Credentials & Qualifications
Academic qualifications, professional certifications, and industry training accumulated over 23 years in investigation, security, and technical countermeasures.
Academic Qualifications
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2024–2026
MBA in Business Intelligence & Data Analytics
UniAthena / Global Madison University — In Progress
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2025
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Intelligence — 85% (Distinction)
UniAthena / Global Madison University
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2024
Post Graduate Certificate in Business Sustainability — 79% (Distinction)
UniAthena / Global Madison University
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2024
Post Graduate Certificate in Strategic Management — 78% (Distinction)
UniAthena / Global Madison University
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2007
Post Graduate Certificate in Fraud Investigation
Charles Sturt University — School of Policing Studies
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2005
Advanced Diploma of Government Fraud Control Management
Australian Forensic Services
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2003
Advanced Diploma in Security Risk Management
Australian Institute of Public Safety
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2003
Diploma in Security Risk Management
Allegiance Security & Investigations
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1998
Advanced Diploma Management Units 1 & 2
The University of Sydney
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2013
Advanced Diploma Course Certification in Cell Phone Forensics
IFS International Forensic Science
Professional Certifications
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2015
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Career Academy
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2015
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Career Academy
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2009
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Career Academy
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2012
Justice of the Peace
NSW Attorney General & Justice
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2002
TSCM — Electro Audio Surveillance Countermeasures
Countersurveillance Australia / NIRTC
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2009
Digital Forensics — Advanced Computer Forensic Techniques
Career Academy
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2012
Polygraph Examination — Lie Detector Tests
The Human Equation
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2011
Crime Scene Investigation 101
Universal Class
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2013
Crime & Handheld Computing Devices
Drexel University
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2008
Internet Marketing Professional
Web CEO University — Score: 100/100
Industry Training
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2002
Certificate IV in Security Risk Management
Vast Academy
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2002
Certificate IV in Investigative Services
Vast Academy
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2007
Certificate III in Investigative Services
Australian Security Academy
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2008
Certificate III in Security Operations
Aset Security & Training
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2009
Computer Forensics
Hyperteach
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2009
CompTIA Security+
Hyperteach
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2009
Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
Hyperteach
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2009
Computer Spyware Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures (CSTSCM)
Robert Pac — Specialist Training
Industry Memberships
Lynch Investigations maintained membership in professional bodies supporting industry standards, ongoing development, and professional networking:
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Member
Australian Institute of Private Detectives (AIPD)
Peak industry body for Australian private investigators
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Member
Australian Security Industry Association Limited (ASIAL)
National security industry representative body
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Member
Business Espionage Controls & Countermeasures Association (BECCA)
International TSCM and counterespionage professional body
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Member
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Global anti-fraud organisation
Credential Categories
The qualifications above supported service delivery across multiple disciplines:
Investigation
Certificate III & IV Investigative Services, Post Grad Fraud Investigation, Crime Scene Investigation, Polygraph Examination
TSCM & Security
TSCM Certification (NIRTC), CSTSCM Training, Security Risk Management diplomas, Certificate III Security Operations
Digital Forensics
Advanced Computer Forensic Techniques, Cell Phone Forensics, Computer Forensics (Hyperteach), Crime & Handheld Devices
Information Security
CISM, CISA, CISSP certifications, CompTIA Security+, Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
Fraud & Financial
Post Graduate Certificate Fraud Investigation, Advanced Diploma Government Fraud Control Management, ACFE membership
Business & Management
MBA Business Intelligence & Data Analytics (in progress), Advanced Diploma Management (University of Sydney)