Mr. O’Brien develops curricula for forensic DNA and serology training programs, delivering instruction both in person and remotely. He conducts technology evaluations and workshops in DNA, served as a Lead QAS Auditor and reviewed all QAS audits conducted by GFJC before submission to NDIS. He assists in the accreditation for forensic DNA laboratories internationally. He also maintains and runs instrumentation in the GFJC laboratory and has worked extensively with different emerging rapid DNA systems. Prior to joining GFJC, Mr. O’Brien served as a crime laboratory analyst for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). He has been granted access to input data into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) and is qualified as an expert witness in DNA analysis