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Founder
Software Engineer
OSINT expert
Forensic expert
Lee Lewis
Founder of UserSearch.
Lee is the UK-based founder and principal architect behind innovative technology platforms including UserSearch.org, UserSearch.ai, and ScamSearch.io, as well as several privately held initiatives. His work focuses on identifying patterns between human behavior, technology, and AI-driven investigative techniques, while cultivating strategic alliances with esteemed thought leaders in technology and cybersecurity.
With 17 years of law enforcement experience, Lee has devoted his career to international and cross-border investigations covering a wide range of major crime types, including child protection, hacking, botnets, missing persons, and complex financial fraud. He has led groundbreaking dark-web research, spearheading investigations and orchestrating large-scale digital forensic operations.
The combined reach of his technologies serves over 1 million investigators in both the private and government sectors each month. Additionally, Lee has been instrumental in founding the UK OSINT Community and the OSINT Experts Society, and he continues to serve as a prominent leader within our Industry Alliance.
UK
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Founder
OSINT expert
Leader
Kevin Metcalf
Founder of the National Child Protection Task Force (NCPTF).
Kevin Metcalf is the Director of the Human Trafficking Response Unit at the Oklahoma Attorney General’s office and a former federal agent and prosecutor with over 30 years of experience. As the founder of the National Child Protection Task Force (NCPTF), he spearheads collaborative, data-driven initiatives to combat human trafficking, child exploitation, and organized crime. His work, which unites experts in legal strategy, OSINT, geospatial mapping, and cryptocurrency tracking, has led to significant arrests, recoveries, and policy advancements. Passionate about advancing investigative methodologies and building cross-functional teams, he continually strives to empower global law enforcement.
USA
Founder
osint expert
leader
Alon Gal
Founder of Hudson Rock.
Alon Gal is an Israeli cybersecurity expert and entrepreneur. Alon pioneered the cybercrime intelligence domain at the IDF 8200 Unit. Today, he is the co-founder and chief technology officer of Hudson Rock, a cybercrime and infostealer intelligence company. For a period of time between 2019 and 2021, Gal operated a pseudo-anonymous Twitter account and a Medium (website) blog called "Under The Breach".
Israel
Academic
AI expert
Founder
Author
Dr H𝚎𝚗𝚔 V𝚊𝚗 E𝚜𝚜
Over 20 Pulitzer Prize winners sought his expertise. He works with NGOs, financial pros (yes, even Wall Street research firms - someone has to help them understand public interest), Google News Initiative, and media organizations like BBC, Pro Publica, ITV, SRF, DPG Media, and NBC News. Sometimes he helps win complex international legal cases for social justice, and he assisted the Global Investigative Journalism Network with open-source research.
France
Academic
AI expert
Founder
Author
Phil Jackman
Founder of CyberNorth.
TODO
UK
Academic
osint expert
Dr Saul Yardley
Originally an academic with a PhD in 18th-century history and philosophy, Dr. Saul shifted his focus from the distant past to the vibrant present. Intrigued by the dynamics of contemporary society over centuries-old events, he now dedicates his expertise to OSINT, investigations, and incisive analysis. Leveraging his deep understanding of philosophy, Dr. Saul brings a unique perspective that offers a decisive edge in uncovering critical insights.
UK
Academic
cyber expert
Professor Kevin Curran
Co-Founder of Vaultree.
Professor Kevin Curran is a cybersecurity expert and Professor at Ulster University, globally recognized as a top security influencer. A senior IEEE member with over 1000 peer-reviewed publications, his expertise spans international conferences, media contributions, and influential research. Recognized by IFSEC Global Influencers and CSO 30 UK, he has also been honored with a Royal Academy of Engineering Senior Research Fellowship. Additionally, as a co-founder at Vaultree and a respected CCL Member & investor, he actively shapes both academic and industry landscapes.
UK
Academic
cyber expert
Dr. Meera Sarma
TODO
UK
Founder
OSINT expert
Software Engineer
Baptiste Robert
Founder of Predicta Lab.
Baptiste Robert, known by the pseudonym fs0c131y, is a French ethical hacker renowned for exposing critical vulnerabilities, notably in India's Aadhaar system. He is the founder of Predicta Lab, a company specializing in OSINT, and actively advocates for improved cybersecurity practices. He regularly speaks at digital security conferences around the world.
France
Founder
OSINT expert
Software Engineer
Sylvain Hajri
Founder of Epieos.com.
Sylvain Hajri is a dedicated infosec and OSINT expert, serving as the founder and CEO of Epieos.com. He co-founded the international OSINT-FR community, which demystifies OSINT through conferences, collaborative tools, and investigations. Additionally, he co-founded the SpyingChallenge CTF, a competition that blends OSINT, social engineering, and physical intrusion to train red team skills.
France
Founder
OSINT expert
Software Engineer
Dmitry Danilov
CTO of SocialLinks.com
TODO
Netherlands
Director
Leader
OSINT expert
Cyber expert
Stuart Peck
Stuart is a seasoned cybersecurity leader and consulting director at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit42, specializing in SOC assessments and threat intelligence. He has built advanced cyber defence teams, led research on Telco exploits, and is currently authoring a book on Cyber Threat Intelligence and Security Analytics.
UK
Author
Director
osint Expert
Valerie McGilvrey
Valerie McGilvrey is a seasoned author and expert skip tracer specializing in asset management investigations, including tracking down individuals who have skipped bail in the USA. As a full-time private investigator with extensive field experience, she delivers unparalleled expertise in complex investigative cases.
