Glenn Xavier
glenn.f.xavier@gmail.comEducation
- Master of Geographic Information Systems, Penn State University
- Geospatial Intelligence Option
- Emphasis on computer vision and automated object detection
- Graduate Certificate in Remote Sensing and Earth Observation
- BA Geography / Anthropology, UCCS
- Emphasis on spatiotemporal analytics and GIS applications for public policy
- Undergraduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science
Licenses & Certifications
- GEOINT Professional Certifications: GDM-II, GA-II, IA-II, F - NGA, #78030
- Certified Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) - GISCI, #160671
Publications
- Dodge, S., Xavier, G., Wong, WY. (2018). DynamoVis - Dynamic Visualization of Animal Movement Data. Data Repository for the University of Minnesota.
doi:10.13020/D6PH49 - Ahearn, S.C., Dodge, S., Simcharoen, A., Xavier, G., Smith, J.L.D. (2017). A context-sensitive correlated random walk: a new simulation model for movement. International Journal of Geographical Information Science, 31(5), 867-883.
doi:10.1080/13658816.2016.1224887 - Xavier, G., and Dodge, S. (2014). An Exploratory Visualization Tool for Mapping the Relationships between Animal Movement and the Environment. In Proceedings of the 2nd ACM SIGSPATIAL International Workshop on Interacting with Maps.
doi:10.1145/2677068.2677071
Software
- DynamoVis is currently maintained on GitHub by Dr. Somayeh Dodge and MOVE@ucsb
- DYNAMO Animation Tool, Copyright 2016 Glenn Xavier, GNU GPL
*The source code and executable below is no longer supported*
Selected Awards & Grants
- 2026: NGA Award for Exceptional Analytic Workflow Modernization and SOM Operationalization Leadership
- 2026: NGA Challenger Award for CODEC Data Integration System Team, Technical Co-Lead
- 2025: DOW Outstanding Civilian Employee Award
- 2025: NGA Award for Exemplary Contributions to the SOM Modernization Sprint
- 2025: NGA Award for Outstanding Leadership in GEOINT Modernization
- 2024: NGA Award for Excellence in Advancing International Partnerships
- 2024: ODNI Pat Roberts Intelligence Scholars Program (PRISP) Award
- 2022: NGA Award for Superior Analytic Support and Analytic Modernization
- 2021: DOD Innovation Award: AFMC CV-Based Automated Facilities Asset Extraction
- 2019: DOD Innovation Award: AFMC Automated Natural Resource Health Database
- 2015: UCCS LAS Research Assistantship Award: Modeling movement of tigers (Panthera tigris) in relation to the environment
- 2014: UCCS LAS Research Award: Visual Analytics to Study Animal Movement in a Geographic Context
- 2014: UCCS LAS Research Assistantship Award: Visualization of Animal Movement and the Environment
- 2014: Symposium on Animal Movement and the Environment: Best Visualization
- 2009: DOD Award for Outstanding Technical Leadership: ACC Electronic General Plan 2.0
- 2008: DOD Award for Exceptional Program Leadership: ACC Installation Infrastructure Report Dashboard
- 2007: APA Outstanding Federal Planning Program: ACC Installation Electronic General Plan
- 2006: DOD Award for Technical Innovation: ACC A7 Data and Web Presence Modernization