Michaela Johndrow

Digital Forensic and Incident Response Expert

Michaela Johndrow is a seasoned communications professional with over 15 years of experience in the technology, venture capital, automotive, and retail sectors. She has worked with both enterprise and consumer technology companies and has managed groundbreaking public relations programs and events worldwide, from Silicon Valley to Paris to Dearborn. Michaela is an accomplished executive advisor, head of communications, team director, and speechwriter for C-level company officers, with great instincts and a calm, professional demeanor. She is an inclusive and authentic leader and a trusted strategist, understanding the importance of successful communications across all levels within the company.

Michaela has worked for top companies such as Apple, Ford Motor Company, and Williams-Sonoma, Inc., guiding them on strategic and impactful programs. She is also the founder of MWJ Communications and a communications consultant at Aircover Communications. Her current work includes clients such as Alation, Fivetran, LinkedIn, Skydio, Snowflake, Symbio, and Uncurb, where she continues to apply her expertise and skills to develop and communicate core messages to desired audiences.

Overall, Michaela's global experience, diplomatic team-player attitude, and proven success in communications make her a valuable asset to any company or organization.

Experience

Director of Training at Sleuth Kit Labs

Director of Digital Forensics and Incident Response at Avertium (Sep 2021 - Jun 2023), Senior Director of Cyber Forensics and Incident Response at BlueVoyant (Aug 2020 - Aug 2021), Director of Cyber Investigations at Kivu Consulting (Feb 2020 - Aug 2020), Global Director of SpiderLabs Digital Forensics and Incident Response at Trustwave (Jul 2018 - Feb 2020), Managing Consultant at Trustwave (Oct 2016 - Jul 2018), Director of Security and Intelligence, Asia Pacific at Nuix (Mar 2016 - Sep 2016), Managing Consultant of Incident Response, APAC and EMEA at Trustwave (Jul 2014 - Feb 2016), Security Consultant at Trustwave (Jul 2013 - Jun 2014), Co-Director, Senator Leahy Centre for Digital Investigation at Champlain College (Apr 2011 - Jun 2013), Associate Professor & Program Director at Champlain College (Jul 2010 - Jun 2013), Electronic Evidence Coordinator at NSW Police Force (Jan 2006 - Jul 2010), Electronic Evidence Specialist at NSW Police Force (Oct 2003 - Jan 2006)

Education

Master of Information Systems, Security and Data Communications from Australian Catholic University (2000 - 2001), Bachelor of Business, Information Technology and Human Resources from Australian Catholic University (1997 - 1999)