Stephen is an accomplished U.S. Secret Service investigator with 9-plus years of experience leading complex cybercrime, financial fraud, and international cybercrime investigations. He is recognized for pioneering the U.S. Secret Service’s Business Email Compromise Mission Desk, resulting in the recovery of nearly $500 million in victim funds. He was awarded two U.S. Secret Service Director’s Impact Awards, 2021 U.S. Secret Service Employee of the Year Award, and two DHS Secretary’s Gold Medals of Excellence for outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact. Stephen is an experienced public speaker and instructor, having delivered more than 50 global keynotes to executives, policymakers, and law enforcement on topics including cyber-enabled financial crime, digital forensics, and public-private collaboration. He is dedicated to bridging the gap between law enforcement, government, and the private sector to combat the world’s most sophisticated digital threats through intelligence-driven investigations, rapid response, and cross-border partnerships.