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

Rumpke of Ohio, Inc. v. ISB Global Ltd. | Apr 2026–Present
Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Case Number: 1:25-cv-00127
Counsel: Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Nature of Suit: Breach of Contract
Confidential Customer v. Confidential Vendor | Jan 2026–Present
Jurisdiction: U.S. District of Minnesota
Counsel: Stinson, LLP
Nature of Suit: Software Implementation Dispute, Breach of Contract
Technology: Enterprise Software, MES/ERP
Dr. Edwin A. Hernandez and ELGA Corp. v. Stingray Group Inc., Mood Media, et al. | Sept 2025–Present
Jurisdiction: U.S. District for the 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. | Aug 2025–Present
Jurisdiction: U.S. District for the 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. | July 2025–Present
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 | Apr 2025–Present
Jurisdiction: Circuit Court of Missouri, 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. | Apr 2025–Present
Jurisdiction: Supreme Court of New York, New York County
Case Number: 650787/2024
Counsel: DLA Piper LLP
Nature of Suit: Breach-of-Contract
Technology: Pension Fund System
EPRI v. InvenioLSI | Apr 2025–Oct 2025
Jurisdiction: American Arbitration Association
Counsel: Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Nature of Matter: Software Implementation Dispute, Breach of Contract
Technology: ERP Software, Entitlement Management, B2C Portals

Intellectual Property Consulting

Helppo, Inc. and Helppo SaaS, Inc. | Jan 2026
Counsel: TMBTQ Law
Nature of Consultation: Pre-litigation
Confidential Class Action Analysis | May 2025–Present
Nature of Consultation: Class Action
Technology: User privacy.

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