Blaine Ponto
About Blaine Ponto
Blaine Ponto is a Sr Solutions Engineer, Global Briefings at Cision in Washington, D.C., with a background in counterterrorism and national security, and a strong technical expertise in software systems.
Professional Background
Blaine Ponto currently holds the position of Sr Solutions Engineer, Global Briefings at Cision in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Previously, he worked at the DC Department of Health as Lead Investigator from 2020 to 2021. Before that, Blaine was a Senior Analyst at Bulletin Intelligence from 2019 to 2020 and a Lead Analyst from 2016 to 2019. He also served as a Project Manager at Epic in Madison, Wisconsin, for one year. Earlier in his career, he was an Individual Radicalization Intern at the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) in 2013.
Education and Expertise
Blaine Ponto is a graduate of Dartmouth College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Near and Middle Eastern Studies from 2010 to 2014. He completed his high school education at Spring Lake Park High School from 2006 to 2010. Blaine has a strong background in counterterrorism and national security, which complements his technical expertise in software systems. His unique skill set allows him to quickly become proficient in new areas and effectively teach others while resolving any challenges encountered.
Career Achievements
During his tenure at Cision, Blaine Ponto led the software platform transition for the company's Global Insights division. He focused on integrating capabilities to meet client needs and developing solutions to bridge gaps. His prior roles at Bulletin Intelligence and the DC Department of Health also underline his problem-solving abilities and expertise.
Work Philosophy
Blaine Ponto thrives on working with teams of passionate and brilliant individuals. He emphasizes optimization, clarity, and effective communication in his work processes. Blaine aspires to apply his solutions-finding skills to investigative work, aiming to address significant global challenges in the future.