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Our lead experts serve as the primary point of contact for litigation matters, shaping technical strategy, overseeing analysis, and delivering expert reports and testimony. Each brings deep experience supporting counsel in complex, high-stakes software disputes.

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Our lead experts guide clients through patent strategy, portfolio evaluation, and technical analysis of intellectual property assets. They combine deep engineering expertise with practical insight to support prosecution, licensing, and monetization decisions.

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Health IT & Audits

Our lead experts oversee engagements involving healthcare systems, regulatory compliance, and health technology evaluation. They bring hands-on experience with EHRs, pharmacy systems, interoperability standards, and audit frameworks to assess risk and performance.

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Our lead experts direct technical due diligence for investors, acquirers, and legal teams. They evaluate software architecture, code quality, security posture, and engineering processes to inform transaction decisions and identify technical risk.

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Executive Team

Our leadership sets the technical and strategic direction of the firm, drawing on decades of experience in software engineering, research, and executive management. They guide complex engagements, mentor our experts, and ensure every matter meets our highest standards.

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Our team includes testifying experts, engineers, data scientists, health IT specialists, and IP strategists with deep industry experience. We deliver clear, defensible analysis grounded in real-world practice across software systems, transactions, and complex disputes.

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Testifying Experts

Our testifying experts are experienced software practitioners who provide clear, defensible opinions grounded in real-world system design, development, and operation. They work closely with counsel to communicate complex technical issues with precision and credibility.

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Litigation Consultants & Technical Specialists

Our software experts strengthen each engagement with expertise across source code review, cybersecurity, AI/ML, enterprise systems, and healthcare IT. This depth allows teams to scale quickly and address complex technical issues with rigor.

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Our IP consultants provide detailed technical analysis, prior art research, and code-level insights across a wide range of technologies. Their work strengthens IP strategy, validates claims, and supports informed decision-making across the asset lifecycle.

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Our Health IT specialists contribute specialized knowledge across health IT systems, data standards, system implementation, and performance analysis. Their expertise supports audits, risk assessments, and evaluations of complex healthcare technology environments.

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Tech Due Diligence Analysts

Our broader team brings deep specialization across software engineering, AI/ML, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, enterprise systems, and code analysis. Their combined expertise ensures each engagement is supported by the right technical depth, whether evaluating scalability, security risks, code quality, or product architecture.

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Shahzad Ahmad | Principal Biomedical and Health IT Consultant
Principal Biomedical & Health IT Consultant Chicago

Shahzad Ahmad has a deep background in healthcare IT as a technical project manager and product owner. His 8+ years of experience includes implementation of EHR systems across the nation’s top healthcare institutions, owning the SDLC of medical devices, as well as bioengineering research of early detection technologies for debilitating diseases.

  • EHR Expert
  • Med Device SDLC
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Health I.T.EHR & Biomedical Product Design
Tom Ashley | Senior Software Consultant
Senior Software Consultant Washington D.C.

Tom Ashley has fourteen years of experience in the IT profession, utilizing analytic procedures to generate expert reports on various software-related matters. He employs structured data analytics to forensically analyze project schedule delays, assess software performance, and conduct data-based comparisons of program source code and user interfaces to identify potential instances of copying.

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Jerry Lee Barth | Principal Consultant
Principal Consultant Spokane

Jerry Lee Barth specializes in source code analysis and technical consulting for litigation involving patents, trade secrets, and software disputes. With a background in computer science and experience across wireless, streaming, and embedded systems, he helps legal teams translate complex technology into clear arguments.

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Ray Chiang | Software Consultant and Code Analyst
Senior Software Consultant Redding

Ray Chiang is a software consultant and code analyst involved in technologies related to systems engineering, digital media, embedded system, consumer electronics, and industry-standard development. He is skilled in source code review and reverse-engineering.

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Technical Due DiligenceDigital Media & Code Analysis
Sagar Choudhary | Sr. Software Consultant, Patent Monetization
Senior Software Consultant Mohali

Sagar Choudhary is a patent professional with five years of expertise in monetization, infringement analysis, portfolio development, and litigation support. Skilled in 5G, AI/ML, networking, and more, he excels in claim charting, licensing campaigns, and high-value patent identification, generating significant revenue enabling clients to maximize their intellectual property value.

