Bob Zeidman

Bob Zeidman is an American engineer, inventor, and author known for his work in software forensics and intellectual property analysis. He founded several technology companies including Zeidman Consulting and Software Analysis and Forensic Engineering Corporation, while also developing pioneering techniques for analyzing software source code. Zeidman created the field of software forensics and developed the first methodology for analyzing software source code to detect intellectual property theft, leading to his development of CodeSuite®, a widely-used tool for comparing software source code. His expertise has been utilized in numerous high-profile intellectual property cases, and he has served as an expert witness in major software litigation. As an author, Zeidman has written technical books including "The Software IP Detective's Handbook" and "Just Enough Electronics to Impress Your Friends and Colleagues." He also holds several patents in the fields of software analysis, hardware design, and digital rights management. Beyond his technical work, Zeidman has ventured into political satire with novels such as "Good Intentions" and "Animal Lab." He has received multiple awards including the Entrepreneur of the Year award from the IEEE and has been a regular contributor to technical publications and legal journals.

Reviews suggest Bob Zeidman has a niche following for his technical writing and humor novels. Readers appreciate: - Clear explanations of complex software topics in books like "The Software IP Detective's Handbook" - Detailed research in his historical/political works - Humorous tone in fiction like "Good Intentions" Common criticisms: - Non-fiction works can be dense with technical jargon - Some fiction readers note uneven pacing - Political commentary seen as too overt by some readers Limited review data available online: Amazon: - "Software IP Detective's Handbook" - 3.7/5 (11 reviews) - "Good Intentions" - 4.2/5 (6 reviews) Goodreads: - "Good Intentions" - 3.5/5 (4 ratings) One reviewer noted: "Clear explanations of complex IP topics, but requires careful reading" while another said: "The humor works but plot meanders at times." Note: Review data is sparse, making it difficult to draw broad conclusions about reader reception.

Introduction to Verilog (1995) A technical guide covering hardware description language fundamentals and how to model digital designs in Verilog.

Designing with FPGAs and CPLDs (2002) A practical manual on designing with programmable logic devices, covering both field-programmable gate arrays and complex programmable logic devices.

Just Listen 'n' Learn C++ (2001) A beginner's programming textbook focused on teaching C++ through step-by-step lessons and examples.

The Software IP Detective's Handbook (2011) A detailed methodology for measuring software similarity and detecting software intellectual property infringement.

Good Intentions (2012) A novel following a Silicon Valley engineer who becomes entangled in a terrorist plot involving autonomous military drones.

The Silicon Valley Way (2014) A business book examining entrepreneurial methods and strategies used by successful Silicon Valley companies.

Bad Faith (2020) A novel about a patent attorney investigating suspicious deaths connected to artificial intelligence technology.