Qais Samir Khairandesh

Qais Samir Khairandesh has a varied work experience starting from 2016 as a Forklift Operator at The Home Depot. QAIS SAMIR then worked as a Disaster Recovery Manager at The Alliance for a few months in 2018. Later that year, they joined YMCA of Greater Houston as a Lead Community Outreach, where they focused on youth development and program management. In 2018, they also worked as an Education Program Coordinator at SEWA International USA. In 2019, Qais worked as a Technician at White Knight Pest Control, Inc. and as a Lifeguard at Pengu Swim School. QAIS SAMIR then became a Pest Control Technician at HomeTeam Pest Defense in 2018. In 2017, they worked as a Freelance Interpreter at Fluent Language Solutions, Inc. Currently, Qais is employed as a Lead Security Officer at St. Moritz Security Services, Inc. QAIS SAMIR also briefly worked as a Personal Protection Officer in 2021.

Qais Samir Khairandesh began their education by earning a diploma in General Studies from Catalina Magnet High School in 2008. QAIS SAMIR later enrolled at the University of Arizona in 2010, pursuing a degree in Business Administration and Management, although their progress towards completing the degree is noted as in progress as of 2012. In 2017, Qais attended Houston Community College, where they obtained an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections in 2019.

In addition to their formal education, Qais has also obtained several certifications. In 2015, they became a Pharmacy Technician Trainee through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). QAIS SAMIR further enhanced their skills by completing various certifications such as Basic First Aid, Basic Life Support (BLS), and MEDIC Oxygen First Aid for Emergencies, offered by YMCA of Greater Houston and American Safety and Health in 2019. Furthermore, they acquired the Amazon Web Services: Design and Implement Systems certification, Cybersecurity Awareness: Building Your Cybersecurity Vocabulary certification, and Getting Things Done certification through LinkedIn in 2019. Other certifications include Microsoft Excel 2016 Introductory from MyITLab in 2018, Forklift Operator from Forklift University, Inc. in 2017, Mortgage Field Service Inspector from National Mortgage Field Services in 2017, Handgun License from Regina Gun Safety & Licensing in 2017, and Pest Control Technician from the Texas Department of Agriculture in 2018.