When we look at source code, we see much more than program instructions. Whether you’re involved in an intellectual property dispute, considering an acquisition, or needing to mitigate cyber-security risks, we can help.
We’ve worked with every aspect of intellectual property litigation, and we’ve worked for the largest tech companies in the world. We’ve also worked with some of the largest and most well-respected law firms in the country. And we’ve performed hundreds of source code reviews for a wide array of clients.
Meet the founders of Source Code Discovery, and let us see how we can help!
Managing Partner - Data Science & Software Engineering
Dr. Jonathan Krein
Dr. Krein is a subject matter expert in software engineering, data analytics, machine learning & AI, e-commerce, wireless communications, networking, embedded systems, web technologies, and user interfaces. Dr. Krein served as President and CEO, and then CTO and Chief Software Architect for Kinpoint, Inc., Adjunct Professor of Computer Science at Brigham Young University, a researcher at IBM's T. J. Watson research center, and a professional software engineer for the Office of IT BYU. He currently serves as the Immediate Past Chair for Kids On The Move and consults in the software industry. Dr. Krein has extensive experience in source code review and systems analysis and has performed hundreds of code reviews throughout his career.
Dr. Krein has served as a testifying and consulting expert on more than 60 matters to date, and is experienced at giving testimony by report, deposition, and at trial. His litigation experience includes trade secret misappropriation, copyright infringement, patent infringement, breach of contract, negligence, and others. He has provided testimony for cases in district courts, state courts, arbitration (JAMS and AAA), before the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), and in foreign jurisdictions, among others.
Education
Ph.D., Computer Science
Brigham Young University
M.S., Computer Science
Brigham Young University
B.S., Computer Science (summa cum laude)
Brigham Young University
Activities & Affiliations
Founder, Dryden Technology Group (drydentech.group)
Chief Scientist – Data Science & Software Engineering, Crimson Vista, Inc. (crimsonvista.com)
Board of Directors, Kids On The Move (kotm.org)
Board of Directors, Kinpoint, Inc. (kinpoint.com)
Partner - Cybersecurity & Wireless/Distributed Networking
Ryan W. West
Ryan is a subject matter expert in 5G and other wireless/distributed networking technologies, blockchain, mobile systems, operating systems, and software engineering, among other topics. He worked as a software and site reliability engineer at various companies in the blockchain, digital identity, data analytics, and financial sectors before beginning legal consulting. He is currently working on his Ph.D. dissertation at the University of Utah regarding 5G networks and previously designed, launched and oversaw their Computer Science’s Industry Capstone program.
Ryan has served as a testifying or consulting expert for several years with15+ of the largest Fortune 100 and Global 500 companies. His legal consulting experience includes cases involving patent infringement, data breach analysis, trade secret misappropriation, copyright violation, and breach of contract. Topics include mobile operating systems, blockchain and zero-trust security systems, visual and audio processing/streaming, 5G/Bluetooth wireless and distributed networks, embedded systems and architectures, firewalls, location services, payment processing systems, machine learning, and many others.
Education
Ph.D., Computer Science (ongoing)
University of Utah
M.S., Computer Science
Brigham Young University
B.S., Computer Engineering
Brigham Young University
Activities & Affiliations
Founder & Lead Scientist, CodexWest (codexwest.com)
Partner, Dryden Technology Group (drydentech.group)
Adjunct Scientist, Crimson Vista (crimsonvista.com)
Ph.D. Candidate & Research Assistant, University of Utah (utah.edu)