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Austin Clark

Chicago,Illinois

Summary

Austin is a multidisciplinary creative technologist with a unique blend of analytical rigor and storytelling expertise. Experienced in forensic consulting, corporate marketing, and creative agency environments, Austin leverages technology, design, and brand strategy to craft impactful, innovative solutions that resonate across industries.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Forensic Technology Associate

KPMG US
Chicago, USA
01.2025 - Current
  • Supported incident response efforts for a network intrusion at a telecommunications client, coordinated on-site recovery, and inventory tracking.
  • Automated post-ransomware recovery validation by scripting batch file checks to confirm successful decryption and data integrity.
  • Operated and maintained Relativity eDiscovery databases for a global technology client, executing evidence ingestion pipelines, advanced analytics reporting (STR, Waterfall, TAR scores), video redaction for outside counsel, and production deployment with thorough quality assurance.

Strategy & Transformation Analyst (Contract Role)

SGS and Co
Chicago, IL
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Supported long-term business transformation by optimizing global facility budget allocations across all lines of business.
  • Partnered with the VP of Finance and the Director of FP&A to establish accurate budget and revenue forecasts for the next fiscal year.
  • Collaborated with the DEI team to establish and monitor supplier diversity initiatives, expanding procurement engagement with diverse‑owned vendors and tracking progress against inclusion goals.

Corporate Marketing Intern

Caterpillar Inc.
Chicago, USA
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Created marketing approaches based on past and current data insight and consumer research to improve talent attraction, acquisition, and retention.
  • Worked with the IRONWORKS In-House Agency Team to create compelling campaigns that enhance the brand and maximize the value of the Caterpillar enterprise.
  • Provided key market research and competitive analysis to develop marketing strategies to deliver to clients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Science

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign - School of Information Sciences
Champaign, IL
05.2024

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Python
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • NUIX
  • RelativityOne
  • Alteryx
  • Forensic Triage and Acquisitions

Leadership And Involvement

The Chessmen Club: Presidential Scholar 

Evanston, IL

August 2020 - May 2024

  • One of two chosen recipients of the Presidential Scholar Award, where social, academic, and professional skills, and achievements were considered in an applicant pool of over 230 candidates.
  • Participant in Evanston's oldest Black community organization committed to helping Black youth succeed and excel whilst providing scholarships, internships, and job opportunities.

Illinois Business Consulting: Consultant

Champaign, IL 

August 2022 - February 2023

  • Served as a student consultant in the largest student-run, professionally managed consulting organization in the US with 260+ members and 7 professional staff.
  • Engaged in innovative, real-world consulting experiences with established organizations, from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses, while providing expert opinions, analysis, and actionable solutions.

Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity: Recreational and Social Treasurer

Champaign, IL  

December 2021 - May 2022

  • Elected as Recreational and Social Treasurer for U of I's largest fraternity Phi Kappa Psi which consists of over 175 active members.
  • Cultivated relationships and enhanced social networking with members and alumni by planning and budgeting various philanthropic and social events.
  • Allocated over 25,000 dollars to the organization and reservation of venues, exchanges, social gatherings, and rentals.

Supporting Coursework

Data Visualization | Consulting for Information Professionals | Database Concepts & Architecture | Programming for Information Problems | User Research & Evaluation | Artificial Intelligence | Analytical Foundations for Information Problems | Social Aspects of Information Technology | Analytics for Social Good

Timeline

Forensic Technology Associate

KPMG US
01.2025 - Current

Strategy & Transformation Analyst (Contract Role)

SGS and Co
08.2024 - 12.2024

Corporate Marketing Intern

Caterpillar Inc.
05.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Information Science

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign - School of Information Sciences

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