Michael Waski
Hockessin,DE
Summary
Detail-oriented and reliable professional with a proven track record of managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Strong willingness to embrace additional responsibilities to achieve team objectives and drive success. Adept at fostering collaboration and ensuring efficient task completion, contributing to a productive work environment. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality results in every endeavor.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Digital Forensics and Incident Response
Cybereason
San Diego, CA
11.2024 - 02.2026
- Established a proactive framework for addressing ransomware incidents, focusing on reliability and effective containment and eradication measures. Monitored and participated in over 45 ransomware investigations.
- Led development team of 4 people, in designing and implemented business email compromise workflow to enhance client security measures. Produced $1.3 million in revenue.
- Executed tasks efficiently in rapidly changing environments, contributing to overall team success.
- Leveraged strong interpersonal skills to enhance teamwork dynamics and maintain productivity in solo assignments.
- Executed deployment of Velociraptor software in client settings, focusing on accurate retrieval of host state data for enhanced monitoring.
- Crafted compelling messages, reports and presentations to facilitate communication with clients, executives attorneys and insurance carriers.
Vice President, Cyber Risk
Kroll Cyber Security
Secaucus, New Jersey
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Achieved successful execution of cyber operations and investigations nationwide through effective leadership. Delivered clear technical findings to clients and internal stakeholders, promoting informed decision-making. Enhanced overall operational effectiveness through strategic guidance.
- Cultivated talent within an 8 person team through mentorship and supervision, driving professional growth and supporting organizational success.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement cybersecurity strategies for diverse clients.
- Oversaw incident response operations for 15 matters, ensuring timely resolution of security breaches and vulnerabilities.
Senior Digital Forensic Examiner
Federal Bureau of Investigation
07.2015 - 06.2023
- Monitored adherence to multiple quality assurance protocols while evaluating physical evidence, ensuring rigorous documentation and review processes. Received ASCLD accreditation for the laboratory.
- Led over 150 forensic examinations on computer evidence to uncover critical insights. Oversaw research and development initiatives to enhance investigative techniques. Directed search and seizure operations to secure vital data. Mentored new field examiners to ensure proficiency in forensic practices. Executed forensic examinations on Windows systems under guidance of a certified examiner.
- Performed in-depth analyses of criminal activities to support law enforcement efforts.
- Engaged with law enforcement agencies to secure critical intelligence and compile evidence for investigations.
Federal Bureau of Investigation Honors Internship
Federal Bureau of Investigation
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Facilitated successful investigative activities for 5 Special Agents, contributing to timely case resolutions. Enhanced IT infrastructure reliability through effective troubleshooting and maintenance of hardware and software systems.
- Cultivated a proactive approach to responsibilities, ensuring high standards of performance and reliability.
- Thrived in dynamic, high-pressure environments to ensure operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer and Network Security
Wilmington University
Wilmington, DE05-2015
Associate of Arts - Business Administration and Transportation Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05-2012
Skills
- Positive interpersonal skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Ransomware Incident Response Investigations
- Business Email Compromise Investigations
- ELK, Axiom, Encase, FTK, open source tools
- Diligent and trustworthy
Certification
- FBI Senior Forensic Examiner Certification, January 2021
- FBI Macintosh Computer Examiner Certification, July 2018
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Training, August 2018
- FBI Windows Forensic Examiner Certification, April 2017
- CompTIA Network+ Certification & Training, June 2016
- CompTIA A+ Certification & Training, April 2016 Access Data Certified Examiner (ACE), December 2014
- Blackbag Essential Forensic Techniques – June 2017, July 2018
- FBI Computer Analysis Response Team (CART) Certifications and Training:
- FBI CART - CART Basic Tools Training - July 2015
- FBI CART - Digital Evidence Extraction Technician Course (DEXT) – July 2015
- FBI CART - File System Basic Course - July 2015
- FBI CART - Basic Cell Phone Training – September 2015
- FBI CART - OS Artifacts Course - March 2016 FBI CART - Web Artifacts Course – May 2016
- FBI CART - Basic Networking for Investigators Training October 2017
- FBI Cyber - Cyber Bootcamp Training – February 2018
- FBI CART - Linux Command Line Certification - March 2016
- FBI CART - Cell Phone Certification – August 2017
- FBI CART - In-System Programming (ISP) Cell Phone Certification – July 2017
- FBI CART – Joint Test Action Group (JTAG) Certification – July 2017
- FBI CART – Macintosh Certification – June 2017 FBI Cyber Division – Cyber Bootcamp February 2018
- SANS Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Programs Attended and Certificates Earned:
- SANS SEC 505: Securing Windows and PowerShell Automation, 2022
- SANS FOR408: Windows Forensic Analyst, 2016; 2021
- SANS FOR526: Advance Memory Forensics and Threat Detection, 2020
- SANS FOR508: Advanced Digital Forensics and Incident Response, 2019
- GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), 2019, #16012
- GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE), 2016, #3 SANS SEC 505: Securing Windows and PowerShell Automation, 2022
- GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE), 2016, #3023
Court Testimony
- United States of America vs. Victor O. Oloyede, Gbenga B. Ogundele, Babatunde Popoola, and Mojisola Popoola, November 2016 District of Maryland PWG-15-277
- State of Maryland vs. Sean Urbanski, August 2019 State of Maryland CT71444X
- United States of America vs. Richard Chase Hoover, et al., November 2019 Eastern District of Pennsylvania 18-CR-00249
- United States of America vs. Kenneth Patrick Gaughan, December 2019 District of Maryland 20-CR-00128 21-CR-00390
- United States of America vs. Anthony Elonis, July 2022 Eastern District of Pennsylvania 5:21-CR-002
Timeline
Digital Forensics and Incident Response
Cybereason
11.2024 - 02.2026
Vice President, Cyber Risk
Kroll Cyber Security
06.2023 - 11.2024
Senior Digital Forensic Examiner
Federal Bureau of Investigation
07.2015 - 06.2023
Federal Bureau of Investigation Honors Internship
Federal Bureau of Investigation
06.2014 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer and Network Security
Wilmington University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration and Transportation Management
Community College of The Air Force