Hassam Ali Syed

Cross-functional Intelligence and Research Analyst with experience in open-source intelligence (OSINT), data-driven reporting, and strategic communication. Proven ability to extract actionable insights from complex datasets, craft analytical reports for corporate decision-makers, and bridge the gap between intelligence, journalism, and business innovation.

Team Lead, Newsfeed at Mohafiz Pulse (2024-06 – 2025-11)

• Led a corporate think tank under Humanetek/Mohafiz providing actionable intelligence for executive decision-making.
• Audited performance, analyzed datasets, and produced reports for the corporate C-suite.
• Received appreciation for authoring a report on the 2025 Indo-Pak conflict's business implications and accurately reporting incidents through OSINT and crowd-sourced data.

Newsfeed Analyst at Mohafiz Pulse (2023-10 – 2024-06)

• Developed a predictive system for terror incidents with 75% accuracy by cross-referencing open source data.
• Authored research reports that improved corporate safety and reduced operational risks by 83%.
• Supported executive briefings through real-time situational awareness and intelligence analysis.

Researcher at Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV World) (2021-08 – 2022-05)

• Conducted background research, wrote scripts, and supported editorial production for national broadcasts.
• Collaborated with anchors on research write-ups, documentaries, and current affairs coverage.
• Produced video edits and voice-overs, ensuring alignment with editorial direction.

Bachelors in International Relations – National Defence University (NDU) (2019-09 – 2024-01)