John Goodall
About John Goodall
John Goodall is a Team Leader for the Situation Awareness and Visual Analytics Team at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2011. He has a strong background in information systems, having held various research and teaching positions, and has led significant research in computer network defense workflows.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
John Goodall serves as the Team Leader for the Situation Awareness and Visual Analytics Team at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He has held this position since 2011, contributing to advancements in visual analytics and situational awareness. His leadership focuses on enhancing analytical capabilities through innovative research and development.
Previous Experience in Research and Academia
Prior to his current role, John Goodall worked as a Research Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for eight months in 2010 to 2011. He also spent four years at Applied Visions in a similar capacity from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, he has experience in academia, having served as an Instructor in Information Systems at the University of Maryland Baltimore County from 2004 to 2006.
Educational Background
John Goodall obtained a Bachelor of Arts in History from Binghamton University, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. He then pursued a Master of Science and a PhD in Information Systems at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, completing his master's degree from 2001 to 2003 and his doctoral studies from 2003 to 2006.
Research Contributions and Leadership
John Goodall has led research initiatives focused on collaborative workflows and work practices among Computer Network Defense analysts. He has designed systems to support knowledge building in this domain. As a principal investigator, he has managed contracts for the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense, contributing to national security efforts.
Involvement in Professional Conferences
John Goodall has actively participated in the professional community by serving on program committees for conferences and workshops related to human-computer interaction and visualization in computer security. He held the position of Chair for the Symposium on Visualization for Cyber Security (VizSec) in 2007 and 2008, and served as co-chair in 2009.