Yoan G. Hermida
Education
Master of Arts, International Affairs (In Progress)
Concentration: Security and Diplomacy
Courses:
American Foreign Policy
International Security
International Political Economy
Authoritarianism
Master of Science, Internet Technology
Concentration: Information Security and Assurance
Relevant Courses:
Legal Issues in Information Systems
Telecommunications Policy and Environment
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
Honors: magna cum laude
Relevant Courses:
American Government
Macroeconomics
History of the United States
Russian Culture and Civilization
Cultural Anthropology
Applied Statistics
Teaching
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Politics of the Middle East
Politics of Modern Iran
Conferences
Panel Speaker, Next Generation - Perspectives on the Future, YPO Florida Gold 2024 Security Summit, MacDill Air Force Base, 23 February 2024
Topics: the US role in the world, challenges for global US leadership, the future of American democracy.
Interests
Comparative authoritarian regime transitions and democratic consolidation in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America.
Democratic backsliding and its impact on the future of the liberal international order.
The impact of government digitization on corruption and economic development in Latin America.
Affiliations
Florida Political Science Association
Non-Academic
I worked in the technology field for 16 years. My most recent position was Senior Manager, Quality Engineering, at a software company, where I led an international team of 15 test engineers.
Military
Combat Engineer, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, United States Army
Languages
English (Level 5), Spanish (Level 5), Portuguese (Level 1)
Programming
Python, SQL, HTML
Personal
When not pursuing my passion for politics and international affairs, I enjoy spending time with my wife, working out, and traveling.