Michael Burgin Email & Phone Number

Reston, Va, Us

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

I lead a diverse team in overseeing complex, multi-jurisdictional, transnational criminal and counterintelligence investigations, covering all facets of daily operations. Internationally, I travel in support of high-level executive protection missions, providing guidance and supervision for the development of intricate security plans. I foster productive partnerships with federal, state, and foreign law enforcement agencies, facilitating seamless collaboration. I'm responsible for formulating and executing the annual budget and spend plans for the office. Additionally, I deliver comprehensive presentations and workshops, in both oral and written formats, to key partners, advancing or mission objectives. Key Accomplishments: - Actively engaged in high-level strategic meetings with key stakeholders representing foreign governments to facilitate international collaboration and diplomacy. - Led groundbreaking efforts in the establishment of the Southern Africa Cyber Fraud Task Team, the first initiative of its kind on the African Continent to enhance regional cybersecurity and investigative efforts in a more disciplined approach. -Conducted and supervised multiple risk/threat assessments for executive level protective visits to ensure the safety and security of high-profile individuals.- administered a sizeable yearly budget by demonstrating fiscal responsibility and effective financial stewardship

Greater Los Angeles Area

I served numerous supervisory roles at the field office during my tenure in this position. Initially I served as the human resources and training supervisor where I took charge of all recruitment activities, which encompassed coordinating and executing background investigations, along with the supervision and coordination of in-service training efforts for the field office. I also had the opportunity to provide robust leadership, guidance, and support to cyber forensic team embedded in the Cyber Fraud Task Force (CFTF). There I conducted regular reviews of highly technical forensic reports, actively identifying and resolving discrepancies. My role required applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for complex challenges. Key Accomplishments: - Successfully managed $5.5M modernization project for CFTF computer forensic lab by implementing valuable upgrades to meet evolving demands and project objectives. - Established close collaboration with partners to support capacity building initiatives through National Computer Forensic Institute (NCFI).

Rome, Latium, Italy

I actively participated in high-level, in-person briefings with executive and ministerial level officials. I conducted comprehensive, multi-scope research on criminal threat actors, aiming to ascertain their involvement in criminal activities and gain insight into their operating environments. My role also afforded me the opportunity to collaborate closely with essential foreign partners and stakeholders to develop and deliver core cyber training curriculums. I was also called upon often to deliver oral presentations to key industry professionals on cyber trends and investigative techniques used to target, identify and arrest transnational criminal threat actors. Key Accomplishments: - Orchestrated numerous executive-level protective advances in support of the President, the Vice President, and respective cabinet members, while ensuring the creation of a safe and secure operational environment. - Oversaw the Rome Electronic Crimes Task Force, while leveraging it for capacity building and networking initiatives. Prior Experience: U.S. Secret Service Special Agent | Cyber Intelligence Section, Criminal Investigation Division (2011-2013)Special Agent | Vice Presidential Protection Division (2007-2011) Special Agent | Buffalo, NY - Rochester NY (2000 - 2007)