David Bakhtnia - eSolutionaLab, Inc. - Certified Professional Consultant - PATCA member since 2015
Training and coaching professional Agile teams to create working products collaboratively. Instructing technical managers to build Scrum and scaled Agile organizations using workshops (SAFe, Scrum, XP, TDD, FDD, Kanban, Lean, waterfall, hybrid). Providing/Supporting IT professionals, project managers, and application management services
www.esolutionlab.com

Theresa Shafer - SKMurphy, Inc. - Certified Professional Consultant - PATCA member since 2007
I offer lead generation and business development services for high-tech startups. I help companies get more customers. I am a hardware engineer and a mom, so I like action lists with a do-it/done methodology.
http://www.skmurphy.com

Rolf Wendt - Northbay Labs LLC - Member - PATCA member since 2023
Analog/System product development
http://www.northbaylabs.com

Darius A. Przygoda, PhD  - Bay Area Medical Design, LLC - Certified Professional Consultant - PATCA member since 2016
Senior Medical Design Consultant (Hardware & Embedded Firmware). 30+ years of expertise in design and development of medical and consumer products, including: system architecture, microcontroller design, h/w design (analog and digital), s/w and embedded f/w, medical documentation, management of concept-to-product process. Hands-on skills and practical experience.

Larry Polyak, MSEE  - Microsystems Development Technologies, Inc. - Certified Professional Consultant - PATCA member since 1991
Microprocessor based design and development for consumer products; medical and dental equipment; industrial controls; home automation; etc. Wireless, bluetooth, IoT, wearables. Arduino, Raspberry PI. Custom electronic design as well as pcb assembly for prototypes and production
www.msdus.com/

Rolf Biernath, PhD  - Biernath Consulting, Inc. - Certified Professional Consultant - PATCA member since 2024
Most companies have a disciplined process for developing products. Far fewer have a disciplined way to decide what deserves development in the first place. That’s where most companies waste time, capital, and talent. I help leadership teams prioritize and pressure-test product ideas before major resources are committed, so they can make better product investment decisions. This is the thinking behind Build What Wins™. Through my Pressure-Test System™ of Prioritization Workshops, Audits, and Pressure-Test Sprints - leadership teams gain structured visibility into whether an initiative should Go, Pivot, or Stop before development begins. Over time, this helps companies move from opportunistic product development to more deliberate product strategy. Pressure-test your next product idea so you Build What Wins™. If you’re evaluating a product initiative and want objective clarity before committing major resources, we should talk:  https://meetings.hubspot.com/rolf-biernath/bww-strategy
http://www.biernathconsulting.com

Michael Fischer - Fischer Consulting - Certified Professional Consultant - PATCA member since 2006
Fischer Consulting is dedicated to enabling its clients to achieve their highest levels of success. Creative designs and innovative problem solving, specializing in the field of electronics, Fischer Consulting offers an infusion of broad expertise to energize your team.
http://www.FischerC.com

Carol Mattsson - Essential Bits, Inc. - Certified Professional Consultant - PATCA member since 2013
Carol Mattsson creates websites for small business. We meet in person or over teleconference to design a website that fits your business, existing marketing materials, and budget. Services include basic SEO, e-commerce, blogs, photo galleries, web hosting,  website repair and maintenance and training to edit your website yourself.
https://surfpix.net/web

James Bertonis - Azurecomm - Certified Professional Consultant - PATCA member since 2018
Senior wireless industry consultant, James has worked for numerous local and international corporations, including Apple, Disney, Intel, and several Silicon Valley start-ups. Mr. Bertonis is also an expert in wireless patent and trade secret litigation. Specialties: Wireless infrastructure equipment, wireless networking, IoT and RF circuit design.
www.azurecomm.com

Steffan Benamou - Aledyne Engineering - Certified Professional Consultant - PATCA member since 2024
Technical leader, debugging, embedded systems, LabVIEW, medical devices, IEC62304, C/C++, Software Requirements, Software Development Life Cycle, automation, programming, architect, Design and Manufacturing
http://www.aledyne.com

Jerry Rice - Previously FABNexus, retired Dec 31, 2025 - Affiliate - PATCA member since 1982

Carl Angotti - Angotti Product Development - Certified Professional Consultant Fellow - PATCA member since 1977
We focus on enhancing and accelerating your new product development and testing processes by combining technical expertise with modern project management techniques. We also develop a wide variety of electronics based products and custom testers. One of our special focuses is start-up and smaller organizations.
http://www.angotti.com

John Peck, Jr  - Bay2Sierra Silicon Services, Inc - Affiliate - PATCA member since 2016
John Peck has over 25 years of experience as a software and hardware engineer with over 12 years of experience as a technical analyst for 41 hardware and software intellectual property cases.  I have testified at deposition 10 times and 3 times at trial.
https://www.bay2sierra.com

William A. (Bill) Fox - BCT Systems - Senior Certified Professional Consultant - PATCA member since 2007
Engineering leader and individual contributor with broad experience in hardware/software co-design, computers, computer systems, security, networking, embedded systems, firmware, device drivers.

