Jim Kelton
Jim Kelton, Managing Principal of Altius Information
Technologies, Inc. (Altius IT), has over 30 years of computer,
networking, and security experience. Recently,
organizations have contacted Mr. Kelton to help them
with:
- E-mail discovery
- Information recovery
- Crime scene investigation services and
forensics
- Documentation of findings and evidence found
Highlights of Expert Qualifications
Mr. Keltons Information Technology (IT) expert experience
includes:
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Assisting attorneys in preparing discovery
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Supporting FBI on cyber and hacker attack
investigations
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Investigating and analyzing insurance
company hacker claims
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Rendering expert opinions
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Expert authority featured on national
television (MSNBC) and in over 40 publications
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Over 20 years assisting attorneys with case
investigations and litigation
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Computer and network forensics
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Security
expert at the National Symposium on Cyber
Crime
Expert Media Recognition
As a leading IT authority, Mr. Kelton has appeared on national
television (MSNBC and Business News) and in over 40 major
publications including The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, USA Today, the Los Angeles
Times as well as industry trade publications such as Computer
Reseller News and VAR Business. Mr. Kelton was featured as the
cover story on Computer Reseller News September 11 security
anniversary issue. Please visit our "In the News" page for more information.
Expert Experience
Mr. Kelton is qualified in many aspects of the IT profession
including programming, systems analysis, database design,
networking, security, and data integrity issues. For the past
several years, Mr. Kelton has investigated hacking and cyber
crime cases, interacted with the FBI, attorneys, and insurance
companies in case investigations and rendered expert opinions.
Mr. Kelton has over 30 years Information Technology experience
from mainframe computer systems to PC operations and networks.
Peer Recognition and Associations
Mr. Kelton is past President and has served in
leadership roles in the following associations:
- Association of Professional Consultants
(APC)
- Business Technology Association (BTA) - leadership development committee
- NetTech - a nationwide association of Information Technology companies
Awards and Certifications
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Graduated first in his class with a Masters degree in Management Information Systems
- Received CDP certification from the Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals
- Presidents Award, Association of Professional Consultants
Professional Experience (30+ years)
1993 Present Managing Principal, Altius Information
Technologies, Inc.
Oversees day-to-day operations of leading Information Technology
(IT) company providing networking, security, and Internet
services. Provides senior management consulting and is an expert
commentator for MSNBC. Mr. Kelton analyzes issues and claims,
provides alternatives for each issue and claim, and provides
advantages and disadvantage for each alternative. He also
projects, provides, and recommends alternatives for worst-case
scenarios for settlement and trial. He provides expert opinion
reports for discovery and trial phase and renders expert
opinions through discovery and trial phase.
1979 1993 Subsidiary of Philip Morris
Served as Chief Information Officer for the Mission Viejo
Company (a subsidiary of Philip Morris) and the planned
communities of Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, and Highlands Ranch
(Colorado). Automated all aspects of business operations through
the use of mini-computer, Novell and Microsoft networks, outside
computer services, and high-speed data lines. Responsible for
voice and data communications and integration. Oversaw
programming and development staff, computer operations, and PC
operations and networking for the company. Interfaced and
coordinated Mission Viejo Companys Information Technology
infrastructure and planning with their parent company, Philip
Morris.
1977 1979 Senior Systems Analyst, Burroughs
Corporation
Provided application programming, systems analysis, screen
interfaces, and database development services. Served as team
lead on accounting module.
Education
Graduating first in his class, Mr. Kelton received his Master of
Science degree in Management Information Systems from the
University of Arizona in 1976. Mr. Kelton earned a Bachelor of
Science degree with double majors in the fields of Accounting
and Management in 1975. Mr. Kelton spent several years as an instructor for the
University of Arizona.
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Master of Science, Management Information
Systems (MIS) 1976, University of Arizona (graduated first
in his class from one of the top 5 MIS schools in the United
States)
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Bachelor of Science, Management 1975,
University of Arizona
Examples of Civil and Criminal Expert
Services
Computer System and Network Issues
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Application Development insurance loss
claim analysis and investigations
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Fire/sprinkler damage restore equipment to
operating condition to allow data recovery
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Hard drive failure recover critical
documents through use of special hardware and software
Construction Defect
Cyber Crimes
Employment Issues
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Document Retrieval access electronically
deleted documents and make available to client
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E-mail tracing and routing of electronic
communications
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Employee termination research and identify
audit trails and available electronic evidence
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Policies identify and document violations
of computer-related policies and procedures
Hackers
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Analysis review and analysis of log files
and trails to determine unauthorized activity
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Evidence protect evidence and chain of
custody for criminal investigations
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Protection - mitigation of damages
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Security secure systems to protect against
additional intrusions and damage
Legal
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Plaintiff pre-filing through trial
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Defendant post filing through trial
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Analysis issues and claims
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Alternatives provide alternatives for each
issue/claim
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Advantages provide advantages and
disadvantages for each alternative
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Scenarios - project, provide, and recommend
alternatives for worst-case scenarios for settlement and
trial
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Reporting - provide expert opinion report
for discovery and trial phase
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Expert opinions - render expert opinions at
discovery and trial phase
