Monday May 06, 2024

ATWJE - Brittany Mason - Playing Analyst

Episode: 00210 Released on May 6, 2024 Description: Official title or not, tech-savvy SQL developer, Brittany Mason proves you can be an effective analyst without being called one on paper. In this episode, Brittany shares a serial rapist case that she assisted on and how she used her tech and puzzle-solving skills to do so. Brittany is currently working on a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) case that originated from a gang robbing the affluent of their watches. Brittany provides advice for aspiring analysts to invest in data analysis and tech (e.g., automation, programming) skills for the best return on investment. Brittany is currently a Police Detective in the Gang Division at Houston Police Department.

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Name Drops: Megan Step (00:35:48), Anthony Bush (00:37:38)

Public Service Announcements:
Fred Croft (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-freddy-croft-the-key-master-as-opposed-to-gatekeeper/)
Barry Fosberg (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-barry-fosberg-the-data-czar/)
Shannon Kail (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-shannon-kail-intercontinental-pizza-party/)

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Vendor(s) Mentioned: I2, Clear, Thompson Reuters, TLO, Cellbrite

Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-mason-23b461308/
brittanymason@shadowfalltraining.com

Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/j5irvjj2ijzhm9cf/BrittanyMason_transcript.pdf

Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong

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00:00:17 – Introducing Brittany
00:11:43 – Getting Analyst Work
00:20:35 – ABS: Serial Rape Case
00:28:52 – Break: Fred Croft, Barry Fosberg, & Shannon Kail
00:30:15 – ABS: Gang Robbery & RICO
00:37:51 – Sworn-Civilian Relationship
00:47:54 – Advice & Training
00:51:14 – Personal Interests: Gaming
00:53:35 – Words to the World

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