Marjan's Resume

Marjan

Strategic Intelligence & Risk Management Senior Advisor | Geopolitics, Market & Security Analysis

Male

48 y/o

Intelligence Information Analyst/Other consulting/research positions/Consultant

Live in Macedonia

Nationality Macedonia

Summary

PhD-trained geopolitical and intelligence analyst with extensive experience in risk management, risk assessment, and security analysis across China, Europe, the United States, and Russia. Proven track record delivering actionable geopolitical intelligence, OSINT-driven insights, and strategic risk evaluations to support investment decisions, market entry, compliance, and operational resilience. Published author on EU state-building, sovereignty, and international governance, with a strong background in security and law enforcement operations in high-risk environments. Skilled in translating complex geopolitical, political, and security developments into clear, decision-ready assessments for corporate, government, and institutional stakeholders. Scientific articles: "EU Integration and the Erosion of Sovereignty: Candidate Member States’ Perspective" and "EU Statebuilding in Macedonia - Przino Agreement". In addition to my English language qualifications from the University of Cambridge and IELTS, I am fluent in Macedonian, Serbian/Bosnian/Croatian, with intermediate proficiency in Bulgarian and taking course in Russian language - A3. Email: marjan.velkovski@gmail.com WeChat: +38970457095

Work experience

Strategic Intelligence & Risk Management Senior Advisor | Geopolitics, Market & Security Analysis
Independent Contractor
2025.08-Current
(9 months)
• Conduct in-depth OSINT research and analysis on geopolitical and strategic trends, security, global markets and crises situations. • Perform risk, SWOT, and PESTLE, AML and KYC analyses for business and strategic projects. • Prepare comprehensive reports, insights, and notifications for clients and globally distributed research teams. • Deliver briefings, Q&A sessions, and client communications to support decision-making. • Manage project timelines, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
Geopolitical and Strategic Analyst
T-Dynamics
2020.09-2025.07
(5 years)
• Conduct in-depth OSINT research and analysis on geopolitical and strategic trends, security, global markets and crises situations. • Perform risk, SWOT, and PESTLE, AML and KYC analyses for business and strategic projects. • Prepare comprehensive reports, insights, and notifications for clients and globally distributed research teams. • Deliver briefings, Q&A sessions, and client communications to support decision-making. • Manage project timelines, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
Deputy Team Leader
Control Risks Group Limited - Iraq
2016.01-2020.03
(4 years)
• Managed teams and provided operational direction in high-risk environments. • Conducted risk assessments, operational planning, and compliance checks. • Trained and mentored team members, maintaining detailed training records. • Coordinated on-ground activities and ensured adherence to SOPs.
Team Member/Team Leader
IntelEdge Inc - Haechi Global
2013.10-2015.12
(2 years)
• Oversaw maritime security operations, including piracy and terrorism countermeasures. • Conducted risk assessments, implemented security protocols, and liaised with key stakeholders. • Trained and mentored team members, maintaining detailed training records. • Coordinated on-ground activities and ensured adherence to SOPs.
Team Leader
Ministry of Interior – Macedonia
2004.11-2013.10
(9 years)
• Led high-risk law enforcement operations and emergency responses. • Conducted risk assessments, operational planning, and public safety initiatives. • Trained academy recruits, police officers and coordinated departmental activities.
Team Leader
Ministry of Defense – Macedonia
2003.08-2004.11
(a year)
• Managed border security, intelligence, and surveillance operations. • Conducted emergency response planning, community relations, and compliance monitoring. • Trained and mentored team members, maintaining detailed training records. • Coordinated on-ground activities and ensured adherence to SOPs.

Educational experience

Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje (UKIM)
Security, Defence and Peace
2017.10-2024.07
(7 years)
International security, international relations and politics, geopolitics, state-building, capacity-building, rule of law, good governance, national security, military interventions, international law, weak and failed states, democracy, democratization, development through NGO’s and international organizations, operational risks in the conflict and post-conflict regions, risk management, crisis response, conflict prevention, peace-building to humanitarian emergencies, and resolution of intrastate and interstate conflicts.
Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje (UKIM)
Defense
2010.10-2015.04
(5 years)
National security, international security, Threats to the international community, democratic management of the security sector, civilian defense, state-building, rule of law, good governance, conflict prevention, peace-building to humanitarian emergencies, and resolution of intrastate and interstate conflicts.
Military Academy "Gen. Mihailo Apostolski"
Military Sciences
1999.10-2003.07
(4 years)
National defense, national security concept and strategy, crisis management and protection and rescue, information and communication systems in defense, security and protection systems, all army weapon systems, telecommunications in defense, systems protection, management resources in defense, tactical command and control of small units, cooperation and coordination with all army corps, training of personnel.