ABOUT US
David Williams – Senior Mobile Device Repair Engineer
Wildfire Data Recovery | Brisbane, QLD
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"You may only get one chance at data recovery."
David Williams is a highly skilled and experienced Mobile Device Repair Engineer at Wildfire Data Recovery, specialising in advanced diagnostics, micro-soldering, and board-level repairs for smartphones and tablets. With over 10 years in the mobile electronics industry, David has earned a reputation for precision, persistence, and a deep understanding of both Android and Apple hardware ecosystems.
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His expertise spans a wide range of complex repair tasks, including:
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water damage restoration,
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NAND and
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CPU reballing,
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logic board trace reconstruction, and
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Data recovery from devices suffering catastrophic physical damage.
David plays a pivotal role in forensic mobile extractions, working closely with the data recovery and digital forensics teams to retrieve critical evidence from damaged or encrypted phones.
Key Skills and Expertise:
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Advanced logic board repair and microsoldering
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Chip-off and JTAG recovery techniques
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Data extraction from encrypted and damaged devices
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Apple iPhone board-level repairs (including short circuit isolation and boot loop correction)
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Samsung Exynos and Qualcomm SoC diagnosis and repair
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Component-level diagnostics using thermal imaging, oscilloscopes, and ZXW tools
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Collaboration with forensic analysts on legally sensitive mobile data cases
Certifications & Training:
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David holds multiple industry certifications including:
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Microsoldering Mastery Program (REWA/JC)
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Advanced iPhone Logic Board Repair (Pryce Academy)
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ACE Lab Mobile Device Repair Integration Training
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IACRB Certified Mobile Forensics Technician (CMFT)
Professional Philosophy:
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"David believes that behind every dead phone is a story that deserves to be recovered."
Whether it’s a lifetime of memories or vital legal evidence, he treats every repair with the diligence and care it deserves. His methodical approach, technical acuity, and commitment to client confidentiality make him a cornerstone of Wildfire’s mobile device recovery division.