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Ives R. Potrafka
Senior Forensic Examiner
Ives R. Potrafka joined the Center for Computer Forensics as the Senior Forensics Examiner in January 2004. Prior to joining the Center for Computer Forensics Mr. Potrafka served four years with the Michigan Attorney General's Office - High Tech Crime Unit as a Special Agent / Forensic Examiner and Internet Investigator. Prior to the Michigan Attorney General’s Office Mr. Potrafka served his community as a lawenforcement officer for approximately 27 years at the local and state level. He has served as a Patrolman, Deputy-Paramedic, Detective and Sergeant. At the time of his retirement from the Genesee County Sheriff Department, Mr. Potrafka was in charge of the Computer Crime Unit. Mr. Potrafka has extensive courtroom experience and has testified as an expert. Mr. Potrafka serves as a Deputy for Livingston County Sheriff as a consultant to the Computer Crime Unit.
Mr. Potrafka holds numerous certifications and has extensive training in the field of computer forensics. Mr. Potrafka recently earned his associates degree in occupational studies with a focus on computer related topics. Mr. Potrafka also has an extensive background in Internet services, having been the Chairman of the Genesee FreeNet (a non-profit ISP), and as the current owner of a web hosting business.
Education:
Associate in Applied Science - Occupational Studies (Focus on Computers)
Washtenaw Community College - Ann Arbor, MI December 2004
Certifications:
- Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE)
International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS)
- Computer Forensic Examiner (CFE)
Eastern Michigan University
- Certified Electronic Evidence Collection Specialist (CEECS)
International Association of Computer Investigative Specialist (IACIS)
- Encase Certified Examiner (EnCE)
Guidance Software
- Certified Information Forensic Investigator (CIFI)
International Information Systems Forensic Association (IISFA)
- A + Certified
- Discover-e Legal Electronic Data Discovery Operator
- MacForensicLabs Certified Examiner (MFL)
SubRosaSoft Inc.
Computer Education History: Total Hours 1568
- Macintosh Forensics - MacForensicsLab - SubRosaSoft 24 hours
- Macintosh Forensics - Advanced - BlackBag Technologies 28 hours
- Macintosh Forensics - Intermediate - BlackBag Technologies 28 hours
- Forensic Boot Camp - AccessData (FTK) 24 hours
- GMU RCFG Seminar (Macintosh Forensics) 36 hours
- Discover-e EDD Operator 28 hours
- IAICS Advanced Training - DataLifter and Online Investigations 40 hours
- Macintosh Forensics - Basic -- BlackBag Technologies 32 hours
- HTCIA National Conference 16 hours
- GMU RCFG Seminar (12 Hrs Encase v5, 4 Hrs ProDiscover v4) 40 hours
- IACIS Advanced Training - FTK and Cell Phone Forensics 40 hours
- ProDiscover IR Training - TechPathways Inc 8 hours
- Windows Boot Camp - AccessData - Ultimate Tool Kit (FTK) 24 hours
- Forensic Boot Camp - AccessData - Ultimate Tool Kit (FTK) 24 hours
- Advanced Encase (Internet & Email) Training 32 hours
- Advanced Encase (NTFS I & II) Training 64 hours
- Advanced Encase (Linux/Unix) Training 32 hours
- Advanced Encase Training v4 32 hours
- Advanced Unix Training (IACIS) 40 hours
- Computer Forensic Certification (Eastern Michigan University) 240 hours
- Advanced Data Recovery & Analysis - 95/98/ME (NW3C) 40 hours
- Internet Trace Evidence Recovery & Analysis (NW3C) 16 hours
- Linux & BeOS for Law Enforcement (SMART) 32 hours
- Windows NT (FBI) 16 hours
- Encase Intermediate Training - V3 32 hours
- Online Child Exploitation (SEARCH) 40 hours
- Advance Data Recovery and Analysis (NW3C) 40 hours
- High Tech Crime Investigation Association Seminar (HTCIA) 24 hours
- Computer Analysis Recovery Team (FBI-CART) 120 hours
- International Association of Computer Investigative Specialist (IACIS) 80 hours
- A+ Certification (FBI) 80 hours
- Sytex Networks, System Security and Exploitation (FBI) 80 hours
- Basic Data recovery and Analysis (NW3C) 40 hours
- Encase Basic Training - V1.99 24 hours
- Power Phone Policing the Net - Child Exploitation 8 hours
- System Manager Training (QED) 40 hours
- Computerized Identi-Kit (S&W) 24 hours
Law Enforcement Education Total 542 Hours
This training encompasses 29 years of law enforcement experience.
Other Training / Memberships (Since)
- Web Wise Kids - Internet Safety Instructor 2005 - Present
- Eastern Michigan University - Internet Investigators (Instructor) 2002 - 2004
- Eastern Michigan University - Computer Forensics (Instructor) 2002 - 2004
- Michigan InfraGard (Secure Member) 2000 - Present
- High Tech Crime Investigators Association Michigan (Past Pres- 2 yrs / Past V Pres - 2 yrs / Member) 2000 - Present
- International Association of Computer Investigative Specialist Certification Coach 2001 - Present
- Licensed Paramedic - State of Michigan 1975 - 2006
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