Eric Nevalainen, CSM

Experience

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  Secure Computing

  Feb 1997 - Nov 1999

  Support Engineer
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  Andersen Windows

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2005

  Senior Security Technologist

  Responsible for the maintenance, management, and deployment of corporate security infrastructure including firewalls, proxy servers, and intrusion detection systems. Responsible for the design of corporate intrusion detection strategy and deployment of corporate intrusion detection architecture. Assisted the business in deploying solutions that enhance profitability. Managed corporate wide projects using PMBOK methodologies to implement HIPAA and PCI compliance. Assisted in the incident response management process for corporate wide network incidents. Show less

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  Minnesota Army National Guard

  Dec 1999 - Jun 2006

  CERT Team Chief

  Responsible for training and leadership of a 6-person cross functional team that provided computer network defense, and emergency response capability for the military networks in the state of MN as part of the Army’s Information Operations effort. Provided expert level coaching for team members in the areas of firewalls, VPN, and intrusion detection. Assisted in the training of other CERT/IA teams nationally by participating in Red Team exercises. Developed and enforced network security policies in accordance with Dept. of Defense and Army standards, and advised the State CIO on matters pertaining to network and computer security. Show less

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  Lucidata, Inc.

  Oct 2005 - Dec 2015

  Responsible for the management and operation of a forensic computer lab. Oversee the safe handling and maintenance of confidential client data and evidence. Responsible for the supervision, training, and mentoring of other forensic examiners. Assisted clients in the management of data preservation and analysis in complex technical environments. Provided expert forensic analysis and testimony in response to PCI, HIPAA, and financial fraud, and malware related matters. Responsible for the location, preservation and analysis of digital evidence in a form that is acceptable and presentable in a court of law, for both civil and criminal cases. Conducted data preservation and analysis activities in complex technical environments. Leveraged agile methodology to build engagement roadmaps, define client deliverables and identify backlog items. Responsible for the presentation of expert testimony by affidavit, deposition, and testimony in open court.

  • Manager, Minneapolis Forensic Lab

    May 2009 - Dec 2015

  • Forensic Examiner

    Oct 2005 - Apr 2010
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  1/34 Brigade Combat Team

  Aug 2006 - Aug 2007

  Assistant Brigade Plans Officer

  Acted as IT and Telecom manager (CIO) for coalition Operating Base Adder in support of OIF 06-08. In support of the base commander, oversaw the implementation, and maintenance of IT systems base wide to include computer, telephone, satellite, RF, and crypto systems. Ensured that all new technology deployed base wide meets Department of the Army security standards as defined in the theater of operations. Managed multiple infrastructure, construction, and network engineering projects.

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  The Newberry Group

  Dec 2015 - Oct 2017

  DF/IR Lab Manager/Scrum Master

  After the acquisition of LuciData by the Newberry Group in 2015, undertook responsibility for the management and operation of Newberry’s 2 computer labs. Assisted clients and attorneys in developing scope and requirements for new projects. Led the development of user stories to populate and manage project backlogs. Managed forensic cyber-response engagements using Agile methodologies to assist clients in managing their threat surface to include the deployment of SEIM, DLP, ATP, and access solutions. Developed and implemented uniform forensic standards and guidelines across all labs in accordance with industry best practices. Supervised, coached, and trained other examiners in the conduct of their investigations. Assisted clients/product owners in identification of story and backlog items in order to best maximize client outcomes. Provided expert forensic analysis and testimony in response to PCI, HIPAA, and financial fraud, and malware related matters. Show less

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  IUOE Local 49

  Sept 2018 - now

  Information Technology Manager