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A well-established intelligence analyst and researcher, with over 9 years of experience and an exceptional aptitude for analysis and operational work. Highly competent in intelligence gathering within fast-paced operational environments with aptitude for working alone, in small groups or heading large teams. With an intense curiosity about the world, a desire to discover and learn more about the global geopolitical environment we live in and an aspiration to understand the underpinnings of the past, the present day and future. 

Threat Intelligence and Counter Fraud Analyst (Contractor) | Cabinet Office | London 
• Delivered regular intelligence and threat briefing on incoming cyber threat groups including multiple nation state groups.
• Profiled numerous fraud actors active on the dark web and identified locations of identity fraud groups.
• Provided regular intelligence updates to Government Digital Services, identifying long, medium- and short-term threats.
• Utilised the Recorded Future tool to analyse cyber threats, there impacts and locations of the most persistent threat actors facing the UK.
• Helped protect the governments one login service by using a MITRE matrix to identify and track the most dangerous threats and most vulnerable systems 

Intelligence Analyst | Royal Air Force | Worldwide  
2018 – December 2022 
• Delivered impactful intelligence across global military operations 
• Delivered high level briefings under intense time pressure in operational environments 
• Researched and analysed topics of geopolitical interest for Defence Intelligence at Cambridge University 
• Produced intelligence assessments and briefed aircraft crews on military threat, risks and geopolitical developments 
• Built reports for senior stakeholder intelligence requirements, evaluated hostile states motives 
• Selected by Defence Intelligence leadership to be the temporary Head  of desk for Latin America 
• Analysed and categorised data sets, used open-source platforms whilst mentoring junior staff 
• Monitored illegal activities, pin-pointed key documents in large archives and tracked emerging daily threats 
 
Counter Fraud Intelligence Officer | NHS CFA | UK  
  2017-2018   
• Successfully increased the number of identified fraud causes by 5-10% through effective intelligence analysis  •  
• Spearheaded large-scale analysis of fraud reports and reviewed evidence materials as part of escalated fraud cases 
• Coordinated fraud investigations, conducted interviews, collated evidence and reported key data trends and insights 
• Performed extensive data analysis and created insightful reports on research outcomes for senior stakeholders

      
Investment Analyst | Willis Towers Watson | UK                                                                                                                
2015 – 2017                          

• Worked within a high value pension portfolio and produced financial analysis reports for executives  
• Assessed high-impact financial risks and liabilities and analysed financial records with due-diligence  
• Empowered clients to identify financial growth opportunities and assess financial impairment factors 
• Evaluated sales and financial performance to understand strategic company objectives and business goals 

Claims Handler | Noble Claims Services | UK  
2012 – 2015 

• Processed high-value and complex claims up to £150k+ in value and arranged repairs for clients 
• Assessed liabilities, coordinated the entire claims lifecycle and ensured adherence with claims best practices 
• Effectively communicated with insurance and auto companies to detail vehicle conditions and sustained damages 

 

Academic qualifications  
2021 
Visiting Scholar | University of Cambridge 
• Collaborated with leading senior academic professors and students from various backgrounds  
• Engaged with regional subject matter experts and utilised advanced hypothesis techniques 
• Partnered with ex-military and foreign office personnel to create a comprehensive understanding of regional geopolitics 
• Evaluated China's geopolitical goals in the Antarctic region and also studied long-term goals in Argentina and Brazil 


MA (Masters) Degree in Intelligence and Security | Brunel University | UK  2016 - 2017 

• Thesis report, British weapons intelligence gathering since 1945 (extensive interviews and primary research) 
• Subject areas, geopolitical affairs, nature of intelligence agencies and multiple intelligence disciplines 
• Skilled developed, intelligence analysis, horizon scanning, threat reporting, forecasting, intelligence and warning indicators 
• Presentations, analytical simulation exercise to a large panel of experts in Central London on the Libyan crisis 

Bachelor's Degree in Ancient History | University of Birmingham | UK  2008 – 2011› 

• Historical study of Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Sumerians and Carthaginians 
• Skills developed: Research and analysis, working under pressure within teams and alone 
• Areas of study: Augustine’s theology, the decline of the Roman Empire, historical writing techniques and developing qualitative research hypothesis