Eugene Paul-Elie Saad

*** **** ****** * *********, VA 22202

412-***-**** adhs3o@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Goal

To leverage analytic, interpersonal communication, and creative problem-solving skills to maximize opportunities while mitigating risks to US interests and security.

Certifications

CompTIA Security+ (currently pursuing)

Languages/Skills

German (Professional Proficiency), Mensuration, Adobe Suite, OCR Programs, Google docs & sheets, Microsoft Office, Memo writing, Formal briefing, Maltego, Shodan, Python, ArcGIS.

Education

The George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs, Washington, DC,

M.A. Security Policy Studies: concentration in Science and Technology, 2020

The Catholic University of America, School of Politics, Washington, DC,

B.A. Politics: concentration in Global Affairs, 2018

Publications

Saad, E. and Mount, A. "Air-launched Ballistic Missiles." Federation of American Scientists (2019)

Experience

Federation of American Scientists, Washington, DC

Principle Archivist: June 2019 – November 2019

-Initially started as a research intern and primary author of a report on Air-Launched Ballistic Missiles analyzing these system's impact on the strategic landscape by sourcing and analyzing historical declassified documents, open-source research tools, modeling, GIS visualization, technical specifications, and systems analysis.

-After the conclusion of the report, proposed and executed an archival project. Utilized skills in planning, records management, archiving, optical character recognition, and research to produce over 45 releases on topics ranging from nonproliferation to federal science advisory committees. Proactively researched and identified historical events that were relevant to today's current events.

Vitreous State Laboratory, Washington, DC

Principle Archivist: January 2017 - May 2019

-Researched, identified, and organized a myriad of H.R. payroll documents to scientific lab journals for federal grant audits.

-Utilized machine learning, optical character recognition, and custom macros to streamline the archival and preparation process.

United States Congress House of Representatives Rep. Keith Rothfus (PA-12), Washington, DC

Intern: June - December 2017

-Drafted numerous quick turnaround memos and form letters on policy issues for legislative assistants and directors.

-Summarized events, meetings into memos for office members on critical issues, and takeaways for factual record keeping and future policy reference. Examples included the issue of space junk, infrastructure risks, and national security threats.

Lanxess Middle East GmbH, Dubai, UAE

Intern: July - August 2014

-Researched and analyzed the chemical and petrochemical industry of Egypt. The purpose was to identify political and physical risks to current and future production sites in Egypt during the Arab Spring. The project focused on downstream markets, political risk, infrastructure risk analysis, and dual-use chemicals during the Arab Spring.