EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
University, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Vinnytsia National Technical University — Vinnytsia, Ukraine | 1995 – 2003
Specializations: Digital & Analog Electronics Development, Radio Frequency (RF) Systems, Telecommunications Hardware Engineering.
Canadian Equivalency: Assessed under NOC 22310 (Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians).
Associate Degree / Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology
Vinnytsia Technical College — Vinnytsia, Ukraine | 1992 – 1995
Qualification: Certified Electrical Technician / Electrician.
ADVANCED R&D COLLABORATIONS & FORENSIC EXPERTISE
Western Digital (WD) R&D Laboratory Collaboration | 2016 – Present
Beta Testing & Engineering Analysis: Partnering with WD research labs to test next-generation HDD and SSD storage technologies prior to market release.
Failure Analysis & Firmware Evaluation: Performing deep performance evaluation, stress-testing, and failure analysis; documenting and reporting complex firmware behaviors and anomalies to engineering teams.
Product Development & Insights: Contributing to strategic market research by providing professional technical feedback and competitive industry insights.
Digital Forensics Specialist & Security Researcher | 2014 – Present
Forensic Research & Development: Specialized in digital forensics service delivery, developing custom methodologies for data extraction from secured and locked devices.
Security & Cryptanalysis: Expert in hardware/software password bypass techniques, cryptographic research, and low-level data extraction for investigative purposes.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
ACE Laboratory Certified Data Recovery Engineer | 2000 – Present
Advanced certification covering comprehensive data recovery and firmware repair for Hard Drives (HDD), Solid State Drives (SSD), RAID Arrays, NAND Flash, Monoliths, and SD Cards (PC-3000 systems).
DELL Certified Systems Expert | 2006 – 2009
Certified Technician for Dell Enterprise Servers, Desktop workstations, and Laptops.
TOSHIBA Certified Service Technician | 2006 – 2014
Authorized hardware servicing, diagnostics, and support for Toshiba computer systems.
ASUS Certified Service Technician | 2006 – 2014
Authorized component-level repair, diagnostics, and technical support for ASUS hardware.
FUJITSU-SIEMENS Certified Computer Technician | 2005 – 2008
Authorized hardware maintenance and technical support for Fujitsu-Siemens systems.
PROFESSIONAL PROJECTIONIST Certification | 1988 - Present
Professional Cinema Projection & Film Systems: Extensive experience as a professional projectionist, skilled in operating, servicing, and maintaining all types of cinema projectors and DOLBY sound systems (both legacy analog and modern DCP, DLP, LCD).
Expert in handling, inspecting, and splicing all motion picture film formats (8mm, 16mm, 35mm, 70mm, 70MM IMAX), performing precise optical/sound calibration and complex electro-mechanical projector repairs.
LANGUAGES:
English: Professional Working Proficiency
Russian: Native / Bilingual Proficiency
Ukrainian: Native / Bilingual Proficiency
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE & TECHNICAL COMPETencies
1. Advanced Data Recovery & Digital Forensics (35+ Years Experience)
Comprehensive Media Recovery: Expert-level data extraction across all storage devices and digital media, including HDDs, SSDs, USB flash drives, RAID arrays, NAS, smartphones, ROM/NAND monolithic chips, legacy/modern magnetic tape formats, and optical storage.
Complex Cleanroom Operations: Flawless execution of micro-mechanical and cleanroom procedures, including Head Stack Assembly (HSA/HDA) swaps, spindle motor repair and transplantation, platter transfers, PCB servicing, and component-level micro-repairs.
File System Architecture & Reconstruction: Deep architectural knowledge and advanced reconstruction of damaged or corrupted file systems, including NTFS, FAT/FAT32, exFAT, UFS, HFS+, APFS, XFS, and ZFS.
Firmware Engineering & Reverse Engineering: Specialized in reverse engineering, real-time microcode manipulation, and Service Area (SA) module modification for HDD and flash-based storage controllers.
