Alexander Polak Email & Phone Number

Amsterdam, NH, NL

The Hague

As a senior officer, I have been placed at the Executive Staff at the Ministry of Defence. In this position I co-write policy and coordinate policy with the various defense departments.

Den-Helder

After some time outside the military I joined the reserves and was assigned to fulfil a temporary assignment. After this I reenlisted and as an officer I was posted to the Strategy and Advice Department of the Royal Netherlands Navy. In this position I implemented policies and wrote recommendations for naval leadership.

The Hague, Brussels

The Party Committee Defense offered solicited and unsolicited advice to MPs and other elected officials on all kinds of defense matters. As part of a group of advisors, I assessed and provided analysis of the impact of current issues and future policies. I also arranged guest speakers from the military. This position was considered an extracurricular.

Rotterdam, Middle East, Caribbean

In this position I worked on the MARAD-project. I was co-responsible for change management and rollout on board tugs and support vessels.

Den Helder, Global

As a non-commissioned officer, I served aboard several types of ships while performing a variety of duties. As a team leader, I was jointly responsible for managing operations, staff training, and was part of a boarding team, among other things.

Den Helder, Global

As an able seaman, I sailed onboard various types of frigates and performed tasks such as helmsman, lookout, surface picture compiler, sonar operator.

Intermediate Staff Course

Master Of Science (Msc), Public Administration

Thesis: Policy alienation in Defence: instrument or concept? Research into the introduction of the concept of policy alienation while.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Public Safety Management

Thesis: Social Media and the Naval Forces Command: How to ensure that naval personel act in accordance with operational security policy.