Computer Systems Monitoring Expert Witnesses: 7

Matthew Albee, CFCE, EnCE, SCERS is a Computer Forensics expert with over 20 years of experience in his field. He currently serves as project manager and lead examiner on computer forensic and e-discovery cases for DataChasers, Inc.

Background Experience - Since 1996, Mr. Albee has been a Special Agent for the State of California Franchise Tax Board and the Board of Equalization where his responsibilities include equipping and maintaining the computer forensic laboratory, and conducting investigations that involved financial and computer crimes. Since 2012, he has served as a Course Evaluator /Subject Matter Expert for the Office of Anti-Terrorism Assistance (ATA), Diplomatic Security Service, United States Department of State.

Mr. Albee's experience with computer forensics runs the gamut from individual PCs to major corporations(references available), and includes every level and scope of examination. He has consulted to both public and private organizations and maintain a complete computer forensics laboratory.

Litigation Support - Matthew Albee has the distinction of having served as Special Master to Federal Court, as well as being the expert of record in numerous Superior and Municipal courts. He has extensive litigation experience as an expert witness and have testified for both civil and criminal cases. Mr. Albee has experience with employment law, family law, and criminal law cases.

Areas of Expertise:

Computer Forensics Cell Phone Forensics E-discovery Intellectual Property Disputes Unauthorized Computer Use

Restore Hidden, Deleted, Lost Files Restore Hidden, Deleted, Lost Files Images File Dates: Created, Modified, Deleted Internet History Tracking Email Recovery

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C. Matthew Curtin, CISSP  Founder and CEO of Interhack is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional. An Expert in Computers and Information Technology, Mr. Curtin and his team at Interhack help attorneys and executives use data and computer technology in high-stakes situations. 

Mr. Curtin's work has been at the cutting edge of the intersection of law and technology. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit relied on Interhack's forensic computing practice and Mr. Curtin's expert opinion when it established standards for application of Federal wiretap statutes to Web technology, In re Pharmatrak Privacy Litigation (see link above). 

Academic references to their work include the Stanford Law Review and university courses throughout the world. Mr. Curtin maintains a regular academic appointment as a Senior Lecturer at The Ohio State University's Department of Computer Science and Engineering. He currently chairs the Recruitment subcommittee of the Business Advisory Network that advises the Ohio Department of Education's standards for technology education in secondary and postsecondary schools throughout the state. 

C. Matthew Curtin's services are available for plaintiffs, defendants, and for the courts directly on technical matters. 

Areas of Forensic Expertise:

• Electronic Discovery
• Preservation and Forensic Analysis of Data
• Complex Analysis of Non-Standard Data Sets
• Investigations
• Data Breaches

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Jared K. Stern has 38 years of experience in the field of Digital Forensics. Over the course of his career, he has directed and conducted more than 5,000 digital forensic examinations involving computers, mobile devices, GPS units, cameras, and other digital media in support of civil, criminal, and federal matters. His work routinely includes reconstruction of user activity through artifact analysis, recovery of deleted data, timeline analysis, and attribution of device usage, with findings documented in litigation-ready forensic reports for attorneys and courts. 

Mr. Stern has been retained in numerous matters involving cybercrime and financial fraud, including cryptocurrency-enabled scams, ransomware incidents, business email compromise, and digital asset tracing. He also oversees a full-scale digital forensics laboratory, establishing forensic protocols, evidence handling procedures, and examiner training while supervising teams of forensic analysts on large investigative and litigation support engagements.

Litigation Support - Mr. Stern is court-qualified digital forensics expert, cybercrime investigator, and senior investigative consultant. He is trusted by law firms, corporate counsel, and government entities for high-risk, high-complexity matters requiring rigorous forensic methodology and litigation-grade evidence handling. Mr. Stern is a qualified and accepted as an expert in county, state, federal, and military courts, with experience that includes more than 5,000 digital forensic examinations, fact-witness testimony in more than 500 proceedings, expert opinions admitted in 15 cases, and hundreds of additional expert engagements concluded prior to testimony.  

