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Hamza K. — Mid-Level Policy and AI Researcher from United States

Hamza K.

Mid-Level Policy and AI Researcher

United States 1-2 years
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Hamza K. is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in engineering, sociology, and public administration, gained through extensive education and professional experience in Hong Kong, India, and the United States. Currently serving as a Policy Researcher at 3DA, Hamza specializes in analyzing federal and state policies related to assistive technology, contributing actionable insights for policy and strategy implementation. Concurrently, as an AI Fellow at Handshake AI Solutions, LLC, Hamza develops evaluation prompts and reviews AI outputs for precision and coherence. In a leadership role, Hamza co-founded A.H.A., a for-profit social enterprise in India, where he oversees strategic growth, generating substantial revenue through e-commerce initiatives. Holding a Master of Public Administration from the Maxwell School of Syracuse University, Hamza possesses advanced expertise in data analytics for public policy, and has previously supported rigorous academic research in civil infrastructure engineering. His technical competencies include proficiency in Excel, Stata, Tableau, and coding languages such as R and Python.

Experience

  • Policy Researcher

    3DA · 2026 — Present
    Conduct research on federal and state policies related to assistive technology, disability rights, and service access. Synthesize legislation, agency guidance, and case evidence into actionable recommendations concerning implementation, funding, and regulatory design. Produce briefs and analyses addressing Medicaid waivers, ADA enforcement, and state-level assistive technology systems.

  • AI Fellow

    Handshake AI Solutions, LLC · 2025 — Present
    Create evaluation prompts to assess how AI interprets visual and textual inputs across multiple modalities. Review the accuracy and coherence of AI-generated outputs, ensuring alignment with task requirements. Curate visual inputs alongside context-specific evaluation questions to facilitate structured quality-review workflows.

  • Graduate Research Assistant & Teaching Assistant

    Syracuse University · 2024 — 2025
    Contribute to the development of over 90 teaching cases and simulations that focus on conflict resolution and collaboration. Manage 18 years of qualitative data through collection, cleaning, and analysis, ensuring data integrity within project databases. Act as Teaching Assistant for the Economics for Policy Analysis course, mentoring students in core economic concepts relevant to policy analysis while providing feedback on assignments and exams.

  • UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) Mentor

    Freelance · 2022 — 2024
    Evaluate analytical written responses from candidates at Shankar IAS Academy, providing expert feedback focused on improvement. Maintain a perfect 5/5 rating on ConvertIAS as a top evaluator. Offer individualized feedback and academic support to more than 20 students.

  • Co-Founder & Chief Strategist

    A.H.A. (for-profit social enterprise) · 2020 — Present
    Conduct market and policy research for client advisory projects, translating findings into actionable recommendations. Design and implement strategic plans for growth, marketing, and partnerships, promoting business expansion and fostering long-term relationships.

  • Assistant Professor

    Mewat Engineering College · 2017 — 2017
    Instruct undergraduate civil engineering students in Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Design, Surveying, and Engineering Geology. Enhance the passing percentage in the subjects taught, contributing to a 33% improvement in student pass rates. Participate in academic and extracurricular programs, including Legal Literacy and Debating Clubs.

  • Research Assistant

    Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) · 2016 — 2016
    Engineered a Bamboo Pedestrian Bridge, achieving a 30% enhancement in load-bearing capacity. Estimation of material properties of bamboo resulted in a 98% accuracy rate, supporting research into sustainable building materials.

Skills & Expertise

English TeacherTraining and EducationResearchConstruction And EngineeringAutoCADEcommerceBusiness Intelligence AnalystAI and Data ScienceConsultingProject Management

Education

  • Master of Public Administration (MPA)
    Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs, Syracuse University · — — 2025
  • Master of Arts (M.A.) in Sociology
    Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) · — — 2023
  • Master of Science (MS) in Civil Infrastructural Engineering & Management
    Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST) · — — 2015
  • Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Civil Engineering
    Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal University · — — 2014