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Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Durham, England, United Kingdom

Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom

In this role I managed a team of Digital Forensic Investigators and Digital ForensicTechnicians, providing technical knowledge and investigative skills in all aspects of DigitalForensics. I was responsible for managing multiple high-risk investigations simultaneously, whilstsupporting the team’s wellbeing when working with distressing material. Part of this role requiredme to liaise with the wider leadership team at regular meetings and I am held accountable for theteam's… Show more In this role I managed a team of Digital Forensic Investigators and Digital ForensicTechnicians, providing technical knowledge and investigative skills in all aspects of DigitalForensics. I was responsible for managing multiple high-risk investigations simultaneously, whilstsupporting the team’s wellbeing when working with distressing material. Part of this role requiredme to liaise with the wider leadership team at regular meetings and I am held accountable for theteam's development and performance. I was responsible for ensuring the team was working tothe highest standard and every aspect of their work is compliant with the DFUs quality manual andguidance documents, which I achieve through peer reviews and accountability meetings. Show less

Wakefield, England, United Kingdom

My main responsibility was to conduct intelligence led Digital Forensic Investigations on digitaldevices, providing evidence and expert interpretation to the Court. I was responsible for all levelsof digital investigations specifically, complex cases. I was required to extract data from Cloud Dataproviders and from a range of digital devices such as computers (Windows/Apple), phones, USBs,memory cards and drones. I have also completed the repair of mobile devices which… Show more My main responsibility was to conduct intelligence led Digital Forensic Investigations on digitaldevices, providing evidence and expert interpretation to the Court. I was responsible for all levelsof digital investigations specifically, complex cases. I was required to extract data from Cloud Dataproviders and from a range of digital devices such as computers (Windows/Apple), phones, USBs,memory cards and drones. I have also completed the repair of mobile devices which otherwisewould not have been able to be examined. I provided support, coaching and professionaldevelopment to new staff joining the team acting as a mentor, supporting them with digital forensicand investigative skills. I was required to represent DFU and the work I have completed at court,liaising with prosecution and defence legal teams and presenting my findings. From my time in thequality team, I was able to put the skills I had learnt to use, ensuring my work was always to thehighest standard. Show less

Wakefield, England, United Kingdom

I joined the West Yorkshire Police's Digital Forensics Unit as part of the ISO17025 quality team, maintaining and building onWest Yorkshire Police’s accreditation. This involved testing, evaluating and validating newequipment (hardware/software), processes and methods to ensure that it met the requirements ofthe DFU. To ensure that all processes maximised evidence yield, I was responsible for developingand producing standard operating procedures and provided technical support to… Show more I joined the West Yorkshire Police's Digital Forensics Unit as part of the ISO17025 quality team, maintaining and building onWest Yorkshire Police’s accreditation. This involved testing, evaluating and validating newequipment (hardware/software), processes and methods to ensure that it met the requirements ofthe DFU. To ensure that all processes maximised evidence yield, I was responsible for developingand producing standard operating procedures and provided technical support to staff surroundinghardware, software and capability. Additionally, I completed a schedule of competency testing andaudits on staff within the DFU against the quality manual, ensuring that staff were compliant withthe DFU processes. Show less

Leeds, United Kingdom

When I left Wetherspoons I worked at the Cuthbert Broderick, located in the centre of Leeds. My role was that of Shift Manager. My duties include working alongside the Pub Manager and assuming responsibility for the day-to-day running and organisation of the business, the service of customers, supervising associates, team leaders and shift leaders, ordering goods, maintaining a suitable working environment, ensuring the safe-handling of the company's money and stock in accordance with company… Show more When I left Wetherspoons I worked at the Cuthbert Broderick, located in the centre of Leeds. My role was that of Shift Manager. My duties include working alongside the Pub Manager and assuming responsibility for the day-to-day running and organisation of the business, the service of customers, supervising associates, team leaders and shift leaders, ordering goods, maintaining a suitable working environment, ensuring the safe-handling of the company's money and stock in accordance with company policy. I also had direct involvement for hiring, inducting and training new staff, performance managing the current team and leading team and manger meetings. Show less

Leeds, United Kingdom

This is a bar and catering staff agency where I have worked at many different venues across Yorkshire doing various jobs such as waiting and working on many different types of bars. This has allowed me to feel more comfortable when working in a completely new environment.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Here I worked as a barman serving drinks and making cocktails for customers. Working in a very busy bar environment helped me to feel more comfortable working under pressure.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

I volunteered as a basketball coach for the team I used to play for, coaching an under 16s team using what had learned playing the game to help others develop their skills.

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Forensics And Security, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Ethical Hacking Society, Mens Basketball

High School, Computer Science, Ict And Geography.