Harrison Seidelman
Arnold,MD
Summary
Multi-faceted, motivated, consummate professional. Currently a Biotechnology student with hands-on experience in laboratory safety, metagenomics, and bioinformatics. Proven ability to adapt and excel in high-pressure, cross-cultural settings, including direct involvement in Ukraine during the conflict.. Deeply committed to serving the United States
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Volunteer - Metagenomics Branch
Food And Drug Administration
College Park, MD
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Conducted experiments to analyze chemical reactions and biological samples of Salmonella and other pathogens.
- Assisted in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of metagenomic data to enhance understanding of bacterial diversity and ecology in food systems.
- Contributed to nationwide longitudinal studies investigating the transmission pathways of foodborne pathogens affecting the U.S. food supply.
- Operated in a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) laboratory, strictly adhering to established safety protocols for handling pathogenic microorganisms and hazardous materials.
Business Owner
MARTAC LLC
, United States
01.2023 - Current
- Specializing in appraisals, repairs, and curation of rare military gear, vintage uniforms, and tactical equipment.
- Manages business operations, inventory, and customer relations for collectors, historians, and enthusiasts.
International Volunteer
Freelance
Ternopil, Ukraine
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Successfully instructed multiple training group sessions, teaching tactical medicine.
- Experience in highly dynamic environments, working in extreme scenarios under pressure, and living in austere conditions.
- Proficient in the Ukrainian language and customs.
- Conducted multiple extractions of people and animals from areas of denial and hostile environments.
- Collaborated with local organizations to assess community needs and resources.
Subject Matter Expert
U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Advise the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) language software development team regarding how Ukrainian military personnel and American military personnel are likely to encounter language barriers that impede one-on-one communications.
- Create example scenarios encompassing a communication problem that is plausible, likely to happen more than once, and tractable for speech translation technology.
- Conduct rehearsals for a demonstration to be captured as audio and video recordings.
- Record example utterances making use of terms that are relevant to the conflict in Ukraine.
- Coach the ARL language software development team on important cultural aspects of cross-lingual communication between Ukrainians and Americans.
Medical Equipment Technician
Agiliti
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Installs, maintains, diagnoses, and repairs medical equipment.
- Conducts recertification and preventative maintenance on ventilators.
- Testing and calibrating various parts, and identifying parts due for replacement.
- Utilizes hand and electrical tools for repairing small electronics.
- Conducts reports on findings and uploads results to computer applications.
Security Officer
Allied Universal
, United States
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Ensured the facility was provided with high-quality security services.
- Reported safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances to appropriate agencies.
- Qualified to appropriately prevent and react to theft, vandalism, fire and illegal activity.
- Strong observation skills and excellent verbal and written skills for reporting.
- Granted access to areas based on the identification classification and kept logs of visitors.
- Provided security to classified programs and facilities within Northrop Grumman.
Loss Prevention Specialist
The TJX Companies, Inc.
, United States
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Planned the maintenance of dozens of cameras and various other surveillance equipment.
- Reduced overall loss and mitigated future shrink by tens of thousands of dollars.
- Cohesively worked with law enforcement agencies including local police and National Task Force against organized retail crime.
Private Investigator
Veracity Research
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducts covert surveillance and obtains visual or audio evidence.
- Analyzed subjects' routines and patterns. Make predictions on the subjects' next destination and follow them into various establishments to gather evidence.
- Compiled, analyzed, and reported information regarding individuals or organizations to clients.
- Detected occurrences of unlawful acts or infractions of rules in private establishments.
- Conducted private investigations on a paid basis while being responsible for personally identifiable information, a vehicle, and surveillance equipment.
Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
08.2014 - 11.2018
- 0621 - Field Radio Operator (Communications)
- (11th Marines, 1st Marine Division Fire Support Coordination Center, 3rd Battalion 5th Marines, Weapons Company)
- Pioneered revolutionary software and equipment in the Marine Corp's Experimental Unit under the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory. Fielded and experimented with s/UAS SkyRaider drones, Polaris MRZR, KILSWITCH application, and various other platforms.
- Coordinated hundreds of artillery, naval gunfire, and close air support fire missions via radio or application.
- Assisted in planning, training, and operational activities such as MEFEX and other field operations from 2016-2017
- Taught communications and technology classes such as radio programming, ANW2C Cloud service, KILSWITCH, and call-for-fires to various Marine Corps units.
- Received consistently high evaluations with promotion ahead of peers.
- Handled accountability and serviceability of millions of dollars worth of military weapons and sensitive equipment with no losses.
- Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel team member.
- Deployment experience.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Biotechnology, Biology
University of Maryland Global Campus
12-2025
Independent Study -
Federal Emergency Management Agency Emergency Management Institute
Independent Study - Communication Electronics
Marine Corps Communication Electronics School (MCCES)
Independent Study - Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Peace Operations Training Institute
Independent Study - Human Rights
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Issue resolution
- Strategic decision-making
- Lingual proficiency
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- National Industrial Security Program Operations Certification (NISPOM)
- Teacher Of English To Speakers Of Other Languages (TEFL)
- IT Help Desk for Beginners
Languages
Russian (Limited Working), Ukrainian (Professional Working), English (Native or Bilingual), Surzhyk (Limited Working), Spanish (Limited Working)
Affiliations
- Honors student
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Volunteer - Metagenomics Branch
Food And Drug Administration
06.2024 - 08.2025
Business Owner
MARTAC LLC
01.2023 - Current
Subject Matter Expert
U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
11.2022 - 11.2022
International Volunteer
Freelance
04.2022 - 08.2023
Medical Equipment Technician
Agiliti
09.2021 - 04.2022
Security Officer
Allied Universal
09.2020 - 06.2021
Loss Prevention Specialist
The TJX Companies, Inc.
02.2020 - 08.2020
Private Investigator
Veracity Research
09.2019 - 01.2020
Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
08.2014 - 11.2018
Bachelor's degree - Biotechnology, Biology
University of Maryland Global Campus
Independent Study -
Federal Emergency Management Agency Emergency Management Institute
Independent Study - Communication Electronics
Marine Corps Communication Electronics School (MCCES)
Independent Study - Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Peace Operations Training Institute
Independent Study - Human Rights
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
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