Rachel Samson
@rachelsamson
Digital forensic analyst at Forensic Science Department examining evidence from mobile devices, computers, CCTV/DVR systems, and storage media.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At Forensic Science Department, I acquire, extract, examine, and analyze digital evidence from mobile devices, computers, CCTV/DVR systems, and storage media while maintaining chain of custody. I prepare forensic reports and help present findings to support investigations and legal proceedings.
At Cyber Crime Wing, I conducted digital evidence investigations and trained police officers in forensic tools, including at the Tamil Nadu Police Academy. My experience also includes document forgery examination and practical work across mobile, disk, DVR, cloud, telecom, and image and video forensics.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Forensic Expert
Forensic Science Department
Oct 2025 - Present (11 months)
Acquired, extracted, examined and analyzed digital evidence from mobile devices, computers, CCTV/DVR systems, and storage media while maintaining chain of custody. Prepared detailed forensic reports and used tools including Cellebrite UFED, MSAB XRY, Magnet AXIOM, and FTK Imager.
Lab Administrator
Cyber Crime Wing
Jul 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 1 month)
Conducted investigations of digital evidence using forensic tools such as MSAB XRY, EnCase, and Belkasoft Evidence Center X. Trained Inspectors and Sub-Inspectors from Cyber Crime Wing and conducted training at Tamil Nadu Police Academy.
Internship - Forgery Examiner
Elite Forensic Report
Jan 2024 - Apr 2024 (3 months)
Identified whether documents were genuine or forged, including types of forgery, and learned legal aspects of presenting evidence in court. Trained in writing detailed lab reports and presenting findings clearly.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Belkasoft
Certificate of Achievement, Windows Forensics
2025 - 2025
Earned a Certificate of Achievement in Windows Forensics with Belkasoft in 2025.
Forensic Aptitude and Caliber Test
Qualification, Forensic Aptitude
2024 - 2024
Qualified in the Forensic Aptitude and Caliber Test in 2024.
Christ University, Bangalore
M.Sc. Forensic Science, Forensic Science
2022 - 2024
Pursued a Master of Science in Forensic Science, gaining advanced knowledge in forensic investigation techniques and evidence analysis.
SPSS
Certification, Data Analysis
2022 - 2023
Certified in Data Analysis using SPSS from 2022 to 2023.
Analytical Instrumentation
Certification, Analytical Instrumentation
2023 - 2023
Completed certification in Analytical Instrumentation training in 2023.
IFS Pune
Certification, Forensic Science and Criminology
2021 - 2021
Completed a course in Forensic Science and Criminology from IFS Pune in 2021.
Madras Christian College
B.Sc. Zoology, Zoology
2018 - 2021
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Zoology, building a strong foundation in biological sciences.
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