Ryan Maxwell

Ryan Maxwell is a seasoned professional in the field of digital forensics, currently serving as the Director of Digital Forensics at Lighthouse since May 2021. Prior to this, Ryan held the position of Director of Forensics and Collections at Epiq, where responsibilities included designing and directing analysis in a state-of-the-art computer forensics laboratory. Ryan co-founded Data Forté, managing its computer forensics laboratory and developing protocols while also serving as a Case Manager. Experience at First Advantage Litigation Consulting involved directing analyst work and developing unique data acquisition protocols, while earlier roles as a Senior Computer Forensics Analyst at EvidentData and as a Software Developer and IT Consultant laid a strong foundation in technology and analysis. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona and an Associate of Science from Fullerton College.