Overview
All the speakers at the conference, including the keynote, session, and panelist, will share their insights, experiences, and wisdom—providing valuable lessons and inspiration for all attendees.
Keynote Speakers
14 April 2024
Professor Rodney Brooks
Robust AI/iRobot
Keynote: Seven Questions to Ask about Every AI Announcement
Professor Rodney Brooks
Rodney Brooks
Robust AI/iRobot
An entrepreneur, Rodney Brooks is the CTO and co-founder of Robust AI. Prior to his time at Robust AI, he was founder, chair, and CTO of Rethink Robotics, and prior to that, was a founder, former board member and former CTO of iRobot Corp. Brooks is the former director of the MIT Artificial Intelligence Laboratory and the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL). He received degrees in pure mathematics from the Flinders University of South Australia and a Ph.D. in computer science from Stanford University in 1981. He held research positions at Carnegie Mellon University and MIT, and a faculty position at Stanford before joining the faculty of MIT in 1984. Brooks was awarded the 2023 IEEE Founders Medal “for leadership in research and commercialization of autonomous robotics, including mobile, humanoid, service, and manufacturing robots.”
15 April 2024
Mike Branch
Geotab
Keynote: Steering into the Future: The Transformative Impact of AI on Connected Transportation
Mike Branch
Mike Branch
Geotab
Mike Branch joined Geotab in 2016, bringing nearly two decades of experience and accomplishments as a data scientist, software developer, engineer, and entrepreneur. Mike leads the development of data and AI products and strategy across over 4 million connected vehicles and 70 billion data points per day. His responsibilities include developing new business uses for data, the internal enterprise data strategy, the acceleration of the data strategy, data team development, as well as managing the data education and data privacy programs. Most recently, he launched Geotab’s new generative AI beta, Project G, which allows you to converse with your fleet.
Previous to Geotab, Mike was the founder and CEO of Inovex, a software development company focused on servicing the healthcare industry and municipalities. At Inovex, Mike developed the map visualization product Maps BI. Maps BI was later integrated into Geotab’s telematics platform, which Geotab acquired in 2016. Over the years, Mike has received numerous awards for professional leadership, volunteerism, and product innovation. Mike serves on the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Future of AI Council and the advisory boards of the Smart Freight Centre and The Ray. Mike holds a degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto and a Master of Management in AI from Queens University. He is a licensed P.Eng.
Karen Panetta
Karen Panetta
Tufts University
Karen Panetta’s research interests include developing efficient algorithms for Artificial Intelligence, simulation, modeling, signal, and image processing for biomedical, security, and conservation applications. She is currently the Dean of graduate engineering education and a Professor with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA. She also holds secondary appointments in Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering and is the Director of the Panetta Vision and Sensing System Laboratory.
Karen received a B.S. degree in computer engineering from Boston University, Boston, MA, USA, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Northeastern University, Boston. An IEEE Fellow, she was a recipient of the 2023 IEEE-HKN Asad M. Madni Award for Outstanding Technical Leadership and Excellence, the 2012 IEEE Ethical Practices Award, and the Harriet B. Rigas Award for Outstanding Educator. In 2011, she was awarded the Presidential Award for Engineering and Science Education and Mentoring by U.S. President Obama for her Nerd Girls Program to empower young women in STEM. She is the Editor-in-Chief of the award-winning IEEE Women in Engineering Magazine. Karen is the CEO and Co-founder of Tessera Intelligence Inc., Co-founder of Sea Deep Inc., and Co-inventor of the first Digital Twin.
16 April 2024
Vincent (WooPoung) Kim
Samsung
Keynote: Current Trends in Semiconductor Research
Vincent (WooPoung) Kim
Vincent (WooPoung) Kim, Ph.D
Samsung
Dr. Vincent (WooPoung) Kim is the Corporate EVP, Head of Advanced Packaging at Samsung Device Solutions Research America based in San Jose, California. Dr. Kim is responsible for leading the Advanced Packaging (AVP) division at Samsung Semiconductor, which is a newly launched business unit dedicated to meeting industry needs for advanced chip packaging in high-performance systems.
Prior to joining Samsung, he served as a System Architect for Signal Integrity and Power Integrity at Apple, where he played a crucial role in developing consumer computers. Before his tenure at Apple, Dr. Kim worked as an SI Manager in Snapdragon packaging at Qualcomm. Prior to that, he was a Co-Design Engineer in the Wireless Business Unit of Texas Instruments, where he specialized in optimizing the electrical design of OMAP packages and systems. Dr. Kim also gained valuable experience as an SI Engineer at Rambus, where he designed and analyzed memory systems.
