Robert Sirois

Objective and Summary of Qualifications

Dedicated to ensuring safety and security for everyday technology we enjoy and rely on. Adept problem-solver who thrives in high-stress situations and embraces creative thinking. Known for strong attention to detail and reliable work ethic while fostering teamwork and modeling positivity. Quick to learn and integrate new technology while adapting to evolving demands of the industry.

Work Experience

2023-Present

Specialist in using digital forensic tools and techniques to collect and analyze post-mortem and live evidence from compute and network devices, electronic media, cloud, and log sources. Led and contributed to incident responses, providing critical insight and root cause analysis during insider threat, fraud, and cyberattack investigations. Applied advanced forensic knowledge to timeline, report, and communicate findings throughout the cyber lifecycle.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including legal, employee relations, engineering and technology to support regulatory proceedings, litigation, remediation, and threat detection.

Developed and implemented Python, NodeJS, Powershell, and Bash programs to interface with internal applications - streamlining data collection and analysis. Enhanced investigations by creating bespoke scripts to bridge classic forensics and company-specific data.

2022-Present

Developed a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for law enforcement officers to efficiently create paperwork and forms necessary to their functions. This was born out of both personal experience and a widespread need for a cost-effective solution for small to medium-sized law enforcement agencies to improve accuracy in reporting, reference material, and enablement of officers to spend less time at a computer. The solution leveraged open source technology and took advantage of software which shifted workload from developers:

2022

Software Developer II responsible for front-end development of a web-based platform interfacing with proprietary cryptology. Web development was accomplished via Agile/SCRUM, Service Design, and Design Thinking using:

  • JavaScript, NodeJS 18+ (ES6)
  • Service workers, web components (via js-imm-dom), Shoelace, and Open Props.
  • Accessibility (WCAG) and localization integration (i18next).
  • Docker, Git, OpenAPI/Swagger, 11ty, portable web applications.

2013-2022

Accomplished detective and technology pioneer throughout a career spanning detentions, patrol, and investigations. Led many successful investigations involving all aspects of evidence from testimonial to physical to digital. Developed an expertise with digital investigations throughout the career and became an expert in crimes perpetrated via the internet. Mentored and trained both new deputies to law enforcement but also experienced deputies in technology and digital crimes.

2012-2013
  • Primarily JavaScript and PHP software development using the ExtJS framework.
  • Significant amount of work with NodeJS, SQLite, PostgreSQL, CartoDB, Sencha Touch, Google Maps API, Leaflet, OpenStreetMaps, and PostGIS.
  • Image processing software including pre/post-processing, optical character recognition, and automatic property attribution.
  • Interactive mapping applications for various industries and data visualizations.
  • Some mobile work deploying to both Android and iOS.

Technical Certifications

Proficiencies

Programming

Extensive experience with JavaScript and NodeJS in full web stacks and backed by various databases. Experienced with Python for creating custom tooling around data analytics, collections from applications, and parsing file artifacts.

  • JavaScript and NodeJS, Python, Smalltalk
  • Modern HTML, CSS, and DOM APIs including many UI libraries
  • SQL distributions, PostGIS, MongoDB/GridFS, RethinkDB, ArangoDB, CouchDB, Redis, InfluxData, Neo4j
  • Docker, Caddy, nginx, AWS services
  • Design Thinking, Service Design
Digital Forensics

Well-versed with Windows and Linux artifacts while competent in MacOS forensics. Knowledgeable in digital video recording systems and cloud environments. Proficient with a wide array of vendor and open source tools:

  • Cellebrite, GrayKey, Axiom, Forensic Explorer, X-Ways, Autopsy, Volexity Volcano
  • Digital Collector, FTK Imager, Paladin, Macquisition, DVR Examiner, Data Pilot, Volexity Surge
  • OpenText EnCase Endpoint Investigator and Information Assurance, Intella, RelativityOne, Amped FIVE
  • Microsoft Defender and Purview, Splunk, Logscale, BetterStack
  • Kali Linux, Windows FE, Hashcat, Passware, Wireshark, NetAnalysis, Network Miner.
  • CrowdStrike, Wiz, Broadcom/Symantec DLP, SentryWire
  • Custom scripting for carving, decoding, and parsing data - primarily using Python and Jupyter.

Education and Coursework

2010-2012

Coursework in criminal justice (major), Spanish (minor), sociology, research and statistics, and communication. Internships at Colorado 4th Judicial District Probation and El Paso County Sheriff's Office.

2010-2012
Coursework in English, Spanish, history, psychology, communication, algebra, Visual Basic, and Java.