Summary
Golden Richard is a Professor of Computer Science and lifelong systems programmer with 12+ years of experience blending academic research, forensic practice, and entrepreneurial leadership from New Orleans. He directs research and teaches at Louisiana State University while running Arcane Alloy, LLC, where he provides digital forensics, malware reverse engineering, expert testimony, and security training. His background includes founding GNOCIA initiatives and long-term advocacy with DFRWS, highlighting a deep commitment to practical, auditable cybersecurity and incident response. Equally at home in the lab and the courtroom, he pairs a Ph.D. in Computer Science from The Ohio State University with hands-on consulting and teaching that translate cutting-edge research into operational capabilities. Outside core technical work he pursues creative outlets—co-founding a music photography studio—underscoring a wide-ranging curiosity that informs his interdisciplinary approach.
12 years of coding experience
21 years of employment as a software developer
Ph.D., Computer Science, Ph.D., Computer Science at The Ohio State University