Advisory Committee
Forensic Digital Detectives, LLC has assembled an Advisory Committee of industry professionals in computer forensics, law enforcement and forensic economics. The Advisory Committee will meet monthly to discuss current activities, market analysis, best practices and industry trends that impact how our company will operate. We are pleased to announce the following Advisory Committee Members:
Advisor: Howard J. Mulcahey
Profession: Forensic Economist
Credentials:
- Participated in numerous Business and Professional Practice, Licensee and Small Business valuations, financial / accounting forensic investigations, securities class action litigation support (valuations and damages), breach of contract damages, and economic support for various legal proceedings.
- Expert witness in Federal Court regarding the calculation of commercial contract damages, and liability and damages testimony for breach of fiduciary duty
- Participated in the economics support of numerous federal and state litigation actions
- Masters of Business Administration in Finance with Corporate Accounting course work, William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
- Guest Lecturer, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY (2002)
- Seminar Expert for finance, economics and valuations, Freddie Mac, McLean, VA (2002 and 2003)
Advisory Role: Forensic Accounting/Economics
Advisor: Yin Pan
Profession: Associate Professor - Networking, Security and System Administration
Credentials:
- Ph. D. in Systems Science and Industrial Engineering from SUNY Binghamton, 1997
- Master of Science in Computer Science from SUNY Binghamton, 1997
- Master of Science in Applied Mathematics from Shanghai Normal University, 1988
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Shanghai Normal University, 1985
- EnCase V6 Computer Forensic II
- Certified Steganography Investigator
- Advanced Windows Forensics Tool Kit (FTK)
- Certified Windows Forensics Tool Kit (FTK)
- Certified GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
- SANS Course: System Forensics, Investigation & Response
Advisory Role: Computer Forensics
Profession: Assistant Professor - Networking, Security and System Administration
Credentials:
- Master of Science in Information Technology from Rochester Institute of Technology, 2001
- Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Roberts Wesleyan College, 1996
- Advanced Windows Forensics Tool Kit (FTK)
- Certified Windows Forensics Tool Kit (FTK)
- Co-developed curriculum in System and Network Forensics
- SANs course: Hacker Techniques, Exploits & Incident Handling
Publications:
- Yin Pan and Bill Stackpole, “Forensics Lab Development”, 60-minute peer reviewed presentation, Secure IT 2006 Conference, Anaheim, California, March, 2006.
- Yin Pan and Bill Stackpole, “Forensic Course Development”, 75-minute peer reviewed presentation, Secure IT 2005 Conference, San Diego, April, 2005.
- Luther Troell, Yin Pan, and Bill Stackpole, “Forensic Course Development – One Year Later,” Proc. of the SIGITE 2004 conference, Utah, Oct., 2004.
- Luther Troell, Yin Pan, and Bill Stackpole, “Forensic Course Development,” Proc. of Conference on Information Technology Curriculum 4. North Carolina, 2003.
Advisory Role: Computer Forensics
Advisor: Chuck Sciortino
Profession: Criminal Investigator
Credentials:
- Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from SUNY Brockport
- Criminal Investigator specializing in child abuse & sexual assault investigations
- Criminal investigator for felony crimes to include homicide; burglary; robbery; various white collar crimes- identity theft, forgery and, counterfeiting
- Certified examiner for the Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA)
- Crime Coordinator/Liaison with numerous law enforcement agencies throughout NY
- Conduct pre-employment background investigations
- Guest lecturer at various high schools in Monroe County to discuss- White Collar Crime; Sexual Assault Investigations; Search and Seizure
- Co-Chair for round table discussion group on Registered NYS Sex Offenders
- NYS Licensed Private Investigator 1999-2001
Advisory Role: Law Enforcement
Advisor: Joe Hennekey
Profession: Security Manager
Credentials:
- Master's Degree in Strategic Studies, US ArmyWarCollege
- Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, AlfredUniversity
- Former Criminal Investigator specializing in digital crimes and digital forensics
- 25 years law enforcement experience (retired)
- Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE)
- Certified, NYS Dept of Criminal Justice Services, Instructor
- Adjunct professor at Rochester Institute of Technology
- 30 years military experience (COL, USAR, Ret)
- Guest Speaker at numerous regional colleges and fraternal organizations
- Contributed to Understanding and Managing Cybercrime (Allyn & Bacon) and published in Encyclopedia of Cybercrime (Greenwood Press)
Advisory Role: Law Enforcement and Digital Forensics
