-The writer is an Indian Army veteran. Post-retirement, transitioning into senior leadership roles across the corporate, government, and academic sectors, he headed defence programmes at Larsen & Toubro, served as Chief of Staff in key Union ministries, and was the Director of Technology Verticals at Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU). He also served as the Managing Director of two defence tech-focused incubators, fostering innovation at the intersection of national security and emerging technologies. An alumnus of IIT Delhi and the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), he is a recognised expert in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and national security strategy. He is currently the CEO of Rathon AI and an advisor at ThorSec Global, a strategic security consultancy.
