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A Multi-faceted Analysis: The Unseen Costs and Latent Risks of Open Source Software

December 1, 2025 Written by Mahdi Eslamimehr

Our experts uncover the hidden costs, security risks, legal pitfalls, and supply chain vulnerabilities embedded in open source software ecosystems.

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Our technical due diligence team exposes the vulnerabilities, compliance gaps, and hidden maintenance liabilities that automated tools and surface-level reviews fail to detect.

Mahdi Eslamimehr PhD, MBA

Executive Vice President Los Angeles

Mahdi is an award-winning computer scientist and USC professor with leadership experience at Ericsson, Samsung, SAP, Y Combinator Research, and Clarity Global. He has advised Fortune 500 firms on $5.6B in M&A deals, served as an expert witness in 100+ litigation matters, and contributes to AI governance at UCLA and Harvard Business Review.

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William Luk

Regional Director, Northern California Bay Area

William Luk is an entrepreneur, software executive, and developer with over 20 years of experience in network and computer security. William has developed and led product teams to deliver enterprise class firewall, intrusion detection / prevention systems, database security, and data security / privacy solutions at Symantec and several security startups.

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Rick Watts JD, PMP, PSEM

Enterprise Architecture & IT Expert Washington D.C.

Rick Watts' exceptional career in information systems implementation spans 30 years. As an experienced and certified Enterprise Architect, Project Management Professional, and Software Engineering Master, his formidable expertise is well-suited for disputes involving enterprise software implementation, technical architecture and design, and systems integration delivery.

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Minh Do

Senior Software Consultant Los Angeles

Minh is a computer scientist, software engineer, and entrepreneur, backed by a robust educational background. Experienced in building and operating scalable, high-availability, distributed infrastructures, and familiar with the latest AI/ML technologies, he is a valuable asset at the intersection of computer science and legal contexts.

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Gordon MacKay

Principal Software Consultant San Antonio

Gordon MacKay is a software and systems expert and technical executive with experience in telecom, network security, and SaaS/Cloud platforms. Gordon has led teams in architecting, developing, and deploying a multi‑tenant SaaS-based vulnerability management platform and scanning solution which is being used worldwide by fortune 500 organizations as part of their ongoing cyber defense programs.

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Gautham Koorma

Principal Consultant Bay Area

Gautham conducts rigorous technical analysis to support expert reports and testimony in complex software-related litigation. With 10+ years of experience in digital forensics, ML, and IP strategy, he brings expertise in synthetic media detection, AI robustness, and reverse engineering to deliver actionable insights.

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