Michael Trano
Forest Hills,NY
Summary
Highly accomplished law enforcement professional with 15 years of investigative experience and an exceptional record in project management, surveillance, and fraud detection and prevention. Proven success, as a supervisor, in leading an investigative unit to thoroughly complete and execute agency objectives in a cohesive and time efficient manor. Special expertise in regulatory, business compliance. Highly experienced in interviewing, providing testimony, evidence collection and preservation with exceptional case management and organizational skills. Critical thinker with excellent track record of accomplishing detailed investigations that contribute to outstanding results. Adept at acquiring and maintaining working relationships with federal, state, and local agencies. Special expertise in cybersecurity and digital forensics.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Detective Sergeant
Office Of The New York City Sheriff
Long Island City, NY
08.2014 - Current
- Supervise over five detectives for the Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
- Oversee criminal cases, coordinate investigations, and prepare evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Intiate and provide recommendations for investigations related to Real Estate Fraud and Theft.
- Provide supervision and conduct background investigations for both job applicants and employees.
- Provide supervision and conduct regulatory, business inspections, throughout New York City.
- Review detective case reports for accuracy, integrity, and completeness.
- Deliver calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Supervised and conducted over a dozen undercover and surveillance operations.
- Skilled in identifying witnesses and collecting statements to gather information.
- Knowledge of local and state criminal and administrative laws.
Investigator
New York City Department Of Consumer Affairs
New York, NY
04.2014 - 08.2014
- Investigated allegations of New York City businesses not in compliance with the Paid Sick Leave Act.
- Provided over a dozen mediations between businesses and employees as part of bringing businesses into compliance with the Paid Sick Leave Act.
- Contributed to community outreach and education about the Paid Sick Leave Act.
- Produced professional reports outlining findings of cases and providing recommendations.
Senior Fraud Investigator
New York City Human Resource Administration
New York, NY
10.2008 - 04.2014
- Investigated allegations of welfare fraud and SNAP trafficking which resulted in the recoupment of over $500,000 worth of welfare benefits.
- Verified allegations of fraud by conducting comparative analysis with the complaint and the suspected, program participant's welfare case file.
- Conducted multiple surveillances and undercover operations on businesses suspected of trafficking and discounting SNAP benefits.
- Provided intelligence, consultation and support to the New York County District Attorney's Office, as a member of the office's SNAP and Welfare Fraud, joint task force.
- Provided expert, witness testimony in welfare fraud criminal cases and administrative hearings.
- Trained, supported and provided guidance for new investigators.
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Utica University
Utica, NY12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY06.2007
Skills
- Crime Prevention
- Background Investigations
- Interviewing Witnesses
- Project Management
- Security Assessments
- Regulation Compliance
- Fraud Investigations
- Court Testimony
- Team Development
- Critical Analysis
Awards
- Bedford-Stuyvesant Real Estate Board Service Award
- Brooklyn Borough President Citation
- Department of Finance, Employee Recognition Ceremony, Nominated Agency Employee of the Year
- Citation by the Queens County District Attorney Office for Deed Fraud
- Citation by the Office of the New York City Sheriff for Deed Fraud
Certification
- National Computer Forensic Institute U.S. Secret Service, Basic Investigation of Computers & Electronic Program Certification
- Macintosh Forensic Analysis, HTDA Certification
- NSA, U.S. Homeland Security and National AI Education and Training Program Cyber Defense Education Certification
- NYS Municipal Police Training, Basic Course of Peace Officer
- NYS Municipal Police Training, Initial Course in Firearms and Deadly Physical Force
Timeline
Detective Sergeant
Office Of The New York City Sheriff
08.2014 - Current
Investigator
New York City Department Of Consumer Affairs
04.2014 - 08.2014
Senior Fraud Investigator
New York City Human Resource Administration
10.2008 - 04.2014
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Utica University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Marist College
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