Cindy Grall | Senior Software Consultant

Cindy Grall

Senior Software Consultant

Cindy Grall is a Senior Software Consultant at Quandary Peak Research, where she specializes in analyzing source code and evaluating software architecture for litigation matters. With over three decades of experience in software development and engineering, Cindy brings a wealth of expertise to her role, helping legal teams and clients navigate complex technical issues in cases involving patents, trade secrets, and class actions.

Cindy’s career has spanned roles at industry leaders such as Yahoo, Symantec, and Motorola, where she honed her skills in embedded systems, multi-threaded design, security protocols, and web application development. Her entrepreneurial experience as Co-Founder and CTO of a tech startup further demonstrates her ability to innovate and lead in fast-paced environments. Cindy leverages this deep technical background to provide clear, insightful analyses of software functionality, scalability, interoperability, and security.

At Quandary Peak, Cindy’s work directly supports litigation teams by providing expert analysis of technical evidence, helping to untangle the nuances of software systems in high-stakes cases. Her expertise ensures clients have the clarity they need to make informed legal and strategic decisions.

Summary of Qualifications

  • M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Southern California and a B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
  • Over 30 years of experience in software development, engineering, and architecture evaluation across industries such as telecommunications, cybersecurity, and web services.
  • Expertise in analyzing source code and evaluating software systems for characteristics such as scalability, interoperability, security, and extensibility.
  • Proven ability to design and implement embedded systems, multi-threaded applications, and enterprise-scale web services handling thousands of requests per second.
  • Extensive knowledge of software security protocols, including TCP/IP, SNMP, and encryption standards like OpenPGP, X.509, and PKCS.
  • Entrepreneurial leadership experience as Co-Founder and CTO of a technology startup, overseeing the development and operation of web servers and database systems.
  • Proficient in multiple programming languages, including C, C++, PHP, and JavaScript, and experienced with frameworks and tools such as Laravel, Jenkins, MongoDB, and MySQL.
  • Skilled in Agile methodologies, including continuous integration, unit testing, code reviews, and automated deployment.
  • Litigation consulting expertise, providing software analysis and expert opinions for cases involving trade secrets, patents, and class actions.
  • Strong background in evaluating software architecture and technical evidence to support high-stakes litigation matters.

Areas of Expertise

  • Software Development: Proficient in C, C++, PHP, JavaScript, and shell programming for embedded systems, multi-threaded applications, and enterprise-scale solutions.
  • Software Architecture: Evaluation of software scalability, security, extensibility, and interoperability for litigation consulting and technical analysis.
  • Security Protocols: Expertise in TCP/IP, SNMP, ISAKMP/Oakley, OpenPGP, X.509, and PKCS standards for encryption and secure communications.
  • Embedded Systems: Design and implementation of multi-threaded embedded systems for telecommunications, network security, and firewall products.
  • Database Systems: Skilled in MySQL and MongoDB for database design, management, and optimization in web server environments.
  • Web Technologies: Development of scalable web services using LAMP stacks, REST APIs, and frameworks like Laravel.
  • Performance Optimization: Experience with performance profiling tools such as Valgrind and strategies to optimize server response times and application efficiency.
  • Agile Development: Expertise in scrum methodologies, continuous integration, unit testing, and automated deployment using tools like Jenkins and Git.
  • Network Security: Extensive experience with firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security analysis of network traffic.
  • Litigation Consulting: Analyzing source code and technical systems to support intellectual property, trade secret, and software-related legal disputes.

Litigation Consulting

  • Alyssa West v. Apple, Inc |
    Jurisdiction: State of CA, County of Santa Clara
    Case Number: 22-cv-408209
    Counsel: Migliaccio & Rathod LLP, Bursor & Fisher, P.A.
    Nature of Suit: Class Action
  • USA v. Hytera Communications Corporation, Ltd |
    Jurisdiction: US District Court, Northern District of Illinois
    Case Number: 1:20-CR-00688
    Counsel: U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District of Illinois
    Nature of Suit: Criminal, Trade Secret
    Press Release: Expert Analysis Contributes to Guilty Plea
  • Security First Innovations, LLC v. Google LLC |
    Jurisdiction: US District Court Eastern District of Virginia Alexandria Division
    Case Number: 2-23-cv-00097-EWH-RJK
    Counsel: Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Nature of Suit: Patent
  • Nantworks, LLC, and Nant Holdings IP, LLC v. Niantic, Inc. |
    Jurisdiction: US District Court Northern District of California
    Case Number: 3:20-cv-06262
    Nature of Suit: Patent
    Counsel: Sullivan Blackburn Pratt LLP
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