Usama Ali: Analyst
Email Address: ***********@*****.***
Baltimore, MD.
Professional Summary
Usama Ali is a skilled Geospatial Intelligence Analyst with over 3 years of experience in the U.S. Army, specializing in analyzing complex geospatial data and providing intelligence for strategic operations. He excels in data visualization, project management, and risk assessment, utilizing various tools such as Palantir, Cedalion, and SOCET GXP. Usama holds a current TS/SCI clearance and has a strong academic background, including a bachelor's degree in Homeland Security and a master's degree in progress in Information Technology.
Education
35G MOS Geospatial Imagery Analyst School House Fort Huachuca (Jan 2022 - May 2022)
Bachelors in biology Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD (Jan 2017 - Feb 2019)
Transferred to CSU after two years.
Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security GPA 4.0 Columbia Southern University Alabama Dec 2022 - Apr 2024
Masters in information technology Columbia Southern University Alabama (Currently Pursuing)
Skills
Data Visualization Project Management
Risk Assessment Strategic Planning
Problem Solving Dissemination of Responsibility
Palantir Foundry
Work History
U.S. Army United States Army Service Member Conus
Oct 2021 - Jun 2025
Led tactical operations and managed critical resources, enhancing unit readiness and operational effectiveness. Demonstrated exceptional leadership in high-pressure scenarios.
Fostered team cohesion and cross-functional cooperation, resulting in improved mission outcomes.
Mentored junior personnel, contributing to their professional development.
U.S. Army Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst Georgia
Jan 2022 - Jun 2025
Analyzed geospatial imagery, providing critical intelligence for strategic operations. Developed innovative techniques, enhancing data interpretation accuracy.
Highly proficient in Full Motion Video (FMV) analysis, leveraging advanced video exploitation techniques to extract actionable intelligence from real-time and recorded aerial surveillance footage. Skilled in identifying, tracking, and analyzing targets of interest using high-definition video feeds from Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), manned platforms, and other surveillance systems.
Geospatial Integration: Proficient in integrating FMV analysis with geospatial data, overlaying imagery onto mapping software to provide comprehensive situational insights. Skilled in tools such as Google Earth Pro, and other video exploitation platforms to enhance operational outputs.
Data Integration and Analysis: Proficient in integrating Cedalion’s data with other geospatial tools and systems, such as, SOCET GXP, and Remote View, to enhance analytical outputs.
SAR Imagery Exploitation: Expertise in processing and analyzing SAR data to identify features, detect changes, and assess terrain and infrastructure.
Integrated Palantir Gotham and Foundry with analogous exploitation systems (SOCET GXP, Cedalion, AIMES, Remote View, FMV PED, and MTI analysis).
Expertise in generating detailed 3D terrain models, digital elevation models (DEMs), and digital surface models (DSMs) using LiDAR data.
U.S. Army Phoenix Ambassador President /Project Lead Georgia
Aug 2022 - Apr 2023
Led cross-functional with 6 salary leaders in high-pressure military environment, driving operational efficiency and fostering a culture of excellence amongst personnel.
Spearheaded mission-critical projects, consistently meeting stringent deadlines and exceeding performance benchmarks set by senior command.
Cultivated strong team cohesion, enhancing unit readiness through targeted training initiatives and effective communication strategies and lead over 300 salary employees
Orchestrated strategic initiatives as Phoenix Ambassador President, driving organizational growth and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
Awards
Army Achievement Medal (AAM): Recognized for exceptional performance and teamwork during the Best Squad Competition, demonstrating superior leadership, physical fitness, and tactical proficiency.
The Global War on Terrorism: Awarded for honorable service in support of operations and missions contributing to the Global War on Terrorism.
Army Service Ribbon: Receive the ribbon after completing their initial military occupational specialty.
National Defense Ribbon: The National Defense Service Ribbon is a decoration awarded to a member of the U.S. Armed Forces who served during a national emergency or armed conflict.