Steve Ditty
Software Expert Witness
Professional Overview
With more than 27 years of experience in Big 4 consulting, Steve Ditty is a distinguished Software Expert Witness specializing in ERP software litigation, software failure analysis, and expert testimony. His expertise spans enterprise software implementation, project management, and litigation support, making him a key figure in complex ERP lawsuits. As a testifying expert, he has played a critical role in high-stakes disputes across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Steve has provided expert witness consulting and litigation support for Fortune 500 corporations and public sector organizations, offering expert reports, depositions, rebuttals, forensic software analysis, and trial testimony in major ERP lawsuits.
As a recognized authority in software litigation, his testimony has been instrumental in ERP failure cases involving SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, NetSuite, and other enterprise platforms. His knowledge of ERP implementation failures, contract disputes, and project overruns makes him one of the most sought-after professionals in software litigation support.
Steve often works with other experts like Brooks Hilliard, who have contributed a lot to this specialized field, which shows just how important a team of software litigation experts are in resolving disputes.
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Areas of
Expertise
Software Expert Witness & Testimony (Steve Ditty Testifying Expert)
ERP Litigation Support & Case Analysis (Steve Ditty ERP Software Expert Witness)
Enterprise Software Dispute Resolution (Steve Ditty Software Lawsuit Expert)
Expert Report Writing & Deposition Testimony (Steve Ditty Expert Testimony)
Forensic Software Analysis & Root Cause Investigations
Project Management & ERP Implementation Consulting
IT Contract Disputes & Risk Assessment
Legal Support for Software Failure Cases (Steve Ditty Legal Support)
Complex ERP System Audits & Compliance Evaluations
Software Selection, Vendor Performance Evaluation & IV&V
Steve Ditty’s Work
Experience
Senior Manager/Expert Witness - Panorama Consulting Group
February 2016 – Present
- Leads the Expert Witness Team, providing software litigation support, expert testimony, and forensic ERP system analysis for legal cases.
- Manages ERP selection, software failure analysis, and implementation oversight projects.
- Represents clients in ERP lawsuits, contract disputes, and arbitration cases involving major enterprise platforms.
- Serves as an ERP failure expert witness in high-profile legal proceedings, including depositions, rebuttals, and trial testimony.
Executive Director – Enterprise Applications, Consulting & Sales – Cogent IBS
2014 – 2016
- Led software consulting services, specializing in ERP software disputes and legal consulting.
- Provided ERP litigation support and expert witness analysis for corporate clients facing software implementation challenges.
Global SAP Practice Leader – Yash Technologies
2013 – 2014
- Managed the SAP HCM consulting practice, focusing on SAP implementation failures and software litigation support.
- Conducted ERP system compliance reviews, risk assessments, and expert analysis for software-related legal disputes.
Vice President Client Services – NorthgateArinso (NGA)
2007 – 2013
- Oversaw large-scale ERP implementation projects, ensuring compliance with industry best practices.
- Managed $110M+ in annual P&L, evaluating ERP vendor performance and project risks.
Senior Executive – Accenture
2004 – 2007
- Served as a software dispute consultant, providing litigation support for clients involved in software contract disputes and failed ERP implementations.
- Led major ERP rollouts, including SAP and Oracle implementations.
Previous Roles
- IBM Business Consulting Services – Associate Partner (2000 – 2004)
- PwC – Director (1992 – 2000)
- Deloitte Consulting – Senior Consultant (1989 – 1992)
- Andersen Consulting – Consultant (1987 – 1989)
Notable ERP Litigation & Expert Witness Case History
Recent Expert Witness Cases (2023 - Present)
Avalon Corporate Solutions Corp. vs. APR Supply Co. (Canada)
Provided expert testimony on a Tecsys Warehouse Management System (WMS) implementation failure.
Springhill Health Services LLC vs. Infor (US) LLC (Alabama)
Investigated Infor ERP system implementation failure, delivering expert reports and testimony.
New York State Department of Public Service (DPS)
Conducted software forensic analysis in a SAP billing system failure case.
Previous High-Profile Cases
Steve Ditty has worked on numerous high-profile litigation cases, showing his deep expertise in software failure analysis. His experience in ERP disputes also aligns with the work of respected professionals like Brooks L. Hilliard, who have helped shape best practices in the industry.
