Walt Interviews Mike Wakshull – We Always Leave Trace

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Are you fascinated with forensics? The basic principle of forensic science is that "Every contact leaves a trace." Mike Wakshull is a forensic document examiner. He speaks to attorney and forensic organizations between 15 and 20 times each year. His speaking engagements several times each year are as an expert witness in court. As a forensic document examiner, Mike works with attorneys and other clients to authenticate documents. Authentication includes handwriting, signatures, and altered documents. Mike is a dean of the Speaker's Academy for the National Speakers Association Greater Los Angeles Chapter. In Toastmasters he earned an Advanced Speaker Silver level. In past vocations, he started a computer graphics software company, managed information systems governance and corporate quality risk management for a major biotechnology company. He managed development and implementation of quality risk management procedures and standards for a major medical device company.