Captain Bagus Jatmiko is an officer in the Indonesian Navy and a scholar with a Doctorate in Information Sciences from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California. His career reflects a distinguished blend of operational command, staff leadership, and academic achievement—anchored in his commitment to advancing Indonesia's maritime defense and security posture. Having served across multiple levels of the naval organization, both at sea and ashore, he brings a comprehensive understanding of strategic, operational, and technical dimensions of modern naval operations. His academic and professional interests focus on the intersection of defense, technology, and maritime security. His research explores critical areas such as maritime domain awareness (MDA), critical underwater infrastructure (CUI) protection, Seabed warfare, information operations and warfare, and the responsible implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in military and defense contexts. These interests reflect his dedication to ensuring that technological innovation strengthens—not destabilizes—strategic balance and operational effectiveness. Through his dual experience as a practitioner and researcher, Captain Bagus Jatmiko continues to contribute to shaping Indonesia's defense transformation, fostering interoperability, and promoting the responsible adoption of advanced technologies within the Indo-Pacific's evolving strategic landscape.