Member of Latvian Defence Establishment since 2000. From 2005 onwards –employee of Latvian MoD, contributing in the fields of Crisis Management,Mobilization Planning, International Operations, as well as Defence Industry &Innovation Support. Last position prior to the UK departure – Head of Latvian Centerfor Defence Technologies and Innovation. Proud father of three (18, 15 & 13). Alumniof US Army War College (Master of Strategic Studies).