Valeria Valencia Quiroz
Mount Airy,US
Summary
Experienced digital forensic professional bringing demonstrated leadership skills and technical knowledge.
Results-oriented law enforcement and investigation specialist with 8 years of experience in coordinating investigations, researching and reviewing case files and conducting interviews. Resourceful leader focused on keeping alert and open perspective during investigations while utilizing expert problem-solving in unlocking complex cases. Successful investigator bringing strong background in casework to position within robust and professional organization.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Digital Forensic Examiner
Engility Corporation
12.2022 - Current
- Conduct forensic examinations of electronic devices including computers, mobile devices and other digital data storage media. Use software and hardware forensic tools to extract, preserve, analyze, and present evidence for further investigations or testing.
- Investigate, analyze and respond to cyber incidents within network environments
- Conduct cellular mapping
- Create forensic reports and expert testimony
Arson Investigator
Donan Solutions Llc
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Conducted fire scene investigations to establish root causes of different types of incidents.
- Visited fire scenes to investigate and determine causes.
- Supported prosecution of offenders by coordinating with attorneys, providing information and documentation as well as testifying in court.
- Interviewed witnesses of for each fire, consulted with experts and worked with insurance agents to gain information and insight.
- Prepared scene diagrams, numbered debris and took photographs to accurately depict damage and scene findings.
- Established investigation scene perimeters to alert unauthorized individuals about barriers and protect evidence.
State Trooper
Baltimore County Police Department
10.2017 - 12.2020
- Investigated vehicular or roadway-related accidents, assisting persons involved and coordinating response.
- Directed traffic during emergency and congested situations to facilitate vehicular flow.
- Wrote reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.
- Coordinated security detail for governor and other dignitaries both at their residences and during travel.
- Worked within specialized unit to conduct investigations into systemic criminal issues, including Illegal drugs rings, gun trafficking and organized crime.
- Communicated with subjects and witnesses to acquire and verify information relevant to roadway accident investigations.
- Conducted high-speed vehicle pursuits to apprehend criminal suspects.
- Performed comprehensive searches of people and property to identify controlled substances or contraband.
- Cultivated working relationships with colleagues, executives and community members to build trust and communication.
- Prepared cases for trial and appeared and testified in court as witness.
- Conducted field sobriety tests and used portable breathalyzers to perform tests.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Recorded facts and prepared reports to document incidents and activities for later use in court cases and legal records.
- Eliminated process discrepancies and accurately investigated felony-level property and violent crimes while preparing, submitting and aiding district attorney prosecution cases.
Consultant - Enterprise Incident Management
Optiv Security Inc.
04.2015 - 10.2017
- Computer Forensics and Incident Response
- Perform forensic analysis of computers and related storage devices using a variety of forensic software products
- Perform on-site Incident Response and forensic imaging and data captures of computers and related media
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Digital Forensics
Stevenson University
Owings Mills, United States05.2016
Associate of Arts - Arts And Science
Carroll Community College
Westminster, MD05.2014
Skills
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving
- Understanding of cyber security
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Bilingual - Spanish and English
- Windows, MacOS, Linux/Unix OS
- FAT 12, FAT 16, FAT 32, & exFAT
- EXT3, EXT4
- Disk Drives, Magnetic Tapes & Optical Media Removable Media (Floppy Disks, Zip Disks, Jaz Disks, Optical, CD/DVD, Smart Media, Flash Memory, and Memory Media Cards) Desktops, Laptops, Cell Phones, Tablets, USB, and Firewire Drives
- C, C, Python, Script/ Batch Interpreters: IBM Exec & REXX; UNIX SHELL (C, BOURNE), HTML/JAVA, Assembler (INTEL), Enscript, Windows PowerShell
Certification
- GIAC® Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) – June, 2016 – Present
- GIAC® Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE) – December, 2017 – Present
- EnCase® Certified Examiner (EnCE) - June 2015 - Present
- Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) - 2016/2017
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) – 2017 - Present
- Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) - 2018/2021
Digital Forensics Tools
- Guidance Software - EnCase® Forensic, Enterprise, E-Discovery
- X-Ways Software Technology AG - X-Ways Forensics, WinHex
- SubRosaSoft.com - MacForensicsLab
- AccessData – FTK, DNA, PRTK
- Digital Detective - NetAnalysis
- Magnet Forensics - Internet Evidence Finder, AXIOM
- ASR Data - SMART for Linux
- Windows PowerShell
Additional Information
Court Determined Expertise
2023 -3-3 Circuit Court (Orange County, Virginia; Convicted Felon Possession of Firearm )
Digital Forensics
2022-8-31 Circuit Court (Culpeper County, Virginia; Manslaughter)
Cellular Mapping
Timeline
Digital Forensic Examiner
Engility Corporation
12.2022 - Current
Arson Investigator
Donan Solutions Llc
12.2020 - 12.2022
State Trooper
Baltimore County Police Department
10.2017 - 12.2020
Consultant - Enterprise Incident Management
Optiv Security Inc.
04.2015 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Digital Forensics
Stevenson University
Associate of Arts - Arts And Science
Carroll Community College
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