Experience

Middle East Forum

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Skills used: OSINT Research and Analysis Reporting Activism Publishing articles soon Skills used: OSINT Research and Analysis Reporting Activism Publishing articles soon



Center for International Relations

• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2010 - Present

  Research and analysis on national security and foreign policy issues with a regional focus on South Asia and the Middle East Contribute and proofread articles for publication Stay abreast of current event in the Middle East and South Asia Research material on the situation in Syria including international dealings with Saudi Arabia, Iran, Russia, and the United States. Also staying abreast of the Syrian opposition and their inner conflict. Hosted Roundtable Events on The War in Afghanistan, Turkey's rejection into NATO, and the Arab Spring. Members include prominent fellows from the Heritage Foundation, Woodrow Wilson Institute, Center for Strategic and International Studies, and the American Enterprise Institute. Publish editorial op-eds on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, India's role in the War on Terror, and the Clash of Civilizations Assist in recruiting and hiring interns Show less



Self-employed

• Washington DC

• Freelance Writer

  • Nov 2018 - Feb 2021

  Client: Capital Research Center Research organizations and their "hidden intent" Write articles to report and inform Monitor various organizations that influence public policy issues Expose opponents motives posing as allied "Watch Dog" groups Open up transparency to donations and funding and their actual intent Client: Capital Research Center Research organizations and their "hidden intent" Write articles to report and inform Monitor various organizations that influence public policy issues Expose opponents motives posing as allied "Watch Dog" groups Open up transparency to donations and funding and their actual intent



United Nations

• Thailand

• ESL Instructor

  • Apr 2017 - Sep 2017

  Teach children English as a second language Teach children Math, Science and Drama in English Prepare lesson material Conduct exams and grading Monitor student performance Teach children English as a second language Teach children Math, Science and Drama in English Prepare lesson material Conduct exams and grading Monitor student performance



Kaplan Test Prep

• Greater Denver Area

• Teacher/Tutor

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2017

  Tutor students for preparation for the SAT, GRE, and the ACT Create lesson plans Monitor students performance Work with parents to ensure students complete practice material Mentor High School students with disabilities Tutor students for preparation for the SAT, GRE, and the ACT Create lesson plans Monitor students performance Work with parents to ensure students complete practice material Mentor High School students with disabilities



Pennsylvania School District

• Lycoming County

• Substitute Teacher

  • Aug 2016 - Apr 2017

  Substitute Teacher fro children ages K-12 Conduct Class material Assist children with disabilities Administer tests and grading Ensure classroom control and behavior Substitute Teacher fro children ages K-12 Conduct Class material Assist children with disabilities Administer tests and grading Ensure classroom control and behavior



National Iranian American Council (NIAC)

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Sep 2013 - Oct 2013

  NIAC's vision is to advance the interests of the Iranian-American Community and promote democracy for Iran and ease the suffering of the Iranian people by getting Iranian Americans more actively involved. Responsibilities: Monitor Iranian elections Stay abreast of the dialogue between the United States and Iran Research and analysis on Iran's domestic policies Coordinate events NIAC's vision is to advance the interests of the Iranian-American Community and promote democracy for Iran and ease the suffering of the Iranian people by getting Iranian Americans more actively involved. Responsibilities: Monitor Iranian elections Stay abreast of the dialogue between the United States and Iran Research and analysis on Iran's domestic policies Coordinate events



CSIS

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

  Research issues involving U.S.-Indian relations Research issues on Indian domestic, defense, governmental, regional and development Monitor Indian elections Research joint cyber security and counter terrorism operations between the United States and India Contribute research material for the organization’s journal and newsletters on Indian issues such as relations with the U.S., defense , water security, climate change, development, foreign policy, regional issues, and counter terrorism using scholarly journals and web based material Proofread material for publication Track news and other data sources Assist in coordinating events, prepare materials for distribution, and performed roles as an administrative assistant Show less



Center for Security Policy

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Research Assistant

  • Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

  Research matters on issues of national security Work with members of the Intelligence Community using unclassified documents both HUMINT and SIGINT Research issues on the Middle East and South Asia in terms of counter terrorism and security Attend weekly meetings on Capital Hill on issues of national security and terrorism Research and analyze Islamic issues in its history and contemporary practices Create White Paper Memorandums on the Israeli Peace Accord and US India Relations Edit and upload Web based Multimedia content Show less



SAIC

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Security Response Team Lead

  • Oct 2008 - Feb 2010

  • Involved in integrating procedures to ITIL Foundation standards • Created a Knowledge Base for Helpdesk ticket system in accordance with ITIL standards • Performed Information Assurance • Conducted security against Cyber threats • Responsible for managing a team of 6 members managing their time, and responsibilities on a daily basis • Manage projects for various departments of the medical center • Create and maintain accounts in Active Directory • Create special OUs for different departments in Active Directory • Perform research and create policies to maintain network security and information assurance • Monitor and maintain network for security violations, infections and vulnerabilities • Provide 2nd and 3rd level Tier support • VPN and Wireless Support Show less



American University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Developed a virtual think tank dealing with issues of security and conflict analysis and resolution Prepared guidelines to convert the virtual think tank into a university seminar Conducted research of universalists approach to conflict Participated in a round table discussion to develop think tank into a course towards conflict resolution Developed a virtual think tank dealing with issues of security and conflict analysis and resolution Prepared guidelines to convert the virtual think tank into a university seminar Conducted research of universalists approach to conflict Participated in a round table discussion to develop think tank into a course towards conflict resolution



US Edge

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Desktop Technician

  • Sep 2007 - Jun 2008



National Committee

• Network Administrator

  • Feb 2007 - Aug 2007



PEACE X PEACE

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• IT Project Manager

  • Sep 2006 - Dec 2006

  Conducted research in conflict torn regions predominantly in the Middle East and South Asia Helped facilitate a constructive dialogue based on interaction between groups of different ethnicities and nationalities using cyberspace Assisted with organizing functions and events and preparing materials for distribution Manage budgets for equipment purchases and infrastructure Conducted research in conflict torn regions predominantly in the Middle East and South Asia Helped facilitate a constructive dialogue based on interaction between groups of different ethnicities and nationalities using cyberspace Assisted with organizing functions and events and preparing materials for distribution Manage budgets for equipment purchases and infrastructure



Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs

• Helpdesk Technician

  • May 2006 - Sep 2006



Hunter College Elementary School

• IT Specialist

  • Jan 2005 - Jul 2005



N/A

• Independent IT Consultant

  • Jan 2002 - Dec 2004



Wells Fargo

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Vice President

  • Aug 2000 - Jul 2001



Nokia Bell Labs

• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Project Manager

  • Jun 1999 - Aug 2000