Ahmed Safwat
Washington, DC | ahmednsafwat@gmail.com | 919 -348 -7100
EDUCATION
Johns Hopkins University , Advanc ed Academic Programs Washington , DC
Master of Science , Biotechnolog y (Concentration in Biodefense ) December 202 5 Relevant Coursework : 4.0 GPA, Science Medicine and Policy in Biodefense, Biotechnology Enterprise, Bioinformatics, Advanced Cell Biology, Molecular Biology North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC Bachelor of Science, Biology May 2023 Concentration in Human Biology, Minor in Microbiology
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
• FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, 900 • Microsoft Office, Project Management, Agile Scrum • DHS Chemical Sector Security Awareness • Advanced Artificial Intelligence • EMR Awareness for CBRNE Incidents • Public Health Readiness and Medical Countermeasures • CWMD BioWatch Program • Fluent in Arabic and French
• Biosecurity Policy and Laboratory Diagnostics
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Biotechnology professional and Master’s candidate in Biodefense at Johns Hopkins University with a 4.0 GPA, offering frontlin e experience as a
certified firefighter and EMT. Combines expertise in molecular biology, infectious disease response, and laborato ry techniques with practical experience
in CBRN scenarios, outbreak simulations, and medical countermeasures. Skilled in cross -agency coordination under FEMA protocols and contributing
to policy briefings aligned with CDC, BARDA, ARPA -H, DTRA, and DHS CWMD models, with proven ability to translate technical and operational
knowledge into actionable strategies.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Biofire Defense Salt Lake City, UT
Project Management Intern July 2025 -Present
• Lead lifecycle planning for molecular diagnostics products, building and executing a roadmap from concept through commerciali zation, which accelerated time to market and supported mission alignment • Drive market research and voice‑of‑customer outreach, conducting competitive benchmarking, customer interviews, and trend ana lysis to define unmet needs and shape product feature prioritization • Translate clinical and user feedback into detailed product requirements, collaborating with R&D to design enhancements, impro ve usability, and ensure scientific rigor • Partner with regulatory, quality, and engineering teams to align product development with compliance standards (e.g., FDA, IS O), reducing regulatory risk and streamlining submissions • Develop go‑to‑market strategies including pricing, positioning, launch documentation, and sales enablement tools, which incre ased cross functional readiness and adoption • Monitor post‑launch performance using key performance indicators (KPIs), customer satisfaction, and feedback data, and lead c ontinuous improvement efforts to optimize product performanc e • Prepare and deliver executive -level briefs and dashboards on product status, risks, and opportunities, supporting data -driven decision making and resource prioritization
Firefighter/ Emergency Medical Technician August 2020 -Present
Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department Hyattsville, MD
Western Wake Fire Rescue Raleigh, NC • Lead emergency response operations, coordinating teams and making critical decisions under high -pressure situations, demonstrating leadership and crisis management skills • Provide advanced medical care as a certified EMT, assess patient conditions, and implement emergency interventions, showcasin g problem -solving and decision -making under pressure • Conduct risk assessments, enforce safety protocols, and manage hazardous situations, ensuring compliance and mitigating opera tional risk • Collaborate with multiple agencies during joint operations and disaster exercises, strengthening cross -functional communication and stakeholder management • Train and mentor new recruits on emergency procedures, safety standards, and field protocols, developing coaching and instruc tional skills • Maintain detailed logs, regulatory documentation, and equipment inventories, ensuring accountability, compliance, and operati onal readiness • Coordinate logistics for large -scale drills, emergency responses, and multi -unit deployments, improving planning, execution, and resource allocation Triland Property Raleigh , NC Real Estate/ Project Management Intern January 202 4-January 2025 • Managed Salesforce CRM systems for multimillion -dollar land acquisition projects, streamlined reporting, and improved data accuracy to enable informed executive decision -making • Coordinated cross -functional teams and external stakeholders, performing site analysis, market research, and financial tracking to accelerate p roject timelines and optimize acquisition strategy
North Carolina State University Lab Raleigh , NC Research and Lab Assistant August 2022 -May 202 3 • Refined and validated detection protocols adopted by statewide public health laboratories, enhancing testing reliability and accelerating pathogen identification • Conducted advanced microbiology research on E. coli and Streptococcus, developing and optimizing diagnostic protocols that im proved accuracy and efficiency for clinical testing
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