The Creators: Building Forensic OSINT with Integrity

A Brief Encounter with Innovation

In the intricate world of open-source intelligence, two visionaries with an impressive lineage in law enforcement and digital forensics converged to build Forensic OSINT. Robert Merriott and Ritu Gill, the minds behind this revolutionary platform, embarked on a journey to forge a future where digital evidence collection is transparent, robust, and infallible.

Ritu Gill

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Senior Intelligence Analyst &
OSINT Expert

Law Enforcement Career: During her 12-year career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Ritu specialized in open-source intelligence and trained law enforcement worldwide.

OSINT Community Initiatives: From leading OSINT training and research across North America to her active participation in initiatives like SANS Institute and OSINT Curious, Ritu is a driving force in the OSINT community.

Education & Engagement: Ritu holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology and is actively engaged with the OSINT community, with over 53K Twitter followers, sharing valuable insights on OSINT matters.

Vision: "To make the complex world of digital investigation accessible and efficient for every professional out there."

Philosophy: Pursue excellence, stay ahead of the curve.

Robert Merriott

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Founder of Forensic Notes &
Digital Forensics Expert

Law Enforcement Career: Robert has served as a municipal police officer for over 18 years, specializing in Digital Forensics and Cybercrime.

Technology Expertise: Before embarking on his policing career, Robert completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and gained experience as a web application developer, earning recognition as a Microsoft MVP. As the founder of Forensic Notes, Robert has played an instrumental role in developing the platform as an industry leader for digital note-taking. Forensic Notes is widely utilized across both civil and criminal investigations, promoting accuracy, efficiency, and integrity in the documentation process.

Vision: "To create tools that empower investigators, ensuring accuracy and reliability, without compromising integrity."

Philosophy: Embrace Innovation to Empower Investigators and Minimize Errors.

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