Michael R. Elliott - Computers, digital and technology expert witness

Based inHuntington Beach, California

Main fieldComputers, digital and technology

Areas of expertise10 listed

About Michael R. Elliott

Michael R. Elliott is a master programmer with 25 years experience as professional Software Engineer. Litigation experience in software code analysis, especially Java. Internationally recognized expert in real-time and safety-critical software.

Available for investigation and litigation support in computer forensics, especially in instances where people’s lives are on the line if the software malfunctions - automobiles, elevators, airplanes, power plants, etc.

Services

Mr. Michael Elliott offers the following services:

Forensic investigation and research
Assistance in discover, drafting interrogatories and witness preparation
Computer forensic expert witness testimony

Litigation Support Services

Mr. Michael Elliott assists attorneys with litigation involving complex technology issues. He works for both plaintiff and defense. See website for cases.

Areas of Expertise

Avionics Software
Computer Forensics
Computer Security
Data Communication

Engineering
Software
Software Design
Software Development

Software Engineering
Software Failure

Additional Expertise:

Safety Critical Software, Real-Time Software.

Profile

◦Over 25 years of industry experience as a professional Software Engineer. ◦ Established instructor, practitioner and mentor in object-oriented programming and design. ◦ Instructional experience at Orange Coast College, Rancho Santiago College and the University of California, Irvine. ◦ Published author and presenter at TOOLS Europe, The Embedded Systems Conference, The JDJ Edge Conference, The COSST Symposium, The Boeing Software Conference, the Boeing Technical Excellence Conference, SPLASH 2010 and the Systems and Software Technical (SSTC) Conference 2011.

◦ International Standards committee member for the development of DO-178C Software Considerations in Aeronautical Systems and Equipment Certification, the worldwide standard for airworthiness certification for software systems in civil airspace.

Key author of DO-332, the Object-oriented Technology and Related Techniques supplement to DO-178C.

Current member of the RTCA SC-216 international standards committee on Aeronautical Systems Security.