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
Senior Associate, Digital Forensics Incident Response Analyst
270 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
(212) 270-6000
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.
Founder and Creator
1500 N Grant Street, STE R
Denver, CO 80203
(719) 321-9878
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:
Software Developer II
1417 East Boulder Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 930-3167
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.
Detective, Digital Forensics Unit
27 East Vermijo Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 520-7100
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.
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Digital Forensics Unit (1.5 years)
May 2020 - February 2022 - Acquire data from computers, cell phones, video systems, etc. including those with security and encryption.
- Process data into understandable artifacts and analyze it in the context of a criminal investigation.
- Handle technical cases as assigned, typically for crimes perpetrated on the internet or with technologically sophisticated methods.
- Developed a web-based tool which provided automation for warrant generation and other forms as well as efficiently linking file share resources.
- Member of the Mountain West Cyber Fraud Task Force (MWCFTF).
- Crisis Intervention Training certification.
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Special Victims Unit (One year)
June 2019 - May 2020 - Interact with survivors of crimes using a victim-centered, trauma-informed approach.
- Interact with suspects from a trained Wicklander-Zulawski method.
- Member of the Beat Auto Theft Through Law Enforcement (BATTLE) task force.
- Earned Achievement Award for work on a major homicide case.
Responsible for law enforcement calls for service, self-initiated activity, medical and other emergency responses. Conduct traffic enforcement and in-depth criminal investigations into all types and severities of crime with respect, authority, and discretion where necessary. Highly experienced and trained for crime scene searches, interview and interrogation, warrant writing, research, court testimony.
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Patrol field trainer (One year)
November 2018 - June 2019 -
Hazardous materials team (2.5 years)
January 2017 - August 2019 - (Additional duty to regular shift work.)
- First Responder Operations certification.
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Patrol tech team (1.5 years)
April 2016 - November 2017 - Implement, train, and deploy a new digital records management system and law enforcement reporting system.
- Managed a project migrating an existing sex offender system to a new one including all the data.
- Research and development of new equipment such as body cameras and related processes.
- Earned Achievement Award for work on the projects.
- Developed automated report generation system which parsed computer-aided dispatch records to auto-fill patrol forms.
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Intake and Release: (Three months)
March 2014 - May 2014 - Conduct a secure intake process from taking over legal custody from arresting officials to escorting inmates to their first jail ward.
- Handle all aspects of legal paperwork and court scheduling, additional checks of state and national law enforcement data, safety classification, and introducing expectations for the jail setting.
- Additional duties included responding to public security incidents on the jail grounds, taking inmates back into custody from halfway houses, and interacting with members of the community - presumed innocent - at difficult times in their lives, in various mental states, potentially under the influence of drugs and alcohol, and somtimes through language barriers: all while prioritizing respect and dignity throughout the process.
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Floor Security: (10 months)
June 2013 - March 2014 - Maintain order and security of inmates in a direct supervision role.
- Ensure inmates are being connected with court, medical, and other services while conducting routine activities such as meals and laundry.
- Additional duties included perimeter security, hospital escorts, and emergency drills.
- Backup Hearing Board Officer for internal rule enforcement impacting progressive/regressive housing.
- Graduated full-time law enforcement academy with Colorado POST certification: January 2013 - May 2013
- Graduated reserve law enforcement academy (volunteer): June 2012 - December 2012
- Digital forensics investigator and expert witness.
- Member of Mountain West Cyber Fraud Task Force - received training from SANS, National Computer Forensics Institute, and vendors.
- Proficiencies include trauma-informed approach, Wicklander-Zulawski method, digital records systems, hazardous materials, and evidence collection.
- Received two Achievement Awards for work on technology projects and a major homicide investigation.
Software Developer
Denver, CO
(225) 238-1879
- 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
- SANS GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO, expired)
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
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 255-8227
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.
Associate of General Studies
5675 S. Academy Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 456-6847