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MAX GARDEN

New York

Summary

I have recently moved to the US with a Green Card Visa. I have been a Research OSINT/SOCMINT Analyst, writer and Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at Carma and Valent Projects over the past 5 years. I have years of experience in writing and editing reports regarding the social media environment in the Middle East as well as disinformation landscape particularly in this location. I have a Postgraduate degree from SOAS in Arabic with a focus on Middle East Media. I am a native speaker of English and fluent in Classical Arabic as well as the Egyptian and Sudanese Arabic dialect (speaking, reading, writing, and listening). I have spent several years living in the Arab world (Egypt and Sudan) where I improved my Arabic skills and acquired first-hand experience of Arab culture, politics, and society. I am passionate about disinformation analysis, social media monitoring and current affairs particularly in the Middle East. Examples of OSINT contributions: Valent amongst many other confidential pieces for Valent which went to private clients.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Media Research Analyst

CARMA International Freelance
01.2023

Media Analyst

CARMA International
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • For CARMA International in the MEA department
  • I worked on projects for clients such as RedBull, MBC 4 and Sony for their MEA sections.

Arabic Research Analyst

01.2021 - Current
  • Head of Sentiment Analysis and Cyber Threat Intelligence) at Valent projects, Sales inbound and outbound
  • Report writing and editing
  • Exposing disinformation/manipulation of social media algorithms
  • General social media monitoring online in English and Arabic
  • Creating methodologies for Social media and data analysis using social media listening software such as Crowdtangle, Pulsar, Newswhip, Meltwater and Buzzsumo
  • Head of the sentiment Analysis team
  • Using OSINT/SOCMINT techniques to investigate influence networks in the Middle East e,g Russian social media networks spreading disinformation

English Language Editor

01.2022 - Current
  • Write, edit and proofread articles for Glimpse
  • Communicate with founder of Kesh Malek concerning journalistic material

Media Analyst

Red Bull
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • For CARMA International in the MEA department
  • I worked on projects for clients such as, , MBC 4 and Sony for their MEA sections
  • I created PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets focused on the effectiveness of their organic and paid media and PR in the Middle East
  • This involved analyzing articles, blogs and social media content in Arabic.
  • Completed an MA in Media Studies at SOAS
  • I specialized in courses focusing on Arabic media and films
  • My dissertation is on depictions of nationalism and national identity in Arab media
  • Dissertation: If I am not with them who am I
  • Egyptian national identity in contemporary Egyptian cinema
  • I write freelance for World of Cruising magazine
  • I recently wrote an article on Cairo which will be published in April
  • Write articles focused on Middle Eastern holiday destinations using my knowledge of the area
  • Advise fellow writers on aspects of the Middle East e.g
  • Culture, media...

Intern

Palestinian Media Watch
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • I translated online material from Arabic to English
  • I co-wrote a published report about media practices by student groups on Palestinian University campuses
  • I worked alongside the co-founder helping him where necessary
  • Postgraduate Student at SOAS in Media Studies

Teacher and project coordinator

British Council Sudan
01.2017 - 01.2019

senior teacher

from SOAS
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • At the Teaching Centre in Khartoum for one year
  • I taught English to mixed levels and ages
  • I also organized exam and teaching material and taught private clients at the Central Bank of Sudan
  • Updated exam material for students
  • Received a good annual review
  • Received great reviews from students., MA (hons) Arabic and Middle Eastern studies

Teacher

British Council Egypt
01.2017 - 01.2018

Teacher

British Council
  • Egypt
  • Taught a mixture of adults and children at various levels
  • Selected to pilot new primary school textbook and provide feedback to senior management
  • Taught adults as well as children (secondary and primary levels)
  • Worked in groups and independently
  • Built and forged strong work relationships
  • Received a glowing reference in my annual review.

University of Edinburgh
01.2013 - 01.2017

ILI Cairo
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • International language institute) Arabic diploma, CELTA teaching English as a foreign language (2017)
  • TSP programme at British Council Cairo.

Education

Master of Arts - Media And Middle East Studies

SOAS
London
07.2020

Master of Arts - Arabic & Middle East Studies

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
07.2017

Skills

  • Achieved C1 fluency in Arabic language (Egyptian, Sudanese, and Modern Standard)
  • Report editing & writing
  • Advanced OSINT, SOCMINY & HUMINT skills
  • Geolocation
  • Familiarity with various Social Listening software
  • Speaking & communication skills
  • Media Coverage
  • Data Collection

Languages

English
Native language
Arabic
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Media Research Analyst

CARMA International Freelance
01.2023

English Language Editor

01.2022 - Current

Arabic Research Analyst

01.2021 - Current

Intern

Palestinian Media Watch
01.2020 - 01.2021

Media Analyst

CARMA International
01.2019 - 01.2021

Media Analyst

Red Bull
01.2019 - 01.2020

senior teacher

from SOAS
01.2019 - 01.2020

Teacher and project coordinator

British Council Sudan
01.2017 - 01.2019

Teacher

British Council Egypt
01.2017 - 01.2018

ILI Cairo
01.2015 - 01.2016

University of Edinburgh
01.2013 - 01.2017

Teacher

British Council

Master of Arts - Media And Middle East Studies

SOAS

Master of Arts - Arabic & Middle East Studies

University of Edinburgh
MAX GARDEN