Evan Accardi

Senior Manager - Intelligence Engineering at HawkEye 360

Evan Accardi has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. In 2015, they started their career at Trimble as a Customer Care Representative, providing troubleshooting assistance in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Evan then worked at DigitalGlobe as an Imagery Support Representative, where they supported customers in the Americas region and collaborated with SalesForce developers.

In 2016, Accardi joined Johns Hopkins University SAIS in Europe as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in American Foreign Policy. Evan planned seminars and facilitated discussions for students, gaining recognition for their exceptional performance. Evan also worked as a Research Assistant at the Bologna Institute for Policy Research (BIPR) and conducted video interviews with guest speakers on various topics.

Accardi then joined C4ADS in 2017 as an Analyst Intern, conducting research on sanctions evasion, illicit finance, and human trafficking. Evan utilized software tools like Windward and Palantir for investigations and demonstrated proficiency in Arabic language research. In the same year, they worked independently as a Security and Counter Insurgency Consultant for the Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP), conducting primary source research on militant group social media publications.

In 2018, Accardi worked at Eni as a Government Affairs Intern and later joined C4ADS as an Analyst focusing on the Middle East. Evan managed relationships with data providers and developed methods for analyzing satellite imagery and identifying dark vessels.

Accardi founded their own company, Accardi Translation and Editing, in 2013. Evan'steam provided technical document editing services for non-native English speakers undertaking green energy projects commissioned by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

Recently, Accardi has been working at HawkEye 360 since 2020. Evan started as an Insights Analyst before progressing to roles as a Mission Applications Analyst and currently holds the position of Senior Mission Applications Analyst.

Overall, Accardi has demonstrated strong research, analysis, language, and technical skills throughout their career, particularly in the areas of satellite imagery, intelligence analysis, and government affairs.

Evan Accardi has a diverse education history that spans from 2002 to 2018. Evan started their education at Boulder High School, where they completed their high school education from 2002 to 2006. After completing high school, they pursued a Bachelor's degree in International Affairs with a minor in Geography at the University of Colorado Boulder. During their undergraduate studies from 2007 to 2010, they focused on Arabic, Spanish, Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing, Political Science, and Economics.

In 2012, Evan obtained a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certificate from TEFL International, which granted him the qualification to teach English.

In 2013, they attended the TAFL Center at The University of Alexandria in Egypt, where they earned a Certificate in Egyptian Colloquial Arabic, Modern Standard Arabic, Translation (A>E and E>A), and Media Arabic. This experience further enhanced their language skills and cultural understanding.

Seeking a Master's degree, Evan enrolled at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) from 2016 to 2018. Evan specialized in International Economics & the Middle East, expanding their knowledge in these fields.

Additionally, in 2009, Evan obtained a Certificate in International Immigration from SIT, though the details surrounding this certificate are not provided.

Overall, Evan Accardi's education history showcases a passion for international affairs, language acquisition, and cultural immersion.

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