1. Vincent Boyd Bryant
4012 Bentwood Cove Drive, Apison, Tennessee 37302
(423) 303-6135
boyd@boydbryant.com
Active Top Secret - SCI Clearance as of 20 March 2010
Mr. Bryant possesses extensive project and policy development experience. He has a proven track
record that reflects solid tier one and tier two support for executive leadership in new initiatives, and
program enhancements. His expertise in investigative and research process has been leveraged
regularly to identify new efficiencies, and to create systems that boost productivity and personnel
performance while minimizing expense. He is well versed in security systems. CCTV systems and
access control systems. He has received national and military recognition for technical projects, and
liaison missions. He is a published author for best practices in media relations. He has always met or
exceeded expectations in all engagements, while producing significant savings in current operations
and implementation of organizational enhancements.
May 2011-Present Electronic Intelligence Specialist
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Conducted Internal Audit of Investigative Performance reviewed 781 outstanding cases with
recommendations for resolution
• Developed workflow improvements
• Developed Business Cases for Intelligence Analysis Budget
• Designed Intelligence Analysis Workflow for Enterprise Investigative Services
• Prototyped use of IBM Analytics Platform including I-2 Analysts Notebook for Investigators.
• Developed Intelligence reporting system
• Received multiple training courses in Analysts Notebook
• Basic Data Forensics Training including SANS 408, Forensic Toolkit (FTK) EnCase
• Advanced Insurance Investigations Course
• Negotiated no cost Proof of Concept for IBM Intelligence Platform for BCBST at savings of
$200,000.
• Provided extensive investigative enhancement using link analysis, investigative leads, financial
asset identification, and public as well as private records.
• Supported highly sensitive internal investigations and high loss health care fraud investigations
• Presenter 2012 International Claims Adjusters Conference
December 2008 to March 2011 Forensic Science Officer
Six 3 Systems Harding-Security Associates Charlottesville, Virginia
Forensic Science Officer – USF-I J-35 Force Protection Biometrics - Iraq.
Supported USF-I liaison missions to Government of Iraq Automated Fingerprint System
Provided forensic advice and training to US Embassy Baghdad Security Staff.
Conducted 11 Major Incident Video Forensic Investigations.
Force Protection Liaison Missions to Bureau of International Law Enforcement US
Embassy Baghdad.
Serve with team that developed Forensic Capabilities Draw Down and Enduring
Capabilities Plan United States Forces –Iraq for Operation New Dawn.
Briefing support RDML Kovacych, Major General MacDonald.
2. Exception to Policy Support USN CAPT Ted Burge.
Missions to Baghdad Iraq, Tikrit Iraq, Balad Iraq, and Doha Qatar.
Forensic Video Examination of Sensitive Incidents.
Supported force protection reviews at ECPs of multiple military bases.
Provided theater orientation to arriving military officers and dignitaries.
Latent Fingerprint Examiner – US Army National Ground Intelligence Center, Combined
Explosives Exploitation Cell Iraq Counter Improvised Explosives Device Missions.
Expert Witness to Central Criminal Court Iraq.
Presenter International Association of Chief’s of Police - Alexandria Virginia.
Law Enforcement Vertical Market Development Proposal.
Latent Print Examiner National Ground Intelligence Center – Iraqi Warrant Project 300 arrest
warrant packets developed in three week time frame.
Remote Examination Fingerprint Lab Team – Founding member of a 6 person founding team
performing QOS audits of latent print exams. Ten additional suspects identified in initial two
weeks of operations.
February 2008 to December 2008 Vice President
D Hurst and Associates Incorporated Chattanooga, Tennessee
Instructor Alabama Burglar and Fire Alarm Association.
Systems and solutions development closed circuit TV systems and professional audio systems..
Manufacturers Representative Eight Southern States.
Consultant to Stanford Research Institute - AWARE incident command system.
Consultant to Swisher International: Security Services QOS and site security audit.
Increased business five-fold.
October 2006 to February 2008 Vice President
Emerson Russell Maintenance Company Chattanooga, Tennessee
Mr. Bryant served as Vice President of Technology of a 26 state service corporation.
He oversaw the Information Technology Division, and Closed Circuit Television Division with
camera systems in 13 states. Exceeded business projections by 3 fold.
