Charles River
Associates
If you are a CSI/Law and Order fan – this ones for you! CityCentral Richardson just welcomed digital forensics expert, David Cowen with Charles River Associates, to our community. David helps examine computers, phones and devices in investigations and testifies about his findings. Read more to learn what led David to this career and how Charles River Associates came to be!
What lead you to the position you’re in now?
Prior to CRA, I was a Managing Director at KPMG in their cyber services practice. Prior to that I ran a boutique consulting firm in digital forensics for 14 years in the Vibe building down the road!
We focus on providing the leading experts on different topics to provide their knowledge in different legal disputes.
The amount of things you will learn in your chosen field will always change and evolve. Never look to be ‘done’ learning something as it will likely change soon. You have to stay current and adapt to the times or else your knowledge will expire.
This was a bigger issue for me earlier in my career. I learned from my wife that it’s ok to say that you need to reschedule a meeting and that your calendar is yours to own. Block off time for yourself and if you don’t take care of yourself no one else will.
Being able to tell the truth of what happened and helping my clients get the remedy they deserve.
If you had a friend in town, and you could take them to one of your favorite restaurants or spots in your community, where would you take them to?