Advising concept development for unmanned ground systems

Participated in defense sector reform programs under the US-sponsored programs in Guatemala, Chile, Tunisia and Ukraine.

Overseeing all EDF-funded studies in Financial and Human Resource Management.Conducting research and advisory projects in Resource Management, Force Development and Maritime Security in national and NATO frameworks.Mentoring Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Thesis.Lecturing and conducting professional development seminars at undergraduate and graduate level.Representing Estonia at System Analysis and Studies Panel of the NATO Science and Technology Organisation. 2018-2020… Show more Overseeing all EDF-funded studies in Financial and Human Resource Management.Conducting research and advisory projects in Resource Management, Force Development and Maritime Security in national and NATO frameworks.Mentoring Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Thesis.Lecturing and conducting professional development seminars at undergraduate and graduate level.Representing Estonia at System Analysis and Studies Panel of the NATO Science and Technology Organisation. 2018-2020 rotating member of the Panel Program Development Team. 2020-2023 rotating member of the Panel Program Exploitation Team. Show less

Planning, managing and conducting consulting, research, and professional development projects

Conducting research and advisory projects in Maritime Security, Force Development, and Resource Management in national and NATO frameworks.Mentoring Master's ThesisLecturing and conducting professional development seminars at undergraduate and graduate level.Representing Estonia at System Analysis and Studies Panel of the NATO Science and Technology Organisation.

Prepared and conducted a number of international assistance programs within CCMR and DIRI framework in total of 15 countries in Eastern Europe, the Balkans, Southern Caucasus, and Latin America and East AsiaDeveloped several curricula for professional development coursesParticipated in series of OSD-directed Defense Institution Building requirements determination visits to PfP countries, and development of related road-mapsProvided analysis and recommendations to a number of… Show more Prepared and conducted a number of international assistance programs within CCMR and DIRI framework in total of 15 countries in Eastern Europe, the Balkans, Southern Caucasus, and Latin America and East AsiaDeveloped several curricula for professional development coursesParticipated in series of OSD-directed Defense Institution Building requirements determination visits to PfP countries, and development of related road-mapsProvided analysis and recommendations to a number of assistance-receiving countries for further refinement of their draft National-level policy and strategy documents Show less

Directed and conducted security and defence-related projects and studies

Provided consulting and advice to MOD and General Staff planning and resource management staffDirected studies in the fields of resource management and defense planning

Directed and managed applied research activity in the fields of military psychology, defense planning and resource management, and computer-assisted simulations.Provided consulting and advice to MOD and General Staff planning and resource management staffMentored a number of successfully defended Masters thesis

Developed curricula for several undergraduate and graduate-level coursesConducted a number of undergraduate and graduate level courses and seminarsLectured on many professional development courses for MOD civilians, as well as for uniformed and civilian officials under the Ministry of InteriorMentored a number of successfully defended Masters and Bachelor thesis

Provided advice to the CHOD regarding ongoing Estonian Defense Force (EDF) activity in implementing defense policy, and improving defense planning and resource managementConducted analysis of all draft laws and other government-level legal acts requiring consent of the CHODPrepared a number of analytical papers in support of the reform of command arrangements and general management procedures of the EDFParticipated in the development of DEFMIN and CHOD-level policy… Show more Provided advice to the CHOD regarding ongoing Estonian Defense Force (EDF) activity in implementing defense policy, and improving defense planning and resource managementConducted analysis of all draft laws and other government-level legal acts requiring consent of the CHODPrepared a number of analytical papers in support of the reform of command arrangements and general management procedures of the EDFParticipated in the development of DEFMIN and CHOD-level policy guidanceProvided regular liaison with MOD policy and planning staffPrepared and coordinated CHOD’s visits related to long-term strategy and force development Show less

Provided focused advice to the CGS in implementation of the EDF reform plan

Participated in the development of National-level strategic guidance documents (NSS, NMS)Oversaw the development of DEFMIN planning guidanceDirected the development of policy for bi- and multilateral defense cooperationDirected the development of resource chapters in multiple Annual National Programs under NATO Membership Action PlanWorked as primary POC and main coordinator for defense reform program conducted in 2000-2002 in cooperation with CCMR

Directed the development and oversaw the execution of MOD and EDF annual defense cooperation plans with all partner countriesWorked closely with Defense Attachés accredited to EstoniaOversaw preparations for, and participated as a member of delegation in, annual defense consultations with all partner countriesOversaw preparations for all Defense Minister’s and Permanent Undersecretary’s level incoming and outgoing foreign visits

Participated in the development of strategic-level Government and Ministerial guidance documentsParticipated in the development of defense-related legal actsProvided regular liaison with the Defense Committee of the ParliamentCoordinated preparations for all Minister’s level incoming and outgoing foreign visitsEstablished and managed Minister’s Office