George Lloyd:

Digital forensic researcher and hardware hacker

About Me

I’m a digital‑forensics researcher and hardware hacker currently completing an MSc in Digital Forensics, with plans to pursue a PhD focused on physically repairing damaged NAND flash devices.

My work blends deep technical expertise in C, Python, low‑level assembly, NAND‑flash recovery, firmware reverse engineering, and embedded‑systems hardware with hands‑on forensic practice, from evidence collection to expert‑witness reporting. I’ve built a public data‑recovery wiki and am now building open‑source NAND‑conversion tools. I am a Bond Solon‑certified expert witness (2024) and a cyber‑volunteer with a regional organized‑crime unit.

Digital Forensics Hardware Hacking NAND Flash Recovery Reverse Engineering Data Recovery Embedded Systems Device repair Expert witness report writing Cross-Examination Search & Seizure Operations Search Warrant Execution Certified Expert Witness

Featured Projects

Datarecoverywiki.com-Undergraduate dissertation project

This wiki serves as an effort to build a comprehensive source of data recovery knowledge in order to teach readers basic data recovery skills and knowledge.

The project is mainly targeted at those who typically could not access traditional paid training due to cost, age, location, and/or time commitment.

Lab Setup

Personal laboratory setup that I'm slowly growing as and when I can afford to.
it currently consists of:

  • Microscope
  • Soldering iron, hot air gun, rework station
  • Microsoldering tips
  • BGA Rework tools
  • Multimeter
  • Power supply
  • Logic Analyzer
  • Micromanipulator
  • Ultrasonic cleaner
  • Laminar flow hood
  • Laminar flow hood
  • 3D printer
  • Diode laser engraver
  • Dremel
  • FreeCAD
  • KiCad
  • IDA Pro
  • Wireshark
  • ImHex
  • Orca Slicer
  • Flashrom

N.A.N.D(not another nand decoder)(Current masters project)

Tool written mostly in C forconverting Raw NAND images to logical images for mounting or further analysis.
Currently suports:

Hardware Blog & Research

Personal blog for personal projects since I enjoy writing about them(*quality writing sold seprately)

Technical Skills

Programming & Software

C Python x86 Assembly Linux media wiki Git website hosting KiCad FreeCAD FlexBV5

Digital Forensics Tools

Autopsy Volatility Wireshark FTK Imager Magnet suite Binwalk

Hardware & Electronics

NAND Flash Repair Hard drive Repair Logic analysis Soldering (SMD) JTAG/SWD UART SPI/I2C PCB design PCB reverse Engineering

Research & Analysis

Data Recovery Firmware reverse engineering/analysis Memory Forensics Academic Research Technical Writing

Certifcations

Education & Experience

Cyber volunteer

Tarrian Regional organised crime unit
2023 - Present

Partipation in internal staff Hyrda suite interactive seneros based off network breach due to a hackavist group attack. public awareness campigns finical scams and Identify theft outreach events aimed at Primary schools students,univiersty students, non-technical management at the National health service(NHS). university applicant day proving help and awareness around exploitation of vulnerable individuals under the influence of drugs and alcohol, City night life safety.

Masters in Digital Forensics

University of South wales
N/A
2025 - Present

Currently pursuing Masters degree in Digital Forensics with research focus on physical repair of damaged NAND flash devices. Planning to continue the research with a PhD futher into advanced data recovery techniques for digital forensics applications.

  • Digital Forensic Standards and Compliance
  • Networking Technologies
  • Emerging Technology and Digital Forensics
  • Secure Operations and Incident Management
  • Advanced Digital Forensic Techniques
  • Mobile Device Forensics

Undergraduate in Applied Cyber Security

University of South wales
2:1
2022 - 2025
  • Cyber Security Tools and Practices
  • Computer Systems and Security
  • Network Configuration
  • Programming (Python)
  • Information Security and Governance
  • Digital Crime Scene Management
  • Critical Systems and Infrastructure

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