About Me

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 where he has lectured extensively on Emerging Fourth Generation Wireless Networks and Business Models, Telecommunications and IT Strategy, and Product Development.   He has recently written a book, The New World of Wireless: How to Compete in the 4G Revolution, released on Wharton School Publishing in July 2009. He holds a patent for on-line decision aids and has been quoted as a thought leader in numerous publications including the LA Times, Wall Street Journal, Phone +, the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Philadelphia Business Journal. Dr. Snyder earned his BS, MS, and Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from University of Pennsylvania and has an executive degree from USC in Telecommunications Management.
 

Dr. Snyder has over 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 OmniChoice, a CRM/Analytics software applications provider, where he served as CTO and CEO, and was selected as 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, and Siemens, and Scholastic as well as government organizations such as the FAA, DoD, DARPA, DLA, NASA, NSA, and INTELSAT. He also continues to be very active in the venture community as an Advisor to Safeguard Scientifics and several small start-ups in the Wireless Sector.