We have professionals who are seasoned in all aspects of the investigative and litigation process, which enables us to provide an array of services to counsel engaged in litigation and other disputes. We offer support services that draw upon both our litigation experience and our wealth of industry knowledge.  Our principal partner is Brian K. Schwarz.

Brian K. Schwarz

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 Technology Areas

Software
Internet
Medical Device Software
Radiological Devices
Imaging Techniques
Telecommunications
Education

Skills

Languages: C, C++, C#, Java, Perl, Smalltalk, COBOL, Fortran, PL/M, TCL, Python, Basic, Pascal, Visual Basic, Access, SQL, HTML, JavaScript, XML

Technologies: .NET, J2EE/EJB, Apache/Tomcat, Jabber, Windows, MFC, Win32, UNIX, Solaris, Linux, RBDMS, OODBMS, ODBC, XWindows, Motif

Tools: Visual Studio, Eclipse

Education

Iowa State University, B.S. Computer Engineering, May 1988
Northwestern University, Kellogg Management Institute, J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, May 1999

Professional Experience

Apropos Technology Inc.,  Sr. Director of Engineering, 5/02 - Present
Cambia Networks, Inc.,  Director of Development Engineering, 11/01 - 4/02
Auvo Technologies, Inc.,  Director of Engineering, 6/00 - 9/01
Siemens Medical Systems, Mgr. of Software Engineering, 3/94 - 6/00
Andersen Consulting, Software Architect, 6/88-3/94
Sundstrand Corporation, Engineering Intern, summer 1987
Northrop Corporation, Engineering Intern, summer 1986

Litigation Support

Experian v. I-Centrix.  Responsible for the comparison of two software systems (FORTRAN and C/C++) and related documentation.

Bob Creeden and Associates v. InfoSoft, Inc.  Responsible for the study and comparison of source code (Access, C/C++ and C#) and documentation for two software systems. Provided expert reports, input to trail presentations, deposition testimony, and trial testimony before a jury. The result was a favorable settlement for my client after five days of trial.