Michael Garlie's career in digital forensics and e-discovery spans twenty years spent working with many of the top law firms in the San Francisco Bay Area. The majority of his career was holding the position of Managing Partner of DSU Discovery in San Francisco, California. In 2017, Mr. Garlie exited DSU Discovery and joined CS Disco, a venture capital-backed, e-discovery platform which leverages Artificial Intelligence to assist attorneys in reviewing troves of electronically stored information in their investigations and litigation matters.
Michael Garlie has a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology with a specialization in Information Security and a Master of Science in Cybersecurity with a specialization in digital forensics from Utica College, a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education designated by both the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
In addition to his formal education, Mr. Garlie holds proficiency certifications from digital forensic software providers Black Bag (CBE and MTT) and Cellebrite (CMFF, CCO and CCPA); and is also a certified e-discovery specialist as administered by ACEDS. Mr. Garlie is an active member of the California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI), High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA), and Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
While Garlie Consulting, Inc. leverages Mr. Garlie's vast experience, education, and skill set to provide thorough forensic and investigation services, it also works with a close group of industry-recognized professionals. Experts in forensics, e-discovery, investigations, and cybersecurity often collaborate with Garlie Consulting, resulting in comprehensive and accurate forensic examinations and testimony.

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