Glenn Colby Email & Phone Number

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

At Catshot Group we believe accelerating uncrewed aviation development and operational integration with maritime warfighting elements is critical to U.S. military aviation maintaining a competitive advantage. We provide advanced technology engineering for aircraft, unmanned air systems, mission systems, maritime systems, navigation, and communications, along with innovation to fast-track operational integration, training, supportability and sustainability.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Invarius LLC provides business growth services under the S.M.A.R.T. initiative, helping Clients Strategically plan their future, Manage their growth, Acquire new business, Resource their growth, and Train their next generation of leadersOur services include strategic planning; customer and partner negotiations; business advice; business development, marketing and sales training; proposal leadership, writing and review; organizational evaluation and change management… Show more Invarius LLC provides business growth services under the S.M.A.R.T. initiative, helping Clients Strategically plan their future, Manage their growth, Acquire new business, Resource their growth, and Train their next generation of leadersOur services include strategic planning; customer and partner negotiations; business advice; business development, marketing and sales training; proposal leadership, writing and review; organizational evaluation and change management - all focused on growing your business or nonprofit. We offer in-depth knowledge of the Government procurement process both as a customer and supplier, extensive experience in commercial markets and startups, and unmatched skills in building partnerships between large and small businesses. We've supported clients in Aerospace, Government, Robotics and UAVs, Agriculture, Satellites, Professional Sports, App Software, Marketing, Website Management, Telecommunications, Technology Transfer, and Nonprofits. Let us offer this breadth of experience - along with our partner network - for your business. Show less

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Senior SME and Warfare Analyst supporting advanced aviation and maritime capabilities. Provide concepts and analysis in innovation, advanced technology insertion, threat assessment, and warfighting integration.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Vice President, Strategic Development.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Lead for Spectrum Control solutions in Strike and Air Warfare including tactical aircraft, weapons, non-kinetic effects, electronic warfare, cyber, and positioning, navigation and timing.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Lead for commercial sector growth for L-3 Communication Systems Group which includes 14 divisions. Plan and execute multiple pursuits across Telecom, Wireless, Satellite, Aviation and related commercial communications markets. 2013 Special Recognition Award.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Integrated Systems Lead providing advanced communications and electronic warfare technologies across air, land and sea domains. Responsible for new business development in commercial and military integrated systems. Director, Wireless Innovation Center - Partner with Government, industry, small business and startups to drive transformation in commercial and Defense communications markets. Oversee development, integration and demonstration/testing of spectrum dominance systems and… Show more Integrated Systems Lead providing advanced communications and electronic warfare technologies across air, land and sea domains. Responsible for new business development in commercial and military integrated systems. Director, Wireless Innovation Center - Partner with Government, industry, small business and startups to drive transformation in commercial and Defense communications markets. Oversee development, integration and demonstration/testing of spectrum dominance systems and advanced wireless systems. 2012 L-3 Presidential Achievement Award. Show less

Chief Architect responsible for all aspects of unmanned combat air system design, architecture and integration including aviation/ship integration. Developed the Scalable Network Application Platform (SNAP) using commercial practices, reducing software development costs by 80% and cycle time by a factor of 4. Navy UCAS was the winner of the 2013 Robert J. Collier Trophy, "for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America, with respect to improving the performance… Show more Chief Architect responsible for all aspects of unmanned combat air system design, architecture and integration including aviation/ship integration. Developed the Scalable Network Application Platform (SNAP) using commercial practices, reducing software development costs by 80% and cycle time by a factor of 4. Navy UCAS was the winner of the 2013 Robert J. Collier Trophy, "for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America, with respect to improving the performance, efficiency, and safety of air or space vehicles" Show less

Led X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) integration with the aircraft carrier, managing over 25 configuration items in a System of Systems (SoS) on time, on budget and meeting technical performance measures; most complex SoS program in NAVAIR survey. Historic firsts achieved for carrier aviation as reported http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=61420. Author of the UCAS Performance Specification and the UAS Shipboard Interface Reference Document (USIRD). Effort included Lead… Show more Led X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) integration with the aircraft carrier, managing over 25 configuration items in a System of Systems (SoS) on time, on budget and meeting technical performance measures; most complex SoS program in NAVAIR survey. Historic firsts achieved for carrier aviation as reported http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=61420. Author of the UCAS Performance Specification and the UAS Shipboard Interface Reference Document (USIRD). Effort included Lead Systems Integration with ship systems and carrier operations, including modifications to existing ship systems, development of new systems, and maturation of CV integration and interface technologies. Includes technology intended for transition to UCLASS, AACUS and other future UAS programs. Show less

