Selected work
What I've built
A selection of the programmes, initiatives and contributions that have shaped my career — from frontline investigations to international technology strategy.
Key contributions
Work that has made a difference
2017 – 2018
Online Child Exploitation Investigations
Led and managed complex investigations into online child sexual exploitation and abuse within Police Scotland. Worked alongside digital forensics specialists to analyse large volumes of evidence, safeguard vulnerable children and support offender outcomes. This work remains the most significant of my career.
2018 – 2020
National Cyber Training Programme
Designed and delivered a Home Office-funded national cyber training programme for UK policing. Recruited and coordinated 12 investigator instructors across UK forces, building practical cybercrime and digital exploitation capability in investigators working in increasingly digital crime environments.
2020 – 2022
DAMA Data Management Framework
Developed and implemented a DAMA-aligned data management framework within Police Scotland to improve service delivery and support criminal investigations. Used process reviews, stakeholder engagement and operational analysis to identify practical improvements in investigative efficiency.
2022 – 2025
Public Safety Technology Consulting
Worked with SAS Software to shape digital investigation solutions for law enforcement and national security users globally. Translated operational investigative requirements into product feedback, training and adoption support, with a focus on child sexual exploitation online investigations.
2024
US Patent — Predictive Action Analysis
Named inventor on SAS Institute Inc. US Patent US 12,436,986 B2: Systems, methods, and graphical user interfaces for predicting and analyzing action likelihood. A recognition of contribution to applied research in investigative analytics.
2025 – Present
Strategic Market Development
Leading strategic market development for Magnet Forensics across international law enforcement regions including the UAE, France, Italy, Spain and Africa. Designing region-specific engagement strategies and building relationships with senior policing leaders and government stakeholders.
Recognition
Awards & honours
2019
Police Officer of the Year
Awarded by Police Scotland in recognition of outstanding contribution to policing and the development of cyber investigation capability.
2021
Outstanding Woman in Cyber
Industry recognition for contribution to cyber security, digital investigations and the development of law enforcement capability.
2024
Named Inventor — US Patent
US Patent US 12,436,986 B2 granted to SAS Institute Inc. for systems and methods for predicting and analyzing action likelihood.
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