My work with attorneys centers on disputes about software-related intellectual property, software development, software quality, software project management (e.g., ERP, upgrade, bespoke, make/buy), and often includes IT-related management practices. My consulting activities include software engineering and project management, assessment and performance measurement, continuity of operations, and workforce management. I was a professor of Information Systems in the G. Brint Ryan College of Business at the University of North Texas for over three decades and served as Chair of the Information Technology and Decision Sciences Department. My research, teaching, and consulting focused on helping folks better manage their information technology, people, and other resources. I taught and mentored students at all academic levels and conducted exciting, relevant research. I’ve testified before the US Congress on high-tech practices and legislation, advised organizations on improving their IT management practices, and served as an expert witness is high-tech disputes. I retired from the university and now focus on my advising and expert witness activities. I've worked with organizations involved in banking, insurance, energy, aerospace, defense, education, telecommunications, retail, all levels of government, not-for-profits, sales, marketing, distribution, electric utility, petrochemical, as well as other economic sectors. Some of the enterprises he has worked with include Celenese; Choctaw Nation; CIA; CIGNA; City of Los Angeles; Coca-Cola; Computer Associates (CA); Department of Veteran Affairs; EDS (HP); Executive Office of the President of the United States; Experian; Honeybaked Ham; Honor Technologies; IBM, JCPenney; Kraft Foods; LDS Church; LL Bean; McDermott; Milliken; Pacific Bell; Pacific Medical Clinics; Prudential; SAIC; State of Oklahoma; State of Texas; Texaco; Treasury Department of Canada; United Nations; Verizon; Wells Fargo; World Bank; and many others.I've also served as an expert witness in intellectual property disputes involving high-tech systems and software (specifically concerning patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and quality) as well as disputes involving failed software development and/or implementation projects.Specialties: my professional expertise centers around the management of IT including software engineering, software project management, continuity of operations, enterprise architecture, information systems development & maintenance, IT workforce management, software quality, and software code reviews.