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About Chris Budge

Chris Budge is a reconsider computer forensic expert (24 years’ experience) and an investigator (44 years’ experience). After an initial career in the NZ Army as a Military Police Officer, he embarked on a career as a forensic computing expert in the NZ Police, Electronic Crime Laboratory. Having qualified on Police, overseas law enforcement courses and specialised forensic software course, he participated in a number of Police investigation culminating in a formal recognition award for work on a homicide.
Post Police, Chris has worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) and KPMG as leading their Computer Forensic teams and contributing to resolving many clients’ issues. He also spent two years as the Trust and Safety Manager at TradeME. A task orientated professional, Chris has a proven record of problem solving using highly developed technical and communication skills. He enjoys finding solutions to challenging and complex problems. He can support and advise in ways to move forward and make quality decisions. His ability to provide alternative and creative ways of managing risk has proven useful in a variety of environments. He is both customer and client focused when mediation and resolutions are paramount.
collaborating with people
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships.
  • Direct and organise others and establish responsibilities.
  • Negotiate deals with key stakeholders.
  • Explain and give information or advice.
  • Instruct, teach, train, coach, motivate or facilitate others.
  • Arbitrate between individuals or groups to resolve conflict.
bUSINESS ENTERPRISE
  • Provide consulting or advisory expertise and services.
  • Coordinate business activities and projects.
  • Public Relations (publicity, promotions, fundraising, sponsorship)
  • Business administration.
Working With Data and Detail
  • Analyse and interpret numeric information or data.
WORKING WITH IDEAS
  • Use design thinking for processes, products, and services.
  • Innovate new or unique products and services.
EDUCATION:
  • Master of Philosophy
  • Forensic Computing Software courses
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE)
  • NZ Cert in Project Management
  • NZ Cert in Adult & Tertiary Teaching
  • NZ Cert in Adventure and Nature based Youthwork
  • Hato Hone St John Workplace First Aid Level 2
SKILLS:
  • Creativity
  • Leadership
  • Organization
  • Problem solving
  • Teamwork
Memberships
Volunteer WorK
  • ACFE Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
  • IACIS The International Association of Computer Investigative Specialist
  • NZFSS New Zealand Forensic Science Society
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Variety Club
  • Hato Hone St John
  • The Duke of Edinburgh International Award

Giving back

Chris is a believer in Giving Back to the Community and Doing the Right Thing.