Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Angela Davis

Portsmouth

Summary

Dynamic cybersecurity professional with extensive experience at the U.S. Department of Treasury, excelling in digital forensics, leadership and risk management. Proven track record in leading investigations that prevented $45 million in fraud, identified subject in agencies largest data leak, and utilizes SIEM Splunk and critical thinking to identify and enhance security measures and drive organizational success.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
4
4

Certifications

Work History

Assistant Director, Cybercrime Investigations Division

U.S. Department of Treasury
Andover
01.2022 - Current
  • Advised analysts on log analysis with SIEM Splunk, identifying user behavior inconsistencies.
  • Conducted log analysis of sensitive data using Linux/GREP to detect usage patterns.
  • Analyzed digital evidence in high-profile investigations, facilitating prosecution of significant data leaks.
  • Performed risk analysis on datasets linked to major financial data exfiltration incidents.
  • Led multi-agency team, preventing $45 million in fraudulent refunds through effective collaboration.
  • Planned and organized criminal and administrative investigations, ensuring thorough execution.
  • Supervised investigative teams addressing customer account breaches and identity theft issues.
  • Communicates to subordinates a clear vision of mission and organizational goals and performance expectations
  • Evaluated digital forensic processes, recommending enhancements to improve case efficiency.

Fraud/Cybersecurity Specialist, Cybercrime Investigations Division

U.S. Department of Treasury
05.2018 - 01.2022
  • Conducted investigations into complex financial fraud, waste, and abuse cases.
  • Identified fraudulent activities by external parties and employees against the organization.
  • Developed and deployed effective investigative strategies for each case.
  • Maintained accurate and comprehensive case information in management system.
  • Collected, secured, and analyzed evidence; prepared investigation summaries for prosecutors.
  • Established best practices to mitigate financial fraud and related crimes against government.
  • Provided strategic intelligence analysis to enhance understanding of malicious cyber threats.
  • Utilized critical thinking to analyze cyber indicators and assess risks effectively.

Lead IT Specialist

U.S. Department of Treasury
05.2010 - 06.2018
  • Analyzed data to identify patterns, trends, and vulnerabilities in programs.
  • Drafted legal subpoenas for multiple cases to support investigations.
  • Seized and stored evidence following strict legal protocols.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into employee misconduct cases.
  • Testified in federal court regarding digital forensic examinations.
  • Composed technical correspondence and written testimony on sensitive policies.
  • Managed volatile situations with professionalism and impartiality.
  • Provided expert consultations on risk management strategies and fraud detection.
  • Investigated system errors to determine root cause of issue and implement solutions accordingly.
  • Developed and maintained strong relations with external partners to maintain quality assurance standards for investigative data.
  • Collaborated with the technical team to discuss recurring customer issues and develop long-term solutions.
  • Maintained audit trail and statistical records of problems and conditions reported by client.
  • Assisted analysts in understanding SIEM products, components and system logs using technical demonstration.

Cybersecurity Auditor

U.S. Department of Treasury
Washington D.C.
01.1997 - 04.2010
  • Conducted risk assessments, gap analyses, and security control evaluations to identify compliance risks.
  • Developed and updated policies, procedures, and documentation for NIST regulation compliance.
  • Retrieved, analyzed, and tested data using computer audit techniques to enhance security measures.
  • Led customer security audits and managed assessments to pinpoint control weaknesses and remediate risks.
  • Collaborated with C-level executives to discuss risk management strategies and approvals.
  • Demonstrated expertise in performing compliance reviews across financial and technology sectors.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of NIST and related security frameworks to guide best practices.
  • Designed internal control policies to improve audit scores.
  • Conducted audits on internal controls and developed reports on findings.
  • Mitigated annual audit risks and developed final certification reports for various goverment agencies.

Education

Master of Science - Digital Forensic Science

Champlain College
01.2017

Bachelor of Arts -

Mariette College
01.1999

Skills

  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
  • Digital forensics
  • Cyber threat analysis
  • Investigative strategies
  • Data analysis
  • Project management
  • Lead criminal & administrative investigations
  • Law Enforcement leadership
  • Identity Theft
  • Knowledge of Fraud Detection Tools
  • Security Information Event Management (SIEM) Splunk
  • Log analysis
  • Critical thinking

Certification

  • Federal Law Enforcement Leadership Institute Graduate
  • Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Cellebrite mobile phone forensics (Operator/PA)
  • Certified in Governance Risk and Compliance (CGRC)
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) - expired

References

Available upon request

Affiliations

  • Court Appointed Special Advocate - State of New Hampshire

Accomplishments

  • Special Act Award (2025, 2024, 2023, 2020)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Director, Cybercrime Investigations Division

U.S. Department of Treasury
01.2022 - Current

Fraud/Cybersecurity Specialist, Cybercrime Investigations Division

U.S. Department of Treasury
05.2018 - 01.2022

Lead IT Specialist

U.S. Department of Treasury
05.2010 - 06.2018

Cybersecurity Auditor

U.S. Department of Treasury
01.1997 - 04.2010

Master of Science - Digital Forensic Science

Champlain College

Bachelor of Arts -

Mariette College
Angela Davis