Novantas LLC - Logicsourcing, as well as the founder of his own consultancy. He has published three major publications on topics in information technology. Currently, he is the officer of business technology and a senior information technology project manager of a nationally-recognized bank.

This qualified expert has nearly 25 years of experience in information technology. He received his BA in urban studies from the University of Pennsylvania. He then earned his MBA, specializing in decision sciences and finance, from the Wharton School of Business. He began his career as a project manager for the global consumer finance branch of GE Capital. While working in this branch, he was also the chief information officer of GE Capital Bank Austria and GE Capital Service Bank in Germany. He then rose to become the vice president of IT strategic initiatives in the global consumer finance branch. He also held the position of vice president of IT development and support for the vendor financial services branch before becoming the chief information officer of the commercial real estate branch. Additionally, this expert has served as the chief information officer for Workforce Opportunity Services and AJC Global. Currently, he serves as a consultant for an information technology and business consultancy based in New York.

This highly qualified expert has over 35 years of experience in healthcare and over 45 years of experience in information technology. He received his BBA in quantitative methods and his MBA in economics and finance from the University of Missouri. He then earned his PhD in healthcare administration at Anderson University. His former positions include executive vice president and general manager of Unicomp Corporation, chief information officer of Aldus Corporation, co-founder and CTO of Health Systems Technologies, and executive director and co-founder of eMRnet. He was also an associate professor and director of eHealth at Mercer University. Currently, this expert serves as the founder and principal of a business consulting firm in South Carolina.

This highly qualified expert has extensive experience in the areas of telecommunications, advertising technology, IT, and computer software. He earned his BS in mathematics and systems science from UCLA and completed graduate work in electrical engineering and statistics at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He currently holds 10 patents involving human-computer design. He is active in his field as an author of several industry publications. He has formerly held a number of technology-related roles, including scripting and development director for Time Warner Cable, technical designer for Intertek Corporation, and lead interface designer for Rovi. Currently, this expert serves as a senior technology analyst for an advertising sales and production services company, as well as the owner of a technology consulting group in Washington.

This qualified expert has extensive experience with patents and software-related intellectual property as an IT litigation consultant and attorney. He received his BS in biology and chemistry from Stony Brook University and his MS in chemistry from SUNY Stony Brook before earning his JD from Georgetown University. He also earned his MML in international business and economic law from Georgetown University. He is a member of the state bar of California and is a registered patent agent. He has formerly served as a patent agent for Marjama, Muldoon, Blasiak, & Sullivan and law clerk for the Office of Unfair Import Investigations of the United States International Trade Commission. Currently, this expert is a software analyst for a technical consulting firm based in Maryland.

This highly qualified financial services technology expert has over 35 years of professional experience. His expertise includes systems development, integration, infrastructure, information security and operations in the trading, investment, banking, and asset management businesses. He earned his BS in computer science from the City University of New York and is a graduate of the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Georgetown University. He holds certifications as an information systems security professional and is a member of prestigious organizations such as the Hedge Fund Technology Group and the Project Management Institute. He has spoken at various financial IT conferences on key and emerging technologies, services, and issues with those in attendance. For the past 10 years, he has served as a board member of Wall Street Technology Association and currently is a special advisor. Formerly, he has served as the chief information officer at Caxton Associates LLC, and the chief technology officer at Harvard Management Co. and Annaly Capital Management. Currently, this expert is the chief information officer at a NY-based IT advisory and consulting firm.

This Georgia-based expert received his BS in management and economics from Western Carolina University. Over his lengthy career in information technology and project management, he has mastered over 12 programming languages, 6 operating systems, several web design, and development tools, and has been awarded with 10 patents in his field. Previously, he served as a senior manager for various transportation consulting projects, a project manager and lead developer for SAIC/The Louisiana State Health Department, the president of Webnet Media, and a project manager at B.E Technology. He has also served as a project manager and developer for Shelby County Trustee and ServiceMaster. Currently, he serves as a project manager and developer for a technology firm in Georgia.

This expert is highly experienced in the area of IT and offshore outsourcing, with expertise in all aspects of outsourcing such as strategy, provider capabilities, provider selection, outsourcing contracts, BPO, and cybersecurity. He earned his BA in liberal arts from Northwestern State University of Louisiana and began his career with Electronic Data Systems, serving as a sales executive, industry vice president, and a strategic business unit sales and marketing leaders. He also worked with Ernst & Young, as the managing partner for IT outsourcing & BPO services and as the global leader of cybersecurity as a service. This expert was also the CEO and founder of both United Messaging and Alsbridge. Currently, this expert is the managing partner for a cybersecurity technology and managed services firm based in Texas.

This expert has over 25 years of experience in the securities industry as an accounting and compliance specialist. Industry experience with broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, hedge funds,regulation, compliance, accounting, and information technology. He has been FINRA registered since 1984 and is also a licensed Financial and Operations Principal. He currently serves as Principal for a financial compliance services firm.

This expert is an internationally recognized human resources expert and is a trained Ohio Drug Free Workplace trainer. She earned a JD from Taft Law School and a MBA from York College of Pennsylvania. She is well published on human resources issues, specifically relating to employment practices. She has served as the HR Vice President or Director for a number of large, for-profit and non-profit corporations and is currently the head of Human Resources for a major psychiatric institution.

This expert has more than 25 years of experience the telecommunications field, performing technology-intensive analysis and project management. He earned his BA in English from Yale University, and his MS in Computer Science from the Stevens Institute of Technology. He has performed strategic analysis for FEMA's telecom network and contact center 5 year plans. He has functioned as an expert witness on several occasions with a 100% success rate, and is currently the CEO and principal of a private IT and telecom consulting firm.

This expert is a well-versed IT and telecommunications expert, receiving a Ph.D. in Computer Networking. He has published a dozen papers in professional journals and conferences, and holds two patents related to distributed base station controllers. He previously served as the VP of Business Development of Huawei R&D and the Managing Director of R&D at Vodafone Group. This expert is currently a private consultant in the telecommunications industry.