Sean Silbert Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Develop and implement programs to carry out the Netherlands’ innovation strategy for critical and emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum technologies, photonics, and cybersecurity in the United States and CanadaMaintain an extensive network of contacts in the Netherlands and Europe within government, academic and knowledge institutions, and industry to understand needs and develop solutions with international partnersDrafted and assisted in… Show more Develop and implement programs to carry out the Netherlands’ innovation strategy for critical and emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum technologies, photonics, and cybersecurity in the United States and CanadaMaintain an extensive network of contacts in the Netherlands and Europe within government, academic and knowledge institutions, and industry to understand needs and develop solutions with international partnersDrafted and assisted in negotiation of a Memorandum of Understanding on ecosystem cooperation and sustainability between the Netherlands and New York StateCoordinate policy reports on emerging technologies and proposals for collaboration, including recommendations for artificial intelligence ecosystem development and a comparative report on national quantum strategies and opportunities for the Netherlands Project managed six large-scale trade and innovation delegations on emerging technologies to the United States, including visits of H.M. King Willem-Alexander and H.M. Queen Maxima, and Prime Minister Mark RutteProvide expert guidance to Netherlands policy makers through diplomatic cables, white papers, presentations and recommendations for actionProject managed six large-scale trade and innovation delegations on emerging technologies to the United States, including visits of H.M. King Willem-Alexander and H.M. Queen Maxima, and Prime Minister Mark RutteEngage with technology ecosystems at a national and regional level through trade missions, business support, and speaking engagements representing the Netherlands Show less

Greater New York City Area

Contributed research for The Globalization Myth, documenting international trends in trade, industrial policy and technology and their impact on economic growth

Arlington, Va

Developed management case studies through interviews with global Fortune 500 companies on the application of emerging technologies based on primary and secondary research Published research papers, case studies, and data analyses based on interviews and literature review Coordinated and completed research projects, interviews, client deliverables and other projects both independently and with international teams

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Contributed content to chapters on Digital Finance, Digital Industry, and Digital Platforms for “Competing in the Digital Age: Policy Implications for the Russian Federation”Managed a team of external consultants in developing recommendations regarding site selection for a government services datacenter project in Central Asia

New Delhi, India

• Wrote strategy plans on how emerging technologies can be used to promote economic growth and financial inclusion among the underbanked in India, in particular new technology opportunities in digital payments and service delivery• Constructed an index to assess the readiness and efficiency of various nations in implementing digital identity programs and relevant policy proposals • Designed a market research survey and analyzed data investigating the banking penetration and savings… Show more • Wrote strategy plans on how emerging technologies can be used to promote economic growth and financial inclusion among the underbanked in India, in particular new technology opportunities in digital payments and service delivery• Constructed an index to assess the readiness and efficiency of various nations in implementing digital identity programs and relevant policy proposals • Designed a market research survey and analyzed data investigating the banking penetration and savings patterns of internal migrants in India who have moved to Delhi, with cooperation from Prof. Kim Wilson at the Fletcher School, Tufts University Show less

Washington, Dc

• Authored a 13-page policy memo on Chinese policies affecting the American solar industry, including evaluation of Chinese industrial policies for renewable energy growth • Contributed frequent research support and legal background on trade policy for two WTO cases, including export restrictions and potential countervailing duty remedies

Beijing City, China

• Published 50+ dispatches from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan on daily political, cultural and economic trends throughout the region • Served as full-time acting correspondent in the absence of bureau chief, publishing several articles including reporting on violence in Xinjiang province• Reported in-depth features on pressing economic and political news, receiving prominent coverage including one newspaper front-page and two section front-page placements• Lead multimedia coverage… Show more • Published 50+ dispatches from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan on daily political, cultural and economic trends throughout the region • Served as full-time acting correspondent in the absence of bureau chief, publishing several articles including reporting on violence in Xinjiang province• Reported in-depth features on pressing economic and political news, receiving prominent coverage including one newspaper front-page and two section front-page placements• Lead multimedia coverage including photography galleries and video projects for multiple features Show less

Beijing

• Planned content and design for the largest section of a lifestyle and culture magazine with a print readership of 240,000 with articles reprinted in Time Out franchises globally • Wrote monthly features on food and drink, as well as contributed to cover stories and travel features introducing Beijing’s cultural, culinary and historical activities • Improved website traffic through weekly blog postings, photo galleries and online updates

Beijing, China

Master Of Arts In Law And Diplomacy, International Trade, Development Economics

Activities: Fletcher Trade Club Certificate in Economic Analysis: Trade and Investment Digital Frontiers Institute Certificate: Frontiers.

Ba, Philosophy, Chinese