USA
Social Influencer
cyber expert
OSINT expert
Irina
Irina (aka @cyberDetectve) is a pioneering OSINT influencer & Expert, with a following of 10s of thousands, consistently sharing insights and empowering startups, researchers, and open-source coders. Her authoritative expertise and innovative thought have profoundly shaped industry practices and knowledge.
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TV Personality
osint expert
Geo-expert
Christina Lekati
TODO
Germany
TV Personality
osint expert
Geo-expert
Daisy Hickman
Daisy is a renowned OSINT expert, celebrated for her unparalleled geolocation skills and cutting-edge approach to tracking individuals through open-source intelligence. With over 15 years of experience managing intelligence in UK law enforcement, she has become a trusted figure in the field. Her expertise has earned her frequent appearances on Channel 4’s Celebrity Hunted and Hunted, where her exceptional talent for locating individuals makes her a standout presence.
UK
TV Personality
osint expert
Geo-expert
Ohad Zaidenberg
Founder of CTI League.
Ohad Zaidenberg is a globally recognized Cyber Threat Intelligence and OSINT expert, celebrated as Forbes 30 Under 30 and WIRED25 honoree. He founded the CTI League, the world’s largest volunteer initiative safeguarding hospitals and critical infrastructure from cyber threats. Formerly Head of Intelligence at ABInBev, he established the firm’s cyber intelligence capabilities. As a consultant, speaker, and researcher, Ohad advises organizations on cyber intelligence strategy, influence campaigns, and state-sponsored operations.
Israel
Founder
OSINT expert
Software Engineer
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Founder of castrickclues.com.
Castrick is an OSINT SaaS platform designed to empower individuals and organizations with powerful tools for open-source intelligence gathering and analysis.
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Founder
Trainer
OSINT expert
Aaron Roberts
Founder of Perspective Intelligence.
Aaron Robers is a seasoned cyber threat intelligence expert with over 20 years of experience across the UK Military, Intelligence Community, and private sector, specializing in actionable OSINT and digital risk assessments.
As Head of Training at Perspective Intelligence (in partnership with Kase Scenarios), a founder and executive committee member of the UK OSINT Community, and author of Cyber Threat Intelligence: The No-Nonsense Guide for CISOs and Security Managers, he empowers businesses to proactively mitigate cyber risks.
UK
Founder
osint expert
Guise Bule
Founder of SecJuice.
Guise Bule is the founder of Secjuice, an infosec team of 50+ practitioners focused on publishing OSINT and infosec research. Guise spent two decades working as a US government defense contractor, and is a subject matter expert in the field of automated AI OSINT/HUMINT collection, and psyop automation.
USA
Leader
osint expert
Rick Preston
Partner, Horwich Farrelly Law Services.
Rick Preston is a leading expert in legal and insurance investigations, with over 20 years of experience in open-source intelligence (OSINT) and desktop investigations. As a Partner and Head of Intelligence Services at Horwich Farrelly, he has provided extensive evidence in both criminal and civil court cases, shaping investigative strategies that expose fraudulent and exaggerated legal claims. Rick leads a team of desktop investigators and is dedicated to advancing best practices in open-source intelligence, sharing insights with professionals across the legal, insurance, and investigative sectors.
UK
Founder
Cyber Expert
OSINT expert
Ram X
Founder of CyberEye.
Ram is the founder of CyberEye, an OSINT and cyber investigation firm, and a respected Chevening Fellow at Cranfield University.With extensive industry experience, his expertise and insights have significantly influenced cybersecurity practices across India.
India
Founder
x-Law Enforcement
OSINT expert
Yusuf Catkir
Founder of CTI Academy.
Yusuf Çakır is the founder of ctiacademy.org, a premier cyber threat intelligence training platform. CTI Academy equips cybersecurity professionals with cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills to stay ahead in the field.
Poland
Founder
x-Law Enforcement
OSINT expert
Paul Wright
Paul Wright is a distinguished expert with over 20 years in cybercrime investigation and digital forensics, renowned for developing innovative OSINT/HUMINT solutions and leading complex investigations across public and private sectors.
Recognised globally as an expert witness, he combines robust technical expertise with strategic leadership and effective team development, and is the Co-Founder of The Coalition of Cyber Investigators Community.
UK
Leader
osint expert
Software Engineer
Aayush Anand
As the CMO of OSINT Ambition, Aayush Anand is a young and dynamic mind in OSINT and strategic marketing. A passionate problem-solver and content creator, he simplifies complex intelligence, making OSINT more accessible and actionable. With an innovative approach and a keen eye for growth, he helps businesses and professionals leverage data for smarter decisions and a competitive edge.
India
Founder
x-Law Enforcement
OSINT expert
Manuel Travezano
Professor at LISA Institute.
Italy
Founder
Crypto expert
OSINT expert
Trainer
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Founder of intelligenceonchain.com
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Founder
Crypto expert
OSINT expert
Trainer
Aidan Raney
Founder of Farnsworth Intelligence.
TODO
UK
Founder
Crypto expert
OSINT expert
Trainer
Dr. Mohamed Abdur Rahman
TODO
Saudi Arabia
Founder
DNS Expert
OSINT expert
Ruurtjan Pul
Founder of NSLookup.io.
Ruurtjan is a software engineer turned entrepreneur. He founded Whatismyisp.com and Nslookup.io. Both sites provide free tools to hundreds of thousands of people monthly. His 10 years of experience in IT, as well as his deep understanding of internet infrastructure make him a valuable addition to our te
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