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Rachel Bakaletz

@rachelbakaletz

I examine digital evidence for investigations and courtroom presentation.

United States
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I'm a Special Agent at the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, preserving, collecting, processing, and examining electronic evidence for investigations and courtroom presentation. I perform forensic analysis of cell phones and other mobile devices using tools including Cellebrite, Magnet Axiom, and DVR Examiner.

Previously, I served as an Investigator/Digital Forensic Examiner with the Chattanooga Police Department and supported professional billing at Ballad Health. I hold an M.S. in Computing focused on Information Technology, with a thesis on machine learning approaches to reconnaissance detection for network security.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Faculty Member

ETSU Department of Computing

Jun 2022 - Dec 2022 (6 months)

Managed course website on D2L and gave weekly lectures on Discrete Mathematics and PC Setup/Maintenance. Provided academic support to students through office hours and homework assistance.

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Instructor

ETSU Department of Computing

Aug 2020 - May 2022 (1 year 9 months)

Managed course website on D2L and gave weekly lectures on topics relating to Discrete Mathematics and PC Setup. Provided academic support to students through office hours and homework assistance.

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Customer Service Associate

JC Penney

May 2017 - Jan 2021 (3 years 8 months)

Assisted customers with retail needs and ensured the integrity of cash transactions. Unloaded merchandise from weekly truck and ensured items were correctly picked and packed for customer orders.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

East Tennessee State University logoEU

East Tennessee State University

Master of Science, Information Technology

M.S. in Computing with a concentration in Information Technology, completed in 2022. Thesis focused on a machine learning approach for reconnaissance detection to enhance network security.

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East Tennessee State University

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

B.S. in Computing with a concentration in Information Technology, completed in 2020. Key courses included computer forensics, ethical hacking, and information and network security.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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