Dr. John W. Betz

John Betz has contributed to modernizing the Global Positioning System (GPS), devising new signal modulations used on GPS and other satellite-based navigation systems while also developing new theory to describe receiver performance. He served as a leader and technical contributor for the design of the military's GPS M-code signal for satellite navigation. Betz also helped design the GPS L1C signal, which will be available in 2013. He is a key contributor to ongoing technical discussions between the U.S. and other nations developing their own satellite-based navigation systems, working to improve mutual compatibility and interoperability. He also serves as chair of the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board, where he leads 52 nationally recognized scientists and engineers providing technology advice to the Air Force senior leadership. Among other awards and recognitions, Betz is a Fellow of the Institute of Navigation and a Fellow of IEEE.

Dr. Garry Jacyna

Garry Jacyna (pronounced Jace-na) is a recognized expert in signal processing. His specialties include analytical-based performance studies for DoD and DHS programs. He has developed cutting-edge algorithms to real-world problems, including an acoustic reconstruction tool used in response to the Russian nuclear submarine Kursk disaster, and multi-target sonar detection, tracking, and classification algorithms. Jacyna has also designed complexity-based analysis tools for Marine Corps agent-based simulation models and distributed detection, classification, and tracking algorithms for netted sensor systems. He is currently working closely with DHS in developing system-level decision and performance prediction support tools. He is also developing interchangeable image fusion algorithms for stand-off detection and classification of threats from improvised explosive devices. Jacyna's technical and analytic expertise is applied to a number of government-classified programs, as well as select research programs at MITRE.

Dr. Louis Metzger

Dr. Louis Metzger is MITRE's corporate chief engineer, responsible for the quality of MITRE's engineering and for ensuring that MITRE's work and products reflect the excellent technical quality its customers have come to expect. Previously, Metzger held a number of management positions within MITRE, including senior vice president. He wore a dual hat from 2001 to 2005 as the director of engineering for the Air Force's Electronic Systems Center, served as a member of the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board, and was the chief scientist of the U.S. Air Force from 1999 to 2001. Among other roles and honors, Metzger served on and chaired the MILCOM Conference Board, received AFCEA's 2005 Benjamin H. Oliver Gold Medal for Engineering, and was awarded both Meritorious Civilian Service and Exceptional Civilian Service decorations by the Air Force. His expertise spans communications and detection and estimation theory as well as systems engineering, and he has contributed to advanced anti-jam and low probability of intercept system designs.

H. William Neugent

Bill Neugent is chief engineer for MITRE's corporate information security technical center, where he develops cyber security strategies across our entire customer base: military, intelligence, and civil. Neugent has developed technology and mission assurance strategies for the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration, where he often serves as a senior advisor and reviewer. He is engaged across our corporate work program as a change agent, influencing customers to invest in mission assurance and in countering advanced cyber threats. Neugent coordinates MITRE's support to the Comprehensive National Cyber Security Initiative. He has also led numerous independent program assessments.