Experience

Sage Intelligence Group, LLC

• United States
• Security and Investigations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Digital Forensics

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  New York City Metropolitan Area In my current role, I am accountable for conducting digital forensic investigations, gathering evidence, and generating detailed reports on findings. I lead and supervise all computer forensic specialists to ensure the seamless execution of tasks. I collect, examine, and save digital evidence from a range of electronic devices, including laptops, desktops, hard drives, tablets, smartphones, and social media accounts. I coordinate all activities associated with testing and certification of… Show more In my current role, I am accountable for conducting digital forensic investigations, gathering evidence, and generating detailed reports on findings. I lead and supervise all computer forensic specialists to ensure the seamless execution of tasks. I collect, examine, and save digital evidence from a range of electronic devices, including laptops, desktops, hard drives, tablets, smartphones, and social media accounts. I coordinate all activities associated with testing and certification of software/hardware accessories designed to facilitate evidence acquisition. Interface extensively with top tier law firms and their clients, including high net-worth individuals, celebrities, politicians, and other high-profile clientele. The achievements from this role have included the following: • Develop and source the Digital Forensics department at SAGE Intelligence Group. • Source, research, and purchase all hardware, forensic computers, servers, Incident Response Kit for acquisition and processing in the field. • Built SAGE’s forensics lab, implemented digital forensics case management system, utilize industry standard encryption protocols for preservation of evidence. • Successfully collect and preserve extremely sensitive, privileged, and confidential digital evidence. • Deliver expert-level technical, analytical, and research expertise for isolation, nullification, and detection of covert listening and eavesdropping devices. Show less



U.S. Department of Homeland Security

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• US Dept. of Homeland Security - Task Force Officer

  • Aug 2017 - Sep 2020

  New York, United States I successfully completed the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, H.S.I. Task Force Officer program and underwent an arduous federal background check for this coveted cross-designation status. As an H.S.I. Task Force Officer, I investigated and assisted in federal investigations, including Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) and the notorious “To Catch A Predator” cases. In these cases, my expertise in digital forensics was on full showcase via my testimony as an expert witness in federal… Show more I successfully completed the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, H.S.I. Task Force Officer program and underwent an arduous federal background check for this coveted cross-designation status. As an H.S.I. Task Force Officer, I investigated and assisted in federal investigations, including Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) and the notorious “To Catch A Predator” cases. In these cases, my expertise in digital forensics was on full showcase via my testimony as an expert witness in federal court when delivering my investigative findings. Here are the achievements from this role: • Conducted border patrol searches for digital evidence in active investigations. • Coordinated and assisted in city, state, and federal investigations to locate victims and suspects across state lines. • Application of search warrants in federal court for digital evidence, suspect online accounts, and premise locations. Show less



New York City Police Department

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 700 & Above Employee

• Detective 2nd Grade (Retired)

  • Dec 2015 - Sep 2020

  NYPD - Computer Crime Squad During my tenure with the NYPD Computer Crime Squad as a Detective 2nd Grade, I served as an investigator and digital forensic examiner. I responded to major case incidents and quickly managed the on-site processing and preservation of digital evidence. Complying with proper chain of custody protocols, I utilized sound forensic techniques to identify and seize digital evidence, and crafted accurate reports on my findings. Moreover, I presented evidence and relevant information about cases as… Show more During my tenure with the NYPD Computer Crime Squad as a Detective 2nd Grade, I served as an investigator and digital forensic examiner. I responded to major case incidents and quickly managed the on-site processing and preservation of digital evidence. Complying with proper chain of custody protocols, I utilized sound forensic techniques to identify and seize digital evidence, and crafted accurate reports on my findings. Moreover, I presented evidence and relevant information about cases as an expert witness within city, state and federal courtrooms. The values delivered in this role were: • While serving as member of the Major Case Response Team, I responded to high-profile/newsworthy homicide and police involved shootings at a moment's notice to supervise, investigate, and collect evidence in forensically sound manner. • Provided technical training and guidance to investigators and supervisors, ensuring successful execution of digital forensic investigations protocols. • Acted as an HSI task force officer and conducted border patrol searches and federal investigations.

• Detective 3rd Grade

  • Nov 2006 - Nov 2015

  NYPD - 10th Precinct Detective Squad In this role, I investigated hundreds of violent crimes and theft cases. I aided local, state, and federal agencies in identifying, locating, and apprehending suspects. I interviewed victims and witnesses in order to disseminated critical information and investigative leads. I collected probative evidence such as abandonment samples of DNA from suspects for testing and comparison with DNA samples collected at crime scenes. I also conducted canvass searches for critical video footage and… Show more In this role, I investigated hundreds of violent crimes and theft cases. I aided local, state, and federal agencies in identifying, locating, and apprehending suspects. I interviewed victims and witnesses in order to disseminated critical information and investigative leads. I collected probative evidence such as abandonment samples of DNA from suspects for testing and comparison with DNA samples collected at crime scenes. I also conducted canvass searches for critical video footage and successfully retrieved video in a timely manner from various CCTV recording systems. Here are the achievements from this role: • Trained criminal investigator with more than 350 arrests for serious crimes, including murder, robbery, burglary, felony assaults, larceny and sexual offenses. • Located and captured suspects who fled the state and country from prosecution and successfully extradited suspects back to New York. • Restricted access/clearance provided to Federal and State computer information systems.

• Police Officer

  • Sep 2000 - Nov 2006

  NYPD - 10th Precinct Conducted routine patrol as a uniform Police Officer. • Responded to 911-calls for help. • Provided emergency medical care to victims of crimes. • Secured and safeguarded crime scenes. • Located and apprehended wanted suspects. • Conducted undercover operations while assigned to the Street Narcotics Enforcement Unit and the Anti-Crime Unit.



Army National Guard

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Infantry Soldier

  • Apr 1995 - Sep 2001

  United States Successful completion of Infantryman basic training and advanced individual training (AIT) at Fort Benning, GA. • Military Occupation Specialty – 11 Bravo • Assigned to the 10th Mountain Division • Assigned to the 27th Infantry Brigade • Army Specialist E-4



NYC Department of Education

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Spark Program

  • Sep 1997 - Sep 2000

  Brooklyn, New York, United States The Spark Program is a substance abuse prevention and intervention program providing services to adolescents enrolled in NYC Schools. As a peer counselor my duties and responsibilities included: • Crisis Intervention • Conflict resolution • Classroom lectures • Individual and group counseling • School-wide prevention projects