Ronan Blackbird
Forensics Consultant @New York City Criminal Court
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WORK HISTORY
Forensics Consultant @New York City Criminal Court
New York, NY, US
I use concepts from the Game Industry to analyze a wide variety of crime evidence to accurately establish the sequence of events and present attestable evidence.Being a Certified mobile forensics Expert, I also work with extractions of mobile devices and decrypting data to draw out relevant crime evidence and data. I use game engines to recreate/simulate events and actions based on crime discovery including CCTV footage to run variations to establish a realistic picture of what might have happened.Since 2022, I have worked with various Private and Public defenders as an Expert Witness on the 18B Panel, in producing Trial Exhibits, enhancement and cleaning of footage and audio from case discovery.My work has helped multiple defendants receive the Chance and Justice they deserve.I am also a Certified Cellebrite Analyst and Operator (CCO-CCPA)
EDUCATION
New York University
MS Games for Learning, Video Games in Education
Kingston University
Master's Degree, Video Games Development (Design)
Pondicherry University
Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Computer Science and Engineering
St. Patrick Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Pondicherry 605005
Higher Secondary School, Computer Science
ABOUT RONAN BLACKBIRD
As a Game Designer turned Forensic Analyst, I work with the New York 18B working with attorneys in assisting them with access, compilation, enhancement, and repair of video footage from crime-scenes and BWC alongside recreating crime incidents on Game Engines to better understand what might have occurred. Being a Certified mobile forensics Expert, I also work with extractions of mobile devices (including but not limited to Phones (Android and iOS), Vehicle Satnav, Computers and Drones) and decrypting data to draw out relevant crime evidence and information. My Professional Background:Creative game designer and producer with 7+ years of diverse industry experience including VR design, creative direction, remote team facilitation, and project management. Credited with 5+ shipped titles and recognized for cross-functional team collaboration, leadership and communication.Experienced in Agile development practices, running and managing SCRUM teams and comfortable in client facing roles.I\'ve run campaigns and exhibited in some of America\'s biggest VR expos - New York virtual reality 2018, StartEd 2017, NY Edtech week and Allycon 2018.My work spans from making video games and experiences for both entertainment and education to building and fostering brand and client relationships.
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