Samuel Lee Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc

Leads MCC's Data & Analytics Program (DAP). The Data & Analytics Program enables enterprise data-driven decision making through the capture, storage, analysis, publishing, and governance of MCC’s core programmatic data. The DAP streamlines the agency’s data lifecycle, facilitating increased efficiency. Additionally, the program promotes agency-wide coordination, learning, and transparency. Primary workstreams include Data Products, Analytic Products, Data Use & Engagement, and Data Governance.Key accomplishments include oversight and management of:- Establishment of program goals, objectives, workstreams, and multiyear roadmaps- Design and launch of flagship enterprise datasets (Financial, Procurement, & Results) and analytic reports- Threshold programs data and MIS integration- Modernization of financial data transfer solution- Co-chair MCC Data Visualization Group

Washington Dc

F1Soft Foundation is the non-profit arm of F1Soft International, Nepal's leading fintech firm and mobile money platform. The Foundation seeks to explore, incubate, and implement digital development initiatives across sectors with an emphasis on health, education, and financial inclusion. Among early activities is Digital2020, an initiative that aims to accelerate digital financial inclusion and access to finance in Nepal.

Washington Dc

Primary Client - Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) via TCGCompleted projects for UK Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Sindh Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (SPPR- Sindh, Pakistan), and UN Foundation Digital Impact Alliance (DIAL).

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Led field data collection process redesign, including design and coding of instruments, documentation, and management of new technology implementation (current scope involves engagement of agricultural workers in order to streamline resolution of issues surfaced through referrals)• Managed design, development, and deployment of a suite of interactive web dashboards- (1) an interactive set of visualizations utilizing publicly available labor violation and inspection data (https://labordata.mccaininstitute.org) and (2) a cutting edge field collection analytics / case management dashboard built on mobile digital data collection tools• Providing guidance on practical, impactful, and innovative use of technology and data

• Oversaw and managed major program outcome evaluations and social impact studies, mostly notably with USAID (Ebola Survivor Recovery Programming in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone), Gap Inc. (Women + Water Global Development Alliance, women's empowerment and WASH in India), and Mars, Inc (Next Generation, youth empowerment and sustainable sourcing of cocoa in Indonesia)• "Full-stack" program management and M&E expertise- program design, indicator establishment, digital instrument coding, field team training, data collection management, data visualization (static and interactive), report writing, and external communication; proven experience with both quantitative and qualitative methods• Extensive experience across the entire program lifecycle- including strategy, program & project design, implementation, smart technology use, applied innovation, and monitoring & evaluation

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Oversaw and managed social impact investments and a portfolio of technology solutions and tools that address forced labor, with a deeper focus on mobile money, digital identity, ethical recruitment, and worker voice• Co-designed, launched, and managed implementation of a national digital recruitment alternative in Nepal, in partnership with Nepal’s leading mobile money service, with strong elements of applying digital identity technology to increase financial inclusion and governance• Provided technical assistance and guidance on organization-wide technology and data initiatives, strategies, and priority investments

Washington, Dc

• Explored the use of open data and technology in international development projects to advance international development outcomes, including sectors like water, transportation, e-government, health, and education• Led impact assessment research project on the demand for open data in online and offline communities in Indonesia and Kenya • Designed and delivered global outreach, knowledge-sharing events, digital literacy, and capacity building sessions • Explored and executed models of open data & tech engagement including design and execution of ideation challenges (Development Data Challenge), hackathons (Open Data Day DC), and visualization sprints (Global Development Sprint with Visualizing.org)• Engaged and built partnerships with the Open Data community including civil society organizations, developers, academics, data journalists, designers, bloggers, and international development professionals• Led communications & social media efforts promoting the World Bank’s Open Financial Data website and suite of mobile applications

• Developed strategies for client expansion to developing countries, including identifying project opportunities offered by multi-lateral development banks• Conducted research and wrote strategy documents covering entry into new and emerging markets, including country studies, sector/market assessments, targeted project lists, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) due diligence• Led team of analysts and consultants on research product profiling US heavy construction companies with annual revenues around $600 million for potential acquisition by a major European civil contractor• Supported research and due diligence efforts for a successful €300 million joint venture

• Managed APEC portfolio and served as a US delegate to APEC Senior Officials Meeting Counter-Terrorism Task Force and Transportation Working Group• Developed and conducted international capacity building survey for APEC• Developed and wrote international security papers for United Nations endorsement• Participated in inter-agency processes and worked with international partners to coordinate multilateral international security and counter-terrorism efforts• Conducted process analysis of pilot “Information Center,” a one stop clearinghouse for information integrity and consistent key messaging• Assisted with an inspection/review of national canine explosives detection program

• Researched pre-war planning and intelligence on Iraq• Analyzed effects of corruption/anti-corruption measures on reconstruction in Iraq• Presented briefings to the Inspector General and staff on anti-corruption efforts

The EugeneBell Foundation is a humanitarian aid organization that provides medical assistance exclusively in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea).• Negotiated pilot humanitarian aid agreement for previously unassisted regions in North Korea (Rajin-Sonbong)• Arranged and led two aid-monitoring delegations to North Korea• Developed projects and explored new models/channels of humanitarian assistance• Established public affairs activities and maintained regular and effective communication with the public and media• Established legislative affairs activities and created awareness of activities on Capitol Hill, in Washington DC, and nationally through political advocacy,opportunities to brief senior government officials and Members of Congress, and opportunities to testify before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee• Provided oral translation support for North Korean women’s soccer team during 2003 FIFA World Cup

• Wrote press releases, created press kits, and provided media support for events involving former President Jimmy Carter• Organized press briefings and press conferences for major international project• Provided oral and written translation

Washington, Dc

∙ Provided legislative assistance to Congressman and staff∙ Researched pending bills and drafted House proposals∙ Monitored and addressed constituents’ concerns

Master'S In Public Policy, International Policy, Multi-Party Negotiation & Conflict Resolution

Activities and Societies: Independent Study with Dr. Joseph S. Nye Jr., Editor-in-Chief Harvard AA Policy Review, Pforzheimer Fellow

Ba, Political Science, Economics

Activities and Societies: General Honors Program, Departmental Honors, Dean's List, Henry Rutgers Thesis Scholar