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I.P. Strategy & AnalysisPatent Monetization
Patrick Dalisay | Senior Consultant
Senior Consultant Austin

Patrick Dalisay specializes in litigation consulting, leveraging expertise in source code analysis, software architecture, and technical due diligence. He has played a key role in complex IP disputes across diverse technologies, including virtual machines, networking, and encryption. His precision and technical depth make him a trusted expert in high-stakes legal matters.

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Technical Due DiligenceCode Analysis & Reverse Engineering
Minh N. Do | Software Consultant
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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Technical Due DiligenceAI/ML, Cloud Systems, Infrastructure
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George Edwards | Software Expert Witness
President & Principal Computer Scientist Los Angeles

Dr. George Edwards has more than twenty years of experience as a scientist, engineer, and technical consultant to academic research labs, government agencies, and technology companies, and he has served as a software expert in various litigation contexts, including more than fifty patent infringement cases.

  • 70+ Litigation Matters
  • Testified in Federal Court
  • Founded QPR in 2012
  • Leads High-Stakes Expert Teams
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Mahdi Eslamimehr | VP of Litigation
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.

  • 100+ Litigation Matters
  • Testified in Courtrooms
  • Led 36+ Tech DD Audits
  • Deep Software Architecture Insight
  • Joined QPR in 2015
  • Strategic Expert Engagement
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Health I.T.AI Governance
Technical Due DiligenceAI, Communication Networks
Alicia Farlese | Healthcare Regulations Expert
Healthcare Regulations Expert Lexington

Alicia Morton Farlese is a retired Captain serving twenty-six years in the United States Navy Nurse Corps, and was a senior leader in national health IT policy at the US Dept. of Health and Human Services. Dr. Farlese assists clients in meeting Health IT regulations, including Information Blocking requirements of the Cures Act.

Health I.T.Compliance & Government Affairs
Jason Frankovitz | Director of Software Class Actions
Director of Expert Witness Services, Canada Los Angeles

Jason has over 30 years of experience in software engineering and litigation consulting. He has worked on more than 148 lawsuits and testified in 36+ cases across the U.S. and Canada, with expertise in software patents, copyright infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and large privacy class actions.

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Cindy Grall | Senior Software Consultant
Senior Software Consultant Bay Area

Cindy Grall specializes in analyzing source code and evaluating software architecture for litigation matters. With 30+ years in software development, including roles at Yahoo and Symantec, and experience as a startup CTO, she provides expert insights on code, architecture, and security in high-stakes legal cases. Her expertise ensures clients have the clarity they need to make informed legal and strategic decisions.

Litigation SupportSource Code Expert
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Muzammil Hassan | Director of Patent Services
Director of Patent Services Mohali

Muzammil Hassan is an IP expert with over 13 years in patent licensing, monetization, litigation, and management. He leads our India Operations, overseeing patent analysts and delivering customized IP solutions across various technology domains, ensuring that clients receive innovative solutions tailored to their patent needs.

  • Expert in Licensing & Revenue
  • SEP & High-Value Portfolio Analysis
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Devan Holley | Software Consultant
Software Consultant Austin

Devan Holley specializes in expert analysis for patent infringement and trade secret cases. She has a CS degree and expertise in programming, cybersecurity, digital forensics, and more. She has contributed to high-profile litigation involving complex technical issues in electronics and digital technologies, including cases before the USITC and various U.S. District Courts.

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I.P. Strategy & AnalysisIP Consultant
Andrew Holm-Hansen | Director of Health IT Engineering
Director of Technical Services, Canada Los Angeles

Andrew brings 20+ years of experience in Health IT and enterprise systems, supporting high-stakes disputes through source code analysis, due diligence, and expert testimony. He helps law firms and in-house counsel navigate complex software, compliance, and patient safety challenges with clear, actionable insights.