Christopher Hansen - Covariant Corporation - Member - PATCA member since 2017
Wireless communications and networking; Signal processing and physical layer design; Simulation / Solutions (Matlab, Python, and C/C++); Standardization (IEEE 802.11, Wi-Fi Alliance, Bluetooth SIG); Intellectual Property / Expert Witness
http://www.covariantcorp.com

David Harrell - Operations/Projects Consultancy - Certified Professional Consultant - PATCA member since 2024
Seminar speaker on differing Project Management styles & Corporate Training Corporate Trainer on CRM usage & Team Management Corporate-Trained & Recommended Multidisciplinarian, with a complicated & jack-of-all-trades style background.
http://www.op-consultancy.com

David Revolledo - LLTS Nomen Global - Member - PATCA member since 2025
I have 18 years of experience in market expansion, financial consulting, and supply chain optimization. I specialize in developing strategies to increase client acquisition, improve logistics, and negotiate supplier contracts, driving operational efficiency and cost reduction.
http://www.nomenglobal.edu

Perry West - Automated Vision Systems, Inc. - Certified Professional Consultant - PATCA member since 2008
Automated Vision Systems provides services in machine vision, system design and development, image processing, optics, lighting imaging design, project management, technology transfer, training, and business opportunity evaluation.
http://www.autovis.com

James C. Lansing - San Francisco Management Group - Senior Certified Professional Consultant - PATCA member since 1983
Planning / problem-solving for growing firms. Specializing in: Organizational development / planning / negotiations; Business Process Improvement; Change management; Cost controls & formal business plans; Work flow streamlining; Financial analysis and systems; Family business succession planning; Personnel problems resolution.
http://www.sfmanagementgroup.com

Shane - PhiloPress - Member - PATCA member since 2014
Over 10 years of experience in web development.
philopress.com

Jassim Abdulrasool - Carousel Consultants FZCO - Affiliate - PATCA member since 2025

http://www.consultantscarousel.com

Tarek Sawyer Nassar - Affiliate - PATCA member since 2025

Camila Fernandes Rodrigues de Souza - Member - PATCA member since 2025

Walt Maclay - Voler Systems - Company Member - PATCA member since 2001
One of the premier electronic design companies in Silicon Valley.  We focus on the design of IoT and wearable devices.  We are experienced with sensors, wireless communication, medical devices, low power circuits, motion control, and FPGA design.
http://www.volersystems.com

Fisher Carolyn, Ph.D. - Affiliate - PATCA member since 2025
Have over 20 years of experience managing and conducting scientific research and providing technical and scientific writing support for federal clients, as well as providing quality control (QC) reviews of documents, graphics, and web materials.

P Kate Bombach - Affiliate - PATCA member since 2025
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Julio Leal - Robert Derector Associates - Affiliate - PATCA member since 2025
Mechanical Engineering
https://www.derector.com/

Dr Suman, PhD  - Bright Conection Consulting - Member - PATCA member since 2025
At Bright Connection Consulting, we are committed to delivering top-notch consulting services tailored to meet the unique needs of each business. Our team of experts works closely with clients to provide strategic solutions and cutting-edge technologies to optimize project management processes.
https://www.brightconnectionconsulting.com/

John Gale - Taligo LLC - Member - PATCA member since 2024
Management for Tech Startups
http://WWW.Carverlon.com

Rafael Betancourt - Betasoft Consulting Inc. - Member - PATCA member since 2020
Working Silicon – First Time, Every Time. Electronics hardware professional with deep experience in analog and mixed-signal technology development, analog micro-architecture, AMS methodology, design & verification, management of custom silicon projects.
http://www.betasoft.org

Chris Apple - Apple Enterprises - Certified Professional Consultant - PATCA member since 1994
More than 50 biotech, medical, industrial controls and consumer products developed over 30 years for 25 different companies. C, C++, assembly for ST STM32, LPC2300/2400, ARM, SH4, 8051, and x86. Embedded, real time, multi processor, battery powered devices.
http://www.applehome.com

