Satish Mathai
Branchburg Township,NJ
Summary
Highly accomplished law enforcement professional with a proven track record in developing, executing, and enhancing security, national, and international law enforcement initiatives, programs, and operations. Over 25 years of experience in homeland security, risk management, customs, and immigration enforcement. Currently holds a TS/SCI security clearance. Possesses extensive managerial, investigative, and programmatic experience with a focus on risk management, innovative problem-solving methodology, leadership, and team building.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory Special Agent
DHS-Homeland Security Investigations
2016.07 - Current
- Served as Group Supervisor for various groups including Global Trade/Counterproliferation Investigations Group, Document and Benefit Fraud Task Force, Counterterrorism and Criminal Exploitation Unit and Newark Narcotics Group
- Managed daily activities of Certified Undercover Operations (CUC) PUERTA
- Reinvigorated trade crime portfolio; built partnerships with external stakeholders to meet changing global requirements
- Led external outreach to expand partnerships and communication with private sector businesses, trade groups and coalitions, as well as with law enforcement community and other governmental agencies
- Planed, directed, managed, and coordinated HSI's investigative efforts to track, identify, disrupt, and dismantle transnational criminal organizations that sought to exploit customs and immigration systems.
- Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations.
ICE Country Attaché / DHS Dual Hat Attaché
DHS-Immigration and Customs Enforcement
2013.07 - 2016.07
- Responsible for all aspects of ICE International Operations mission in its area of responsibility (AOR), which includes India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Maldives
- Maintained executive leadership over wide variety of ICE/HSI programs and operations that investigate transnational criminal organizations seeking to exploit America's legitimate trade, travel, and financial systems for illicit purposes
- Represented agency at various roundtable discussions, including congressional delegation meetings, as recognized authority in field of on immigration and customs programs and investigations
- Briefed respective Ambassadors on significant events and investigations that occur within AOR
- Participated frequently as agency's subject matter expert at U.S Patent and Trade Organization/Department of Justice's capacity building seminars for foreign prosecutors and law enforcement officers on IPR investigations and undercover operations
- Served as DHS Attaché until September 2015, which focused on all DHS matters represented to Chief of Mission, to include essential law enforcement priorities for U.S Secret Service, Transportation Security Administration, and U.S Coast Guard.
Section Chief/ IP Unit
IPR Center
2010.07 - 2013.07
- Responsible for enforcement and programmatic operations, which included nationwide and international enforcement operations such as Operation In Our Sites (IOS) -a global high-visibility IP cybercrime initiative to identify and shutdown websites selling counterfeit/pirated merchandise including pharmaceuticals
- Conducted criminal investigations operated under Certified Undercover Operation (CUC) Safety Net
- Developed comprehensive risk management strategies to proactively identify potential issues before they escalated.
- Provided leadership and supervision to National Program Managers/Undercover Operation Manager and Senior Intel Research Specialist
- Provided technical and policy direction, guidance, and oversight to numerous field and Attaché offices, regarding broad range of investigative functions associated with various enforcement operations.
Senior Special Agent/Commercial Fraud-IP Group
DHS-Homeland Security Investigations
2004.07 - 2010.07
- Conducted complex investigations into violations of federal laws and regulations by transnational smuggling organizations as senior special agent
- Initiated and directed numerous controlled deliveries and pass through operations which involved inter-regional and international dimensions
- Recruited and directed confidential informants, sources of information, and cooperating defendants
- Involved in initiating Title III wire intercept investigations involving various federal, state & local agencies, targeting major drug and money laundering organizations.
- Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations.
- Recovered valuable assets from criminal enterprises through meticulous financial analysis and asset forfeiture procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
New York, NY06.1995
Skills
- Global Law Enforcement Perspective
- Complex, Transnational Investigations
- Crisis Management/Risk Mitigation
- International Operations Management
Priorexperience
Held numerous leadership positions, as well as the Senior Inspector position with Customs and Border Protection, from September 1996 to July 2004.
Languages
Hindi
Malayalam
Timeline
Supervisory Special Agent
DHS-Homeland Security Investigations
2016.07 - Current
ICE Country Attaché / DHS Dual Hat Attaché
DHS-Immigration and Customs Enforcement
2013.07 - 2016.07
Section Chief/ IP Unit
IPR Center
2010.07 - 2013.07
Senior Special Agent/Commercial Fraud-IP Group
DHS-Homeland Security Investigations
2004.07 - 2010.07
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
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