Nikita VARDIPARTI

Nikita VARDIPARTI

Master’s Candidate in International Business, Emerging Technology in Defense Space and International Relations

From a young age, I harbored a strong desire to serve my country as an Indian Air Force Pilot, driven by admiration for the armed forces and their strategic importance. Although my journey took a different path, it has been a diverse and enriching one, marked by unwavering dedication to understanding International relations, military applications, particularly in technology.

While completing a degree in Computer Science with a focus on AI and strategic applications, I immersed myself in the National Cadet Corps (NCC), achieving the prestigious "C" certificate. While my career led me through corporate and entrepreneurial ventures across India, the UK, and internationally, my passion for defense technology and international relations remained steadfast.

Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Nuclear Policy Issues, Defense Technology, and International Business and Relations, I lead research initiatives at The Cambridge Project, collaborating with esteemed institutions such as the Department of Defense and Air Force Research Lab. My focus is on cutting-edge technologies like advanced nuclear technology and hypersonic missiles, with a keen interest in their implications for national security.

At Boeing Defense, Space, and Security, I had the honor of leading a team specializing in geopolitical analysis, particularly focused on understanding the complex dynamics between Turkey, NATO, and Russia, and their implications for the United States.

Additional Relevant Exposure:

• Attended Nuclear Deterrence Summit Workshop on Integrated Deterrence.

• Engaged in Red Team Exercise on Nuclear Crisis Situation led by US Army RET Colonel Steven Rotkoff.

• Contributed to Nuclear Deterrence Simulation scenario at Harvard Kennedy School with Prof. Matthew Bunn