Principal Industries Served:
- Computer Science
- Data Retrieval
- Data Warehousing
- Computer Forensics
- Legal
Education:
This expert received a Computer Science degree from Tulane University.
Expertise and Services:
Electronic Evidence, Data Retrieval Expert Consultant Resume
This associate specializes in computer forensics, computer science, electronic evidence and data retrieval and hard disk forensic investigations.
This expert's programming experience includes Object-Oriented: C, C++, Java, and Assembly : SPARC. This consultant is experienced in Microsoft Operating Systems including Vista Home Basic, Vista Home Premium, Vista Business, Vista Ultimate, XP Professional, XP Home, 2000 Professional, Windows 3.1, 95, 97; Apple OS X including 10.3 (Panther), 10.4 (Tiger), 10.5 (Leopard); Linux, including Red Hat (Shrike, Fedora), Gentoo, Ubuntu, Xandros; and Sun Solaris.
This consultant has completed relevant coursework in areas including bio-inspired robotics, programming through robotics, artificial intelligence, and design and analysis of algorithms. More background experience includes operating system design, software engineering, database systems, and advanced database systems. Related experience includes digital logic, theory of computation, computer organization, and data structures. Further experience includes programming language structures, C, C++ and object-oriented programming.
Professional Experience:
Consultant, Kevin Kennedy Associates Inc.
Providing expertise in computer forensics, computer science, electronic evidence and data retrieval, forensic analysis and investigation, and related expertise to a wide variety of clients.
Senior Computer Forensic Intern, Electronic Evidence / Data Retrieval firm
Conducted forensic investigations on relevant hard disks under supervision of senior technicians. Was responsible for investigation on civil cases. Generated reports for clients and attorneys summarizing evidence. Managed materials for civil and criminal, state and federal cases. Maintained chain of custody throughout duties. Offered explanation of methods and practices to attorneys and potential clients. Prepared data and materials for CLE seminars. Was responsible for securing evidentiary drives in the case of an evacuation. Maintained familiarity with new technology to facilitate preparedness.
End-User Analyst I: Laptop Technician, Academic Technology Support Services, Tulane University
Diagnosed problems with user's device and solved on the spot when feasible. Was responsible for troubleshooting more difficult issues and correcting in house over a few days. Educated users regarding their problems and the solutions as a proactive measure. Normal repairs included manual virus removal, minor hardware repair on “user-replaceable parts”, repairing connectivity issues, data recovery, and general software troubleshooting.
Additional Experience:
This consultant has been involved in research including, formation of sociocognitive robotics lab, independent study: programming through robotics (accelerated track), and an independent study: cognitive neuroscience, star-tracker in association with Louisiana State University's high altitude student project program. Professional development has included seminars in Computer Enterprise and Investigations Conference, Lorman CLE Series - Document Retention and Destruction, Lorman CLE Series - Discovery Skills for Legal Staff, LavaCon Conference on Advanced Technical Communication and Project Management, and Louisiana Association for Justice: High Stakes on the High Seas - A Maritime Law Conference.
