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Darrel Sawyer

Darrel Sawyer

Cyber Security/E-Discovery
Grand Prairie,TX

Summary

E-Discovery, Cyber, Information Assurance & Security E-Discovery Security ~ Risk Mitigation ~ Computer Protection Accomplished, energetic and results focused eDiscovery Manager with over seven years of combined experience within Litigation Support, Electronic Discovery, and Government Contracts. Adaptable to quickly learning new concepts and technology. Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively. Diplomatic and professional while working under pressure, excelling in dead-line driven environments. Strong collaborator and leader. Strong technical background in security, software, systems, network support, upgrade, and deployment. Held government Secret Security Clearance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

E-Discovery Manager/Analyst

Citi group
Irving, Texas
05.2015 - 02.2023
  • Managed highly motivated team of 20 Subject Matter Expert (SME) employees.
  • Responsible for providing Electronic Discovery (E-Discovery) and technical support to stakeholders for E-Discovery tasks and projects through all stages of Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).
  • Insured Issuance of litigation holds and notices, for engaging with all appropriate stakeholders (including attorneys, business units, IT resources, and data custodians) to identify relevant Electronically Stored Information (ESI) and other records, for digitally preserving and collecting ESI using internal e-discovery systems (Relativity, NUIX, etc.)
  • Coordinated all E-Discovery related tasks between IT departments, legal departments, external E-Discovery vendors, and outside counsel.
  • Engaged in ESI collecting, processing, searching, reviewing, analysis, and production.
  • Provided technical support for all E-Discovery projects through all stages of EDRM and systems (Relativity, NUIX).
  • Performed technical and administrative functions for E-Discovery collection and processing platform (Relativity, NUIX)
  • Coordinated issuance of litigation hold notices and engaging in appropriate follow up with document custodians (including coordinating custodian surveys and custodian interviews regarding ESI and data storage/usage specifications)
  • Coordinated ESI identification, preservation, and collection from custodians, internal repositories, and external sources (including mobile devices)
  • Digitally preserved and collected relevant ESI from data custodians using Relativity, NUIX and other E-Discovery tools.

Information Technology Security Specialist

U.S
Denton, Texas
01.2013 - 05.2015
  • Monitored and managed email spam filters, firewalls, anti-virus systems, and vulnerability scanners.
  • Deployed and observed Intrusion Detection System (IDS) sensors and their resulting alerts.
  • Performed in-depth forensics analysis on workstation hard drives
  • Investigated various security incidents, mostly resulting from malware attacks.
  • Processed and documented requests for Information Technology/Telecom support using REMEDY ticketing monitoring software.
  • Investigated arising incidents caused by malicious activities and identified false positives.
  • Documented security events with required 100% daily accuracy rate to create baseline activities for all client networks.

Information Systems Control Coordinator

DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL
Fort Worth, TX
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Used automated electronic systems to manage and document movement operations.
  • Systems employed included: Automated Information for Movements System II, which includes software and processes installed on service-provided hardware to support system integration and sustainment transportation functions.
  • This software has abilities to produce and grant digital certificates uploaded to Common Access Cards (CAC) for system access.
  • Ensured systems were verified, and all DOD regulations were complied with 100% accuracy.
  • Reduced costs by 30% through effective analysis of system management and requests.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
02.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology with Information Security & Assurance Specialization

American Intercontinental University
Schaumburg, IL
03.2012 - 08.2014

Skills

TECHNICAL SKILLSundefined

Certification

Cisco Networking Academy

Affiliations

Member of ACEDS Association

Additional Information

  • Supported data collection projects and Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) workflows. Participated in ESI collection and inventory activities by standard workflows. Formulated and executed production specifications as per established standards. Maintained electronic data documentation by processing information requests. Conducted forensic data collections for internal investigations. Prepared and maintained email data sources including Active Directory and Exmerge. Created and modified Remedy cases along with data retrieval. Implemented backup procedures of network shares. Deployed and supported software, workstations, and printers on networks. Maintained and added users to network and ensured all security requirements met. Monitored network efficiency and identified areas for improvement. Supervised systems administration team and managed problem resolution.

Timeline

Master of Science - Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence

Southern Methodist University
02.2023 - Current

E-Discovery Manager/Analyst

Citi group
05.2015 - 02.2023

Information Technology Security Specialist

U.S
01.2013 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology with Information Security & Assurance Specialization

American Intercontinental University
03.2012 - 08.2014

Information Systems Control Coordinator

DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL
01.2010 - 01.2013
Darrel SawyerCyber Security/E-Discovery