Congrats to Cimplifi™ for the announcement that digital forensics expert James KempVanEe joins Cimplifi as Director of Investigations! Part of the press release is below, here’s the full release.

Digital Forensics Expert Joins Cimplifi as Director of Investigations

James KempVanEe Brings Forensics and Cyber Investigations Experience to Cimplifi

NEW YORK – July 9, 2024 — Cimplifi, an integrated eDiscovery services and contract analytics provider, announced today that James (Jim) KempVanEe has joined as Director of Investigations to lead the forensics and collections practice, driving the strategy and commercial objectives of the business.

KempVanEe is passionate about validating new technologies and frequently serves as a beta tester for emerging platforms. His innovative use of modern technologies and workflows has resulted in several published case studies, showcasing quick and effective resolution of investigations. His methodologies have been widely disseminated across the United States and Canada.

“Jim’s leadership and expertise in forensics and cyber investigations uniquely qualify him to grasp the challenges forensics and collections pose to our clients,” said Ari Perlstein, Chief Technology Officer of Cimplifi.  “With Jim joining our talented team of forensics experts, our knowledge and experience in forensics and collections is unparalleled.”

In his new role, KempVanEe will oversee the team of investigators and digital forensics examiners, leading investigations throughout all phases of the forensic data lifecycle. This includes identifying, collecting, analyzing, and preserving digital data used in legal, investigatory, or regulatory situations.

“I am thrilled to bring my experience to Cimplifi,” said KempVanEe. “This team has significant forensics and collections experience coupled with top-of-the-line tools enabling us to provide unrivaled support and advice to meet the forensics needs of our clients.”

KempVanEe began his career in digital forensics in 1999 while working as a police criminal investigator. He quickly progressed to overseeing digital forensics services for the Tennessee State Attorney General’s Office before transitioning to the private sector, where he assumed the role of VP of Digital Forensics for a private company in Nashville.    Before joining Cimplifi, he spearheaded the development of formal digital forensic services for the Broward Sheriff’s Office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Possessing a master’s degree in digital forensics, thousands of hours of specialized training in forensics and cyber investigations, alongside multiple internationally recognized certifications, KempVanEe stands as a state and federally recognized subject matter expert in his field.

Congrats again to Cimplifi for the announcement that digital forensics expert James KempVanEe joins Cimplifi as Director of Investigations!

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