Ivan Ponomarev

Ivan Ponomarev is an experienced analyst specializing in cyber and intelligence research. Currently serving as an Analyst II at Flashpoint since November 2021, Ivan leads team members in conducting thorough investigations on various illicit communities and produces time-sensitive deliverables. Previous roles include Analyst I at Red Five, where Ivan conducted systematic threat assessments and utilized Russian sources for open-source research, and an intern position at the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START), where Ivan focused on aviation insider threat mitigation. Ivan's earlier experience includes research internships in peacebuilding and administrative roles, underpinned by academic qualifications in International Relations from Syracuse University.