Matthew Plascencia
Technology and Cybersecurity Writer La Mirada, United StatesAbout Me
I am a blogger with a master's degree in computer science. I mainly write about digital forensics and technology topics on my free time. I also occasionally write about philosophy and other things that interest me. I look forward to working with you to make great content!
Work
Writing Samples
Free as in Freedom: A Guide to Obtaining Greater Freedom Hex Editors: How to Use Them Effectively They are Still Together: iOS Unified Logs II All Together Now: iOS Unified Logs I Getting Deeper Into the Internet is Rather.... Shallow It\'s a Wrap: A Review of Cal Poly Pomona\'s Master\'s Degree in Computer Science Mindset of a Sherlock: DFIR Investigative Mindset Part 1 Investigator\'s Favorite Little Windows: WinFE See all 8 samplesServices
Experience / Education / Qualifications
Online Writing & Content Creation
- Forensics with Matt Blog – Authored 15+ in-depth technical articles with 500+ monthly readers, referenced in training environments by forensic students and professionals.
- Forensics with Matt YouTube Channel – Produced 20+ educational videos with 20,000+ total views and 650+ subscribers, delivering multi-part investigative walkthroughs and technical tutorials.
- Developed post-event write-ups and technical documentation for forensic Capture-the-Flag (CTF) challenges, adopted for ongoing DFIR training and skill development.
- Created detailed forensic training scenarios and reports, improving comprehension of complex technical findings for academic and professional audiences.
- Designed educational content integrating live demonstrations, narrative-driven investigations, and data visualizations to enhance learner engagement.
Education
- Master of Science, Computer Science – California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Jan 2023 – May 2025)
- Thesis: Forensic Qualities of Advertising and Language Learning Apps
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Contract Preferences
| Contract Type: | Freelance |
| Preferred Location: | Remote |
| Preferred Rate: | $30 / per hour |