SAMI MEKKI, Senior Digital Forensics Consultant

SAMI MEKKI

Senior Digital Forensics Consultant

Advanced German Technology (AGT)

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Bachelor's degree, AA of Arts, Graphic Design & Animation.
Experience
31 years, 0 months

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Total years of experience :31 years, 0 months

Senior Digital Forensics Consultant at Advanced German Technology (AGT)
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since August 2015

Provide consultancy services in Digital Forensics to AGT clients in the MENA region. Provide technical support services to DF labs in KSA, UAE. In charge of international training & development. Senior Multimedia Forensics consultant which includes Forensic Video & Audio Analysis, Forensic Imaging. Certified Social Media Intelligence Expert & Analyst & Senior Forensic Imaging consultant.

Digital Forensic Imaging Consultant at Ministry of Interior
  • United States - Maryland
  • March 2010 to April 2015

Senior Forensic Imaging Consultant (United Nations).

Established the Digital Forensic Evidence laboratory which includes, Computer Forensics, Forensic Imaging, Forensic Video, Audio Forensics & Mobile Forensics (Project Manager).

Digital Archives Solution Project manager (2010 - Present (Documentum EMC).
Audio Forensics Data Base system Project manager (MOI, Doha, Qatar).
In charge of CEID training & development (International training coordinator).

Led CEID to develop & implement a Digital archive solution of evidence which consists of Forensic imaging, multimedia & audiovisuals, crime scene 360 panoramic images, crime scene video recordings & Audio Forensics evidence, mug shots of criminals & deportees. Developed & implemented digitization activities. Developed and implemented access control procedures for CEID & other law enforcement departments within MOI. Executed technical appraisal, capture/transfer, accessioning, storage, conservation, preservation and servicing of archival material. Researched and identified departmental budgets, priorities and goals, needs of hardware, software, training & development.

Digital Forensic Expert at MJHS Corporation Group
  • United States
  • February 2008 to January 2010

Digital Forensics, Computers, Cell phones, Information System Auditor, Information Assurance, Sarbanes-Oxley 404, system security monitoring And auditing; risk assessments; audit engagements, and testing information technology controls, C&A. Developed and established data security policy and implemented necessary mechanisms to enhance the operation of the desktop, Forensic data acquisition & evidence handling.

Forensic Scientist II at Cuyahoga County Coroner’s Office
  • United States
  • August 2007 to February 2008

Established the Forensic Video & Audio analysis Laboratory.

Executed scientific examinations, compared and evaluated video & audio in legal matters. Forensic Digital Photography (includes crime scene photography & scientific photography). Knowledge and experience of principles, methods, materials, equipment, and current techniques used in chemical processing for latent prints, Video conferencing of important meetings & conferences between local, National and international agencies. Testify in Court as an expert witness.

Forensic Scientist II at Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency
  • United States
  • March 2003 to July 2007

Established the Digital Forensic Imaging Laboratory.

Provided scientific support services such as: Digital Imaging, Forensic Video & Audio Analysis, crime scene Investigation, evidence identification, documentation, collection, preservation and transportation, audiovisuals & multimedia production, court room presentations, PowerPoint presentations, Web Design & animation. Support prosecutors to present evidence in court.

Senior Digital Forensic Imaging Expert at Maricopa County Forensic Science Center.
  • United States
  • August 2002 to February 2003

Established the digital forensic imaging section.

Managed the Digital Forensic Imaging Archive System.

Worked in one of the largest forensic science centers in the world, Equipped with ten autopsy stations. Provided professional services to 10 medical examiners in Forensic imaging. Attended autopsies to take high quality images of victims, in major cases like homicides, record physical injuries and process & back up digital images to main server. Produced Multimedia CDs of cases to Law enforcement agencies involved in major crimes. Developed, implemented & managed the digital Forensic archive system. Print requested photographs for law enforcement agencies & medical examiners. Produced high quality images of organs & injuries for publishing and research. Designed & produced PowerPoint presentations for the Forensic Science Center.

Senior Digital Imaging Technician at eVox Productions
  • United States
  • February 2000 to February 2002

Produced Interactive multimedia images to be used in web design and e-commerce. Photographed 800 cars of different made & model, used in dealer's websites. Designed, retouched, and applied interactive animation to rotate images. Photographed special feature in luxury Cars for advertising and promotions.

Assistant marketing manager, Multimedia Developer at Mainnet.com,
  • United States
  • August 1999 to February 2000

Assisted the marketing manager in sales of, T1, DSL. Designed brochures & cd covers to promote the company. Provided technical support to customers. Provided web casting of conferences & meetings, PowerPoint presentations.

Forensic Specialist at Dubai Police Crime Lab,
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • April 1992 to June 1999

Searched, documented, and photographed crime scenes to record a pictorial view of what the scene looks like, recorded and collected items of possible evidence. I attend autopsies to photograph, collect biological and physical evidence, fingerprint victims, preserve and transport evidence. In addition to my forensic duties, I design and produce monthly and annual reports, court room presentations and displays, PowerPoint presentations for conferences, meetings, training and case study. Provided digital forensic image enhancement & Forensic video analysis.

Education

Bachelor's degree, AA of Arts, Graphic Design & Animation.
  • at Brooks College
  • March 2001
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
  • at Omdurman Ahlia University
  • August 1988
Diploma, Photography for education & training.
  • at Portsmouth College Of Arts
  • June 1986

Specialties & Skills

Photography
Administration
Management Consulting
Digital Media
Graphic Design
Professional Multimedia production & Graphic Design
Professional Photographer
Professional Video Producer
Forensic Imaging Consultant
Senior Digital Forensics Consultant
Certified Mobile Forensics Analyst
Certified Social Media Intelligence Expert
Certified Security Engineer

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

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May 2011
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March 2007
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June 2005
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October 2011
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February 2012
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