JERLYN LEIGH MARDIS [email protected] / Cell: 713-557-8994
5320 Gulfton, Suite 18 Houston, Texas 77081-2806 www.acsworldwide.com ■ 713-664-8200 voice 24/7 713-664-0210 fax ■ [email protected]
JERLYN LEIGH MARDIS [email protected] / cell: 713-557-8994
President , Applied Cognitive Solutions (ACS), Houston, Texas (1999-present), an IT firm specializing in computer forensics, data recovery, and eDiscovery/technology consulting. Manage the firm and projects. The company is licensed as an Investigation Company by the Private Security Board of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Owner , Mardis & Associates, Houston, Texas (1983-present), B2B consulting focusing on marketing, strategic planning, communications, with primarily oil & gas and IT clients.
Lecturer, (2011-present), Brown School of Engineering, Rice University; (2012-present), Information and Logistics Technology Department, College of Technology, University of Houston; (1988-1999, 2004-2008) Jones Graduate School of Business, Rice University; (1984-2002) Cameron School of Business, University of St. Thomas, Houston.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, CERTIFICATION, LICENSE
Master of Business and Public Management, Rice University, 1982 Bachelor of Arts, English, Political Science, Rice University, 1973
Guidance Software EnCase Intermediate Analysis and Reporting Course, 2004 Intense School Live Online Computer Forensics Course, 2004
AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE)
Mobile Phone Seizure Certification (MPSC)
State of Texas Private Investigator License
COURSES AND SEMINARS – Developed curriculum for all except starred courses.
• Professional Master’s Program – Rice University Brown School of Engineering (2011- present) Technical and Managerial Communications • MBA – University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business (1996-2002) Introduction to Management and Marketing • MBA – Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business (1988-1999, 2004-2008) Action Learning Project (ALP)* Communications for Accountants Communications for Executive MBAs Communications for MBAs Management Strategy*
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Courses (Continued)
• Rice Executive Education (1994-1998) Oral Communications for Leadership (AAFES) Persuasive Business Writing • Undergraduate – University of Houston College of Technology Information and Logistics Technology Department (2012-present) Digital Forensics • Undergraduate – University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business (1984-1996) Business Policy (Business strategy/case course) Legal Environment of Business Principles of Management Principles of Marketing Principles of Real Estate • Customized Seminars and Courses (1984–present) Communications Corporate Orientations – Planning and development, including a two-month course for new accounting hires Customer Service and Time Management Introduction to Marketing Introduction to U.S. Business and Popular Culture – For international visitors on long- term assignment to Houston Introduction to U.S. Marketing and Management Practices – For visiting business development groups from China Strategic Planning
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS
“Computer Forensics and eDiscovery: (some) Worst Practices (and how to avoid them)” ISACA Greater Houston Chapter, December 5, 2012
“Computer Forensics and eDiscovery: Worst Practices (and how to avoid them)” SecureWorld Houston Conference, April 18, 2012
“Computer Forensics: Not the Usual Suspects” SecureWorld Houston Conference, April 13, 2011
“Computer Forensics in Civil Matters and Litigation – What’s In the Computer?” Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Presentation to Tucker, Vaughan, Gardner & Barnes, P.C., July 13, 2010
“Computer Forensics & eDiscovery 2010 Roundup: Differences, Gotchas/Best Practices, & More” Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) South Texas Chapter, May 13, 2010
“Computer Forensics & eDiscovery Trends & Issues 2010“ SecureWorld Houston Conference, February 11, 2010
“Computer Forensics & eDiscovery Trends & Issues 2010 “ ISACA Greater Houston Chapter, December 17, 2009
“More than Words on a Page— Thinking Through the Preservation and Retention of Data in 2009 from a Forensics Perspective” ISACA Greater Houston Chapter Seminar, March 19, 2009
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Presentations (Continued)
“What’s in Your Computer? Active & Other Data” Women in eDiscovery Houston Chapter, June 19, 2008
“What’s in Your Computer? Active & Other Data” ARMA Houston 2008 Conference, April 23, 2008
“The Current and Changing State of eDiscovery and Computer Forensics” Panel Moderator Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) South Texas Chapter, July 12, 2007
“The Very Long Apprenticeship to Applied Cognitive Solutions” Rice University Business and Professional Women, February 21, 2007
“The Path of a Business: Inception, Growth, and Succession Panel Discussion” Women in Leadership Conference—Etching New Paths: The Pursuit of Success National Association of Women MBAs, Rice University, February 9, 2007
“Sharpening Communications Skills—Tips, Hints, Techniques” Texas Gulf Coast Chapter of HTCIA, June 14, 2005
“Gone But Not Forgotten—Finding Evidence on Computers” Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Presentation to Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP, January 18, 2005
“Computer Forensics and Data Management Move to Center Stage” Association for Women in Computing – Houston Chapter, May 19, 2004
“Technology Today and Tomorrow Panel Discussion” Women in Leadership Conference—Focusing on the Information in IT Graduate Women in Business, Rice University, March 12, 2004
“Best Practices and Lessons Learned from Tape Backups and Recovery” Presented to Information Protection CF, ChevronTexaco, November 5, 2003
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Associate , Stanford Capital Corporation, A Judwin Company, Houston (1982-1983). Researched and structured real estate limited partnerships; coordinated advertising, PR and IR.
Assistant Director, Department of Public Service , City of Houston (1975-1979). Regulated utility companies; drafted ordinances, including creation of formula for original fuel and purchased gas adjustment clauses and telephone consumer bill of rights; wrote position papers on energy issues; liaison with Mayor's Office and City Council; supervised seven divisions.
Account Supervisor , Zimmerman Advertising, Houston (1973-1975). Handled all phases of print.
OTHER
President 2009, Texas Gulf Coast Chapter of the High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA), First Vice President 2008 when the Chapter won Chapter of the Year, Second Vice President 2007
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Other (Continued)
Member, InfraGard Houston, Public Relations Chair 2004-2005, Marketing Chair Annual Conferences 2003-2004 Member, Women in eDiscovery Member, Rice University Business and Professional Women Strategist, 1999 HCCTV fund-raising campaign for program on financial empowerment for women. Volunteer Facilitator, 1998, Houston Community Voicemail, Center for the Healing of Racism. Member, Jones School Strategic Planning Study Team, Applicants/Students/Alumni, 1996. Co-founder, Secretary, 1990-95 Board, Theater LaB Houston. Vice President, 1990-93 Board, Long-Range Planning Committee, Friends of Rice Players. Member, 1990-92 Board, Long-Range Planning Committee, Main Street Theater. Member, 1983-1987 Board, 1986-1987 President, Jones School Alumni Association. Winner, 1991 Excellence Award for Logo Design, Public Relations Society, Houston Chapter. Monologue included in Stages' 1992 Women's Repertory Project and 1994 Skyline production. Co-producer and author, Women Write Now, Alley Theatre, 1991. Staged reading of Ann's Last Picket by New Plays Houston, 1990. Contributor, 1989 Bread Loaf Writers' Conference. Poetry and short stories published in literary magazines.