Russ Verbofsky
Digital Forensic Examiner @Naval Criminal Investigative Service Ncis
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WORK HISTORY
Digital Forensic Examiner @Naval Criminal Investigative Service Ncis
Pensacola, FL, US
I protect organizational credibility by maintaining disciplined evidence custody and handling practices that meet legal and audit expectations. I also reduce legal, security, and evidentiary risk by guiding structured evidence collection and analysis processes across complex criminal and security-focused investigations.Key accomplishments include:• Maintained full control of sensitive information during critical operations by leading field-level technical response in warrant executions and live incidents involving volatile data.• Strengthened coordinated investigative response by aligning technical investigation efforts across violent crime, financial misconduct, substance offenses, and exploitation-related cases.• Sustained consistent operational delivery by managing parallel case workloads while balancing urgency, accuracy, and resource prioritization.• Improved classified environment readiness by continuously meeting clearance requirements, enforcing access discipline, and adhering to controlled information handling standards.• Supported successful legal proceedings by producing reliable and defensible material used in cases involving more than 125 individuals.• Earned formal recognition for sustained contribution through receipt of a merit-based award reflecting dependable execution and accountability.
EDUCATION
The University of Toledo
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Management Information Systems, General
ABOUT RUSS VERBOFSKY
I am a senior public sector technology leader dedicated to bridging the gap between high-level strategy and disciplined execution. With over 15 years of senior experience—including roles as CIO and CISO—I help government agencies navigate the complexities of platform modernization, cybersecurity governance, and regulatory compliance.My approach combines executive-level oversight with the analytical rigor of a digital forensics expert. I’ve successfully led enterprise-wide infrastructure overhauls that achieved 99.9% system availability from ones with sub 90% system availability and moved organizations from minimal to 100% regulatory compliance (PCI DSS). I excel in high-accountability environments where budget constraints and multi-agency coordination require a leader who can assess trade-offs and deliver predictable outcomes.I am a frequent advisor to CIOs and program leaders, helping translate strategic vision into actionable roadmaps and governance models. Whether I’m leading a diverse team or facilitating an executive workshop, my focus remains on strengthening public sector outcomes through sound judgment, fiscal accountability, and a \'security-first\' mindset.
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