Samuel P.N. Cook  graduated from the United Sates Military Academy at West Point in 2000 with a degree in European History. Samuel started his career in the U.S. Army as a Tank and Scout Platoon Leader in 1st Squadron, 4th U.S. Cavalry based in Conn Barracks in Germany. He then served as the Regimental Adjutant to COL H.R. McMaster, commander of the 3d U.S. Cavalry during the battle of Tal Afar in Iraq [2005-2006]. In 2006, Captain Cook took command of C Troop, 3d Squad, 3d U.S. Cavalry, and deployed to Iraq in 2007-2008 to conduct combat operations in Sallahadin Province during the surge led by GEN David Patreus. In 2008, he returned to New York University to get receive his Masters Degree in Russian History. MAJ Cook finished his career in the Army teaching European, Russian, and Diplomatic History at West Point. In 2013, Samuel left the Army to start turn his passion for digital media into a media company. He is the founder of James Cook Media, an English speaking digital marketing agency based on Warsaw. He also partner Apzumi, an award-winning Polish Software House based in Poznan.