Glenn graduated in the UK with a Bachelors degree in Computer Science from the University of York and an Engineering Doctorate with Loughborough University. Glenn’s doctoral thesis was focused on novel techniques to improve the Systems Engineering of increasingly Autonomous Systems. 

Whilst in the UK, Glenn began his career in the defence sector with BAE Systems at their Advanced Technology Centre (ATC). At the ATC Glenn held a number of scientist positions, becoming Technology Lead for Intelligent Autonomous Systems and Advanced Information Processing in 2010. During his time at BAE Systems, Glenn and his team developed numerous novel robotic and data processing systems for defence customers. This included the advanced demonstrator for the UK’s current generation bomb disposal robot, autonomous mules for supporting dismounted troops and decentralised technologies for improved tracking and situational awareness in the digital battlespace. 

Glenn joined Rio Tinto in 2012 and was involved with a significant number of Rio Tinto’s technology developments. This includes the world’s first fully operational deployment of Autonomous Haulage and subsequently scale out, as well as supporting autonomous drills and autonomous rail developments and deployments.  He also led the program in Rio Tinto to develop and deploy the world’s first Autonomous Water Truck at Rio Tinto’s Gudai-darri mine, in partnership with CAT.  A primary focus of his work at Rio Tinto was the development and deployment of the Rio Tinto Mine Automation System (MAS). This operational digital twin platform, deployed at all of Rio Tinto’s major surface mines, provides a platform for the research, development and deployment of decision automation technologies that enable a broader integrated, automated mining value chain. 

In 2023 Glenn joined Austal as Chief Technology Officer.  Glenn’s role at Austal oversees a number of technology areas, including: 

• Australasia and Corporate ICT services and support,  
• Austal Group’s in-house Research and Development,  
• Sales and Support of Austal Digital Technology products, such as the Marinelink Control & Monitoring suite and the LUSI Asset Management solution.