Education


Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Politics and International Affairs, 2029 (Expected)

Major: International Relations - Minor: Comparative Politics

University of South Florida, Tampa, FL


Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Affairs, 2025 (Expected)

Concentration: Security and Diplomacy

University of South Florida, Tampa, FL


Master of Science (M.S.) in Internet Technology, 2012

Concentration: Information Security and Assurance

Pace University, White Plains, NY


Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Information Technology, 2009

Honors: magna cum laude

Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, NJ


Teaching


Graduate Teaching Assistant, 2024 - Present


Publications


Schnaufer, Tad II and Hermida, Yoan. GNSI Decision Brief: Keeping Allies in the Fight: Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq” (2025). GNSI Decision Briefs. 15. DOI https://doi.org/10.5038/RMJS9902


Presentations


Conference Paper, "The Quest for Cyber Hegemony: How China's Cyber Posture Converged with its Grand Strategy."


Panelist, Next Generation - Perspectives on the Future, YPO Florida Gold 2024 Security Summit, MacDill Air Force Base, February 2024.


Honors


Selectee, Paid Student Internship Program, US Department of State, Summer 2024


Interests


Affiliations


Non-Academic


I worked in technology for 16 years. My most recent position was Senior Manager of 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 (S2, L2+, R3), French (Level 1)


Technical


Python, R, SQL, HTML, LaTeX, Linux, Excel (Advanced), Word, PowerPoint, Visio


Personal


When not pursuing my passion for politics and international affairs, I enjoy spending time with my wife, working out, and traveling.


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