Developed and expanded the Southeastern US largest video surveillance central station
June 1998 to October 2006 Supervisor of Tech Services, Media Coordinator
City of Everett Police Department Everett, Washington
Senior Latent Fingerprint Manager – Program director for 10 years
Mr. Bryant was a critical member of the executive staff assisting in critical sensitive
investigations, supporting and developing technology projects and funding initiatives.
Mr. Bryant fielded a large Cisco 3200 series Mobile Access Router project that extended the
police network to the patrol fleet. He traveled and served as an advocate and consultant for
Cisco Systems and Northrop Grumman.
Mr. Bryant served as media coordinator for incidents involving media coverage of officer
fatalities, the Nisqually earthquake, assorted hostage situations, and high profile public official
incidents, as well as labor unrest, civil disturbances, and natural disasters.
Trained in National Incident Management System and Joint Information Systems Operations
Trained in FEMA CBRNE response and training
Served as a focal communicator and lead on 3 high profile national disaster drills.
Education
•2012 Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training
•2012 CEIC Conference, EnCase Basic Training
•2012 SANS 408 Data ForensicsTraining Basic Forensic Toolkit and VMware Training
•2012 IBM I-2 Analysts Notebook Level 2 Training
3. •2012 Infosec Conference
•2011 FEMA OPVALTRA Operational Vulnerability Threat and Response Assessment
Course.
•2011 IBM I-2 Analysts Notebook Level 1 Training
•2011 Advanced Healthcare Fraud Investigations
•2011 IACP Annual Conference Chicago Illinois
•2010 Organizational Leadership and Management – Regent University
•2009 International Association for Identification Latent and Palm Print Training
•2007-2008 ICSC, IACP Tennessee and Georgia Alarm Conferences
•2001-2008 Speaking and training curriculum development for various technology conferences.
•1998-2003 FBI Basic and Advanced Latent and 10 Print Courses, NEC AFIS Training , Forensic
Crime Scene Courses, FBI Forensic Art and Photo Retouch Courses
•1979-2006 Extensive Investigations training, including interview and interrogation and financial
crimes investigations through state, federal, and local agencies.
•2001-2006 Multiple courses in disaster management through F.E.M.A. including Multiple
National Incident Management Systems compliance classes, transcripts available.
National Fire Academy Basic and Advanced Public Information and Disaster
Communications Training.
•1980 Cleveland State Technical College: undergraduate criminal justice courses
•1976-1977 William Jennings Bryan College: Dayton Tennessee 17 Semester Hours
•1975-1976 University of Georgia: Athens, Georgia 45 Quarter Hours
Publications - Citations:
•2005- Present Member International Association of Chief’s of Police Crime Prevention Committee
Developed national policy recommendations for crime prevention.
•2005-2006 Cygnus Interactive Inc. www.officer.com 14 monthly technology
articles published.
•2006 International Association of Chief’s of Police: Best Technology for Media Relations
•2005-2005 Cisco Systems Packet Magazine and Cisco.com.
Recent Speaking Engagements:
•2009 IACP Mid-Year Crime Prevention Conference Alexandria, Virginia
•2008 Alabama Alarm Association Birmingham, Alabama
•September 2006 Speaker for Cisco Systems Seattle, Washington
•July 2006 Tennessee Association of Chief’s of Police Johnson City, Tennessee
•May 2006 Business Case for Public Safety Wireless Bellevue, Washington
•April 2006 Gartner Wireless Summit Detroit, Michigan
•March 2006 International Association of Chief’s of Police Alexandria, Virginia
•September 2005 International Association of Chief’s of Police Miami, Florida
Awards:
• 2010 Executive Officers Letter of Recognition for Exceptional Performance United States
Forces Iraq J-35 Force Protection Biometrics.
• 2004 IACP Technology Excellence Award – City of Everett Washington Wireless Network
• 2003 Cisco Systems Connected Cities Featured Project
• 2002 City of Everett Washington Medal of Merit – Media Relations Policy, Patrol Training
Program
Publications:
• International Association of Chief's of Police, Best Practices for Law Enforcement Technology
and Media Relations: Future of Technology and Communications
• Cygnus Publishing: 16 columns Officer.com