Dr. Patrick A. Linton
Director of Cyber Investigations & Risk Management. Principal Consultant, Patjan's Cyber Tech.
Dr. Patrick A. Linton brings over 36 years of law enforcement experience to the cybersecurity and digital forensics field. He holds a PhD in Cyber Security, dual Master's degrees, and 11 internationally recognised professional certifications, with advanced training across 9 countries on 4 continents from institutions including the FBI, US Secret Service, Interpol, Stanford University, and the Korean National Police University.
In 2006, he established Jamaica's first Cybercrimes Investigation and Research Unit, laying the foundation for the country's digital forensics capability. He currently serves as Director of Cyber Investigations and Risk Management (CIRM) at a major Jamaican law enforcement agency, and as Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Technology Jamaica and the Caribbean Maritime University.
Through Patjan's Cyber Tech, Dr. Linton delivers specialist consultancy services in digital forensics, AI-based investigations, cybersecurity, TSCM, and professional training to law enforcement, government, and corporate clients across the Caribbean.
Credentials
Academic Qualifications
PhD in Cyber Security • MSc Cyber Security • MSc Big Data & Business Intelligence • Postgraduate Diploma in Cyber Security (University of Texas at Austin) • Advanced Cyber Security Professional Certificate (Stanford University)
Professional Certifications (11)
International Training
22 training and certification engagements across 9 countries on 4 continents (2006–2024), including programmes with the Korean National Police University, FBI, US Secret Service, University of Dublin & Interpol, EC-Council, Stanford University, University of Texas at Austin, and the Organisation of American States.
Languages
English (Native) • Spanish (Intermediate) • French (Elementary)
Career Landmark
In 2006, Dr. Linton created Jamaica's first Cybercrimes Investigation and Research Unit, certified at the Korean National Police University, Seoul. He has since built and leads the Computer Forensic Laboratory at CIRM, establishing Patjan's Cyber Tech as one of the first Caribbean-based firms to deliver court-grade AI investigation and deepfake analysis services to law enforcement.