Larry E. Daniel
Clayton,NC
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record of fostering a culture of personal satisfaction while delivering exceptional client service. Extensive experience in growing and leading technical teams across diverse fields, including Information Technology, HVAC/R, building automation, and digital forensics. Committed to leveraging expertise to enhance team performance and drive organizational success. Eager to contribute to a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Director of Digital Forensics
Envista Forensics
05.2016 - Current
- I was responsible for the global digital forensics practice at Envista Forensics.
- Mentoring, training, and leadership for our consultants and technical leaders.
- Working on the most difficult and complex matters in intellectual property cases.
- Wrote the book, 'Cell Phone Location Evidence for Legal Professionals.'
- I played a strong role in business development through thought leadership, speaking engagements at client conferences, and webinars.
- I invented the free expert training presentations to groups marketing method back in 2000.
- I have testified as an expert witness 90 times in state and federal courts.
- I was instrumental in driving the practice’s growth from $1.2 million in 2016 to $3.5 million in 2018.
- The practice continued to grow during my time there until I retired in February of 2025.
- Led technical teams to develop innovative forensic solutions for complex investigations.
- Enhanced project delivery through strategic planning and resource allocation.
President
Guardian Digital Forensics
03.2006 - 05.2016
- I founded Guardian Digital Forensics, a business I built from the ground up, and it was one of the first criminal defense-focused practices in digital forensics.
- Starting from scratch with zero marketing money, I used guerrilla marketing to establish a brand.
- When I began in the digital forensics business, I was the first one to even offer the service to criminal defendants.
- I wrote a blog, 'Ex Forensis,' and hosted a live internet radio show called 'Talk Forensics.'
- I pursued and gave Continuing Legal Education (CLE) training presentations to the legal community all over the United States.
- I wrote the books 'Digital Forensics for Legal Professionals' and 'Cell Phone Location Evidence for Legal Professionals.'
- I also worked as a consultant for the NC Department of Transportation as a software developer for the fixed-route and on-demand bus services statewide.
- I refined the internally developed MS Access database program, wrote additional software, and provided consulting on software and hardware as a contractor to the North Carolina Department of Transportation and the Ohio Department of Transportation.
President
YourTechnician.com, Inc
05.1998 - 03.2006
- I started a computer sales and support business via a retail computer store.
- I transformed it into a small business support company, offering on-site services that encompassed network systems administration, software development, and IT support for workstations, servers, and various vertical applications.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance digital forensics capabilities and service offerings.
- Directed cross-functional teams to execute complex forensic investigations and analysis.
President
SRS Lighting
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Built the company from scratch through internal growth and acquisitions to $20 million in revenue in twenty-four months.
- Guided organizational growth through innovative business strategies and market positioning initiatives.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
- Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
Vice President of Operations
Strategic Resource Solution
09.1993 - 01.1996
- I came on board as Director of Operations and salvaged their failing building automation business (ACT Controls) by providing operations, project management, and engineering training to the project managers.
- I also assisted in building a strategic plan that ultimately allowed the business to be sold to Carolina Power and Light for $40 million.
- I provided financial, marketing, sales management, and team leadership for the company.
- Streamlined process workflows, resulting in improved resource allocation and reduced operational costs.
- Led operational strategy development to enhance efficiency across multi-departmental functions.
- Mentored senior management teams on best practices in operational excellence and strategic planning.
- Implemented performance metrics to monitor productivity and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Manager of Restaurant Facilities and Systems Engineering
KFC National Management
06.1981 - 09.1993
- I managed all building and equipment maintenance operations and energy management for 1,400 company restaurants, overseeing a nationwide team of over 100 maintenance technicians and supervisors, with a budget of $40 million.
- I assumed responsibility for KFC Manufacturing’s service group in 1990.
- From that, I created a new company division, 'MasterTech,' by converting the internal maintenance group and KFC Mfg. Service group into a nationwide restaurant equipment service, HVAC, and Refrigeration business.
- I grew the company from $900K to $5M in 30 months through sales and marketing efforts using technicians as salesmen.
- KFC sold MasterTech to PepsiCo Food Service in 1992.
- I then went on to manage the Colonel’s Rotisserie Gold project.
- During those 9 months, I designed a ventilation hood used in over 1,000 restaurants, managed the electrical remodels of 700 stores, and the installation and delivery of the ovens and small wares for 1,400 stores.
- Implemented training programs for new managers, improving onboarding and team cohesion.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
McKendree University
Louisville, KY12.1989
Skills
- Technical leadership
- Process improvement
- Financial management
- Revenue growth
- Consulting
- Strategic planning
- Remote team management
- Team leadership
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 70 staff members.
- Achieved 98% client satisfaction rate in our global expert services in digital forensics consulting.
- Grew national service business by 500% in 22 months.
Certification
- Digital Forensics Certified Practitioner (DFCP) 2004 – 2022
- Encase Certified Examiner (EnCE) 2010 – 2022
- Blackthorn 2 Certified Examiner (BCE) 2010
- Certified Telecommunications Network Specialist (CTNS) 2013
- Certified Telecommunications Analyst (CTA) 2015
- Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO) 2019 – 2023
- Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst (CCPA) 2019 -2023
- Cellebrite Advanced Smartphone Analysis (CASA) 2021-2023
- Cellebrite Certified Premium Operator (CCPO) 2023
- Certified Wireless Analysts 2023
Timeline
Technical Director of Digital Forensics
Envista Forensics
05.2016 - Current
President
Guardian Digital Forensics
03.2006 - 05.2016
President
YourTechnician.com, Inc
05.1998 - 03.2006
President
SRS Lighting
01.1996 - 01.1998
Vice President of Operations
Strategic Resource Solution
09.1993 - 01.1996
Manager of Restaurant Facilities and Systems Engineering
KFC National Management
06.1981 - 09.1993
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
McKendree University