Raymond W.

Raymond Weyandt is an analyst at the US Government Accountability Office with a background in public affairs, policy research, and international development. Here are some key details about his career and experience:

Education and Early Career

Raymond Weyandt received his Bachelor of Arts in Government from The University of Texas at Austin. During his undergraduate years, he became involved with Innovations for Peace and Development (IPD), a student-driven research lab at UT Austin, in 2013.1 This experience provided him with early exposure to policy research and global development work.

Professional Experience

After completing his undergraduate degree, Weyandt worked with the Open Government Partnership, where he:

• Led an evaluation of Austin's open government data plans
• Supported national-level evaluations in countries like the UK, Sierra Leone, and Mongolia1

Seeking to strengthen his analytical skills, he returned to UT Austin to pursue a graduate degree at the LBJ School of Public Affairs.1

Work with Innovations for Peace and Development (IPD)

Weyandt has maintained a strong connection to IPD throughout his career:

• He was one of the first students to get involved with IPD in 2013
• Worked on various IPD projects focused on conflict, open data, and governance
• Later served as IPD's program manager
• Led the Reimagining Safety and Security team at IPD1

Current Role and Expertise

As an analyst at the US Government Accountability Office, Raymond Weyandt focuses on:

• National security and defense policy
• International governance
• Anti-corruption initiatives
• Open government
• Criminal justice reform2

His LinkedIn profile describes him as a "Professional nerd from Texas" and a "published investigator and analyst working on national security and defense policy".3

Raymond Weyandt's diverse experience in research, policy analysis, and international development has shaped his career path, leading to his current role at the US Government Accountability Office where he applies his expertise to critical national and international issues.