Michael D. Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

Principal on the Computer Forensics group

New York City, New York, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Lecturer of Digital Forensic Courses

Brooklyn, Ny, Us

Adjunct Professor of Digital Forensics

Arlington, Va, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Arlington, Va, Us

I was recruited to Driven (formerly Omnivere) in 2019, and was retained as Director of Forensics following the acquisition of Omnivere that same year. In this role, I have successfully revamped the forensics department and brought it back to pre-purchase operations. Additionally, I serve as a Lead Investigator, develop departmental policies, implement new programs, train staff, and help secure new client.SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS✔ Successfully launched three new services to the department, including a first-to-market home-grown technology and top revenue performer.✔ Led major analysis projects and represented the forensic group in all major client and law firm meetings. ✔ Created SOPs that were used to train both new and existing staff, and established a one-on-one training schedule for staff at the NYC Forensic Lab.✔ Turned around the underperforming team by overhauling skills, operations, and work ethic, as well as by increasing total analysts able to lead an investigation.✔ Analyzed equipment and licenses, consolidating tools that saved on the overall annual budget.

London, Gb

From 2018 to 2019 I served as Director of Forensics at Control Risks, where I established complex financial analysis capabilities across the US team, while also serving as its Lead Investigator.SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS✔ Introduced an evidence tracking system that brought 100% of data across the US into a synchronized system in two months.✔ Eliminated as many as 4 hours of processing time for data collected by forensics by introducing plugins to internal systems. ✔ Captured a larger market share of mobile collections, analysis, and testimony by increasing forensic analysis jobs 65%.✔ Improved downstream profits 20% by implementing an evidence tracking system and proprietary software; this also increased workflow efficiency and decreased risk.

Digital Forensics Expert Consulting and Testimony Expert

Chicago, Il, Us

Manage and oversee all operations of NYC, Chicago and Houston Forensic offices, including engagements and consulting team, providing subject-matter expertise in forensics, cyber security & eDiscovery litigation to staff at varying levelsDirect Project Management, Client Experience, Client Support, Contracts and Operation teams, respectivelyEmploy technological skills to create new eDiscovery/forensic applications and tools for utilization in market; coordinating and building company's IP Portfolio Provide expert witness testimony in several cases at both the State & Federal levels Develop, review and implement department/company protocols, action plans and standards aligned with corporate strategic vision Spearhead all new business ventures and offerings to market; and market to existing client base, acquiring new clientele for all business lines Analyze consulting P&L, plan and report on department financials and develop YoY growth plans and goals Collaborate with Board of Executives to review weekly clientele growth, business development updates and financial reportingInterface with clients to develop best practices for information management, promoting impact of technology to enhance discovery process

Atlanta, Ga, Us

I first joined DTI/Epiq in 2017 and shortly after joining the organization, I played a major role in the successful merger of the two industry-leading legal consulting forensic teams worldwide.SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS✔ Identified and consolidated redundant locations and facilities worldwide, and standardized all labs to operate as a single entity – this was accomplished in just 4 months.✔ Reduced operating costs 45% and increased managed services clients 150%, simultaneously improving market share as well as profitability.

Qa

From 2014 to 2015 I oversaw all complex forensic investigations as Manager of Forensics for BDO. In this role, I trained staff on investigative methods, tools, and processes, with the intent of growing service offerings.SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS✔ Improved processes and reduced expenses by identifying opportunities and streamlining processes.✔ Within the first year, I reduced expenses 30% by updating vendors, consolidating licenses, and utilizing across labs.✔ Effectively handled large corporate and civil investigations by utilizing eDiscovery an forensic tools and techniques.

New York, New York, Us

As Lead Investigator for the Cybercrime Bureau with the District Attorney of New York City, I leveraged expertise in mobile forensics to lead major economic crime initiatives.SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS✔ Implemented a double review process where all investigations would have an additional analyst to shadow/review investigations before trial, improving QA.✔ Eliminated outsourcing costs by initiating new lines of investigations and bringing in-house, including gaming console forensics.

New York, New York, Us

• Utilize Forensic Tools to extract important evidence from suspect’s computers, cellphones, hard drives and other media to be used in a criminal case.• Help assist attorneys in understanding and identifying important data that can be used against a suspect.• Work alongside investigators to identify where evidence can be found and on what devices.

San Diego, Ca, Us

From 2012 to 2013 I served within SPAWAR at the Department of Defense as Lead Investigator and Operations Manager.SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS✔ Established a new forensic program from the ground up, including setting up labs, SOP, budgets, tools, and all required hardware.✔ Provided coaching, training, and mentoring to the forensic department to make sure it could run at 100% capacity.✔ Setup an on-site forensic lab on Joint Base (JB) Charleston and established a framework for JB Charleston to achieve ASCLD certification.

Washington, Dc, Us

• Respond to all problems faced on the network, system and hardware.• Help manage user accounts, passwords and user groups on the network.• Assist in implementing new systems and software for the network and security.

Master Of Science (Ms), Computer Forensics And Digital Investigations

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Mba

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Criminal Justice

Associate Of Science (As), Information Systems Security/Information Assurance