photograph by Brian Cohen
About Us
Our Team
Ms. Ardisson is the Chief Executive Officer of bit-x-bit, and oversees the business, project management and marketing operations for the company. In addition, Ms. Ardisson publishes qubit, bit-x-bit’s publication on computer forensic and e-discovery issues. Prior to forming bit-x-bit, Ms. Ardisson practiced business litigation in San Francisco, California, handling all aspects of litigation including motions to compel, protective orders, summary judgments, arbitrations, court trials, post-trial motions and appeals. She received her B.A. in political science with honor from Mills College (Oakland, California) in 1977 and her J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1983 where she was a member and editor of the Law Review. In addition, Ms. Ardisson was an extern for the Honorable William H. Orrick, United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Ms. Ardisson has served as an arbitrator of attorney-client fee disputes, and has been trained as a securities arbitrator. In addition, bit-x-bit has served as a court appointed expert to the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Ms. Ardisson is a member of the State Bar of California, has practiced before state and federal courts in California and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. In addition, Ms. Ardisson trained as a Special Master and Mediator at The Sedona Conference Program, “E-Discovery Dispute Resolution for Special Masters & Mediators,” is a Fellow with the Academy of Court Appointed Special Masters, www.courtappointedmasters.org, and is an E-Discovery Special Master for the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Ms. Ardisson is co-chair of the Allegheny County Bar Association’s Legal Technology and E-Discovery Committee.
Mr. Ardisson is the President of bit-x-bit, and the lead consultant and forensic examiner for the company. He is a Certified Computer Examiner and a member of the International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners. With over ten years of experience in the security industry, Mr. Ardisson spent six years with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Infrastructure Protection and Operations Division, where he served as a technical project leader for various Homeland Defense efforts including the Northern Border Inspection System (NORBIS) for the Immigration and Naturalization Service and the U.S. Capitol Physical Security Upgrade Program Vehicle Entry Point Screening System. In 2003, the Secretary of Transportation awarded Mr. Ardisson the Department’s Partnering for Excellence Award for his work combating the threat of terrorism against hazardous material transport. Mr. Ardisson moved to the private sector in 2003, working as a private security consultant on a wide variety of projects such as behavioral video analysis, chemical and biological attack detection, federal information protection standards (FIPS) verification, and the NASA Concept Exploration and Refinement Study for the Mars Program with Draper Labs and MIT. Mr. Ardisson received a B.S. in biology, with a minor in computer science, from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine in 1997. In addition, Mr. Ardisson is certified under the LexisNexis LAW PreDiscovery EDD Program.
Mr. Decker is bit-x-bit’s Vice President and General Counsel. Mr. Decker brings more than 25 years of experience as a business litigator and trial attorney to bit-x-bit. He was responsible for creating and developing his mid-sized law firm’s in-house electronic discovery department, and is a frequent writer and speaker on e-discovery issues. He is an E-Discovery Special Master for the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and is co-chair of the ACBA’s Technology Utilization Committee. His responsibilities with bit-x-bit include business and market development, client project management, and company legal matters. Mr. Decker is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and California, and has appeared in trial and appellate courts throughout the country. He graduated magna cum laude from Syracuse University in 1976, and received his JD with honors from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1985, where he was Articles Editor for the Law Review.
Mr. Creasy is a forensic and e-discovery analyst. He is a Certified Computer Examiner and a member of the International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners. Prior to joining bit-x-bit, Mr. Creasy was an information security analyst with UPMC’s Information Security Group. Mr. Creasy obtained an A.S. in computer network security and forensics from the Pittsburgh Technical Institute in 2005, and a certificate in project management from Villanova University in 2007. Mr. Creasy also holds multiple security and wireless IT certifications.
Dan Vogel, E-discovery Process Manager
Mr. Vogel is the E-discovery Process Manager for bit-x-bit. Mr. Vogel has over nine years of experience in electronic discovery, including data collection, processing, review and production. Prior to joining bit-x-bit, he was the Litigation Technology Specialist for Cohen & Grigsby, P.C., where he directed all aspects of the firm’s electronic discovery department’s work in processing, culling, searching and producing ESI. Mr. Vogel graduated from Pennsylvania State University’s Schreyer Honors College in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and was the founding member of the PSU National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Mr. Vogel has also completed Kroll Ontrack's e-discovery certification course.
Mr. Yi is a Forensic and E-discovery Analyst and Researcher with bit-x-bit. Mr. Yi’s responsibilities include creating and developing customized solutions and software to address forensic and electronic data processing issues for bit-x-bit’s clients. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, Mr. Yi received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering in 2010, and will receive his Masters of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from CMU in December 2011. Prior to joining bit-x-bit, Mr. Yi worked as a Solution Engineering Design Intern and Technology Intern with Booz Allen working on projects with the US Corps of Engineers and US Geological Survey. Additionally, Mr. Yi has worked as a teaching assistant with CMU in the fields of physics and development of computing skills. In 2009, Mr. Yi won the Johnson & Johnson Annual Case Competition at CMU and was on the Carnegie Institute of Technology Dean’s List. Mr. Yi is a member of the Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity.
Pam Jones, Accounting and Billing Manager
Ms. Jones is bit-x-bit’s Accounting and Billing Manager. She earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting from Pennsylvania State University, and received her certification as a public accountant while employed by Arthur Andersen and Company. Ms. Jones has worked in various areas of accounting including auditing, financial analysis, and budgeting for firms such as Bayer, USA and Koppers.
Kerry Dumond, Marketing and Communications Assistant
Ms. DuMond is bit-x-bit’s Marketing and Communications Assistant. She holds a degree in Integrated Marketing Communications with a minor in Intercultural Studies from Duquesne University. Prior to joining bit-x-bit, Ms. DuMond was the communication and scientific events intern for the American Association of Cancer Institutes.