Hardware-Level Digital Forensics: Skilled in generating forensic bit-stream images from unstable, degraded, or damaged media using industry-standard write-blockers and specialized hardware-software suites
(ACE Lab PC-3000, DeepSpar Disk Imager, WD Streamer, WINHEX, Advanced Imager, and others).
Chip-Off & Monolithic Analysis: Proficient in direct NAND/eMMC/UFS memory dump extraction for severely damaged devices, Flash Translation Layer (FTL) reconstruction, and manual pinout discovery on monolithic chips using logic analyzers.
Forensic Software & Data Carving: Advanced raw Hex analysis, file signature carving, and MFT/Inode reconstruction using leading forensic platforms, including EnCase, AccessData FTK, X-Ways Forensics, XRY, Mobile Edit, and Cellebrite.
Forensic Standards & Compliance: Strict adherence to Chain of Custody protocols, cryptographic data integrity verification (MD5/SHA-256 hash validation), and preparation of thorough technical reports for investigations.
2. Electronics Engineering & Micro-Soldering
Circuit Design & Diagnostics: Extensive hands-on experience in the design, analysis, diagnostics, and repair of analog, digital, and microcontroller-based circuits.
Precision Soldering & PCB Rework: Expert in through-hole (THT) and surface-mount (SMD) rework, multi-layer PCB trace repair, precision drilling, and micro-soldering using high-end soldering and rework stations (JBC, Pace, Metcal, Ersa).
Advanced BGA & Chip Rework: Proficient in BGA chip removal, reballing, and reflow, with precise thermal profile management to safely rework heat-sensitive embedded components and controller assemblies.
Laboratory & Test Equipment: Advanced proficiency with diagnostic equipment, including digital oscilloscopes (Tektronix, Rigol, Keysight), spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, digital multimeters, optical probes, stereo microscopes, loupes, and magnetic fluids for track visualization.
Hardware Fault Localization: Skilled in advanced diagnostic techniques, including thermal imaging (FLIR) for short-circuit and parasitic drain localization, voltage injection, and comprehensive power rail analysis.
Technical Documentation & CAD: Proficient in reading schematics, utilizing BoardView software, and conducting component signature analysis to reverse-engineer PCB topologies without proprietary schematics.
Control Systems: Strong background in electro-mechanical assemblies, embedded electronics, and industrial control systems.
3. IT Infrastructure, Server & Hardware Service (35+ Years Experience)
Computer & Server Maintenance: Over 35 years of expertise in the assembly, installation, configuration, diagnostics, and component-level repair of PCs, workstations, and enterprise servers.
Vendor Certifications: Certified in hardware service and repair for multiple major computer brands (list of certifications available below).
Office & Print Media Integration: Extensive experience installing, configuring, and servicing copiers, fax machines, multifunction printers (MFPs), and commercial color equipment, including enterprise network integration.
Analog-to-Digital Conversion: Specialized expertise in digitizing and restoring analog audio and video media across all formats, converting legacy data to modern digital standards.
4. Operations Management & Professional Skills
Technical Problem Solving: Strong electro-mechanical aptitude with a proven reputation for finding simplified, efficient, and cost-effective solutions to complex technical challenges.
Project & Workflow Management: Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver multiple mission-critical projects in parallel while meeting strict Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Lab & Inventory Management: Fully responsible for the calibration and maintenance of specialized laboratory tools and test equipment, alongside accurate management of donor parts and spare component inventories.
Client Relations & Communication: Excellent interpersonal and business communication skills; adept at translating complex technical findings into clear, actionable advice for clients and stakeholders.
Autonomy & Documentation: High computer literacy with flawless technical documentation capabilities. Self-motivated and capable of working efficiently and independently with minimal supervision.
Mobility & Reliability: Hold a valid Class 5 driver’s license with certified Extreme Drive Training and reliable transportation; available for on-call dispatch and occasional inter-provincial travel.