Ryan Ebersole Email & Phone Number

United States

Fayetteville, North Carolina Area

In my positions as Computer Forensic ExaminerLeads digital forensics investigations through entire forensic investigative life-cycle when assigned as group or an individual task. Researches leading commercial tools, advanced technical methods, industry trends, and security landscapes in order to maintain individual and team proficiencies. Prepares clear and comprehensive case notes and reports examination activities and findings. Assists in the development of quality assurance and standard operating procedures. Serves as technical counsel and advice for forensic collection and processing activities and leads forensic investigations in both field and laboratory environments. Analyzes various forms of digital media utilizing industry-leading software tools including X-Ways, UFED Physical Analyzer, Magnet AXIOM and Oxygen. Establishes and administers digital forensics training programs for new and current examiners. Serves as a subject matter expert in navigating mobile forensic platforms.Following are my key achievements:★ Conducted a combination of over 750 computer and mobile forensic investigations resulting in over 450TB of total data processed, aiding in additional case lead development and evidence enrichment.★ Administers standards-based performance and technical comprehension certification through cumulative training evaluations for 20 examiners, while managing multi-discipline digital forensic training programs for internal and external work-groups from across the Department of Defense.★ Analyzes triaged security event data from a diverse selection of physical and digital sources to identify suspensions activity, malicious intent, encryption methodologies and other security measures designed to obfuscate nefarious activity.

Jacksonville, North Carolina Area

Fort Hood, Texas

In my past role:I provided effective guidance on new integrated Army HUMINT and SIGINT equipment to administer DCGS-A, SEEK-II/BAT, tactical site exploitation, and document/media exploitation. I conducted training and development programs for supervisors and other leaders to improve efficiency and effectiveness of Human Intelligence (HUMINT) programs within unit, while acting as primary Sexual Assault Victim Advocate (VA) program manager for 111 employees. I monitored and maintained classified equipment for continuous process improvement, valued at $40,000,000.Below is key accomplishment that I attained:★ Achieved 100% operational status after 2-month fielding initiative by administering six state of art, multi-million dollar vehicular intelligence platforms for first time utilization in an austere environment.★ Educated and coached over 30-combined HUMINT and SIGINT soldiers in disciplines designated specifically for a multi-function team in a tactical theater of operations.

Fort Huachuca, Az

While working as Senior Instructor/Course Developer to perform duties, including:I prepared and controlled personnel files, training records, and evaluations of 45 students per training cycle that enabled easy access to potential information. I improved intelligence collection capabilities by obtaining comprehensive knowledge about fundamentals of interrogation and document/media exploitation. I formulated and presented over 1500 varying types of intelligence reports to senior management, which leading quality assurance and control processes.The key success that I achieved during this period:★ Ensured effective management of $70K of Army property and equipment per training cycle; oversaw security management of 45 Secure Client Protocol (SIPR) Thin Client Systems.★ Achieved 95% pass rate output on all required exams by delivering daily training of 45 students per training cycle equating in certification of over 500 HUMINT Collectors over a three-year period.

Joint Base Lewis-Mccord, Wa

As a HUMINT Team Leader serving in the 109th MI BN, I trained, mentored and certified a combined 40 HUMINT and SIGINT team members and deployed twice in support of contingent operations in Iraq (2009-2010) and Afghanistan (2012-2013). Liaised with instructors from the Advanced Special Techniques (ASOT) Course to create and implement new training opportunities which improved lesson plans and instructional methodology for more than ten training cycles. While working in Iraq, I served as a Senior Interrogator for Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force (CJSOTF) and conducted a combined total of more than 1000 interrogations, both tactical and fixed site, of High Value Individuals (HVI) resulting in the successful degradation of over 25 terrorist and insurgent networks and production of approximately 2500 intelligence reports. I mentored interagency personnel on interrogation questioning methodology ensuring accurate and timely intelligence collection and dissemination. I increased overall mission capabilities through liaison with multiple echelons working throughout Iraq. While deployed to RC East, Afghanistan with the 109th Military Intelligence (MI) Battalion (BN), I conducted Category II Source Operations, HVI Targeting and HVI Targeting Packet development, Tactical Site Exploitation, Enhanced Close Access Target Reconnaissance, Friendly Force Debriefing and Deliberate Detention Operations. I was additionally responsible for supervising all aspects of Military Source Operations (MSO) including management of Intelligence Contingency Funds disbursement, utilization and accountability. Furthermore, I managed and provided quality assurance and quality control of all intelligence reporting and Military Source databases. Cumulatively accountable for Military property and equipment valued in excess of $20,000,000.

Master Of Science - Ms, Digital Forensics Science, 4.0

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Cyber/Computer Forensics And Counterterrorism, 3.8