A seasoned executive and engineer with decades of hands-on experience in consumer electronics product development, this expert specializes in wireless audio systems, particularly Bluetooth technology, speaker system design, and audio signal processing. Holding the credentials of a registered U.S. Patent Agent with numerous issued patents, this expert brings exceptional technical depth in RF wireless communications, digital audio interfacing, embedded firmware development, and product failure analysis. With senior leadership experience directing engineering teams of 30+ and extensive work in litigation consulting and expert witness testimony for audio technology cases, this expert has established a distinguished track record in both R&D innovation and technical litigation support.

Career Highlights

  • Founded and operates a technical consulting firm providing litigation support, forensic engineering, and failure analysis consulting for many years
  • Vice President of Engineering & Innovation at a leading consumer electronics company, leading product development for consumer electronics including audio products, toys, and grooming appliances
  • VP Engineering and Director of Engineering at a litigation consulting firm, managing subject matter experts and litigation consulting projects for patent and product failure cases
  • Sr. Director of Advanced Concept Engineering at a major audio technology company, building the advanced R&D team and developing next-generation wireless audio technologies including WiFi and Bluetooth systems
  • Director of Engineering at a prominent audio technology company, led cross-functional team of 30+ engineers across electrical, mechanical, software, and acoustic disciplines
  • Invented patented portable audio speaker/dock products at a leading audio technology company that created new product categories
  • Registered U.S. Patent Agent with numerous issued patents in audio electronics, wireless communications, and consumer product design

Expert Qualifications

  • Testifying expert in multiple patent infringement cases involving audio technology, including cases before federal administrative agencies and federal courts
  • Extensive experience serving as both testifying and consulting expert representing plaintiffs and defendants in complex litigation involving audio amplifier technology, speaker systems, headphones, and consumer electronics
  • Subject matter expertise in Bluetooth wireless systems, speaker driver design, Class D amplifiers, audio signal processing, RF wireless transmission, and embedded firmware development
  • Proven expertise in product failure analysis, forensic engineering, FMEA, HALT/HASS accelerated life testing, and regulatory compliance consulting for litigation support