Forensic Accountant investigating claims involving financial fraud, misappropriation, business valuations, hidden marital assets, and other disputes to provide clear explanations of events, identify evidence, assess liability, and quantify damages for litigation. Specializing in exploiting digital evidence and exploratory data analysis. Broad range of experience, including military combat operations, risk management, cybercrime, and cryptocurrency blockchains..• Independently evaluate claims in employment/contractual disputes, including uncovering, substantiating, or defending against criminal & civil claims of financial embezzlement, fraud, and other misappropriation.• Assess allegations in disputes between business equity partners, documenting any records that offer leverage during settlement negotiations or arbitration proceedings.• Exercise discretion when verifying the plausibility of clients' suspicions, occasionally avoiding unnecessary disputes or collecting critical evidence without alerting suspects.• Review financial records for non-profit organizations and public entities, to investigate disposition of funds believed missing. Identification of potential misappropriation or waste of public funds.• Identifying additional sources of evidence, establishing probable cause for obtaining it in accordance with the applicable civil or criminal process.• Estimating business' value based on expected cash flows, projected using historical income statement data, or else realizable cash value if liquidating assets.

-Created build & deployment pipelines via Azure DevOps for releases of disk images to single-board computers.-Researched hardware & software solutions tailored to requirements of client project bids.-Migrated on-premise Active Directory & Exchange servers to hybrid Office 365 solutions.-Upgraded and conducted troubleshooting for on-premise VoIP system based on Asterisk PBX.-Performed setup, configuration & maintenance of Windows & Linux servers deployed on physical & virtual machines.

-Provided risk analysis services for consulting team assignment augmenting AML/BSA compliance operations of a California-based bank, which primarily serves technology, healthcare, and venture capital businesses.-Conducted review of client bank’s business & individual accounts for compliance with Know-Your-Client (KYC) & Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) provisions of Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulations.-Determined accounts’ risk rating using: background research on corporate entities & shareholders; review of transactional history patterns & deviations; and financial relationships & activity subject to economic sanctions.-Compiled documents & records in preparation of client bank’s audit by regulatory enforcement agency.

-Implemented new computer accounting systems integrated with existing business processes & automated many routine tasks for retail & service business clients. Provided bookkeeping, tax prep, and data management services.Clients included: Generational Care Inc., Mick’s Waterproofing & Renovations, Hamed’s Discount Holding Auto Parts-Provided local professionals & entrepreneurs technical reports explaining Bitcoin & Blockchain technologies, relevant applications & strategies leveraging them in existing business models, and research for start-up venture projects.-Advised start-up business clients on writing business plans, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and defining legal framework for operations (i.e. entity formation, drafting contract templates, license/permit filings, financial records)..

-Completed Software Testing Lifecycle (Agile) as project's sole QA team member for one new software deployment and two new feature deployments into client production environments.-Performed feature and regression testing on software developed for clients; documented bugs and defects. Wrote use and test cases based on clients’ requirements, business rules, and change requests.-Coordinated with multinational development team of seven, working from four locations and speaking two languages.

-Trained & qualified for Certified Personal Finance Counselor via accredited exam for credit counseling industry. -Consistently rated “Excellent” (90%+) by QA reviews of customer support calls per ISO 9001:2008 and industry Code of Practice.-Provided support services via call center, chats, email and postal correspondence for Debt Management Program, helping enrolled clients seeking assistance managing unsecured debt. Program Representatives assumed responsibility for collections and worked with creditors to refinance debt under pre-negotiated fixed payment terms favorable to consumers seeking to repay personal debt.-Provided financial counseling, reconciled budgets, processed inbound payments, disbursed creditor payments, and submitted required reports by deadlines under rigid schedule. Maintained DB of 150,000+ client and creditor records.

Ground Infantry Unit: 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines-- Awarded Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal for meritorious service while Acting Battalion Administrative Chief deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan). -- Designed & implemented accountability system aggregating multiple data sources to produce daily analysis reports. -- Supervised team of four responsible for personnel records, payroll, mail, and admin support of infantry battalion with 1,300+ servicemembers and civilians. Managed travel, reimbursements, and expenses for temp duty orders.-- Provided legal support services for battalion legal officers in charge of investigations, non-judicial punishments, courts-martial, and administrative separations. Granted interim Secret Clearance.-- Completed two successful combat deployments (Iraq & Afghanistan) as part of advance planning party.