Professor Emeritus with deep expertise in information systems management, software project management, and enterprise architecture. As CEO of a software consulting firm and former full professor at a major research university, this expert brings rigorous, academically-grounded knowledge of software development failures, IT governance, system requirements, and software quality assurance. A Research Fellow of a leading professional organization and primary investigator of a major IT industry trends study, with extensive consulting experience across banking, healthcare, defense, aerospace, and financial services sectors.

Recognized expert witness in litigation involving software development disputes, intellectual property (copyright, patent, trade secrets), software engineering practices, and IT management. Has testified before the U.S. Congress on technology legislation and cybersecurity, with media recognition including Wall Street Journal, Forbes, New York Times, CNN, and CNBC features. Brings both rigorous academic research credentials and practical field experience in high-stakes technology disputes.

Formal Education

  • Ph.D. in Computer Information Systems from a top-tier research institution
  • Master's Degree in Business Information Systems from a leading research university
  • Bachelor's Degree in History from a major research university

Career Highlights

  • Chief Scientist and CEO of a software consulting firm
  • Full Professor and Department Chair in Information Technology and Decision Sciences at a major research university
  • Founding Chair of an Enterprise Architecture Working Group at a leading professional organization
  • Primary Investigator of a major IT industry trends study
  • Research Fellow at a leading professional organization
  • Testimony before the U.S. Congress on technology legislation and cybersecurity
  • Featured in Wall Street Journal, Forbes, New York Times, CNN, and CNBC
  • Consulted with major enterprises in technology, financial services, healthcare, defense, and government sectors

Expert Qualifications

  • Retained as consulting and testifying expert in disputes involving software development failures, project management, and software engineering practices
  • Expert in intellectual property disputes (copyright, patent, trade secrets) involving software and information systems
  • Specializes in software quality assurance, requirements engineering, IT governance, and system architecture evaluation
  • Experienced in cybersecurity management, disaster recovery planning, continuity of operations, and IT strategic planning assessments
  • Served government agencies, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, defense contractors, and Fortune 500 companies