Drew Vivian | Senior Consultant

Drew Vivian

Senior Consultant

Drew Vivian is a Senior Consultant specializing in litigation consulting for patent and copyright infringement cases. With a background in computer science and years of experience in source code analysis, reverse engineering, and intellectual property consulting, Drew plays a key role in helping legal teams navigate complex technical disputes.

Prior to joining Quandary Peak, Drew worked on numerous high-profile litigation matters, conducting detailed code reviews under protective orders for cases involving telecommunications, wireless communication systems, and video recording technologies. His expertise extends beyond litigation to intellectual property consulting, including portfolio analysis, open-source code assessments, and technology landscape studies across industries such as AI, machine learning, autonomous driving software, and medical technology.

At Quandary Peak, Drew applies his technical skills and analytical approach to provide in-depth insights that support clients in legal disputes and consulting engagements. He is committed to delivering meticulous analysis and expert technical guidance in the ever-evolving landscape of software and technology litigation. Based in Austin, Texas—near the heart of software litigation in the Eastern District of Texas—Drew is well-positioned to support clients in high-stakes cases and is readily available to travel as needed.

Summary of Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in litigation consulting, supporting patent, copyright, and breach of contract cases.
  • Proven expertise in intellectual property consulting, including portfolio analysis and open-source code assessments.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, helping legal teams navigate complex technical disputes.
  • Experience across diverse technology sectors, including telecommunications, AI, autonomous driving software, and medical technology.
  • B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa (2018).

Areas of Expertise

  • Source Code Analysis & Reverse Engineering
    Conducting code reviews under protective orders for high-profile legal cases.
  • Software & Hardware Proficiency
    Skilled in C/C++, Java, C#, Assembly, Eclipse, Visual Studio, Unix-based coding environments, and VHDL.
  • Telecommunications & Wireless Communication
    Expertise in 5G, base station communication, GPS, Wi-Fi, proximity sensing, and streaming protocols.
  • Machine Learning & AI
    Consulting experience in computer vision, smart fleet management, and AI-driven applications.
  • Medical & Healthcare Technology
    Experience with medical implant devices and healthcare software solutions.
  • Operating Systems & Platforms
    Hands-on experience with Android, macOS, iOS, and Windows.
  • Autonomous Systems & Automotive Software
    Consulting experience in autonomous driving software and automotive operating systems.
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