Writing & Speaking

I started writing because I was tired of leadership content that pretended success was inevitable. Every TED talk, every LinkedIn post, every business book–they all start after the struggle is over. They never show the doubt, the failure, the moment you almost quit.

I write about what I’m actually thinking about: defense technology and whether it’s evolving fast enough. AI implementation and the gap between demos and production. Leadership and what it actually costs. Personal development and the long work of becoming yourself.

Some posts are technical. Some are personal. All of them are honest.

Featured Topics

Technology & Innovation

AI Innovation in Government Contexts

Practical AI deployment in compliance-heavy environments. FedRAMP, IL5, and the security-innovation balance. What actually works versus what demos well.

Defense Technology Transformation

From legacy systems to cloud-native solutions. ERP modernization. The convergence of commercial innovation and defense operational needs.

The Code-Driven Takeover of Government Consulting

How Silicon Valley approaches are reshaping traditional defense contracting. The shift from white papers to working software.

Leadership & Development

The Warrior-Poet Leadership Model

Integrating military discipline with creative thinking. Building teams that execute with both precision and purpose. Leadership presence in high-stakes environments.

Career Reinvention and the Nonlinear Path

Enlisting in the Marine Corps at 26. Building parallel careers. The value of unconventional experience in technology leadership.

Values-Driven Technology Leadership

When meritocracy meets mediocrity. Building purpose into technical work. The case for authentic leadership over polished performance.

Personal Development

18 Years of Documented Self-Knowledge

What longitudinal personality assessment reveals about growth. ENTP to INFP-T to Integration: a transformation case study. Using data to understand yourself.

Resilience Through Adversity

Growth through personal challenges. The role of failure in building authentic leadership. Moving from survival mode to sustainable thriving.

Recent Writing

Speaking Topics

I’m available for speaking engagements on topics including:

For Technology Audiences

1

Practical AI in Government

What works, what doesn’t, and why compliance doesn’t have to kill innovation

2

The Defense Technology Evolution

From SABRS to S/4HANA: lessons from modernizing critical systems

3

Building Mission-Ready Technology

Durability over trendiness in system design

For Leadership Audiences

4

The Warrior-Poet Model

Integrating military discipline with strategic flexibility

5

Career Reinvention

The value of nonlinear paths in technology leadership

6

Authentic Leadership

Moving beyond curated perfection to genuine presence

For Personal Development Audiences

7

18 Years of Self-Data

What personality assessments reveal about growth and constancy

8

Resilience as Practice

Transforming adversity into leadership capability

9

Living in the Grey

Navigating complexity without false simplification

Speaking Style

Direct & Substantive

I share specific experiences and concrete insights–not motivational platitudes. You’ll leave with frameworks, not just feelings.

Intellectually Honest

I discuss what didn’t work alongside what did. Real learning comes from both. I don’t sanitize the struggle.

Practically Oriented

Every talk ends with something actionable. Audiences leave with tools they can apply, not just concepts to ponder.

Media & Inquiries

For speaking engagements, podcast appearances, or media inquiries:

contact@porbanderwala.com

What I Need to Know:

  • Topic focus and audience
  • Format (keynote, panel, interview, etc.)
  • Date and logistics
  • Any specific angles you’re exploring

I typically respond within 48 hours.

“I build mission-ready technology that lasts.”

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