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Gautham Koorma | Principal Consultant
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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I.P. Strategy & AnalysisAI/ML & Gaming Engines
Technical Due DiligenceML & AI Systems
Eric Koskinen | Senior Computer Scientist
Assoc. Prof. at Stevens Institute New York

Dr. Eric Koskinen has expertise ranging from operating systems, networks, and servers to high-level concepts such as software architecture and compilers. Currently, he is an endowed Assistant Professor at Stevens Institute, and holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Cambridge.

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William Luk | Regional Director, Northern California
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.

  • 20+ Yrs Security & Architecture
  • Assesses Code, Risk & Scalability
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Technical Due DiligenceEmbedded Systems & Security
Gordon MacKay | Senior Software Consultant
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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Josh Mathew | Software Consultant
Software Consultant Austin

Josh Mathew serves as a consultant and source-code analyst in patent litigation, copyright infringement, and breach-of-contract matters. With a background in mechanical engineering, a minor in computer science, and a data science certificate, he has the ability to simplify complex concepts for non-technical audiences.

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Anna Mathias | Project Manager, Health IT and Litigation
Director of Project Management Nashville

Anna Mathias is a certified Project Manager with a focus in organizing, supporting, and contributing to work products related to Electronic Health Record (EHR) software quality, regulatory, and patient safety assessments. She is a strong leader and team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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Health I.T.Safety & Quality Assessments
Chris Mattmann | Chief Data & AI Officer at UCLA
President and Founder, Mattmann.AI Los Angeles

Dr. Chris Mattmann, is an accomplished computer scientist and expert in AI, machine learning, and data science with over 20 years of experience. He has provided expert testimony in major AI and cybersecurity cases, including the Equifax data breach.

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Steven McKay | Senior Litigation Specialist
Senior Litigation Specialist Washington D.C.

Steven McKay is an IT professional with 25+ years of experience spanning technical roles, enterprise IT leadership, and consulting. His expertise bridges hands-on technical skills and strategic oversight, making him uniquely qualified to advise on large-scale technology initiatives and software-related litigation.

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Nenad Medvidović | Senior Computer Scientist
Professor of Computer Science, USC Los Angeles

Nenad Medvidović is a Professor and Associate Chair for Ph.D. Affairs in the Computer Science Department at the University of Southern California. He has been deposed and testified at trial numerous times in patent infringement cases.

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Sigurd Meldal | Senior Computer Scientist
Professor Emeritus, San Jose State Bay Area

Dr. Meldal has testified in federal court and been deposed multiple times as an expert in computer science and software engineering. He has provided technical opinions regarding mobile devices, networks, wireless telephony, databases, service-oriented architectures, web systems, and geospatial positioning.

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Tuyana Molokhoeva | General Counsel
General Counsel Los Angeles

Tuyana Molokhoeva is a dual-qualified attorney with 10 years of experience, specializing in business contracts and complex business litigation and arbitration. Tuyana oversees all legal affairs, ensuring the company’s legal strategies align with its business objectives.

  • Guides Complex Engagements
  • Dual-Qualified Attorney
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Rebeca Morse | Legal Project Manager
Legal Project Manager Phoenix

Rebeca Morse specializes in managing complex software litigation cases and developing efficient legal processes. With expertise in case management, client communication, and team leadership, she ensures high-quality outcomes while maintaining strict confidentiality. She works closely with clients to ensure project goals are met and expectations are exceeded.

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Senior Consultant Bay Area

Tan brings over two decades of experience in software engineering, specializing in scalable systems, workflow automation, and backend platforms. He has led major development efforts at Yahoo and other tech companies, and now applies his deep technical expertise to software litigation consulting and expert witness services.

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Cassie Oates | Director of Litigation Discovery
Director of Litigation Discovery Los Angeles

Cassie Oates has a decade of experience working with software experts in large and small-scale software failure litigation. Experienced in arbitration, bench trials, and jury trials; Ms. Oates offers expertise in document review, fact witness interviews, change management, and testing best practices.

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Radostin Pachamanov | Director
Director Boston

Radostin specializes in IP litigation with a strong foundation in telecommunications, spanning mobile and fixed broadband networks, telecommunication protocols, and OSS/BSS systems. He combines this industry depth with hands-on expertise in source code analysis, reverse engineering, and system testing to support high-stakes patent and trade secret disputes.

