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Niraj Sharma

A strong background in forensic lab practices and procedures, evidence handling, and testifying as an expert witness is required. Experience in law enforcement, basic investigations or with a professional services firm is preferred. Conduct computer forensic investigations, data recovery, and electronic discovery and have a solid foundation of technical experience and expertise.

Key Skills

Managing Teams
Leadership
Communication skills.
Forecasting
Analytical Skills
Interpersonal Skills

Professional Experience

Apr 2021
Present
Forensic Computer Analyst
Cube Kolkata, IN
  • Help analyze findings in investigative matters, and develop fact-based technical reports detailing events over specified periods of time.
  • Prepare reports and documents case details, development and outcome.
  • Knowledge of proper forensic investigation techniques when working with compromised system images or files.
  • Global mind-set for working with different cultures and backgrounds.
  • Strong knowledge of policies and procedures regarding chain of custody practice.
  • Possession of any of the following certifications: Certified Forensic Video Analyst (CFVA), Certified Forensic Video Technician (CFVT) from the LEVA International, Inc., and/or Forensic Video Certification from International Association for Identification (IAI).
  • Knowledge of existing and emerging legal issues within information security environments (i.e., data privacy).
Mar 2014
Mar 2021
Forensic Computer Analyst
Income Tax Department of Kolkata Kolkata, IN
  • An Information Security background or knowledge to speak intelligently to both technical and non-technical teams and understand the variation of risks posed to the firm in different situations.
  • Conducted data forensic investigations for enterprise computer security incidents including but not limited to internal and external intellectual property theft, attacks/intrusions, computer abuse and insider threats investigations.
  • Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change.
  • Advised and assisted Team Leads on the relevance of information derived from internal and external sources associated with information security matters, digital forensic inquiries and investigative work.
  • Familiarity with forensic artifacts typically found on Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • DoD Directive 8570.01–M Certification, including IAT I, II, or III.
  • Organized all relevant case information in easy-to understand format.

Education

Jun 2013
Aug 2016
Bachelor’s Degree Arts in Indira Gandhi National Open University
Indira Gandhi National Open University

Certifications

Microsoft Azure 104
Microsoft
Forensic Computer Analyst
ACFE
ISO – 27000
Gov of India
ISO - 9000
Gov of India

Achievements

Digital Forensic Investigator of the Year
  • Backtracked the footprints of the lawbreaker to extract digital artifacts. These pieces of evidence then help in retrieving useful data to support the legal proceedings.  
  •  Collected information from digital devices as part of legal investigations. 
Cybersec Award
Developed proprietary technologies and systems to perform correct and timely forensic examination, analysis of malware and traces of hacker attacks, including those within deleted and encrypted data.

Hobbies & Interests

  • Computers
  • Cricket

Languages

English
(Fluent)
Hindi
(Native)
Bengali
(Fluent)

Career Aspiration

Over the nine years I want to assist in the investigation of crimes and cybersecurity incidents and to recover hidden, encrypted, or deleted information related to the case along with safeguarding the integrity of data by following a chain of custody that ensures its admissibility in court.

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