Our Expert Team
A diverse team combining decades of law enforcement, blockchain engineering, and forensic investigation expertise. We bring specialized skills to every incident.
Leadership team
Alex Mercer
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Former FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Cybercrime Division. 18 years federal law enforcement.
Expertise: Asset recovery, law enforcement coordination, international cyber investigation
Dr. Elizbeth Cheng
Chief Technology Officer
PhD in cryptography from MIT. Previously led blockchain security at a major exchange. Published researcher on smart contract verification.
Expertise: Blockchain architecture, smart contract analysis, cryptographic verification
Marcus Thompson
Head of Investigations
Former IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) special agent. Certified Fraud Examiner with 22 years financial investigation experience.
Expertise: Fraud investigation, financial tracing, regulatory compliance, AML/KYC
Elena Rodriguez
Head of Legal Affairs
Partner at cryptocurrency-focused law firm. Specializes in asset recovery, civil litigation, and regulatory matters. Admitted in 4 states.
Expertise: Asset recovery law, civil litigation, regulatory compliance, evidence standards
Senior investigators & analysts
David Kim
Senior Blockchain Analyst
Former cryptocurrency trader and protocol developer. 8+ years blockchain analysis and forensics experience.
Expertise: On-chain forensics, address clustering, DEX/bridge analysis, wallet profiling
Rebecca Walsh
Senior Smart Contract Auditor
Certified ethical hacker with specialization in smart contract security. Completed 150+ contract audits.
Expertise: Smart contract vulnerabilities, exploit analysis, code review, reentrancy detection
Dr. Priya Shah
Head of Forensic Investigations
Former Secret Service electronic crimes investigator. 12+ years digital forensics and incident response.
Expertise: Digital evidence collection, chain-of-custody procedures, incident timeline reconstruction
Priya Desai
Exchange Relations Specialist
Previously worked in compliance at two major exchanges. Deep relationships with exchange compliance teams worldwide.
Expertise: Exchange protocols, emergency takedowns, KYC procedures, fund tracing requests
Why our team matters
Our team combines the depth of experience you'd expect from traditional law enforcement with cutting-edge blockchain and technical knowledge. This unique mix enables us to:
- Understand both blockchain technology and legal/investigative frameworks simultaneously
- Navigate complex multi-party recovery scenarios with established relationships and protocols
- Prepare evidence that meets court standards while maximizing technical insight
- Move quickly without sacrificing thoroughness or accuracy
- Mentor emerging blockchain forensics professionals and raise industry standards
Ongoing training & professional development
Our team continuously invests in professional development and industry collaboration to stay at the forefront of blockchain forensics and recovery best practices.
Professional credentials
- All investigators maintain active law enforcement certifications and clearances
- Blockchain developers maintain Ethereum foundation certifications
- Attorneys maintain bar licenses and CLE compliance
- Team members regularly attend blockchain security conferences
Active research collaborations
- Partnership with academic institutions on forensic methodology research
- Regular intelligence sharing with law enforcement and exchanges
- Development of open-source forensic tools and methodologies
- Publication of incident case studies and best practices guides