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Gutti Kanjam

Arlington,Virginia

Summary

Enthusiastic and dependable Analyst eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in research and consulting industries.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Intelligence Research Specialist

Department Of Homeland Security
Camp Springs, MD
11.2019 - Current
  • Identifies intelligence information through the analysis of data captured from immigration applications and petitions.
  • Conducts research in USCIS databases and collaborate with colleagues in relevant federal government agencies on a regular basis to gather critical information for analytic production and reporting.
  • Conducts extensive open-source research to identify drivers of fraudulent benefit filings for U.S. immigration benefits.
  • Summarizes, evaluates, analyzes, and integrating information into concise and timely finished intelligence products based on Intelligence Community Analytic Standards.
  • Applies Intelligence Production Cycle to systematically identify vulnerabilities in the U.S. immigration system, and to identify methods and techniques used to commit fraud to obtain U.S. immigration benefits.
  • Produces analytic assessments and reports related to fraud trends and national security concerns by summarizing and evaluating large volume of data from USCIS databases and obtained through interagency collaboration.
  • Monitors news reports, think tank studies, government assessments to stay informed about current developments and to carry out professional duties with efficiency.
  • Produces finished intelligence products related to national security and fraud trends that address Key Intelligence Questions (KIQs) in support USCIS and DHS missions.
  • Identifies, coordinates and host guest speakers across the DHS and other U.S. Federal Government Agencies.

Scholar at Georgetown University

English For Heritage Language Speakers Program
Washington DC, District Of Columbia
01.2019 - 08.2019

● Conducted open source research for a US intelligence community.

● Collected, compiled, summarized and analyzed data from various open sources in Arabic and English.

● Wrote succinct, objective and high quality analysis based on through knowledge of Middle Eastern, North African and East African geopolitical affairs.

● Provided accurate and concise translation of information from Arabic to English.

Driver Examiner

Georgia Department Of Drivers Services
Norcross, Georgia
10.2017 - 08.2018

● Reviewed various immigration and citizenship documents to ensure their validity and authenticity

● Accessed state database to verify customer identity

● Strictly followed the agency’s guideline and rules to issue driver licenses and identification cards

● Performed daily accounting and reconciled receipts for 21 cash registers

Sudan Consultant

Humanity United
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA
03.2017 - 06.2017

● Identified and described organization and fighting capacities of the main armed groups fighting in Sudan

● Identified areas of operation of each armed group

● Discussed each group’s political goals, political foundation and domestic and/or foreign alliances

● Translated news, academic and official documents from Arabic into English language for the report

● Monitored Arabic and English Sudanese news media outlets

● Provided assessment and analysis groups’ posture toward peace negotiations with the government

Resource Development Coordinator (Intern)

Ethiopian Community Development Council
Arlington, Virginia
08.2014 - 12.2014

● Conducted interpretations between English and Arabic

● Conducted research to identify potential public and private funders to the organization’s various programs

● Reviewed grant applications and provided feedback and recommendations for improvement.

● Developed PowerPoint presentation to inform the general public on how to acquire and retain employment

● Collaborated in development of after school programs to support and empower youths in low income communities

Information Disclosure Statement

Oblon Spivak
Alexandria, Virginia
10.2006 - 06.2009

● Reviewed legal documents to ensure accuracy and completeness according to the company’s guidelines.

● Identified and corrected inaccuracies in legal documents and filing applications

● Prepared and filed correction appeals to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to amend information on documents

● Prepared business correspondence to clients. Scanned, processed and submitted documents electronically

Prepared billing information for accounting department and initiated electronic payments on behalf of the firm

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
05.2012 - 05.2016

Associate of Arts - International Studies

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA
03.2006 - 12.2012

No Degree - Intelligence

Georgetown University
Washington, DC
01.2019 - 08.2019

Skills

Research implementation

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Accomplishments

  • Recognized by Department of Homeland Security for a superior performance in fiscal year 2021. Received an award collaborating with colleagues in coordinating and hosting monthly information forums to provide colleagues with work related information and resources.

Quote

Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
Will Rodgers

Timeline

Intelligence Research Specialist

Department Of Homeland Security
11.2019 - Current

Scholar at Georgetown University

English For Heritage Language Speakers Program
01.2019 - 08.2019

No Degree - Intelligence

Georgetown University
01.2019 - 08.2019

Driver Examiner

Georgia Department Of Drivers Services
10.2017 - 08.2018

Sudan Consultant

Humanity United
03.2017 - 06.2017

Resource Development Coordinator (Intern)

Ethiopian Community Development Council
08.2014 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government

George Mason University
05.2012 - 05.2016

Information Disclosure Statement

Oblon Spivak
10.2006 - 06.2009

Associate of Arts - International Studies

Northern Virginia Community College
03.2006 - 12.2012
Gutti Kanjam