Sam Blackburn

Sam Blackburn is an experienced professional in digital forensics and information operations, currently serving as Chief of Forensics at Probity LLC since October 2011, where the focus is on developing digital forensic tools. Prior roles include Subject Matter Expert at IBM, Senior Information Operations Specialist at National Interest Security Company (acquired by IBM), and Senior Information Operations Specialist at Multi-Threaded, Inc. (acquired by NISC). Blackburn's early career includes significant contributions as a Senior Principal Software Analyst at BAE Systems, where a large-scale automated computer forensics system was created, and as Directorate Manager at Mnemonics, Inc., overseeing the software development of a ballistic evidence comparison product. Additional experience encompasses technical leadership at Nichols Research Corporation and Computer Sciences Corporation, along with military service in the USAF, where analytical skills were developed.