Forensic and Emerging Technology Manager
Pwc - United Arab Emirates
Total years of experience :16 years, 3 Months
Helping clients to assess and leverage new data sources, techniques and technologies to improve business processes and compliance
Managing core forensic projects through the EDRM cycle (Nuix, Encase and Relativity)
Designing data management solutions for large scale projects
Architected and implemented an eDiscovery/forensic technology lab in Dubai for the region
o Designed and implemented network architecture best suited for conducting imaging, analysis, processing, hosting and reviewing of electronic data (Cisco ASA/Catalyst, Synology, Windows 2016, VMware, VPN, Private Cloud)
Responsible for managing eDiscovery projects through the entire EDRM cycle
o Collection, preservation and processing of data (EnCase, FTK, Deft, Macquisition)
o Managing and configuring web-based review platform (Intella)
o Led the collection, preservation and processing of data in a multi-million-dollar international dispute on IP theft. Collecting data from multiple jurisdictions while ensuring GDPR regulations were abided by. Ensured processed data was available to multiple stakeholders on various platforms.
Lead the technical operations across the region - operations spanning 35 countries
Worked with HQ to regionalize and drive the global operations
o Worked closely with CTO and senior management for roll-out of new technologies and products
Worked with key customers to understand pain points to spearhead technology roadmaps and strategies
Identified, evaluated and implemented emerging technologies aligned with current and future business needs:
o Implementation of AWS Machine Learning system to analyse and provide data insights
o Migration of regional datacenters to AWS
Led the solution architecture design and implementation for a new e-commerce portal for selling products online (AWS)
Working with channel partners across to region to ensure project implementation occurs smoothly
P&L responsibility for US$5 million across various projects and outsourced contracts
Provided expertise on various eDiscovery solutions:
o Performed targeted collections and data processing from a variety of ESI sources, including computers, mobile devices, cloud-based repositories, and other specialized company data sources.
o Interfaced with outside counsel firms and external service providers to streamline data collection/filtering/processing/hosting/reviewing/producing and maintain master repository of case related productions.
Led technology projects for various organisations:
o Implemented a DLP solution to ensure data security, privacy and proper classification
o Designed the technology architecture for a new start-up tech firm aiming to introduce a new decentralized delivery model in the Middle East
Worked with the product development teams (designers, business analysts, product owners, developers and quality assurance) to ensure timely completion of various projects
Exchange program on full academic scholarship
Magna Cum Laude