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Ryan B

Ryan B

Richard B Russell Security Leadership Scholar

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Safeguards Officer at Urenco Capenhurst

  • Education

    • Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

      2017 - 2019
      Master of Arts (M.A.), Nonproliferation & Terrorism Studies Financial Crime Management Specialization

    • School of Public and International Affairs, University of Georgia

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor’s Degree International Affairs

      Activities and Societies: Richard B. Russell Security Leadership Scholar University of Georgia Undergraduate Mock Trial Program SPIA Ambassador Program

    • Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

      2017 - 2017
      Spanish Language Certificate

    • University of Georgia - Terry College of Business

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor’s Degree Economics

  • Experience

    • Center for International Trade and Security

      May 2016 - May 2017
      Richard B Russell Security Leadership Scholar

      • Researched topics including nuclear security, missile technology and export controls• Created a threat assessment for the Port of Savannah against a hypothetical radiological dispersal device

    • TradeSecure, LLC

      May 2016 - May 2017
      Middle East & Asia Student Administrator

      • Cataloged tariff, dual-use, FDI, and trade control laws for Fortune 500 companies trading in the Middle East and Asia• Created digital profiles for countries developing infrastructure in nuclear, chemical, biological, and dual-use fields• Developed and administered training materials for export compliance best practices and procedures• Investigated cases of major export violations and non-compliance

    • CITS Security & Strategic Trade Management Academy

      Oct 2016 - Nov 2016
      Facilitator

      • Two-week program designed for building expertise in designing regulations that help government and industry safeguard their dual-use technology from proliferating states and terrorist groups

    • James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS)

      Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
      Graduate Research Assistant

      • Developed a database for the Department of State on entities, individuals and maritime vessels engaged in North Korean proliferation efforts• Supported the Nuclear Threat Initiative’s 2017 Global Incidents and Trafficking Database by researching and cataloguing reported instances of radiological material falling out of regulatory control, as well as providing analysis for the Annual Report• Monitored and compiled information on publicly reported proliferation finance threats and sanctions violations• Conducted open-source geospatial analysis on WMD-related facilities using commercial satellite imagery Show less

    • U.S. Department of State

      Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
      IAEA Section Intern, U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna

      • Assisted the Nuclear Security Attaché in multilateral negotiations ahead of the IAEA General Conference• Provided research, analysis and language edits for proposals to the 2018 Nuclear Security Resolution• Worked with the Nuclear Security Attaché to develop briefing books for the Chargé d’Affaires and other mission officers for meetings with IAEA officials• Conducted research on five years of Nuclear Security Ministerial proceedings and identified areas of opportunity for future Nuclear Security Resolution negotiations Show less

    • Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

      Oct 2018 - Dec 2018
      Cyber Graduate Research Assistant

      • Developed a cybersecurity index for the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) • Evaluated cybersecurity laws in Europe and North America• Monitored and analyzed the impact of emerging cybersecurity laws

    • US Government Accountability Office

      Jan 2019 - May 2019
      GAO Analyst (Student Trainee)

      • Published a report identifying ten recommendations to improve the financial oversight practices of the Department of Defense Foreign Military Sales Programme• Interviewed senior Department of Defense leadership responsible for managing the $55 billion programme

    • National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

      Jun 2019 - Jun 2020
      Nuclear Graduate Fellow

      • Compiled and edited policy memos, talking points and background papers on DNN’s bilateral and multilateral nonproliferation activities for the Secretary of Energy, NNSA Administrator and other senior leaders• Organised the DNN Science Council, which brought together over 50 leaders representing the National Laboratories, Department of Energy and National Security Council to discuss technical solutions to emerging threats in nonproliferation

    • Perikin Enterprises, LLC

      Jun 2020 - Oct 2020
      Action Officer - National Nuclear Security Administration

      • Served as portfolio coordinator for GMS’ engagement with the International Atomic Energy Agency and other international organisations• Coordinated GMS’s responsibilities as co-chair of the Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction, Nuclear and Radiological Security Working Group (NRSWG)

    • International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

      Nov 2020 - Nov 2023
      Project Analyst

      Department of Technical Cooperation - Division for Latin America and the Caribbean• Coordinate the planning and delivery of capacity-building projects in radiation safety and regulatory infrastructure for 14 countries in the English-speaking Caribbean

    • Urenco Capenhurst

      Feb 2024 - now
      Site Safeguards Officer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • PRINCE2® Project Management Foundation and Practitioner Certification Training

      AXELOS Global Best Practice
      Feb 2022