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SAMI SHIHADEH

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Dynamic intelligence and national security professional with over 8 years of expertise in open-source collection, threat analysis, and geopolitical risk assessments aimed at enhancing homeland security, counterterrorism, and defense operations. Proven ability to deliver insightful intelligence reporting and maintain situational awareness while implementing data-driven risk mitigation strategies. Multilingual proficiency in Arabic, Spanish, and Czech enriches the capacity to engage with diverse stakeholders and navigate complex international environments. Committed to leveraging analytical skills and strategic insights to drive informed decision-making in high-stakes settings.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Threat Intelligence Specialist

TAM-C Solutions
Philadelphia, PA, USA
04.2025 - Current
  • Analyzed geopolitical cyber and physical threat landscapes, producing detailed intelligence reports for both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Developed comprehensive reports synthesizing complex information for stakeholder presentations.
  • Analyzed intelligence data to identify trends and inform decision-making processes.
  • Delivered intelligence reports, incident summaries, and security briefings that significantly influenced strategic decisions for security teams and corporate leadership. Identified and analyzed emerging threats to personnel and operations through meticulous threat risk and security assessments conducted worldwide.
  • Supported a Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) through real-time monitoring, threat identification, and proactive intelligence gathering using open-source tools and techniques (OSINT).

Open Source Intelligence Analyst

New Lines Institute
Washington, DC, USA
08.2023 - 12.2024
  • Performed targeted data gathering and analysis on global conflict trends, supporting interagency efforts toward national security and compliance with international agreements.
  • Supported verification efforts by maintaining intelligence databases, ensuring accurate and timely information related to security risks for arms control policies.
  • Developed methods to identify intelligence collection gaps, increasing event coverage for improved threat awareness.
  • Conducted comprehensive analysis of global conflict events and emerging threats to support interagency objectives in national security and arms control compliance.
  • Directed initiatives to identify intelligence collection gaps, significantly enhancing situational awareness for proactive threat assessments. Oversaw advancements in organizational threat monitoring and analytic coverage to strengthen operational effectiveness. Championed strategic improvements to facilitate informed decision-making processes.

Contractor

Secure World Foundation
Washington, DC, USA
04.2023 - 04.2024
  • Delivered comprehensive Arabic translations of sections from the "global counterspace capabilities" report (2023-2024), supporting effective communication in arms control verification discussions.
  • Collaborated in editing and proofreading technical documents to ensure alignment with strategic compliance objectives.
  • Developed comprehensive reports analyzing international space governance trends.

Consultant

Secure World Foundation | UNIDIR
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Performed in-depth legal and strategic analysis focusing on outer-space security and strategic stability.
  • Performed in-depth language verification to ensure report quality aligned with stakeholder expectations in strategic defense.
  • Evaluated insights on space policy to enhance strategic planning for upcoming competitive initiatives.
  • Led workshops with international stakeholders to identify and address key security challenges.

Nuclear Safety and Security Intern

Nuclear Research Reactor of the Czech Technical University
Prague, Czech Republic
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Supported reactor operations to enhance awareness of nuclear risks impacting procurement strategies.
  • Supported nuclear safeguards compliance initiatives and actively monitored security protocols to maintain treaty adherence.
  • Executed open-source monitoring initiatives for Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, ensuring compliance with arms control commitments.
  • Analyzed and expanded insights into nuclear procurement risks to strengthen arms control verification processes.

Graduate Research Assistant

James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies
Washington, DC, USA
04.2021 - 09.2022
  • Developed innovative methodologies for nuclear warhead passports, ensuring compliance with international treaties and improving verification processes.
  • Performed in-depth examination of U.S.-Russian arms control agreements, utilizing insights to guide national security objectives across agencies.
  • Provided strategic guidance on procurement and arms oversight to enhance NATO engagement effectiveness.
  • Led cross-functional teams in executing project plans to achieve strategic objectives. Oversaw project timelines and resource allocation to optimize efficiency. Fostered a collaborative environment to drive team performance and project success.

MDM Content Analyst Intern

Limbik | Information Defense
New York, USA
09.2021 - 10.2021
  • Conducted in-depth research on extremist online behavior to enhance strategic content monitoring and mitigate risks.
  • Performed comprehensive data entry and event analysis to bolster federal intelligence efforts against online extremism.
  • Analyzed content strategies to enhance information relevance and user engagement.

