Oleksandr Shykov Email & Phone Number

Arlington, VA, US

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

* Conduct research on nuclear policy, deterrence theory, and arms control, synthesizing and presenting findings through briefings and written products* Provide analytical support to develop innovative approaches for addressing new and emerging challenges for the DoD* Design, analyze, and participate in Tabletop Exercises and Wargames for various sponsors.

Greater Seattle Area

* Collected, analyzed, and disseminated open-source intelligence on threats to company executives, facilities, and business interests.* Published daily global risk intelligence reports for over 50 relevant stakeholders.

Honolulu, HI

* Researched inter-Korean diplomatic engagements as well as their impact on the U.S.-ROK alliance and the U.S. deterrence posture* Wrote a paper on nuclear arms control in the age of great power competition and presented it at Shanghai Academy and Shanghai Institute for East Asian Studies

Honolulu

* Investigated Russia’s foreign policy, particularly its cyber and disinformation engagements* Conducted research on North Korea's nuclear weapons program as well as its cyber capabilities and how they fit into country's foreign policy objectives. Subsequently, the paper was selected for presentation at the 4th Annual Deterrence and Assurance Academic.

Medford, MA

* Facilitated discussions for 15 high school students on topics ranging from International Relations Theories and Cybersecurity to Thucydides and North Korea* Taught skills-based sessions on designing a research question, conducting research, and writing an academic paper* Created syllabus and paper guidelines for the discussion session

Medford, MA

* Consulted undergraduate and graduate students on academic skills and life balance * Assessed students’ needs and customize individual approach to each student* Coached students to enhance their life skills, develop ability to prioritize and study effectively

Medford, MA

* Designed a four-week course on history and geopolitics of the Korean Peninsula* Taught about South and North Koreas, and facilitated discussion after the lecture* Co-designed and co-taught an eight-week course on East Asian history and politics (countries included Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, North Korea, and South Korea)

San Francisco Bay Area

* Coordinated vessels’ schedules with captains, principals, and port authorities* Developed and monitored budgets for ships' port stays* Facilitated customs and immigration procedures for ships and crew members* Ensured ships’ compliance with federal and state regulations and restrictions

* Prepared tug boats, launch boats and barges for cargo loading and discharging operations as well as line handling * Provided excellent customer service during launch runs while maintaining customers' safety * Participated in ship assists, tanker barge escorts and dry docking operations

Madrid, Spain

* Provided research for the institute by working in a team and individually * Performed administrative tasks

Berkeley, CA

* Interviewed asylum-seekers from Mexico and Central America* Translated legal documents (Spanish/English and English/Spanish)

Master Of Arts In Law And Diplomacy

Concentrations: International Security Studies and Asia-Pacific Gregory Henderson Scholar (awarded to students dedicated to Korean.

Bachelor'S Degree, International Relations

My studies focused on the Asia-Pacific which led me to write my thesis under the supervision of Dr. Darren Zook which was subsequently.

Political Science