Brian Weiss

Mr. Weiss is currently focused on the development and implementation of performance metrics and test methods to quantify technical performance and assess end-user utility of emergent intelligent systems through various stages of maturity. His current projects include assessing the performance of soldier-worn sensor systems and two-way, free form, spoken language translation devices. Additionally, he has previously worked in the development of metrics and test methods for both bomb disposal and urban search and rescue robots. He has also contributed to ground-breaking efforts in testing and evaluating unmanned ground vehicles for the military. He is one of the principle creators of the System, Component, and Operationally-Relevant Evaluation (SCORE) framework which he is continuing to apply to his current projects to further produce meaningful and comprehensive technology assessments. Concurrently, Mr. Weiss is working towards his doctorate with the University of Maryland where he is focused on the formalization and enhancement of the SCORE framework.

Mr. Weiss has been honored with numerous awards during his tenure at NIST including:

• International Test and Evaluation Association Annual Symposium Best Paper Award – Development of Domain-Specific Scenarios for Training and Evaluation of Two-Way, Free Form, Spoken Language Translation Devices, 2009
  

• International Test and Evaluation Association Annual Symposium Best Presentations Award – Development of Domain-Specific Scenarios for Training and Evaluation of Two-Way, Free Form, Spoken Language Translation Devices, 2009

• Bronze Award for Superior Federal Service – For development and implementation of the SCORE framework, 2008

• Jacob Rabinow Applied Research Award – For technical achievement in applying robotic crane research to improve the productivity and safety of large aircraft maintenance operations, 2006

• Bronze Award for Superior Federal Service – For exceptional accomplishment in developing and implementing the first comprehensive Technology Readiness Level assessment of unmanned ground vehicles, 2004.