About the Author

Dr. Scott Snyder brings a unique mix of thought leadership in next-generation wireless systems and adaptive business strategy. He is currently the CEO of Decision Strategies International, a leading management consulting firm focused on scenario-based strategic planning and decision making. He is also a senior fellow in the Management Department at the Wharton School and an adjunct faculty member in the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Pennsylvania. He has lectured extensively on emerging fourth-generation wireless networks and business models, telecommunications and IT strategy, and product development. He holds a patent for online decision aids and has been quoted as a thought leader in numerous publications, including the Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, Phone +, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Philadelphia Business Journal. Dr. Snyder earned his BS, MS, and PhD in systems engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and has an executive degree from USC in telecommunications management.

Dr. Snyder has more than 20 years of experience in business leadership, strategic planning, decision support systems, and technology management for both Fortune 500 companies and start-up ventures. Dr. Snyder has held executive positions with several Fortune 500 companies, including GE, Martin Marietta, and Lockheed Martin. He has also started business ventures in software, including Omni-Choice, a CRM/Analytics software applications provider, where he served as CTO and CEO. He was a candidate for Entrepreneur of the Year for the Philadelphia Region. He has worked with numerous Fortune 500 clients on business and technology strategy, including GE, CVS, AT&T, Sprint, Cingular, Accenture, NCR, Verizon, Echostar, Exelon, Microsoft, DuPont, Lockheed Martin, ConocoPhillips, National Grid, Siemens, and Scholastic. He also has worked with government organizations such as the U.S. Navy, FAA, DoD, DARPA, DLA, NASA, and NSA.