George Edwards

About George Edwards

I am a computer scientist and an expert in software engineering, distributed systems, and source code analysis, among other areas. I have more than twenty years of experience as an engineer, researcher, educator, and consultant. I provide technical analysis, expert witness testimony, and strategic guidance in high-stakes software-related disputes.My practice is focused on software litigation consulting and expert witness services, especially in the areas of-Patent infringement and validity-Copyright infringement and software-related copyrights-Trade secret misappropriation-Breach-of-contract and non-performance claims-Source code review, reverse engineering, and software architecture analysisOver the course of my career, I have been retained in nearly 100 litigations (including 60+ patent cases), offering deposition and trial testimony, drafting expert reports, and advising counsel on technical strategy. I have testified on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants and have participated in ITC investigations, USPTO re-examinations, and inter partes reviews.Before focusing full-time on litigation consulting, I built software architecture and engineering experience at organizations including Boeing and IBM. In parallel, I have published extensively in peer-reviewed venues, taught at the graduate and undergraduate level (notably at USC), and served as a reviewer and committee member for leading software and systems conferences.My strength lies in bridging technical analysis with clear, persuasive communication—explaining complex software systems and risky technical issues in terms that resonate with legal teams, judges, and juries.If you are seeking a technically rigorous, courtroom-tested software expert to support litigation strategy or testimony, let’s connect.

Experience

1. President & Principal Computer Scientist

   Quandary Peak Research

   May 2012 — Present

   Providing software analysis and expert witness testimony in software-related litigation, including patent infringement disputes, software nonperformance claims, breach of contract suits, and other matters.– Performing forensic investigations of computer systems, including examination of digital data, recovery of lost and corrupted files, audit of digital records and logs, and analysis of document metadata.– Investigating software failures to determine the root cause and help clients understand whether and how the failure could have been avoided.– Applying advanced analytic techniques based on calibrated parametric models for valuation of software products and estimation of software development costs.– Documenting the architecture of software systems to identify structural similarities and differences among competing products and services and deduce the origin of software designs and code.

Education

• Lincoln Southeast High School

  High School Diploma

  1997 — 2000

• Vanderbilt University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science

  2000 — 2003

• University of Southern California

  Master of Science (M.S.), Computer Science

  2004 — 2006

• University of Southern California

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Science

  2004 — 2010

Skills

• C++
• Mobile Applications
• Javascript
• Python
• Eclipse
• Java
• Perl
• Linux
• Visual Studio
• Xml
• Mysql
• Web Applications
• Android Development
• C#
• Sql
• Ajax
• Html
• Unix
• Windows
• Medical Software
• Php
• Windows Mobile
• Software Design
• Software Development
• Computer Science
• Embedded Software
• Multimedia
• Digital Video
• .net
• Wpf
• Node.js
• Ruby
• Asp.net
• Ios
• Windows Phone
• Blackberry
• Mpeg
• Flash
• Tcp/Ip
• Http