I have extensive academic experience studying European Politics BA and Russian & Eurasian Politics & Economics MSc. Economics has been a constant thread through my academic career which has granted me a solid grasp of core Economic theory. This has been developed further through my studies of the international energy markets. Eurasia is a powerhouse for energy, with a large scope to affect Western Europe, however it is an often under studied sector academically. To compliment my experience with qualitative studies, I have undertaken a number of quantitative studies regarding the international energy trade estimating natural gas flow through a pipeline or estimating the market impacts of new LNG trade routes. My dissertation on the market impact on new EU bound gas pipelines from the South Caucasus, and the potential for disruption Moscow holds for such a project, only improved my ability to work with huge government datasets to source valuable statistical infomation.To ensure my academic life is adequately funded I have operated Anglian Imports Ltd (trademark owners of Eastern Computers) which has given me a diverse set of skills from accountancy to customer service. To expand on my statistical abilities, and to improve my programming skills, I have recently been engaged in a number of GIS projects. UnclaimedLand.co.uk and RightsOfWay.uk have been built by myself utilising an entirely self-built server array with self-hosted databases. GIS is a fantastic skill for any academic as it portrays the most useful infomation to readers in an easy to digest format. It is, however, a tough skill to learn and you need to be very comfortable with databases in order to craft a finished product - I am well placed to engage in any GIS project.Overall, I have a highly diverse skillset with great self-motivation. Through my years of experience I have crafted confidence, and an ability, to approach any challenge even if I have little experience.