Drawing on 17 years as a Detective and Digital Forensic Examiner with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, his law enforcement experience forms the backbone of his teaching. Jeff investigated cybercrime, mobile forensics, and digital evidence across multiple platforms. By integrating OSINT into traditional forensic workflows, he pioneered methods for uncovering leads, mapping networks, and validating evidence, approaches that now form the foundation of his labs and case studies. His teaching style is rooted in those real-world experiences, helping students connect technical skills with investigative intuition. Students consistently praise the course’s real-world focus and Jeff’s ability to demystify advanced techniques through relatable, law enforcement-based examples.
A lifelong learner, Jeff holds certifications that reflect his commitment to growth, including the GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI), GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), and Magnet Certified Forensic Examiner (MCFE). He earned a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Wilmington University and a Bachelor of Science in Intelligence Management from the Henley-Putnam School of Strategic Security. He is also a faculty member of the SANS Technology Institute, an NSA Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense and multi-year winner of the National Cyber League competition. Beyond SANS, he serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Wilmington University, where he authored SEC360: Advanced Mobile and IoT Forensics, mentoring students who aspire to careers in digital investigations.
Students often describe Jeff’s classes as the moment OSINT “clicked,” praising his empathy, humor, and ability to connect complex theory with ethical, real-world application. Known for creating a collaborative, hands-on environment, he ensures learners leave class ready to apply what they learn the very next day. Outside of work, Jeff enjoys playing guitar and ukulele, playing board games, and coaching his son’s youth baseball team. He believes curiosity and empathy, the same traits that drive great investigations, are what turn technical skill into true mastery in cybersecurity.
Qualifications Summary
- Principal Network and Host Forensics & Incident Response Analyst, Mission Support and Test Services, LLC
- SANS Certified Instructor of SEC497: Practical Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
- Former Detective, Las Vegas Metropolitan Polic Department
- Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Wilmington University
- Bachelor of Science in Intelligence Management, Henley-Putnam School of Strategic Security
- GIAC Certifications: GSEC, GOSI, GCIH
- CFCE Certified
- Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Information Science department, Wilmington University
- Author of Wilmington University’s SEC360: Advanced Mobile and IoT Forensics course
- Faculty Member, SANS Technology Institute
- Member, National Child Protection Task Force
- Judge, Trace Labs OSINT Challenge
- Guest contributor to the OSINT Curious Project