Goran Lokas, PMP  - GLO Project Management - Affiliate - PATCA member since 2024
New Product Development and Implementation
http://www.glopmc.com

Joanne Moody - Zeta Scientific LLC - Affiliate - PATCA member since 2018
Provide a range of materials science and engineering consulting services: Troubleshooting, selection, development of adhesives, coatings, and advanced materials; Materials specifications and test methods; New market, IP, and patent research; Extensive vendor and resource connections; Procedure development and documentation
https://www.zetascientific.com

Anat Zohar - A²Z Data Actions - Affiliate - PATCA member since 2021
Are you a leader who struggles to turn your company’s data into insights that lead to profitable business decisions? As an experienced data professional, I know what it takes to distill company data into informed decisions that lead to profitable outcomes. If you feel you're not getting the most out of your data contact me to get my input. You can set up a short meeting with me via Calendly at your convenience (phone call or Zoom).
https://a2zdataactions.com/

Sean Murphy - SKMurphy, Inc. - Certified Professional Consultant - PATCA member since 2015
I love helping entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs find disruptive uses for innovative technologies. I help technology entrepreneurs find leads and close deals. I have been an independent consultant for more than a decade. Prior to that I worked for more than two decades in a range of engineering, marketing, and business development roles.
https://www.skmurphy.com/

Paul Lingane - Lingane Associates - Certified Professional Consultant - PATCA member since 1988
Product Development Services for Leading Companies in the Medical, Life Science and Industrial Markets
http://www.lingane.com/eng

Tonia F. - Association Servicing LLC - Member - PATCA member since 2006
Office administration and business systems development, program and project management, and event planning.

Larry - Optimal Business Consulting Services - Member - PATCA member since 2019
Sustainability Analytics

Patrick M. Weiher - EnVisionIt Engineering, Inc. - Certified Professional Consultant - PATCA member since 2001
Providing cost-effective solutions to your mechanical design, analysis, assembly & documentation needs.
http://www.envisionitengineering.com

Doug Widney - Doug Widney EnerDesign - Certified Professional Consultant - PATCA member since 2018
Hardware Electronics Engineering

Dan LeVasseur - Interface Design - Certified Professional Consultant - PATCA member since 1982
Design of high-end digital boards and complex FPGA-based systems and PCBs.

John C. Westmoreland, P.E.  - Westmoreland Engineering, Incorporated - Certified Professional Consultant - PATCA member since 2009
A highly skilled Electrical Engineering Professional with RF, DOCSIS, networking, embedded system design, IC Design of DSPs and semiconductor wafer-fab experience. Particular expertise in network architecture. Solid track record of taking challenging projects from conception to fruition.
http://westmorelandengineering.com/

Oscar A. Rodriguez, PhD  - DrOConsult - Affiliate - PATCA member since 2020
Education, Leadership, and Technology STEM Speaker and Intl Consultant. Expositor y Consultor Internacional en Educacion Liderazgo y Tecnologia. Areas of expertise Include: Information and Communication Technology and Online and Distance. Areas de Especialidad: Tecnologias de la Informacion y Comunicacion y Educacion en Linea y Distancia.
http://www.droconsult.com

Howard J. Cohen, Ph.D.  - Cohen Software Consulting, Inc. - Certified Professional Consultant - PATCA member since 1997
Scientific, engineering and business software design and implementation. 35 years industry experience, 30 as a consultant, 12 as an Expert Witness in software Intellectual Property matters (patents, trade secrets, copyrights, DMCA, business practices, etc.).
http://www.cohensw.com

Steven Anderson - Signal Dynamics Corp. - Certified Professional Consultant - PATCA member since 1995
Communications and instrumentation circuit design from DC to microwave. Experienced in circuit modeling, computer simulation, analysis, system architecture, feedback and control, noise and dynamic range optimization, component characterization, and EMI control.

Nils Johansson - Affiliate - PATCA member since 1996
Computer Software

Charles Nolan - Modular Energy Solutions - Member - PATCA member since 2018
Advisor to CEOs & investors in market fit, product technology, and pivoting. Get a complimentary exam of your executive summary. chucknln@sbcglobal.net
http://www.modular-e.com

Jerry A. Klein - The Chatham Group - Certified Professional Consultant - PATCA member since 1989
Specializing in experts for complex litigation concerning patents, trade secrets, regulatory matters, copyrights, insurance claims, contract disputes. Registered patent agent.
http://www.chathamlaw.com