Dr. Kim received his Ph.D degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Georgia Tech in 2004, and his M.S. & B.A. degrees from KAIST, Korea in 1999 and 1997.
Parallel Session and Panelist Speakers
14 April 2024
Mike Andrews
Conference Welcome
Andrews & Associates
Mike Andrews
Mike AndrewsIEEE Life Members Conference Chairman
Mike Andrews is the Managing Partner of Andrews & Associates, a consulting firm specializing in new product creation, business leadership and management development, operations and logistics, and Emergency Planning for businesses, schools, and government entities. He is also a Founding Partner of the Inception Advisory Group, a consulting firm that provides design, development, construction, operations, strategic planning, and financing solutions to entities in the cannabis industry. Andrews is an IEEE Senior Life Member who volunteers extensively, serving IEEE members and his community. He was awarded the Salvation Army Sally Award for outstanding volunteerism, the Hon Kachina Award (Excellence in Volunteerism, State of Arizona), and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) – Arizona Award of Distinction. Andrews has also received the IEEE Millennium Medal for outstanding achievements and contributions to IEEE, the IEEE-USA George F. McClure Citation of Honor Award, and the IEEE-USA Robert S. Walleigh Award for Distinguished Contributions to Engineering Professionalism.
Phil Bautista
Software Defined Radio Workshop
Information Technology Consultant
Phil Bautista
Phil BautistaInformation Technology Consultant
Phil Bautista is a highly sought-after consultant and public speaker with over 20 years of experience specializing in business process analysis and improvement, service and asset management, and implementation with a focus on technology. His contributions include the development of the world’s first microprocessor-controlled SCUBA diving computer; development, integration, and problem solving, including complex systems such as NASA’s Space Shuttle and Apache Helicopter simulators.
Bautista is a Senior Member of the IEEE meeting with federal legislators to put forward initiatives aligned with the IEEE. As an Extra Class Amateur radio operator his involvement in Emergency Communications as an officer in RACES and ARES gives him a unique perspective regarding preparedness and continuity of service without depending on traditional infrastructure components. As the creator of the “Zombie Apocalypse” he continues to provide lectures and hands-on training in the world of Amateur Radio and works to increase the awareness and number of licensed radio operators.
Founder of Bull Creek Data, Bautista’s work in IT, Asset Management automation, and Artificial intelligence is sought by the Pentagon, FBI, US House of Representatives, and commercial clients of Starbucks, 7-11, Dell, and high-level consulting companies of Accenture, Deloitte, CGI, Capgemini, and others.
Fawzi Behmann
IEEE Future Networks Roadmap towards 6G
TelNet Management Consulting, Inc.
Fawzi Behmann
Fawzi Behmann
TelNet Management Consulting, Inc.
Fawzi is a visionary, thought leader, author, and entrepreneur in communications and networking technologies. He offers professional services in technology and business trends, including positioning and adoption of IoT/5G/AI and development of smart networking solutions in key markets such as healthcare, mobility, energy, public safety, and smart cities.
Fawzi is the president of TelNet Management Consulting Inc. offering professional services in the areas of communications technology and ecosystem solutions. He is a part-time lecturer at Texas State School of Engineering – Capstone Senior Design program.
Prior, Fawzi was strategic marketing director for semiconductor, sr. product manager for network edge and core and project leader developing network management solution for service provider.
Fawzi is distinguished Lecturer and keynote speaker. He organized and chaired several conferences, had several publications, and co-authored book “Collaborative IoT for Future Smart Connected Life and Business”.
In 2020, Fawzi chaired ComSoc AdHoc implementation subcommittee on industry reengagement and recommendations used in WCNC 2022. Fawzi was appointed as NA Regional Director and BoG member (2020-2021, 2022-2023) where he introduced Chapter Vitality Health check system and developed Virtual Distinguished program across ComSoc. In 2024, Fawzi was appointed Director of ComSoc and Chair of Future Networks Technical Community. At IEEE level, Fawzi was appointed on IEEE Conference Committee (2022-2024).
Fawzi received multiple awards for his professional leadership, including the IEEE USA professional leadership award, IEEE Communications Society NAB Exceptional Service Award, and several regional outstanding services award.
Fawzi has a Bachelor of Science Honors in Mathematics with Distinction from Concordia University, Montreal, a Master of Computer Science from the University of Waterloo, and an Executive MBA from Queen’s University in Canada.
