John Ruiz

                                      (646)703-1139 E-Mail JRuiz@PrecisionDiscovery.com

 

Qualifications Summary

 

 


A highly talented Forensic/eDiscovery Examiner with huge experience in performing specialized forensic and eDiscovery work and in the planning, coordinating, and conducting of investigations and collections to uncover crimes and retrieve evidence to solve criminal cases, civil cases. And to fill Human Resources and Legal Compliance Requests  ; analyzing data, controlling evidence, preparing documentation, making recommendations to justice system authorities, and litigation staff and providing expert testimony in court..

¨          Profound ability to identity evidence and important artIfacts related to the investigation.

¨          Deep knowledge of the methods and techniques of forensic and eDiscovery investigations.

¨          Remarkable knowledge of personnel management, resource management techniques and communication skills to help thoroughly complete jobs on timely bases. 

¨          Expertise in a second language (Spanish) and utilized in many Spanish speaking eDiscovery and Forensic cases. 

¨          Immense ability to use the senses and reasoning to gather information under difficult circumstances, apply tests of law, and make independent determinations of legality and significance.

¨          Strong ability to function as a member of a team.

¨          Remarkable knowledge of law enforcement methods, eDiscovery Rules and procedures.

 

 


professional experience

 

 

Precision Discovery                                                                                                    New York, NY

Computer Forensics Manager (September 2008 – Present)

 

·         Carry out forensic on multiple types of OS employing Encase 6, FTK and developing detailed reports illustrating subsequent findings.

·         Perform eDiscovery collections on networks utilizing both Encase Enterprise and Encase eDiscovery Suite including filtering and culling to focus and reduce the collection on site or if presented with time constraints culling and filtering at the lab.

·         Oversee the formulation, implementation, and maintenance of forensic and eDiscovery solutions (products and services).

·         Plan, develop, and implement effective forensic and eDiscovery strategies and policies.

·         Client Management (schedule forensic and eDiscovery collection, obtain details and issue price quotes).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aon Consulting / High Tech Investigations                                                                New York, NY

Computer Forensics Manager (March 2008 – September 2008)

 

·         Carry out forensic on multiple types of OS employing Encase 6, FTK and developing detailed reports illustrating subsequent findings.

·         Perform eDiscovery collections on networks utilizing both Encase Enterprise and Encase eDiscovery Suite including filtering and culling to focus and reduce the collection on site or if presented with time constraints culling and filtering at the lab.

·         Oversee the formulation, implementation, and maintenance of forensic and eDiscovery solutions (products and services).

·         Plan, develop, and implement effective forensic and eDiscovery strategies and policies.

·         Client Management (schedule forensic and eDiscovery collection, obtain details and issue price quotes).

 

 

BlackStorm Cyber Security and Forensics LLC                                                                New York, NY

Senior Partner/ Forensics Manager (October 2007 – March 2008)

 

·         Oversee the formulation, implementation, and maintenance of all forensic and eDiscovery solutions (products and services).

·         Plan, develop, and implement effective forensic and eDiscovery strategies and policies.

·         Client Management (schedule forensic and eDiscovery collection, obtain details and issue price quotes)

·         Responsible for forensic/eDiscovery department management including project management, budget, and staff.

·         Provide in-house training for new hires and maintain all forensic consultants up to date with current court rulings and procedures.

·         Perform eDiscovery collections on vast networks utilizing both Encase Enterprise and Encase eDiscovery Suite including filtering and culling to focus and reduce the collection on site or if presented with time constraints culling and filtering at the lab.

·         Carried out forensic on multiple types of OS employing Encase 6, FTK and developing detailed reports illustrating subsequent findings.

 

 

 

Guidance Software Inc.                                                                                                         New York, NY

Senior Forensic Consultant (October 2006 – October 2007)

 

·         Performed eDiscovery collections on vast networks utilizing both Encase Enterprise and Encase eDiscovery Suite including filtering and culling to focus and reduce the collection on site or if presented with time constraints culling and filtering at the lab.

·         Carried out forensic on multiple types of OS employing Encase 6 and developing detailed reports illustrating subsequent findings.

·          Performed searches on PST, EDB, DBX and various other email systems using Encase, Sherpa and other examination software.

·         Conducted classes on Encase Enterprise and Encase Forensic edition to companies who purchase the software. Classes ranging from 3-5 days.

 

New York City Police Department                                                                                        New York, NY             Detective Investigator. (January 1987 – October 2006 Retired)

 

  • Law enforcement professional with an outstanding background in Computer Forensics, Computer Investigations and white collar crimes.

