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Early-career researcher focused on environmental tech for urban water

I research and source startup solutions for environmental technology, with hands-on externship work tied to NYC's water utility challenges.

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Work samples

Portfolio items document my externship work sourcing startups and researching solutions for NYC's water utility, showing how I evaluate technologies and match them to urban water needs.

  • Promoting Cross-Regional Cooperation Between Central Asia & the United States: Policy Recommendations for the C5+1 Platform

    US Department of State · Apr 2024

    Promoting Cross-Regional Cooperation Between Central Asia & the United States: Policy Recommendations for the C5+1 Platform

    As part of a Diplomacy Lab in conjunction with the Department of State, I collaborated with other students to assess and recommend policy for America's engagements with the C5+1 platform. I analyzed other multilateral security organizations to identify successes and roadblocks to enhancing security

    Policy AnalystPresentation SkillsProject ManagementStrategic Planning
  • Concerning Iran's Nuclear Program

    University of Pittsburgh · Aug 2023

    Concerning Iran's Nuclear Program

    For this project, I played the role of a policy analysis addressing the State and Defense Departments regarding their policy of addressing Iran's nuclear ambitions. I framed the issue, identified policy requirements, and provided alternatives to achieving strategic goals.

    Policy AnalystQualitative Analysisresearch

About me

I research and source startup solutions for environmental technology, with hands-on externship work tied to NYC's water utility challenges.

I’m Maher Oueida. With some work experience under my belt, I’m currently exploring my career focus. I completed an externship called "Environmental Tech Lab Startup Sourcing for NYC's Water Utility," where I researched and identified startup solutions in environmental technology for urban water systems. This experience honed my skills in market analysis and problem-solving, allowing me to contribute effectively to innovative projects aimed at improving water management in cities.

Externships

Environmental Tech Lab Startup Sourcing for NYC's Water Utility

Environmental Tech Labs

Experience

Adjunct Faculty, Political Science

Irvine Valley College · 09/2024 – Present

Youth Program Director

Islamic Educational Center of Orange County · 05/2015 – Present

Proposal and Policy Intern

VISIMO LLC · 03/2023 – 08/2023

Research Analyst

United States Space Force · 10/2022 – 04/2023

Congressional Intern

District Office of Congressman Lou Correa · 09/2019 – 04/2020

Education

University of Pittsburgh

Master of Public and International Affairs · Class of 2024

University of California, Riverside, CA

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/International Affairs · Class of 2022

Skills

Startup sourcingEnvironmental technology researchVendor and solution evaluationUrban water systems awarenessResearch documentationMarket Research
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US Department of State · Apr 2024

Promoting Cross-Regional Cooperation Between Central Asia & the United States: Policy Recommendations for the C5+1 Platform

As part of a Diplomacy Lab in conjunction with the Department of State, I collaborated with other students to assess and recommend policy for America's engagements with the C5+1 platform. I analyzed other multilateral security organizations to identify successes and roadblocks to enhancing security

Policy AnalystPresentation SkillsProject ManagementStrategic Planning

Overview

As part of a Diplomacy Lab in conjunction with the Department of State, I collaborated with other students to assess and recommend policy for America's engagements with the C5+1 platform. I analyzed other multilateral security organizations to identify successes and roadblocks to enhancing security cooperation within Central Asia.

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Back to work

University of Pittsburgh · Aug 2023

Concerning Iran's Nuclear Program

For this project, I played the role of a policy analysis addressing the State and Defense Departments regarding their policy of addressing Iran's nuclear ambitions. I framed the issue, identified policy requirements, and provided alternatives to achieving strategic goals.

Policy AnalystQualitative Analysisresearch

Overview

For this project, I played the role of a policy analysis addressing the State and Defense Departments regarding their policy of addressing Iran's nuclear ambitions. I framed the issue, identified policy requirements, and provided alternatives to achieving strategic goals.

View all work