Experienced computer engineer and corporate information technology leader with a successful track record in the biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, and other industries. Specialized expertise in software development and testing in a variety of languages and with a range of database platforms and languages. Experienced trainer and engaging communicator.
Formal Education
- M.S. in Computer & Information Science, Ohio State University
- B.S. in Physics and Mathematics, DePaul University Chicago
Career Highlights
- As a senior manager at a leading pharmaceutical company, oversaw and sustained HIPAA, SOx, and FDA compliance in a challenging regulatory environment
- Participated in development of personalized drug dosing algorithms and designed a provably-correct adverse-event reporting system
- Also in the biotech/pharma/medical device space: implemented laboratory information management systems for pharmaceutical development and manufacturing; maintained a very large scale, highimpact patient population monitoring program; and led software design and implantation for an ultrasound imaging medical device
- Cofounded and ran an Internet service provider (ISP) in the mid-90s
- Conceived a novel multiprocessor scheme which, when implemented, saved 25 person-years of development time and led to project success
- Developed diagnostics and systems for automotive engine analyzers and dynamometer-based exhaust gas analyzers
- Named inventor on three issued U.S. patents
Expert Qualifications
- Consulting expert for plaintiff in a database architecture trade secrets litigation in U.S. District Court, including review of source code
- Managed a domestic and international patent and trademark portfolio for an automotive products company for almost a decade
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases can this expert support?
This expert can support cases in automotive systems, enterprise software, medical devices, and telecommunications. They've worked on regulatory compliance (HIPAA, SOx, FDA) and can testify on database architecture, adverse-event reporting systems, and patient monitoring—they've already testified in a trade secrets case.
What is this expert's technical background?
They have an MS in Computer & Information Science from Ohio State and a BS in Physics and Mathematics from DePaul. At Amgen, they managed regulatory compliance while working on drug dosing algorithms and adverse-event reporting systems. They also cofounded an ISP in the 90s, designed software for a medical imaging device, and hold three U.S. patents.
What technologies does this expert specialize in?
They've worked with C, C++, Perl, Python, Haskell, and F# across Windows, Unix/Linux, Mac OS-X, and real-time operating systems. On databases, they've used Oracle PL/SQL, SQL, Access, and SQL Report Writer. They also have experience with machine learning, safety-critical systems, web design, CMS platforms, and Internet/Intranet routing protocols.
- C, C++, Perl, Python
- Haskell and F#
- Windows, Unix/Linux, Mac OS-X, RTOSes
- Databases including Oracle PL/SQL, SQL, Access, SQL*Plus, and SQL Report Writer
- Machine learning
- Safety-critical systems
- Web design and content management systems
- Internet/Intranet routing and protocols
- U.S. District Court