Steven McKay | Senior Litigation Specialist

Steven McKay PMP

Senior Litigation Specialist

Steven McKay is a Senior Litigation Specialist at Quandary Peak Research, where he provides expert analysis and testimony in complex software-related litigation. With over 25 years of experience spanning enterprise IT, consulting, and cloud infrastructure, Steven brings a strategic yet deeply technical perspective to matters involving software failures, breach-of-contract claims, and large-scale IT system disputes. His background leading global teams and overseeing mission-critical technology programs equips him to evaluate the root causes of system breakdowns and assess the alignment—or misalignment—between technology implementations and business objectives.

Before joining Quandary Peak, Steven held senior positions across Fortune 500 corporations, consulting firms, and academic institutions. His career includes spearheading cloud transformation initiatives, managing ERP implementations, and directing data center consolidation efforts for multinational clients. He is PMP-certified and holds AWS and ITIL credentials, reflecting his broad expertise in IT governance, cloud architecture, and enterprise solutions. At Quandary Peak, Steven leverages this experience to support attorneys and clients navigating high-stakes technology disputes with clarity, precision, and credibility.

Summary of Qualifications

  • Over 25 years of experience in enterprise IT, program management, and consulting across global enterprises and Fortune 500 companies.
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing cross-functional technical teams, international vendors, and large-scale IT programs.
  • Strong background in aligning business objectives with technology solutions through strategic IT governance.
  • Proven contributor to software-related litigation, including breach-of-contract and system failure cases.
  • Skilled communicator experienced in collaborating with legal teams, technical stakeholders, and executive leadership.
  • Completed certifications including PMP, AWS Business Professional, AWS Cloud TCO & Economics, and ITIL Foundation.
  • Holds a M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Denver in Colorado.
  • Earned a B.S. degree in Computer Science from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas.

Areas of Expertise

  • Software Failure Analysis & Root Cause Investigation
  • ERP Systems Implementation & Evaluation (e.g., PeopleSoft, Entitlement Management Platforms)
  • Cloud Strategy & Migration (Public, Private, and Hybrid Architectures)
  • Data Center Optimization & Global Consolidation Projects
  • Enterprise & Technical Architecture Design
  • DevOps Practices & Cloud-Native Application Development
  • Software Modernization & Release Management
  • IT Risk, Security, and Compliance Management
  • Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Planning
  • IT Service Management (ITSM), Incident & Change Management
  • Vendor Coordination with Hyperscalers (AWS, VMware, Dell)
  • Technical Due Diligence & Infrastructure Assessment

Litigation Consulting

  • Dr. Edwin A. Hernandez and ELGA Corp. v. Stingray Group Inc., Mood Media, et al. |
    Jurisdiction: US District Court, Southern District of Florida
    Case Number: 1:24-cv-21226
    Counsel: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC
    Nature of Suit: Trade Secrets
    Technology: Digital music streaming and content distribution.
  • Qualia Labs, Inc. v. Settlor, Inc.; Land Title Guarantee Company; et al. |
    Jurisdiction: US District Court, District of Colorado
    Case Number: 1:24-cv-00133
    Counsel: Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Nature of Suit: Trade Secret, Breach of Contract
  • Chase Global Services v. Protech Solutions Inc. |
    Jurisdiction: AR Civil Division, Circuit Court of Pulaski County
    Case Number: 60-cv-19-739
    Counsel: McDaniel Wolff PLLC
    Nature of Suit: Trade Secret
  • Beaver Research Company v. The Huntington National Bank |
    Jurisdiction: Circuit Court of MI, County of Kalamazoo
    Case Number: 2024-0267-CB
    Counsel: Kreis Enderle Hudgins & Borsos, P.C.
    Nature of Suit: Negligence
    Technology: ACH intra-bank transfer fraud detection software
  • I.A.T.S.E. National Health & Welfare Fund v. Avenu Insights & Analytics LLC, and CPAS Systems Inc. |
    Jurisdiction: Supreme Court of NY, New York County
    Case Number: 650787/2024
    Counsel: DLA Piper LLP
    Nature of Suit: Breach-of-Contract
    Technology: Pension Fund System
  • Confidential Customer v. Confidential Vendor |
    Jurisdiction: American Arbitration Association
    Counsel: Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
    Nature of Matter: Software Change Failure
    Technology: ERP Software, Entitlement Management, B2C Portals

Intellectual Property Consulting

  • Confidential Class Action Analysis |
    Nature of Consultation: Class Action
    Technology: User privacy.
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