Sa.Global vs. Solar Energy World “SEW” (2023 - Colorado)
Performing as a technical expert with Adams & Reese, LLP representing SEW.
Cooper Booth Wholesale CO. LP. vs. AFS Technologies Inc. (2023 - Pennsylvania)
Performing as a technical expert with McNeese Wallace & Nurick, LLC representing CBW.
Wipro Solutions Canada LTD vs. ATCO LTD (2022 – 2023)
Delivered expert report and testimony in a $500M outsourcing dispute.
Kenworth Sales Company vs. Eide Bailly, LLP (2022 - Minnesota)
Performed as an expert witness with Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar P.C. representing Kenworth.
Ultimate Software Group, Inc. vs. Universal Services of America, LP (2022 - Illinois)
Provided software litigation support for an HR software implementation failure.
Liberty Technology Resources SDN BHD “LTRSB” vs. Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia “SSM” (2021 – 2022, Malaysia)
Performed as an expert witness with Rahmat Lim & Partners representing SSM.
Teradata Corporation, Teradata US, Inc., and Teradata Operations, Inc. v. SAP SE, SAP Americas, Inc., and SAP Labs, LLC. (2021 - California)
Performed as an expert witness with Morrison & Foerster LLP representing Teradata Corporation.
Louisiana Worker’s Compensation Corp. vs. Insurity Inc. (2020 – 2021, Louisiana)
Performed as an expert witness with Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux LLC. representing LWCC.
County of Kern vs. Tyler Technologies, Inc. (2021 - 2022, California)
Performed as an expert witness with Foley & Lardner LLP representing the County of Kern.
American Crystal Sugar Company vs. Biwer & Associates, Inc. (2020 - 2021, Minnesota)
Performed as an expert witness with Fredrickson & Byron, P.A. representing American Crystal Sugar (ACS).
HP Hood LLC vs Ernst & Young LLP (2020 - 2021, Massachusetts)
Performed as an expert witness with Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.
Pure Romance LLC vs. Gorilla Inc. (2020 - Ohio)
Performed as an expert witness with Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP representing Pure Romance.
Stan Group (Holdings) Limited vs. Cosmos i-Tech Solutions Limited (2020 - Hong Kong)
Performed as an expert witness with Lau Horton & Wise LLP representing the Stan Group.
Insight Direct USA, Inc. vs. Gorilla Inc. (2019 – 2020, Illinois)
Performed as an expert witness with Reed Smith LLP representing Insight.
Prairie River Home Care vs. Salo Solutions (2019 - Minnesota)
Performed as an expert witness with Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry LLP representing Prairie River.
Bridgestone vs. IBM (2017 - 2018, Tennessee)
Testified in a $600M SAP ERP lawsuit, conducting forensic analysis and root cause investigations.
MillerCoors vs. HCL (2017 - 2018, Illinois)
Provided ERP failure expert testimony in a $150M SAP implementation dispute.
State of California vs. SAP (2016 - 2017, California)
Served as an expert witness for SAP’s defense in a $350M ERP failure case. Introduced by Brooks L. Hilliard, reviewed several thousand documents and deposition testimony, interviewed project team members, analyzed Incident Tickets, and more.
City of Ottawa vs. CSDC Systems (2017 - Canada)
Performed in a technical consulting role for CazaSaikaley LLP defending the City of Ottawa.
Education &
Certifications
B.S. Computer Science & Management Information Systems with Distinction - Pennsylvania State University
Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification
SAP Core ABAP Programming & Human Resource Software Certification
IBM SAP Implementation Methodology Certification
Agile & SCRUM Project Management Training
Executive Selling & Negotiation Certification
Program Management Certification
Deeply Practical Project Management (PMI Certified Course)
Speaking
Engagements &
Thought
Leadership
Steve Ditty is a recognized industry speaker on ERP litigation, software failures, and IT contract disputes:
“Lessons in Project Management” – Vanderbilt University, Peabody College (2024)
“ERP System Implementation Failures – Lessons Learned & Litigation” – University of Cincinnati, Lindner School of Business (2023)
Eagle Scout and 2015 Silver Beaver Award Recipient for outstanding volunteer leadership in the BSA
Board Chair – Activities and Civic Service, BSA Dan Beard Council
Awarded Merrill Lynch Business Scholarship for Excellence
Initiated into Beta Gamma Sigma National Scholastic Society for Business, representing top 5% of graduating class
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