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Michael A. Trousdale, Ph.D.

Principal Software & Technology Consultant

Los Angeles, CA21 years+ years experience
Software Engineering and Intellectual Property Litigation Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Iman Sadeghi, Ph.D. is a software and technology consulting expert specializing in software litigation. With a career enriched by experiences at prestigious organizations like Google, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Lucasfilm, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on analyzing complex software systems, evaluating software production quality, and elucidating software functionalities.

Dr. Sadeghi has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and intellectual property violations. His Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of California, San Diego, along with his extensive experience in software engineering and system architecture, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving software engineering and technology.

Work Experience

Iman Sadeghi is a Principal Software & Technology Consultant at Quandary Peak Research since 2023. He has held positions at multiple prominent companies, including Google, ILM: Industrial Light & Magic, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Pinscreen, accumulating over 18 years of experience in the field.

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Michael A. Trousdale is a specialist in computer graphics and software engineering, providing expert testimony in legal cases involving these technologies.

Best Use Cases

  • 1software litigation involving patent infringement
  • 2expert testimony in 3D rendering cases
  • 3consultation on algorithms and data structures

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Education

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science

    University of California, San Diego · 2011

  • M.Sc. in Computer Science

    University of California, San Diego · 2008

  • B.Sc. in Computer Engineering

    Sharif University of Technology · 2006

  • Ph.D. in Economics

    Texas A&M University

  • B.A. in Economics

    Brigham Young University

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