I am a visionary strategic leader with 40+ years of experience advising governments, think tanks, and global agencies on policy, defense, and technology. I specialize in geopolitical analysis, counterterrorism, and AI-driven governance solutions, and I’m adept at turning complex challenges into actionable strategies that bridge traditional security with emerging tech. I have a track record across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and North America in international diplomacy, crisis response, and public policy reform, and I actively contribute to national dialogues on cyber safety, identity protection, and smart governance.…

SARDAR SANJAY M. MATKAR

I am a visionary strategic leader with 40+ years of experience advising governments, think tanks, and global agencies on policy, defense, and technology. I specialize in geopolitical analysis, counterterrorism, and AI-driven governance solutions, and I’m adept at turning complex challenges into actionable strategies that bridge traditional security with emerging tech. I have a track record across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and North America in international diplomacy, crisis response, and public policy reform, and I actively contribute to national dialogues on cyber safety, identity protection, and smart governance.…

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I am a visionary strategic leader with 40+ years of experience advising governments, think tanks, and global agencies on policy, defense, and technology. I specialize in geopolitical analysis, counterterrorism, and AI-driven governance solutions, and I’m adept at turning complex challenges into actionable strategies that bridge traditional security with emerging tech.
I have a track record across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and North America in international diplomacy, crisis response, and public policy reform, and I actively contribute to national dialogues on cyber safety, identity protection, and smart governance.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Work Experience

Consultant at Arribatec AG Norway
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
International advisory and systems integration projects across sectors.
Consultant/Advisor at HBEC Switzerland AG
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Advisory roles in security, technology and policy engagement.
Consultant at PAMAT Ltd Ghana
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Consulting services in security and related national programs.
Life-line Logistics Contractor at US Dept of Defense
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2009
Life-line logistics contractor in Iraq (2003-2009).
On-ground Contractor - Public Safety/Anti-Terrorism at US Dept of State
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2009
On-ground contractor in Iraq focusing on public safety and anti-terrorism activities.
Defense Contractor & Strategic Advisor at US Department of State & Department of Defense
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2009
On-ground operations in Afghanistan and Iraq focusing on logistics, public safety, counterterrorism, and civil-military strategy.
Defense Contractor at US Dept of State
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Defense contracting for the U.S. Department of State (2000-2002).
Partner at Progressive Tech Inc, USA
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2000
Technical advisor for defense technology programs and infantry training simulation initiatives (FATS).
Defense Contractor at Partner Progressive Tech Inc
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Defense contracting activities and liaison with government programs.
Technical Advisor at FATS Inc
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1996
Infantry training simulations development and implementation.
Employee at FATS Inc
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1996
Employment at a US-based technology firm involved in defense contracting and related engagements.
Civil Service Role at Government of India
January 1, 1981 - December 31, 1988
Civil Service assignments (1981–1988).
Government Employee at Government of India
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1988
Early government service role with responsibilities spanning public sector operations.

Education

M.A. Communications at IGNOU
September 10, 1982 - April 27, 1984
Major in Mass Communication

Qualifications

Multi-disciplinary training in international policy, homeland security, and defense technology systems
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
Showdown at Dabiq (2015) – ISIS analysis (book)
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
Zero: The Spy Who Sold Pistachios (2018) – IB operations (fiction)
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
Innovate to Dominate (2022) – Marketing & product innovation
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Transportation & Logistics, Other, Media & Entertainment, Education
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      • Security companies
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       Are confused
       Are worried about being left behind
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