Computer and Document Identification

Computers, Intellectual Property, and Document Identification Experts CV Abstracts

Andrew T. Cobb, PhD, CCE; Intellectual Property Expert	Mr. Cobb has over 15 years experience in the electrical engineering technology field, with special expertise in computer science and engineering. Specific expertise includes discovery of electronic documents; computer forensics; the preservation, identification, extraction, documentation, and interpretation of computer data; software analysis; Java programming; Web Application Modeling (UML); Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD); Unified Process Methodology; ontology; object-oriented software measurement; defect identification and management; technology disputes; software architecture, process, and quality; security auditing; secure programming; web usability; quality assurance; backup/recovery and maintenance; TCP/IP-based applications; web development; Rational Unified Process (RUP); analog and digital electronics; electrical power and machinery; computer programming; electrical controls; medical imaging research; and embedded controllers. Andy is a Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) and is a member of The International Society of Computer Forensic Examiners (ISCFE) and The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).

John W. Hargett, III Forensic Document Examiner	Mr. Hargett has more than 35 years experience as a document examiner, including identification of handwriting, signatures, and hand printing; determination as to the sequence of preparation of documents or parts of documents; analysis of other features of documents that may provide information of evidentiary value. John is a member of the Forensic Science Society and the International Association for Identification. He has been a Diplomat for the American Board of Forensic Document Examiners since 1980, and is certified with the US Secret Service. He has represented the United States abroad in numerous matters regarding questioned documents, including a questioned treaty at the International Tribunal, the Hague, Netherlands.

David A. Leaver Forensic Computer Expert	Mr. Leaver is an experienced computer analyzer. His experience includes preservation, identification, extraction, documentation and interpretation of computer data; corporate fraud; employee misconduct; civil divorce; pornography; suspected spoliation; digital media data recovery; video and computer services; multimedia development, duplication, and distribution; interactive media installations; data acquisition systems; automotive computer diagnostic tools; standards calibration. David holds a Certificate of Achievement in Computer Forensic Training Course; New Technologies, Inc.; a Professional Development Certificate in Computer Forensic Training Course; Oregon State University; and a Certificate of Completion in Encase Incident Response, Forensic Analysis and Discovery Course; Guidance Software, Sterling, Virginia.

Edward John Primeau, RI Audio and Video Expert	Mr. Primeau has over 35 years of experience in audio and video engineering and recording; background noise removal/sound clarification; voice identification; audio recording authentication; micro cassette transfers to any format audio; audio conversion to compact disc or any format; video authentication and restoration; video image clarification; frame capture from video; video conversion to DVD or any format; CD ROM and DVD design and programming; and acetate and vinyl restoration. Edward is a Certified Video Expert and and ACFEI Registered Investigator (RI). He is a member, past or present, of The International Association for Identification; The Audio Engineering Society; The American College of Forensic Examiners; The Law Enforcement/Emergency Services Video Association; and The American Society of Information.

David A. Smith Audio Expert	Mr. Smith has over 25 years of experience in audio engineering, recording, and broadcasting; analog and digital audio analyses; speech comprehension enhancement; tape authentication techniques; computerized analysis and recovery; digital signal processing; MIDI implementation; voice recognition technology; and diagnostic platforms. David is a member of The Audio Engineering Society; The American College of Forensic Examiners; and The International Society of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Scott M. Yano, PE Electrical and Medical Equipment Expert	Mr. Yano has experience in designing, developing, and operating advanced diagnostic medical equipment. His work has included developing medical equipment requirements and specifications and demonstrating equipment performance. Scott’s experience includes the design, installation, and operation of power supplies; electronic wiring schematics; and instrumentation and control equipment. He performs software programming; evaluates wireless (RF) and sound controlled equipment performance; and is involved in determining the effects of electromagnetic fields on equipment and personnel. Scott is a member of IEEE (Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers), Antennas and Propagation, Vehicular Technology, and Communication Societies.