Glenn Rolader

research and development projects. His last assignment at SAIC was as the Program Manager for the Future Combat Systems (FCS) Autonomous Navigation System (ANS) program. In that role, he was responsible for managing the development of the perception sensors, route planning, position navigation, etc. for the Army’s future ground vehicle robotics. Dr. Rolader has worked closely with a diverse group of industry, government, and academic organizations. That experience has made him an expert in managing complex organizations. In addition, Dr. Rolader has a demonstrated understanding of - multidisciplinary technologies, management of diverse highly talented personnel, marketing of innovative ideas, financial management for complex programs, and formal program management including earned value, system engineering, and subcontract management. Dr. Rolader is an expert at using the Earned Value Management System (EVMS), He has assisted in EVMS process development, EVMS training, and in conducting Joint Surveillance, Along-The-Way EVMS process reviews, and IBRs.

Dr. Rolader has more than thirty publications, including thirteen in refereed journals, and he has been invited to present his research at several conferences. In addition, Dr. Rolader has been selected six times to referee for open-literature journals, and he was invited to Chair sessions at major symposiums. In 2002, Dr. Rolader was one of only seven nominees for the prestigious DARPA Sustained Performance Award for his management of the Self Healing Minefield (SHM) program. In addition, Dr. Rolader was nominated for the 2004 DARPA Significant Accomplishment Award. Under Dr. Rolader’s management, Popular Science selected the SHM as one of the top 100 inventions of 2002. Dr. Rolader currently serves as President and CEO of IS4S.