A forensic analyst specializing in forensic audio and video analysis with more than 20 years of professional experience in the examination of recorded evidence. This expert’s work focuses on audio analysis, video analysis, and voice identification involving digital recordings and multimedia evidence. The analyst has served as a forensic audio and video expert witness for approximately 20 years. The analyst holds a Master of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Additional specialized training includes voice identification coursework and certification as a voice identification examiner, along with continuing education focused on audio enhancement, video enhancement, authenticity analysis, and voice identification technologies used in forensic recorded evidence examinations.

Professional experience includes the forensic analysis of recorded evidence such as 911 calls, voicemails, undercover recordings, witness statements, and interview recordings. Work in this area includes digital audio analysis, digital audio enhancement, and authenticity analysis of audio recordings to determine whether recordings may have been altered or tampered with. Additional expertise includes audio restoration and digital voice identification, including processes used to determine whether a recorded voice matches or eliminates a potential speaker.

The expert also conducts forensic analysis of video recordings and digital images, including surveillance video and cellular phone recordings. Services include digital video analysis, video enhancement for identification purposes, and video authenticity analysis to evaluate whether recorded video evidence may have been modified or altered. Technical work further includes digital video enhancement, video restoration, and database systems management related to recorded evidence and digital media files. Professional roles have included leadership responsibilities as president, owner, and chief forensic analyst of a forensic audio and video analysis practice. Prior professional experience includes work as a forensic examiner specializing in audio and video analysis and voice identification. Across these roles, the expert has analyzed hundreds of audio, video, and voice identification matters involving recorded evidence and digital media.

Professional involvement includes service as a board member and chair related to voice identification within a professional board focused on recorded evidence, as well as membership in professional organizations related to forensic examination and audio engineering. The expert has also contributed to professional conferences and scientific meetings addressing forensic audio analysis, voice identification, authenticity examinations, and recorded evidence in legal proceedings.