Georgia Tech Research Institute

Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Tech Research Institute BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

JOSEPH M. SAUR Senior Research Scientist (CS) Information Technology and Telecommunications Laboratory

Education

Master of Science, Computer Science Old Dominion University 1991

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science Old Dominion University 1989

Graduated w/distinction U.S. Naval War College 1986

Bachelor of Science, Biology St. John’s University 1969

Employment History

Georgia Institute of Technology Senior Research Scientist 2003-Present

Keane Federal Systems, Inc. McLean, VA Senior Principal Consultant 1998-2003

Integrated Computer Engineering (ICE) Virginia Beach, VA Senior Systems Engineer 1998-1998

Litton / PRC Virginia Beach, VA Senior Systems Analyst (Software Engineering) 1996-1998

American Management Systems (AMS) Norfolk, VA Director of Software Process Improvement 1995-1996

PRC Virginia Beach, VA Senior Systems Analyst 1990-1995

U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander (Surface Warfare) 1970-1990 JOSEPH M. Saur Page 2 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Experience Summary

Work at GTRI has focused on providing Science and Technology support to the Joint Systems Integration Command, Suffolk, VA. Recent efforts include systems dynamics modeling of portfolio management processes, and the assessment of model-driven decision support systems. Has extensive management experience leading teams in the development and testing of state of the art management information and control systems and in the operational testing of Navy command and control (C2) and electronic warfare (EW) systems. Active in professional organizations emphasizing software quality assurance, software development process improvement, and software testing. Has lectured in software development processes, testing, quality assurance, and the testing of random number generators (RNG) for use in Monte Carlo simulations. Has extensive experience in Navy wargames and wargaming at both the tactical and strategic levels.

Current Fields of Interest

The assessment of model-driven decision support systems for field commanders; the modeling and simulation of full-spectrum conflict; software assurance (SwA); data visualization within the Global Information Grid (GIG), and human-GIG-interaction; high-confidence software and systems (HCSS); software engineering practices; software quality assurance; software development processes and process improvement.

Registrations, Certifications, Professional Affiliations, and Special Honors

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) 1987-Present Board of Directors, Society for Software Quality, Secretary 2001-2005 Hampton Roads Software Process Improvement Network, Chair 1997-1998 Hampton Roads Software Process Improvement Network, Member 1994-1997 U.S. Naval Institute, Member 1974-1984

Committee Memberships

ACM Software Engineering Notes, Reviewer 2004-Present ACM Simulation Digest, Associate Editor 1992-1999

Conference Participation

18th International Conference on Testing Computer Software, Presenter 2001 IEEE Military Communications Conference, Presenter 2000 14th International Conference on Testing Computer Software, Presenter 1997 Surface Navy Association 5th National Convention and Symposium, Presenter 1992 IMAGE VI Conference, Presenter 1992 Military Operations Research Society (MORS) Symposium, Presenter 1991

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Major Reports and Publications

1. “Evaluating Integrated Battle Command Decision Support Systems”, Military Operations Research Society Conference Proceedings, MORS, June 2006, co- authored with Lt Col Kevin Frisbie, USAF, Robert Clemence, Jr., Peter Corpac, John Gingrich.

2. “U.S. Atlantic Command Year 2000 Operational Evaluation”, IEEE Military Communications Conference Proceedings, IEEE, November 1999; co-authored with COL Timothy Casey, USA, and Mr. Sam Wasaff.

2. “Definition and Development of a ScenArio Generation Expert System (SAGES): Demonstration Prototype”, PRC, Inc. Technical Report, 28 February 1991; co-authored with Jeffrey Maxey and Brian Storeide..