W. Phillip Webster
Chief, Computational and Information Sciences and Technology Office
Lead, High-Performance Computing
Email: Phil.Webster@nasa.gov
Phone: (301) 286-9535
Fax: (301) 286-1777

Education
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, 1986
1981 – M.S. Mechanical Engineering, North Carolina State University
1981 – B.S Mechanical Engineering, North Carolina State University
1975 – M.A. Political Science, University of North Carolina

Major Responsibilities
Managing, operating and provisioning high performance computing and data storage systems for research and development by NASA scientists and engineers. Dr. Webster has an extensive background in the acquisition, management and strategic planning for High Performance Computing in NASA and the Department of Defense. He was co-chair of the Sub-Task on procurement issues development and writing of the Federal Plan for High-End Computing by the High End Computing Revitalization Task Force (HECRTF). The HECRTF was directed by of the National Coordinating Office for Networking and Information Technology Research Development of the National Science and Technology Council. He is currently a member of the Steering Committee for the HPC User Forum.

Previous Positions
2002 –2005: Computer Scientist – NASA/GSFC

2000 –2002: Mathematician – NASA/GSFC

1998 –1999: Senior Support Scientist, General Sciences Corporation, NASA/GSFC

1998 –1998: Project Manager for Distributed Centers, DoD High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP)

1997 – 1998: Project Manager for Strategic Planning, DoD HPCMP

1996 – 1997: Project Manager for Distributed Centers, DoD HPCMP

1995 – 1996: Source Selection Evaluation Board Chairman, DoD HPCMP

1994 – 1995: Air Force Technical Representative, DoD HPCMP

1992 – 1994: Technical Manager, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton OH

1997 – 1992: Aerospace Engineer, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton OH

1986 – 1987: Mechanical Engineer, Department of Energy, Morgantown, WV

Honors and Awards (2000 – 2005)
GSFC Performance Award: 2002
GSFC Special Act Award: 2001

Members of Professional Societies and Committees
Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Member, High End Computing Revitalization Task Force, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Office of the President. Sub-Task on Procurement Issues – Co-Chair