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Technical Due Diligence in High‑Stakes PropTech M&A and Investment

October 16, 2025 Written by Quandary Peak Research

See how disciplined, expert-led analysis can help you avoid the pitfalls of misguided technology investments—and turn technical insight into strategic advantage.

Meet Our Tech DD Team

See how expert-led technical analysis can help you avoid the pitfalls of misguided technology investments, and turn actionable findings into strategic advantage.

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.

LitigationLitigationSenior Testifying Expert

Due DiligenceArea of ExpertiseProgram Analysis

Patent ServicesPatent SpecialtiesSubject Matter Expert

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.

LitigationLitigationTestifying & Consulting Expert

Health ITFocus AreaSoftware Engineering & Security

Due DiligenceArea of ExpertiseEmbedded Systems & Security

Rick Watts | Enterprise Architecture & IT Expert

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.

LitigationLitigationTestifying Expert

Health ITFocus AreaEnterprise Software & Architecture

Due DiligenceArea of ExpertiseMergers & Acquisitions

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.

LitigationLitigationConsulting Expert

Health ITFocus AreaCloud & App Security

Due DiligenceArea of ExpertiseCybersecurity Analysis

Minh Do

Senior Software Consultant Los Angeles

Minh Do 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 ML/AI technologies, Minh is a valuable asset at the intersection of computer science and legal contexts.

LitigationLitigationConsulting Expert

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.

LitigationLitigationSource Code Analyst

Patent ServicesPatent SpecialtiesAI/ML & Gaming Engines