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Annapolis, Maryland, Us

Boston, Ma, Us

Austin, Texas, Us

Austin, Texas, Us

Matrix Cyber Forensics, LLC, is a Veteran-Owned, Maryland-based Cyber Security and Forensics Consulting Private Investigations company with 15 years of cyber, technical and investigative experience, servicing various clients throughout the United States.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, In

Teach Cybersecurity courses for the Small Business Administration. Provide Cybersecurity consultancy and expertise for various small and mid-size businesses.

Henderson, Nc, Us

 Senior Tier 3 Incident Response and Digital Forensics Subject Matter Expert responsible for Incident Management and Leadership associated with all cyber security incidents at GSA and reports directly to the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer. Lead Advanced Persistent Threat Program Manager – developing APT Detection and Eradication methodologies and integrating threat hunting and cyber intelligence for SIEM Alerting and detection of Lateral Movement and Active Directory Ticket Harvesting attack methodologies.  Responsible for managing an Incident Response Team and reporting investigations and analysis to the US-CERT and Department of Homeland Security.  Developed and implemented a full-scope cyber forensics program to include Cloud Forensics, Incident Response, Malware Analysis and Advanced Persistent Threat mitigation programs.

Ashburn, Va, Us

 Developed and implemented a full-scope cyber forensics program to include Cloud Forensics, Incident Response, Malware Analysis and Advanced Persistent Threat mitigation programs. Researched, developed and applied Advanced Persistent Threat Mitigation Strategies; developed solutions and assessed current network environment for enhancement of threat management. Instrumental in providing top-level consultation for emerging threats and vulnerabilities and developing mitigation strategies across an enterprise network.  Developed forensic processes to conduct Incident Response procedures in Amazon Web Service Cloud and virtual environments. Successfully implemented incident response activities and investigative procedures on compromised virtual systems in a cloud platform.

Dallas, Tx, Us

 Demonstrated expert understanding of the life cycle of network threats, attacks, attack vectors and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs). Coordinated with senior representatives within DISA Center for Operations to establish and define programs, resources and risks, and track malicious activity with known indicators from intelligence partners. Provided guidance and direction to other professionals and served in a consulting and advisory capacity to develop an indicator management program for DISA to monitor, report and eradicate enemy presence on the DoD Information Network (DoDIN). Worked with the government to develop and establish an agency-wide threat actor indicator management program to monitor and report on threat actor movements within the DoDIN.

Dublin 2, Ie

➢ Developed and directed an Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, and Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)/Indicators of Compromise (IOC) Hunt team to respond, detect, remediate and eradicate cyber and physical threats that potentially affect any U.S. government agency. ➢ Managed an APT Detection and Eradication Team implementing proactive network and endpoint malware analysis and threat intelligence detection techniques and procedures for clients susceptible to foreign or state-sponsored intrusion attacks.➢ Applied advanced technical principles, theories and concepts for APT solutions, developing threat intelligence data for numerous intrusion set tactics, techniques and procedures. ➢ Lead Subject Matter Expert called to investigate a high-profile client suspected of a targeted intrusion attack via remote access software, conducted vulnerability assessment of targeted systems and eliminated threats.

- Team Chief; Advanced Data Acquisition Team; Manages and oversees complex Small Scale Digital Devices and Mobile Device Recovery Specialist. Coordinates with other Law Enforcement Agencies on mobile device forensics and application forensics to include malware and database forensics. - Special Duty Assignment; Organizes and oversees complex investigative activities on all magnetic media- Leads on-site technical assistance for search warrants and Internet intrusion detection cases- Plans, integrates, and implements computer forensics and intelligence analysis systems- Represents DCFL on various interservice and interagency working groups involving information assurance

Washington, Us

- Initiates, plans, and conducts computer crime investigations and operations, performs digital media analysis, and investigates DOD-related computer network intrusions. - Provides technical investigative support to further criminal, fraud, counterespionage, and counterintelligence investigations and operations. - Manages cases, operations, liaison, and work w/ federal, state, local, and international law enforcement agencies. - Gathers, preserves, and processes crime scene evidence.- Identifies, recruits, and manages,sensitive human sources and conducts online undercover operations.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

- Manages, instructs, advises and evaluates students during training into technical intelligence career fields- Plans, develops and implements course curriculum, student text, lesson objectives, lesson plans and test items- Plans, conducts and evaluates practical exercises to determine students understanding of concepts and practices - Provides subject matter expertise to HQ AFOSI during development and review of policies and procedures

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

Partner-instructor for the Information Security for Technical Staff course offered to Department of Defense customers.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Performed intermediate-level testing, repair, modification, calibration, and alignments of low altitude navigation and targeting infrared for night (LANTIRN) pod sets and associated line replaceable units valued at $189 million. Ensured LANTIRN intermediate automated test equipment and associated sensors system test equipment worth over $7.3 million is fully mission capable. Directed preventive maintenance and repair activities for cockpit television sensors, eight-millimeter improved airborne videotape recorders, and associated equipment.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General

Masters, Cybersecurity

B.S. Computer Networking, Network Security

Associates In Avionics

Associates In Criminal Justice