Lafayette, Louisiana · Digital evidence & data

Find the facts.
Understand the data.

Digital forensics, data recovery, and technical consulting with Jerrad Edwards. Turn complex records, devices, and databases into clear, documented findings.

For attorneys, businesses, and individuals with authorized access.

EVIDENCE IN FOCUS01 / 03
Source recordsPRESERVE
Artifacts & relationshipsEXAMINE
Findings & limitationsEXPLAIN
Mobile & backup dataDatabase examinationRecovery assessmentTechnical reporting
01 / Services

Clarity at every
layer of the data.

From source files to the systems that created them, each engagement starts with a specific question, an agreed scope, and a practical plan for examining the available information.

01 — EXAMINE

Mobile & backup analysis

Review available phone backups and application data to organize relevant records and understand their context.

  • iPhone and Android data sources
  • Messages, media, and application artifacts
  • Device and access assessment
02 — INTERPRET

Database & record analysis

Examine structured data, field relationships, and surviving records to make complex information easier to evaluate.

  • SQLite and MySQL workflows
  • Record relationships and metadata
  • Source-to-finding traceability
03 — RECOVER

Data recovery assessment

Evaluate damaged media, incomplete backups, and inaccessible files to identify realistic recovery options.

  • Storage and backup review
  • Hardware and electronics diagnostics
  • Encryption-aware recovery planning
04 — DOCUMENT

Evidence organization & reporting

Present technical work in a form that helps counsel and decision-makers follow the records, methods, and limitations.

  • Documented collection workflows
  • Record organization and timelines
  • Clear technical explanations
05 — PRESERVE

Data preservation & migration

Move information from aging systems to usable formats while retaining source records and documenting field mappings.

  • Legacy-system data review
  • Field mapping and imports
  • Backup and retention workflows
06 — SOLVE

Technical consulting

Connect software, databases, and hardware expertise to the practical problems facing your organization.

  • Custom PHP and Python solutions
  • Website and systems troubleshooting
  • Technology modernization
02 / The approach

A clear process.
A traceable result.

The work should be understandable from the first conversation through the final explanation.

01

Define the question

Discuss the objective, available sources, authorization, and deadlines. Agree on the scope before examination begins.

02

Preserve the source

Document what is received and how it is handled. Retain source copies and establish an appropriate examination workflow.

03

Examine in context

Review relevant artifacts and relationships. Assess the meaning of records alongside the limits of the available data.

04

Explain the findings

Describe methods, observations, and limitations in plain language, with a clear path back to supporting records.

03 / Professional background

Experience that connects
the whole system.

Jerrad brings together software development, database workflows, computer systems, and electronics experience. His work includes preserving information during technology transitions, developing custom tools, and explaining technical systems to nontechnical audiences.

Owner · E & E Consulting

Technology consulting, custom development, data migration, and practical software implementation.

President · Eight Hats

Executive leadership for website development, hosting, and ongoing technical support. Previously Operations Manager.

Technology & project management

Roles with Comit Developers and Pixelbrush, covering development teams, quality assurance, client systems, and technical delivery.

Electronics & computer support

Marine electronics repair with Cochran Technologies and computer service leadership with Best Buy and Geek Squad.

Technical foundation: PHP, Python, MySQL, WordPress, backup systems, computer repair, and electronics. Engagement-specific qualifications and experience can be discussed during consultation.

Before we begin

Good questions.
Clear expectations.

Every source has limits. A useful assessment starts by understanding what is available and what you need to establish.

What should I bring to an initial consultation?

A brief description of your objective, the type of device or data involved, any deadlines, and how you are authorized to access it. Arrange a suitable transfer method before sending sensitive records.

Can deleted or damaged data always be recovered?

No. Recovery depends on factors such as overwriting, encryption, device condition, available backups, and supported access methods. An assessment helps identify practical options without promising a particular result.

Do you work with attorneys and businesses?

Services can support counsel, business owners, and individuals who need technical records organized and explained. The scope, relevant experience, and deliverables are discussed before an engagement is accepted.

How are findings presented?

Deliverables are tailored to the engagement and may include organized records, source references, timelines, and a written explanation of methods and findings. Observations, interpretations, and unresolved questions are distinguished.

04 / Start a conversation

What does your data
need to tell you?

Start with the question you need answered. We can discuss the available information, the scope of work, and the right next step.

Contact Us

Helpful details to have ready

Your objective and timeline
Device, account, or file types
Available backups and source records
Authorization to access the information

Share a general project description first. A suitable method for transferring sensitive data can be arranged after the initial discussion.