Our Approach
Our approach is from a lessons learned standpoint from operators with over 25 years of real world experience in Covert Technical Electronics and Surveillance. Our courses are roughly 30% classroom and 70% hands on.
Meet the Team
Instructor “DJ”
Founder & CEO
DJ is the founder and CEO of Squirrel Tech International and has over 30 years of experience in Covert Technical Surveillance. He holds a active security clearance and is currently employed as an operator who specializes in multiple areas of covert technical surveillance as well as Counter UAS Deployment operations. Areas he specializes in are covert installation of video and audio surveillance devices, covert installation & monitoring of GPS trackers, Title III operations (PenLink & JSI), electronic enclosure fabrication, technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM), video & audio clarification, Covert entry lock bypass & lock picking, technical surveillance deployment for tactical operations, safe manipulation/bypass & penetration, GSA Authorized Safe & Vault Technician and Inspector, Counter UAS operations and legal authority for SLTT agencies, and Cellular Tracking and Geo-locating to name a few.
Instructor Tom
Tom comes to Squirrel Tech with 27 years of experience in the area of Covert Technical/Tactical Surveillance Operations. He started his career in the US military and transitioned into the US intelligence community. He specializes in covert electronic fabrication and deployment as well as covert entry and lock picking/lock bypass. He has performed these duties primarily on OCONUS operations in the middle east and South America. He also brings a strong background in Technical Surveillance Countermeasures.
Instructor Yannko
Yannko has been a great addition to our instructor cadre and comes to Squirrel Tech with over 25 years of experience in the area of Covert Technical Surveillance operations throughout Europe, Scandinavia, and Africa. Yannko received his initial training while serving in the military and honed that tradecraft later while working with INTERPOL throughout Europe and Africa. Most recently he has been involved with Counter UAS operations and best practices for government agencies in the EU and drone related WMD.