Mr. Thompson is currently semi-retired. Previously he worked as a Computer Forensic Analyst Team Lead for CACI International, assigned to the DoD Computer Forensics Laboratory, Counterintelligence Section, in Linthicum, MD. In this assignment he oversaw the day to day operations of a specialized team of forensic analysts who examine sensitive digital data submitted for analysis. The DoD Computer Forensic Laboratory is an ASCLD-ISO 17025 Accredited Digital Evidence Lab. Previously he was assigned to the U. S. Department of State, Diplomatic Security Service, Computer Investigations and Forensics (CIF) lab in Arlington, VA. There he is involved in a wide range of activities involving the seizure, examination and analysis of digital data, primarily in criminal and counterintelligence investigations.He has also worked as an instructor, course developer and track leader at the U. S. Department of Defense Computer Investigations Training Academy. While there he also contributed to the development of course material for the U.S. Secret Service’s Cyber Crime Training Center(NCFI) in Hoover, AL and led classes in deployed computer forensics delivered at DCITP, remote training sites and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA. Prior to his time at the Cyber Crime Center he was a sworn law enforcement officer for 28 years where he first became involved in the analysis of digital data. During his time as a sworn officer he worked a number of different assignments culminating as commander of the criminal investigation division.He holds multiple certifications in the field of computer forensics and a BS in Information System Management.