Responsible for Carrier Suitability and Integration across the Joint Unmanned Combat Air System (J-UCAS), including Systems Engineering, Air Vehicle Compatibility, Mission Systems Compatibility, Wireless Systems and Sensors, Support Systems Compatibility, and required modifications to shipboard systems to meet J-UCAS requirements. Effort included demonstration of advanced vehicle autonomy, networking and control technologies with the X-47 and X-45 experimental unmanned aircraft. Developed… Show more Responsible for Carrier Suitability and Integration across the Joint Unmanned Combat Air System (J-UCAS), including Systems Engineering, Air Vehicle Compatibility, Mission Systems Compatibility, Wireless Systems and Sensors, Support Systems Compatibility, and required modifications to shipboard systems to meet J-UCAS requirements. Effort included demonstration of advanced vehicle autonomy, networking and control technologies with the X-47 and X-45 experimental unmanned aircraft. Developed precision GPS navigation system successfully demonstrated during X-47A unmanned demonstrator flight test. Show less

Chief Engineer (USN), Joint Precision Approach and Landing Systems. Technical management and Science and Technology (S&T) leadership of all JPALS engineering efforts. Supported OPNAV development of Mission Needs, requirements, and concepts of operation. Assembled a Government-led team to demonstrate JPALS technology in flight test aboard ship, from scratch, in less than 7 months – resulting in successful program transition. First new technology proven for carrier landings in over 40 years.… Show more Chief Engineer (USN), Joint Precision Approach and Landing Systems. Technical management and Science and Technology (S&T) leadership of all JPALS engineering efforts. Supported OPNAV development of Mission Needs, requirements, and concepts of operation. Assembled a Government-led team to demonstrate JPALS technology in flight test aboard ship, from scratch, in less than 7 months – resulting in successful program transition. First new technology proven for carrier landings in over 40 years. Responsible for tasking and direction of multi-competency Navy team and all subcontractors to meet the JPALS Milestone requirements.Co-Inventor, Naval Avionics Platform Integration Emulator (1995). NAPIE first technology to allow modification of avionics bus without need to change Operational Flight Program (OFP). Revolutionized avionics testing in NAVAIR.Included: DoD Representative to the United Nations International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Global Navigation Satellite System Panel (GNSSP) and All Weather Operations Panel (AWOP). Successfully coordinated through RTCA, FAA, and ICAO to adopt GNSS Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS) enabling future transition of GNSS for military aircraft. Show less

Manage the engineering efforts of a 70+ person team for multiple DoD and commercial customers, providing integrated avionics and ship systems technologies for Air Traffic Control, Communications, Navigation, Surveillance/ Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM), precision landing, GPS/ SATNAV, and Unmanned Vehicles.Communications/Navigation/Surveillance and Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) lead for NAVAIR, coordinating GNSS, ATC, Airspace and Unmanned issues across NAVAIR, OPNAV, Policy Board… Show more Manage the engineering efforts of a 70+ person team for multiple DoD and commercial customers, providing integrated avionics and ship systems technologies for Air Traffic Control, Communications, Navigation, Surveillance/ Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM), precision landing, GPS/ SATNAV, and Unmanned Vehicles.Communications/Navigation/Surveillance and Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) lead for NAVAIR, coordinating GNSS, ATC, Airspace and Unmanned issues across NAVAIR, OPNAV, Policy Board on Federal Aviation (PBFA), and Air Force Flight Standards Agency (AFFSA). Member of LAAS Integrity Panel and Satellite Operational Implementation Team (SOIT). 10 year Interagency Agreement with FAA to develop and certify Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS). Developed first WAAS avionics receiver, including dual-use PPS and SPS capability, and first WAAS General Aviation cockpit control head, for purpose of validating WAAS MOPS and MASPS.Included: US Head of Delegation and Representative for numerous NATO Committees in the areas of C3, Navigation, and Landing Systems. Show less

B.S., Aerospace Engineering

Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Gamma Tau

Master'S Credits, Aviation Systems

USN Test Pilot School (4 month course)