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Anton Khimiak Ternopil, Ukraine

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Summary

Analyst with good knowledge of data research, analytical mindset and understanding of
programming principles and design patterns.

Skills

Programming Golang, C and Python basics, MVC
Data Base SQL (MariaDB, MySQL), NoSQL (MongoDB)
Languages Strong Intermediate in English, Native in Ukrainian

Experience

Ternopil, Ukraine
Brand Ukraine
Dec. 2024- Jan. 2025
Project based analyst

Worked as a qualitative analyst of the Sub-Saharan Africa media in a project to make a better-
looking image of Ukraine in that region
Conducted interviews with experts on various topics and therefore worked with raw data to
match the organisation's goals

Ukrainian Crisis Media Center / Hybrid Warfare Analytical Group Kyiv, Ukraine
Propaganda Analyst Feb. 2023 - Aug. 2024

Conducted various research for writing analytical materials (portfolio link) and creating visual
materials (infographics and video explainers)
Presented the results of research in Ukrainian and English
Took part in several trips where represented the organization and expanded the team's network
of contacts with foreign experts.

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Kyiv, Ukraine
Personal Assistant to People Deputy Natalia Pipa Nov. 2020 - Jun. 2021

Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Worked on projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement in Ukrainian
legislation, primarily by manually collecting data for the draft law about the protection of veterans
(link at draft law).
The deep-down investigation identifies the root causes of problems in legislation and find ways to
resolve them effectively using open-source data mining.

Education Hub of Kyiv Kyiv, Ukraine
E-learning developer Sep. 2019 - Jun. 2021

Used Ispring and PowerPoint to design interactive templates for e-learning courses for state
companies such as “Naftogaz of Ukraine”.
Coproposed and pushed the idea to change software developer tools onto Articulate storyline,
because of its better possibility to work with data and greater flexibility in customization.
Manually tested usability throughout the course development process to confirm a user-friendly
interface.
 Kyiv, Ukraine
School for Policy Analysis
Jun. 2019 - Aug. 2020
Intern researcher

Collaborated with the leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best
collection methods (link for a project).
Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
Generated data models and performed analysis to produce reports outlining results.

Education

Ukrainian Catholic University Lviv, Ukraine
Master of Science in Public Administration Sep. 2022 - Jun. 2024

Master’s thesis on the topic “State regulation of combating disinformation in Ukraine”

National University of "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy" Kyiv, Ukraine
Bachelor of Political Science Sep. 2018 - Jun. 2022

Bachelor’s thesis on the topic “Mechanisms and tools of political control over contentious
politics in Ukraine and in Russia from a comparative perspective”

Certificates

Support to Ukraine’s Efforts in Tackling Disinformation
A three-day Study Visit programme delivered in Berlin, Germany, by the Berlin, Germany
Estonian Centre for International Development in cooperation with 24 - 26 October 2023
German officials and experts for Ukrainian communication advisers

Support to Ukraine’s Efforts in Tackling Disinformation
A five-day Strategy Seminar and Study Visit programme delivered Tallinn/Tartu, Estonia
by the Estonian Centre for International Development for 24 - 28 April 2023
Ukrainian Strategic Communication officials and experts