Dr. Edward Wassall is a proven security professional and leader of IT / IP security systems, design teams and programs within the forensic based video surveillance and AI environment, specializing in security network design, program design and architecture, compliance, and privacy and vulnerability assessments. He is an expert on the application of IP based video surveillance in a multi-faceted environment. Dr. Wassall has a BS in Engineering Management, MS in Information Systems and a Ph.D in Information Technology specializing in IP based Physical Security Systems. Dr. Wassall has held senior level management positions as CTO, SVP and VP within the Physical Security industry. He has authored a book IP DNA: A Comprehensive Guide to IP Video Network Design exploring the nuances of IP based Video Surveillance. Dr. Wassall currently works for a major forensic based server and storage company.