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AUSTIN

Senior Africa Policy & Security Risk Consultant.

Male

45 y/o

Consultant/Strategic Planning/Management/Intelligence Information Analyst/Industry Research/Other consulting/research positions

Live in Kenya

Nationality United States

Summary

Senior Africa-focused Geopolitical, Policy, and Security Risk Consultant with over 12 years of experience supporting U.S. and European institutions through policy research, security risk assessments, and strategic advisory services related to foreign investment, political stability, and governance in Africa. Extensive experience analyzing political risk, conflict dynamics, regulatory environments, and institutional capacity across East, West, Central, and Southern Africa, including Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria, Mali, Niger, Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire), Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Congo Brazzaville, Cameroon, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Mozambique. Recognized for producing independent, evidence-based analysis that enables informed decision-making by governments, think tanks, development partners, and private-sector investors operating in complex and high-risk areas

Work experience

Senior Africa Policy & Security Risk Consultant
Independent
2019.01-Current
(7 years)
• Conduct policy and security risk assessments supporting U.S. and European government agencies, development institutions, and private investors operating in Africa • Produce country risk profiles, political stability forecasts, and conflict-impact assessments for fragile and high-risk African markets • Advise on security threats affecting infrastructure, extractives, energy, logistics, and public-sector projects • Monitor elections, political transitions, regulatory reforms, and armed group activity across multiple African regions • Develop risk mitigation strategies, early-warning indicators, and scenario-based planning tools • Deliver clear, decision-oriented reports tailored to senior policymakers and investment committees
policy & geopolitical risk analyst - africa programs
Think Tank / Research Institute
2014.01-2019.01
(5 years)
• Led Africa-focused research programs examining security risks, governance challenges, and investment exposure • Conducted in-depth analysis of political violence, insurgency, terrorism, and cross-border insecurity • Authored policy briefs, background papers, and strategic assessments for institutional stakeholders • Supported dialogue on security sector governance, economic reform, and political risk management • Presented findings to policymakers, analysts, and international partners
Research Analyst – International Security &
Research Organization / University-Affiliated Center
2010.01-2014.01
(4 years)
• Supported multi-country research initiatives on international security, political economy, and development risk • Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis supporting policy formulation and institutional decision-making • Performed data analysis, literature reviews, and comparative country studies • Contributed to scenario planning exercises focused on fragile and post-conflict states

Educational experience

University of California, Berkeley, USA
Data Analytics & Applied Research
2007.09-2009.06
(2 years)
Focused on advanced quantitative and qualitative research methods, including statistical modeling, trend analysis and data-driven policy evaluation. Training emphasized applying analytics to risk assessment, institutional decision-making, and strategic policy analysis.
Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia
International Relations & Research Methods
2004.09-2006.06
(2 years)
Specialized in international relations theory, geopolitical analysis, and comparative research methodologies, with emphasis on global security, political economy, and cross-border policy analysis.
Kansas State University, USA
Economics & Policy Analysis
1999.08-2003.06
(4 years)
Focused on economic theory, development economics, and public policy evaluation, examining how policy choices affect governance, investment climates, and development outcomes
Kansas State University, USA
Statistics & Research Methods
1998.09-2002.05
(4 years)
Built a strong foundation in probability theory, applied statistics, data modeling, and empirical research, supporting evidence-based policy and risk analysis