Areas of Expertise:

Digital Forensics / Computer Forensics Mobile Device Analysis Cybersecurity Cybercrime Investigations Deleted Data Recovery Ransomware Response Cryptocurrency Fraud Tracing (Civil and Criminal) Electronic Evidence Cell Phones / Mobile Devices  Internet History Analysis Metadata Analysis GPS Units

Cameras User Activity Reconstruction Digital Forensic Timeline Analysis Device Attribution Analysis Hacked Computer Investigation Online Fraud Investigation Business Email Compromise Investigation Divorce Litigation Intellectual Property Theft Investigation Employee Misconduct  Cyberstalking and Harassment Evidence Spoliation

Shawn H. Malone, CISSP, CTPRP, CTPRA, is an award winning Information Security and Cyber Risk Expert.  He has over 35 years of experience delivering Cybersecurity Solutions and Third-Party Risk Management Programs to the financial services, insurance, consulting / advisory, and defense industries.  

Mr. Malone has degrees in Electrical Engineering Technology and Network Security.  He co-developed industry leading Third Party Risk Management professional certification. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Third Party Risk Professional (CTPRP) and Certified Third-Party Risk Assessor (CTPRA). 

Litigation Support - Shawn Malone provides effective consulting and advisory support including expert witness services in Cybersecurity and Third Party Risk matters.   His service are available to attorneys for plaintiff and defendant and include high quality reports, depositions, and trial testimony.

Areas of Expertise:

Security Program Deficiencies Cybersecurity Standard of Care Malware Events Vendor Cyber Incidents Secure Communication Systems

Network Security Data Protection / Data Breach Security Program Management Security Policy Development Compliance Oversight Negligence

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Dr. Tal Lavian holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from UC Berkeley, specializing in network communications. He has over 35 years of experience in telecommunications, network communications, and Internet technologies. He spent nearly 20 years researching, studying, and lecturing at UC Berkeley's College of Engineering, where he conducted research in data centers (RAD Labs), network communication service architecture (SAHARA), and wireless systems (ICEBERG).

Areas of Expertise:

Network Communications - Telecommunications - Internet Protocols (TCP/IP) - VoIP - Streaming Media - Mobile Wireless:

• Network Communications: TCP/IP suite, TCP, UDP, IP, Ethernet (IEEE 802.3), SNMP, packet switching, network architecture



• Mobile Wireless: Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11), Bluetooth, cellular systems, SMS, mobile devices



• Internet/Cloud: HTTP, web applications, cloud computing, distributed computing



• Routing/Switching: LAN, WAN, VPN, BGP, MPLS, OSPF, multicast, DNS, QoS



• VoIP/Streaming Media: SIP, RTP, H.323, PSTN, circuit switching, SS7, WebRTC, video/audio conferencing



• Network Security: Firewalls, VPN, IPSec, SSL/TLS, deep packet inspection, NAC



• Network Management: NMS, SNMP, device management, OSS, alarm systems

Case Experience:

Dr. Lavian has served as an expert in over 70 patent cases involving more than 140 patents. He has provided reports and testimony in U.S. federal district courts, the USPTO PTAB (IPR, CBM, PGR, ex parte reexamination, interference), the ITC, and international courts. Cases have involved Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Cisco, Juniper Networks, Ericsson, T-Mobile, Samsung, Huawei, Netflix, Facebook, and others. Retained by over 50 law firms.

Credentials:

• Inventor of over 120 U.S. patents; over 60 prosecuted pro se



• Over 25 peer-reviewed publications in IEEE and ACM venues



• Principal Investigator on three DARPA projects



• IEEE Senior Member



• Nortel Networks Principal Scientist (1996-2007)

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Dr. Gezelter is a Computer Scientist / Systems Programmer - Architect with 49 years of expertise in Computing and IT. His consulting practice focuses on a diverse range of computing issues.

With 39 years of litigation experience, Dr. Gezelter has testified on computer-related subjects in state courts, US District Courts, and the ITC. His litigation-related work includes plaintiff, defense, and neutral matters. He has been involved in all phases of litigation, from pre-filing to writing appellate briefs.

Dr. Yunsi Fei is a professor with 25+ years of experience and expertise in areas including cybersecurity, hardware security, computer architecture, electronic design automation, semiconductor engineering, mobile systems, and AI hardware. He is an IEEE Fellow.

Dr. Fei's students have taken roles in leading companies such as Nvidia, Google, Meta, Amazon, Intel, etc. He has done consulting work for industry companies.