Nathan
Schweikart
Ph.D. candidate in International Relations with a decade of experience supporting U.S. diplomatic and defense missions worldwide. Marine Corps combat veteran with combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Currently building assessment tools and automation systems for the Bureau of Diplomatic Security under the Department of State—through Power BI dashboards, PowerApps workflows, and SharePoint automation. Web Application Designer with a track record of building platforms that reached 100,000+ users. Expanding into AI-powered automation, LLM engineering, and API integration.
Experience
- Design and maintain automated reporting tools using Power BI, PowerApps, Power Automate
- Analyze data from secure access systems and field operations for strategic decisions
- Lead process automation efforts to streamline workflows across regional operations
- Maintain structured databases and extract insights from multiple data sources
- Support Bureau of Diplomatic Security with compliance and security objectives
- Enhance data visibility across regional and post-level operations
- Founded WatchdogJobs.com, generating $25,000+ in under a year
- Built The Veteran's Wallet newsletter, generating $140,000+ in ten months
- Developed and marketed job boards and forums for security professionals
- Led CRM setup and drove user growth through digital campaigns
- Currently building ClearanceOK platform for clearance holders
- Managing multiple WordPress platforms and automation systems
- Delivered critical security support to U.S. Mission Iraq under ARSO direction
- Oversaw clearance verifications, ClassNet access, and VARs for thousands
- Enforced mission-wide access control protocols in high-risk environment
- Responded to urgent after-hours clearance requests and emergencies
- Coordinated RSO-led security briefings ensuring U.S. government compliance
- Maintained security records for personnel entering secure U.S. facilities
- Provided protective services for U.S. diplomats under State Department WPS
- Executed high-risk missions, motorcade operations, and QRF support as PSS
- Managed live mission tracking in embassy operations center as OSS
- Maintained real-time visibility of personnel movements using MS Access
- WPPS I & II certified with DOMSEC, OSS, and PSS approvals
- Earned Employee of the Month recognition for OSS position excellence
- Secured over $1B in critical assets during Operation Protective Edge
- Provided armed security in support of Israeli Defense Force operations
- Managed logistics including housing, transport, gear, and inventory
- Coordinated visa processing and served as customs liaison
- Streamlined reporting for protective security and administrative functions
- Operated in high-risk environment supporting both security and logistics
- Conducted armed access control at high-security military installations
- Verified personnel and vehicle credentials enforcing DoD regulations
- Responded to alarms and security incidents with tactical precision
- Conducted thorough vehicle and facility inspections
- Prepared detailed security reports maintaining operational readiness
- Protected high-profile federal environment from unauthorized access
- Provided armed security for U.S. forces under KFOR operations
- Managed base access and conducted perimeter security patrols
- Operated ESS surveillance cameras and Rapiscan X-ray scanners
- Served as RTO dispatching patrols and maintaining situational awareness
- Assigned communications equipment and produced incident reports
- Gained proficiency in MS Office and operations center procedures
- Led and supervised 50+ Marines in artillery and provisional infantry roles
- Assistant Chief of M777A2 Howitzer system coordinating fire missions
- Designated Marksman on 100+ combat/humanitarian patrols in Helmand
- Executed compound raids targeting IED materials and insurgent activity
- Expert in multiple weapon systems including .50 cal and MK19
- Promoted to Sergeant (E-5) and honorably discharged
Education
Military Service
• Certificate of Commendation (x2)
• Good Conduct Medal
• Iraq Campaign Medal (2 Bronze Stars)
• Afghanistan Campaign Medal (1 Bronze Star)
• National Defense Service Medal
• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
• NATO Medal - ISAF Afghanistan
• Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
• Designated Marksman Course Completion
• Expert Marksmanship Award (x3)
Technical Projects & Skills
Work Projects
HTML / CSS / JavaScript
Built comprehensive web application for tracking security deficiencies across global diplomatic facilities. Features Desk Officer, OBO, and Report views with risk scoring, regional breakdowns, and PDF export capabilities.
Developed risk calculator integrating multiple threat indicators, facility criticality, and personnel factors. Generates weighted risk scores and exportable PDF assessment reports for security prioritization.
Created CAC-compatible PDF processing tool for design approval memos. Enables secure digital signatures with all processing done locally in browser—no server uploads required.
Created JavaScript-based browser tool to batch-convert HEIC images to JPEG, addressing file compatibility issues for Department systems. All processing done locally.
Technical Writing
Authored comprehensive 29-page white paper presenting data-driven approach to modernizing the Bureau of Diplomatic Security's Deficiency Prioritization Matrix using industry-standard risk assessment methodology.
Microsoft Power Platform
Built Power BI dashboard connected to dozen+ SharePoint libraries to centralize global security data with real-time visibility.
Developed PowerApp integrated with Power Automate to streamline workflows, reducing task time from over an hour to 5-10 minutes.
PowerApp processing residential security cables, cross-referencing SharePoint libraries, generating AI prompts for StateChat.
Microsoft Office
Led rebuild from Microsoft InfoPath to JavaScript platform. Integrated deficiency database, weighting logic, conditional questions by facility type, and locking feature to prevent post-signoff edits.
Built Microsoft Access and Excel-based system to track diplomatic security movements, integrating metrics such as passenger counts, routes, vehicles, and timelines. Synced live data to embassy operations center monitors.
Developed Outlook VBA macro to save emails as PDFs, extract attachments, organize into SharePoint-compatible folders, and create ZIP files for upload.
Client Projects
Built and maintain WordPress site for professional firearms training business serving Redmond, Oregon community.
Developed WordPress platform for US security federal contracting company focused on government contracts.
Created WordPress site for Israeli innovation company specializing in US federal contracting opportunities.
Previous Personal Projects
Veteran-focused jobs and startup newsletter that generated $140,000 in revenue in just under a year - with 102,000 subscribers.
AI-assisted writing platform for academic researchers with advanced automation capabilities.
Built WordPress job board platform generating $25,000+ through digital products and strategic marketing campaigns.
Built multiple platforms including Lynchburglist.com and Fightforacause.com with integrated analytics.
Technical Skills
DAX
Excel Advanced
MS Access
Data Modeling
Power Automate
SharePoint
InfoPath
Workflow Design
Databricks (Learning)
API Integration (Learning)
HTML/CSS/JavaScript (Learning)
WordPress Design (Professional)