Born in 1959. Latvia. Dr.Math., Riga Technical University, Applied Mathematics (1982).Minister for Education and Science of Latvia (2002-2004). Member of the Latvian Parliament (2004-2011). Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Defence of Latvia (2009-2010). Secretary of the Parliament of Latvia (2010-2011).Professor at Riga Technical University, Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics Department (since 1982).Founder and member of the bureau of the 'New Era' party (Jaunais laiks) (2002-2008) and of the 'Civic Union' party (Pilsoniskā savienība) (2008-2011), vice-chair of the bureau (2010-2011). Member of the bureau of the 'Unity' party (Vienotība) (since 2011).Author of numerous scientific papers, specializing in the field of Qualitative theory, Probability theory. The Commemorative Medal of the Participant of the 1991 Barricades.