 

·         Computer Crimes Squad (August 2002 – October 2006 Retired)

 

     Examine and investigate computer related crimes. Investigations included from incidents response to network intrusion, internal espionage or vandalism of computer network systems, tracking criminals via there IP’s, and emails.

 

§         Responsible for conducting forensic examinations of computers, phones PDA and other data storing devices using various forensic tools (Encase, FTK, Paraben etc.). Preparation of comprehensive reports of forensic findings. Testify in court proceedings as to the details of forensic findings.

§         Responsible for proactive online room investigations. This included online investigations of criminal activities and proceed to investigate and arrest individuals involved in these activities.  

§          Assisted National White Collar Crimes Training Center in developing STOP (Secure Techniques for Onsite Preview) course. This 2 day course focused on probation/parole, detectives and officers conducting “knock and talk” interviews or spot checks and home visits. This class utilizes a Linux-based bootable CD to preview a suspect computer system for potential evidence in a forensically sound manner. The CD is based on the Linux operating system, as it has the advantage of being able to “read” other computer system’s files without writing to or altering the data on those systems.

·         Regular police duties                                                             (January 1987 – 2002)
 
Metropolitan Computer Systems                                                        New York, NY

Senior Service Technician. (March 1985- January 1987)

 

Metropolitan Computer Systems (MCS) is a company that offered installation and service of computers and peripherals in the New York City area.

 

In charge of several large accounts as an in-house Technician. (Marine Midland Bank, Morgan Stanley). Field service trouble shooter and trainer. Factory trained to repair computers, fax machines, copiers and laser printers.

 

 

 

Xerox Corporation.                                                                                                   New York, NY  

Field Technician, (April 1984- March 1985)

 

Repaired computers, fax machines, copiers and laser printers.

 

 


education

Queens College, The City University of New York                                                            Queens, NY

Majored in Computer Science                                                                                 June 1985 to June 1989                                                                                                                                                                                   

 

SCS Business & Technical Institute                                                                              New York, NY

Digital Electronics and Computer Technology                                                                            July 7, 1982                          

 


Skills and Specialized Training

 

National White Collar Crime / FBI training center                      New York/ West Virginia 2003 - 2006

¨          Cybercop 101 - Basic Data Recovery and Acquisition

¨          Cyber Investigation 201 - Basic On-Line Technical Skills

¨          Cyber Investigation 101 - Secure Techniques for Onsite Preview

¨          Cybercop 102 - Introduction to Automated Forensic Tools

¨          Cybercop 201 - Intermediate Data Recovery and Analysis

¨          Cybercop 202 - ILook® Automated Forensic Application

¨          Cybercop 203 - Windows Client EMail Data Structures

¨          Cybercop 301 - Windows NT Operating System & NT File System

¨          Cybercop 302 - Windows Internet Trace Evidence

¨          Financial Records Examination and Analysis.

 

Voice over IP Principles and Technology                                                                             New York 2005         

Cisco Systems                                                                                                                         

 

Introduction to Encase 5                                                                                                       New York 2005      

Intermediate Encase 5

Guidance Software                                                                                                                    

 

Introduction to Forensic toolkit                                                                                              New York 2005      

Access Data                                                                                                     

 

Livewire Examiner                                                                                                                 New York 2006                 

Gargoyle

Wet Stone                                                                                                       

 

Intermediate Encase 6                                                                                                          New York 2007      

Guidance Software                                                                                                                  

 

 


Certifications

EnCE                                                                                                                           May, 2007

Certified Encase Enterprise Instructor                                                                         May,2007

Wet Stone Live Wire Examiner Certification                                                                 Oct, 2006

Brain bench Computer Forensic Examiner (U.S.)                                                             Nov, 2006      

CompTIA A+ Certification                                                                                              Sept. 1997          

 


awards and citations

 

CASE OF THE YEAR AWARD:                                                                                    2004

  • Awarded by High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA) for operation innocent eyes.

CITATIONS FROM THE NYPD:

  • Manhattan North Narcotics Division New York City Police Department. (1997)
  • 5 exceptional police duty, 6 meritorious police duty.

 


associations

 

  • High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA)
  • The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
  • New York/ New Jersey Detective Crime Clinic
  • International Police Association
  • The International Association of Computer Investigative (IACIS)
  • New York City Police Department Detective Endowment Association
  • National Association Of Police Officers