  • Telecom Patent Strategy
  • 5G & Broadband Expertise
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I.P. Strategy & AnalysisIP Consultant
Luis Padilla | Senior Consultant
Senior Consultant Austin

Luis Padilla provides insight from expertise in hardware design and software development. Holding a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, he has acquired knowledge in various technology domains, including firmware, embedded systems, cloud computing, and cellular protocols. Paired with strong communication skills, Luis excels at making complex technical concepts digestible for non-technical people.

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Isaac Pflaum | Senior Director of Software Litigation
Senior Director of Software Litigation Chicago

Isaac Pflaum is an IT litigation consultant and expert witness specializing in software source code review, patent, and copyright issues. Experienced in a wide range of technologies, he is also an attorney and registered patent agent with a background in financial services and software development.

  • 60+ Litigation Matters
  • Attorney & Patent Agent
  • EMR Database Analysis
  • Healthcare System Disputes
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Iman Sadeghi - Principal Software & Technology Consultant
Principal Software & Technology Consultant Los Angeles

Award-winning computer scientist and software engineer Dr. Iman Sadeghi specializes in delivering expert reports, declarations, and testimony as well as source code analysis for software litigation. He has been published in prestigious peer-reviewed scientific journals and conferences and brings a wealth of experience from his tenure at tech giants such as Google, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and ILM.

  • Computer Graphics Patents
  • Google & Disney Inventor
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Vikas Sharma | Director of Patent Services
Senior Director of Patent Services Austin

Vikas is an IP expert with 16+ years of experience in source code review, patent portfolio analysis, and monetizing client patent portfolios. He leads teams of consultants to perform source code discovery, drafting expert witness reports, creating validity and non-infringement rebuttal reports, and assisting attorneys during technical depositions and trials.

  • 35+ Code Reviews
  • Validity & Rebuttal Reports
  • 16+ Yrs Patent Work
  • Leads Large-Scale Code Review
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Ashish Sharma | Senior Software Consultant
Senior Software Consultant Mohali

Ashish specializes in patent monetization, infringement analysis, and source code review, supporting litigation across technologies like blockchain, multimedia, and IoT. With experience in drafting claim charts and leading technical teams, he brings deep IP strategy and analysis expertise to every case.

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Brad Ulrich | Vice President
Vice President Nashville

Brad Ulrich has a diverse career as a computer scientist, software engineer, technology manager, and entrepreneur. His experience spans software design, programming, patent management, healthcare, mobile devices, startups, technology licensing, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

  • Co-Founded QPR in 2012
  • Trusted Client-Facing Leader
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Drew Vivian | Senior Consultant
Senior Consultant Austin

Drew Vivian is a Senior Consultant specializing in litigation consulting for patent and copyright disputes. With expertise in source code analysis, reverse engineering, and IP consulting across AI, telecomm, and medical technology, he provides technical insights that support high-stakes legal cases and tech assessments.

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Rick Watts | Enterprise Architecture & IT Expert
Enterprise Architecture & IT Expert Washington D.C.

Rick Watts brings over 35 years of enterprise IT leadership and legal training to complex software disputes. A former CIO and VP of Enterprise Architecture, he has testified and consulted in more than 30 litigation matters involving software implementation failures, trade secret misappropriation, system integrator disputes, and project management breakdowns across diverse industries.

  • Certified Healthcare CIO
  • EMR & Clinical Systems Expert
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Software Patent Infringement

We help clients make stronger arguments in patent cases by providing technical data and testimony to back up infringement positions.

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Breach-of-Contract

We are experienced in complex litigation, and provide unbiased opinions in matters of software development contracts.

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Source Code Discovery

We analyze large-scale programs and complex software, ensuring critical evidence is identified and thoroughly examined.

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Software Expert Witness

We simplify complex technical concepts for non-experts, helping to make them clear and accessible.

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We inform investment and M&A transactions in a range of technology areas such as artificial intelligence & machine learning.

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We specialize in medical software systems, including EHRs, diagnostic tools, and compliance with healthcare regulations.

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