I am a strategic and innovative leader with over 40 years of experience advising governments, think tanks, and international agencies on policy, defense, and technology. I enjoy translating complex geopolitical and security challenges into actionable, forward-looking strategies, leveraging cross-cultural insight and collaborative problem-solving. My focus areas include geopolitical risk, counterterrorism, and AI-enabled governance. I have built bridges between traditional security paradigms and emerging technologies, delivering crisis response, public policy reform, and strategic guidance across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and North America.

SARDAR SANJAY M. MATKAR

I am a strategic and innovative leader with over 40 years of experience advising governments, think tanks, and international agencies on policy, defense, and technology. I enjoy translating complex geopolitical and security challenges into actionable, forward-looking strategies, leveraging cross-cultural insight and collaborative problem-solving. My focus areas include geopolitical risk, counterterrorism, and AI-enabled governance. I have built bridges between traditional security paradigms and emerging technologies, delivering crisis response, public policy reform, and strategic guidance across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and North America.

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I am a strategic and innovative leader with over 40 years of experience advising governments, think tanks, and international agencies on policy, defense, and technology. I enjoy translating complex geopolitical and security challenges into actionable, forward-looking strategies, leveraging cross-cultural insight and collaborative problem-solving.

My focus areas include geopolitical risk, counterterrorism, and AI-enabled governance. I have built bridges between traditional security paradigms and emerging technologies, delivering crisis response, public policy reform, and strategic guidance across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and North America.

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Experience Level

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Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Work Experience

Defense Contractor & Strategic Advisor at US Dept. of State & Dept. 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.
Partner at Progressive Tech Inc, USA
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2000
Technical advisory and strategic collaboration on technology initiatives and defense-related systems.
Technical Advisor at FATS Inc [Infantry Training SIMs], USA
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1996
Provided technical expertise for infantry training simulations and related defense technology programs.
Civil Servant at Government of India
January 1, 1981 - December 31, 1988
Civil Service role contributing to policy development, governance, and public administration.

Education

B.Sc. at University of Bombay
May 25, 1978 - April 20, 1981
M.A. CommunicationsI at IGNOU
June 1, 1982 - April 30, 1985
Specialist in Mass communication and government policy statements

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Government, Education, Professional Services, Other