Research, Intelligence & Technical Work

A collection of my research, intelligence analysis, analytical writing, software systems, and independent technical projects. The work below is organized by area so each project can be explored in context rather than reduced to a small card.

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Intelligence & Computer Systems

4 projects

Research & Analysis Projects

5 projects

Analytical Writing & Publications

3 projects

Current & In-Progress Work

5 projects · Non-clickable

Research Journal Expansion

Smarter discovery, faster archives, and cleaner long reads. Adding topic and entity filters, cross search with the portfolio, and a print friendly mode for deep dives.

Research Journal Expansion

European Terrorist Group Intel Report

Developing an intelligence-style overview of terrorist and extremist networks operating in Europe, with attention to recruitment patterns, network structure, geographic presence, digital ecosystems, and security implications.

European Terrorist Group Intel Report

Russian Affairs Project

Ongoing research into Russian foreign policy, Eastern Europe, sanctions pressure, gray-zone activity, influence networks, regional coercion, and the strategic narratives shaping geopolitical risk.

Russian Affairs Project

Terrorist Network Families

Active research on how kinship, marriage, family loyalty, and trusted personal relationships shape recruitment, secrecy, leadership continuity, and resilience inside terrorist and insurgent organizations.

Terrorist Network Families

Global Intel Hub Launch & Finalization

Finalizing the core infrastructure behind Global Intel Hub, including source ingestion, registry logic, watchlist scoring, OFAC integration, report generation, dashboard views, and public-facing documentation.

Global Intel Hub Launch & Finalization

Education & Certifications

6 projects · Non-clickable

B.A. International Relations: May 2026

California State University, Sacramento — Focus: international relations, Russian and Eurasian affairs, diplomacy, foreign policy, intelligence analysis, OSINT, and geopolitical risk.

B.A. International Relations: May 2026

A.S. Computer Science (Folsom Lake College)

Associate’s degree in Computer Science. Clubs: AI & Data Science and FLC++ Programming.

A.S. Computer Science (Folsom Lake College)

Certificate in Information Assurance and Security (CSUS)

12-unit certificate focused on cryptography, forensics, and system countermeasures; planning and managing incident response with clear governance.

Certificate in Information Assurance and Security (CSUS)

Information Technology Certificate (FLC)

Foundations in IT, networking, and cybersecurity—prepares for entry-level roles and further study.

Information Technology Certificate (FLC)

Computer Programming Certificate (FLC)

Core programming proficiency for junior software roles; strong base for CS transfer and projects.

Computer Programming Certificate (FLC)

Algorithmic & Logical Thinking Certificate (FLC)

Problem decomposition, algorithmic reasoning, and structured problem-solving fundamentals.

Algorithmic & Logical Thinking Certificate (FLC)

Collaborations

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C-R-US — Dental Clinic Management System (CSC 131, Spring 2025)

Team DCMS: records, appointments, histories, performance analytics.

C-R-US — Dental Clinic Management System (CSC 131, Spring 2025)