Alson Soo Ding Qi
Digital Forensic Analyst
Summary
Certified Digital Forensics Analyst with hands-on experience conducting end-to-end investigations for criminal and national security cases. Proficient in industry-standard forensic tools (e.g., Cellebrite, Magnet AXIOM, GrayKey, XRY) and methodologies for mobile, computer, and cloud forensics. Skilled in both software-based and hardware-based extractions, evidence validation, and forensic reporting. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of data integrity, legal compliance, and operational security.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
15
15
Certifications
Work History
Digital Forensic Analyst
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
10.2022 - Current
- Conducted end-to-end forensic investigations on mobile phones, computers, and storage media, from secure seizure and chain-of-custody to data extraction and deep artifact analysis.
- Utilized leading forensic tools (Cellebrite UFED & Premium, Magnet GrayKey, Axiom, Sumuri Paladin) to extract and analyze digital evidence in complex criminal and national security cases.
- Performed both logical and physical extractions, including advanced hardware teardown techniques to access volatile or inaccessible data sources (RAM, NAND, SSD).
- Developed and followed strict evidence handling protocols (Faraday bags, camera seals, airplane mode procedures) to ensure data integrity and admissibility in court.
- Delivered actionable forensic intelligence to case teams by leveraging Cellebrite Physical Analyzer, Magnet Axiom, and XAMN for correlation, timeline construction, and user activity reconstruction.
- Assisted in the R&D and evaluation of new forensic tools to optimize investigative workflows and reduce turnaround time.
- Trusted with handling classified equipment and sensitive case materials, demonstrating discretion, accountability, and forensic rigor under high-stakes pressure.
System Administrator
Concept Power PTE.LTD
05.2018 - 10.2022
- Maintained and configured company-wide Windows-based systems and servers to ensure continuous uptime and operational efficiency.
- Troubleshot hardware and software issues across employee workstations, ensuring minimal disruption and swift issue resolution.
- Collaborated with internal teams to implement system upgrades and patches, improving overall network stability and security.
- Documented technical procedures and created knowledge base entries to support future troubleshooting and onboarding.
Education
BSc. - Computer System (Forensics & Security)
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham, United Kingdom 10.2018 - 01.2021
Foundation Certificate - Computer System
Nottingham Trent International College
Nottingham, United Kingdom 01.2019 - 07.2019
High School Diploma - Wireless Technology and Communication
Institute of Technical Education
Singapore 08.2015 - 01.2017
Secondary Education -
St. Gabriel Secondary School
Singapore 08.2009 - 07.2015
Skills
Cellebrite
UFED
Premium
Physical Analyzer
Magnet
Axiom
GrayKey
MSAB
XRY
XAMN
Sumuri
Paladin
Recon ITR
Recon Lab
Carbon
Hancom
MD – Next
MD – Red
MD – Live
R&D
Octostar (Product Testing)
SPF Forensic (China Based)
Other Forensic software
FTK
Autopsy
Encase
Wireshark
DB browser
VMware
Arsenal Image Mounter
Oxygen
Others
Office 360
Adobe
Incident response
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking Abilities
Effective communication
Team collaboration
Risk assessment
Certification
FOR585: Smartphone Forensic Analysis In-Depth – 2024-10
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate (B1)
Software
Cellebrite UFED
Cellebrite Premium
Cellebrite Physical Analyser
Magnet Axiom
Magnet Graykey
Sumuri Paladin
Sumuri Recon ITR
Sumuri Recon Lab
Sumuri Carbon
FTK Imager
DB browser
Timeline
Digital Forensic Analyst
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
10.2022 - Current
Foundation Certificate - Computer System
Nottingham Trent International College
01.2019 - 07.2019
BSc. - Computer System (Forensics & Security)
Nottingham Trent University
10.2018 - 01.2021
System Administrator
Concept Power PTE.LTD
05.2018 - 10.2022
High School Diploma - Wireless Technology and Communication
Institute of Technical Education
08.2015 - 01.2017
Secondary Education -
St. Gabriel Secondary School
08.2009 - 07.2015