Vincent “Vinnie” Nguyen is a maritime leader with over 23 years of experience in data analytics, maritime security, and capacity building, honed through a distinguished career in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. As a former Naval trainer and instructor, Vinnie specializes in analyzing high-level data, developing strategic policies, and forging cross-border partnerships to enhance maritime domain awareness and global security. His international experience spans the Asia-Pacific, the Americas, and beyond. He holds a Master’s Degree in International Relations and Affairs with a focus on Asia-Pacific Public Policy and environmental security from the University of San Francisco, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Military and Diplomacy Studies from Hawaii Pacific University. Vinnie’s expertise is further supported by his certifications in Project Management and advanced language skills in Chinese and Vietnamese. He is married to a Canadian-Vietnamese national and has two daughters.

Current Focus

As the Business Development and Enablement Manager for North America at Starboard Maritime Intelligence, with additional responsibilities in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, Vinnie is committed to advancing Starboard’s mission to provide innovative maritime intelligence solutions. His focus includes combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, securing maritime critical infrastructure, and enhancing biosecurity through strategic collaborations with the United States, Canada, and international partners.

Experience

Principal Consultant & Owner – The Nguyen Solutions: Led consultancy engagements with notable organizations, including the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Sustainable Fish Asia Project, WildAid Marine, Global Fishing Watch, IMCS Network, and Skylight at the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence.

Maritime Law Enforcement and International Affairs Officer – U.S. Coast Guard: Directed maritime security operations and managed international partnerships to enhance global maritime law enforcement, focusing on the Asia-Pacific and the Americas. Oversaw projects in data analytics, emerging technology for the maritime domain, fisheries enforcement, emergency disaster response, and cybersecurity within the Maritime Transportation System.

International Affairs and Data Analytics Specialist (Asia-Pacific) – U.S. Navy: Specialized in data analysis and international relations, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region to support U.S. military objectives and strengthen cross-border collaborations.