Jristos "T.J." Tjonajong

Working at Parsons Corporation since January 2022 as an all-source senior analyst, instructor, writer, and course developer Former US Army Special Forces, 24 years of military service, war veteran, retiree, VA disability. Vast experience in military relationships, leadership, and operational matters related to HUMINT, Targeting, Strategic Planning, Special Forces Operations, and assignments with agencies such as the CIA, DEA, and FBI, among others. I also have experience as a senior instructor, manager, and developer for Special Forces Intelligence. Collaborated with the Department of State while assigned to multiple U.S. Embassies in Latin America, conducting Special National Security Assignments Skills include PMP Certification, Program Management Foundations, Operations Management Foundations, Spanish and Portuguese, a Degree in Homeland Security, Homeland Security’s Level II Certification, U.S. Army Senior Instructor, Instructor Evaluator, Instructional Design Certifications, Kali Linux, Python, OSINT/PAI Senior Instructor, Cyber Signal Reduction, among others.

Topic - Open-Source: A Research World.

The content is a view of OSINT, publicly available information, legal aspects, including AI regulations, and why open-source data and OSINT are essential. Also, a description of basic methodologies and AI approaches for OSINT research. Final discussion about personal experience with different agencies and the aspect of OSINT/PAI