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Harish Nair

@harishnair1

I lead multilingual OSINT investigations that expose misinformation and strengthen fact-checking operations across India.

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead OSINT, verification, misinformation, or research programs where I can build scalable investigation workflows, train teams, manage platform partnerships, and deliver defensible findings under fast-moving conditions.

At Fact Crescendo, I lead 20+ open-source analysts investigating misinformation and coordinated influence campaigns, with 5,000+ verified investigations produced across Indian languages.

I've personally completed 700+ verification investigations using multi-source cross-referencing, geolocation, and digital-provenance techniques. I also build repeatable OSINT SOPs, train analysts, and lead rapid-response investigations under same-day deadlines.

As Project Head for Climate Fact Checks, I created and run India’s first fact-checking website dedicated to climate misinformation. I’ve secured major Meta, IFCN, YouTube, and Earth Journalism Network funding while managing partnerships with platforms, media stakeholders, and engineering teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Project Head

Current

Climate Fact Checks

May 2022 - Present (4 years 4 months)

Run a parallel investigations desk focused on climate-related disinformation across India and Sri Lanka. Coordinate cross-team resourcing and prioritization to keep two concurrent editorial operations delivering on schedule.

OSINT Project Management Stakeholder Management Team Coordination

Current

Managing Editor – India

Current

Fact Crescendo

Aug 2018 - Present (8 years 1 month)

Lead a team of 20+ open-source analysts investigating misinformation and influence campaigns for a global fact-checking organization. Personally conducted 700+ open-source verification investigations across three languages.

OSINT Geolocation Team Leadership Training Stakeholder Management Python R Google Sheets Google Colab Google Apps Script

Project Manager, Qualitative Projects

Crescendo Transcriptions Pvt. Ltd.

Jul 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 5 months)

Managed qualitative transcription projects end-to-end, covering planning, resourcing, quality review, and on-time client delivery. Recruited and trained new hires in audio transcription and built a standardized onboarding curriculum.

Project Management Transcription Quality Review Training Onboarding

Technical Executive, Operations

Gasvigil Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Nov 2016 - May 2017 (6 months)

Maintained inventory and oversaw production activities, including pre-dispatch quality inspections. Supported business-development efforts alongside core operations responsibilities.

Inventory Management Production Quality inspection Business Development

Graduate Engineer Trainee, Quality Control / Engineering

Millennium Appliances India Ltd.

Mar 2016 - Nov 2016 (8 months)

Monitored and resolved production-line quality issues, driving process improvements. Conducted daily Internal Buyers’ Inspection (IBI) sampling and ageing tests and reported findings to support continuous quality improvement.

Quality Control Process Improvement Inspections Testing