Education

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science
  University of California, Berkeley — Graduated 2004
  Focus: Network security, programming, and systems analysis.
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
  New York University (NYU) — Graduated 2007
  Thesis: “Advanced Techniques in Digital Evidence Recovery and Attribution.”
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  (ISC)² — Certified 2009
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  EC-Council — Certified 2010
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  Association of Certified Fraud Examiners — Certified 2012

Professional Experience

• Early Career: Cybersecurity Analyst & Digital Forensics Specialist (2004–2008)
  Worked at a leading cybersecurity firm providing incident response and forensic analysis for corporate clients.
  Led investigations into data breaches, malware infections, and insider threats.
  Developed proprietary forensic tools to recover encrypted and deleted data.
• Cybercrime Investigator (2008–2011)
  Joined the U.S. Department of Justice’s Cybercrime Unit as a special investigator.
  Conducted high-profile investigations into international cyber fraud, ransomware attacks, and darknet marketplaces.
  Collaborated closely with the FBI, Interpol, and Europol on cross-border cybercrime cases.
  Provided expert testimony in federal courts, contributing to multiple successful prosecutions.
• Senior Cybercrime Consultant & Asset Recovery Expert (2011–2016)
  Served as a senior consultant for multinational corporations and financial institutions.
  Specialized in tracing and recovering assets lost to sophisticated scams and money laundering.
  Advised law enforcement agencies globally on cybercrime trends and investigative techniques.
  Delivered training workshops on digital forensics and cyber threat intelligence.
• Founder & CEO of Avance Intelligence (2021–Present)
  Established the firm to offer integrated cybercrime investigation, asset recovery, law enforcement collaboration, and cybersecurity consulting.
  Built a multidisciplinary team of investigators, forensic analysts, cybersecurity experts, and victim support specialists.
  Successfully led investigations that resulted in the recovery of millions in scammed assets and the dismantling of multiple cybercriminal networks.
  Advocates for victim rights and cybersecurity awareness through public speaking and industry forums.
   

Professional Affiliations

• Member, International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS)
• Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
• Member, Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)
• Advisory Board Member, Cybersecurity Awareness Alliance