Graduate Research Assistant

Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counter-terrorism
Monterey, CA, USA
08.2020 - 01.2021
  • Conducted in-depth analysis of online extremist activities to inform strategies addressing international security challenges.
  • Evaluated data sets and produced comprehensive reports to support federal agencies in refining counter-terrorism tactics.
  • Performed in-depth literature reviews to bolster research efforts focused on nonproliferation topics.
  • Conducted comprehensive data collection and analysis to support research initiatives, maintaining high standards of accuracy and reliability.

Researcher

Terrorism Research Center
Warsaw, Poland
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Monitored and evaluated Russian misinformation to provide insights on cybersecurity threats to federal institutions.
  • Evaluated national security cybersecurity challenges to enhance strategic decision-making for federal contract proposals.
  • Performed comprehensive analysis of terrorism trends and patterns to inform ongoing project strategies.

Education

Master of Arts - Non-Proliferation, Terrorism Studies, And FinCrime

Middlebury Institute of International Studies At Monterey (MIIS)
Monterey, CA
12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - International Policy

Middlebury Institute of International Studies At Monterey (M
Monterey, CA
12-2022

Degree - International Trade and Customs Specialization

European University of Valencia (UEV)
Valencia, Spain
09.2016

Skills

  • Signal intelligence
  • Open source intelligence
  • Threat assessment
  • Cultural awareness
  • Research
  • Human intelligence
  • Foreign language proficiency in Arabic, Czech, and Spanish
  • Information security
  • Intelligence collection
  • Team player
  • Intelligence products
  • Hold a [Verify via private communication]

Certification

  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) – In Progress
  • Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS) – In Progress
  • International Nuclear Safeguards Policy Course – Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, June 2022
  • Basic Training Course on IAEA Safeguards – June 2022
  • Ciphertrace Cryptocurrency Tracing Certified Examiner – April 2021
  • Fact-Checking Certification – Al Jazeera Media Institute, August 2024
  • Open-Source Investigation Certification – Al Jazeera Media Institute, September 2024

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Czech
Native or Bilingual

PUBLICATIONS & CONTRIBUTIONS

  • Azcárate Ortega, A.; Samson, V.; Cesari, L.; Damale-Day, A.; Erickson, S.; Pasco, X.; Porras, D.; Rajagopalan, R.; Revill, J.; Shihadeh, S.; Steer, C.; Stefanovich, D.; Wang, G. “A Lexicon for Outer Space Security,” UNIDIR, 16 August 2023.
  • Pomper, Miles A., Albergue, W., Brown Jr., M.L., Moon, W.M., Sokov, N., Gottemoeller, R. “Everything Counts: Building a Control Regime for Nonstrategic Nuclear Warheads in Europe,” James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, May 10, 2022.
  • Shihadeh, Sami. “The Relation Between the Refugee Crisis, Terrorism, and Far-Right Extremism in Europe,” Security and Society in The Information Age, III, Collegium Civitas Press, 2020, pp. 191–203.

Timeline

Threat Intelligence Specialist

TAM-C Solutions
04.2025 - Current

Open Source Intelligence Analyst

New Lines Institute
08.2023 - 12.2024

Contractor

Secure World Foundation
04.2023 - 04.2024

Consultant

Secure World Foundation | UNIDIR
09.2022 - 05.2023

Nuclear Safety and Security Intern

Nuclear Research Reactor of the Czech Technical University
09.2022 - 03.2023

MDM Content Analyst Intern

Limbik | Information Defense
09.2021 - 10.2021

Graduate Research Assistant

James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies
04.2021 - 09.2022

Graduate Research Assistant

Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counter-terrorism
08.2020 - 01.2021

Researcher

Terrorism Research Center
06.2020 - 08.2020

Degree - International Trade and Customs Specialization

European University of Valencia (UEV)

Master of Arts - Non-Proliferation, Terrorism Studies, And FinCrime

Middlebury Institute of International Studies At Monterey (MIIS)

Bachelor of Arts - International Policy

Middlebury Institute of International Studies At Monterey (M

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