Andres Carvallo
Advancing Towards a Sustainable Future: Renewable Energy and Sustainability
CMG Consulting LLC
Andres Carvallo
Andres CarvalloCMG Consulting LLC
Andres Carvallo is the founder and CEO of CMG Consulting, a strategic planning, design, project management, operations, and advisory firm focused on Smart Energy, Smart Grids, Smart Utilities, Smart Cities, and Smart Buildings. Additionally, he has three key roles at Texas State University: Carvallo is a Materials Applications Research Center (MARC) Fellow, Professor of Innovation in the College of Science and Engineering, and Co-Director of Connected Infrastructure for Education, Demonstration and Applied Research (CIEDAR) Center. Carvallo is known as the “Godfather of the smart grid” for designing and building the very first smart grid in the US at Austin Energy, the author of “The Advanced Smart Grid”, and has published 48 titles in Power Engineering, Telecom/IoT, and Building Technologies. He has received 36 industry awards since 2005. Carvallo received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering degree from The University of Kansas with a concentration in Robotics and Control Systems. Carvallo also has received post-graduate certificates in Business Management from Stanford University, in Quality Management from The Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania, and in Power Systems Engineering from The University of Idaho.
Tom Coughlin
Conference Welcome
2024 IEEE President
Tom Coughlin
Tom Coughlin
2024 IEEE President
Tom Coughlin has worked over 40 years in the digital storage industry as an engineer, engineering manager, and senior executive. A frequent invited speaker, he also writes about storage and memory for Forbes.com. Coughlin has published more than 500 articles, book chapters, reports, and a book. He holds six patents. Coughlin has a B.S. in Physics, M.S. in Electrical Engineering (from UMN), and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Shinshu University, Japan). He is an IEEE Life Fellow and a member of IEEE HKN, with a long history of IEEE leadership. Coughlin received an MGA Leadership Award in 2020 and he is past chair of the IEEE Silicon Valley section.
Walter D. Downing, P.E
Reducing the Emission of Air Pollutants
Walter Downing
Walter D. Downing, P.EReducing the Emission of Air Pollutants
Walter D. Downing, P.E., (Walt) is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), which is an independent, non-profit organization of 3,000 people headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. He directs the operations of the Institute’s eleven technical divisions conducting US$800 million in contract research annually. He also manages internal research, capital equipment, and other resources and services. He is a member of the SwRI Board of Directors, the Board of Directors of Signature Science, LLC (an SwRI wholly owned subsidiary based in Austin, Texas), and the Board of Directors of Southwest Automotive Research Center (an SwRI joint venture in Tianjin, China).
Walt holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Southern Methodist University, and a Master of Business Administration degree from The University of Texas at San Antonio. He received executive education certificates in management from MIT Sloan School of Management and The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business. He is a licensed professional engineer in Texas and Florida.
Walt is an IEEE Life Senior member. He is vice chair of the Lone Star Section in Region 5. He is the President of the Systems Council and Past President of the Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society. He is a member of the Gamma Omicron Chapter of IEEE-HKN, serves as an IEEE STEM Champion, and is an ABET Program Evaluator.
Ashutosh Dutta
Panel Discussion – IEEE Future Networks Roadmap towards 6G
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Labs
Ashutosh Dutta
Ashutosh DuttaPanel Discussion – IEEE Future Networks Roadmap towards 6G
Ashutosh Dutta is currently Chief 5G Strategist and JHU/APL Sabbatical Fellow at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Labs (JHU/APL), USA. He serves as the director of Doctor of Engineering at JHU. Most recently, he was the chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering for Engineering Professional Program at JHU. His career, spanning more than 30 years, includes Director of Technology Security and Lead Member of Technical Staff at AT&T, CTO of Wireless at a Cybersecurity company NIKSUN, Inc., Senior Scientist in Telcordia Research, Director of Central Research Facility at Columbia University, adjunct faculty at NJIT, and Computer Engineer with TATA Motors.
Ashutosh is the author of more than 100 technical papers and 31 issued patents. Ashutosh is co-author of the book titled, “Mobility Protocols and Handover Optimization: Design, Evaluation and Application,” published by IEEE and John & Wiley. As a Technical Leader in 5G and security, Ashutosh has been serving as the founding Co-Chair for the IEEE Future Networks Initiative, which focuses on 5G standardization, education, publications, testbed, and roadmap activities. Ashutosh was an IEEE Communications Society’s Distinguished Lecturer for 2017-2020 and an ACM Distinguished Speaker (2020-2022). Ashutosh currently serves as the founding co-chair for the IEEE Future Networks Initiative and is a Member-At-Large for the IEEE Communications Society.
He co-founded the IEEE STEM conference (ISEC) and helped to implement EPICS (Engineering Projects in Community Service) projects in several high schools. Ashutosh has been the general co-chair of the IEEE STEM conference for the last ten years. Ashutosh served as the Director of Industry Outreach for the IEEE Communications Society from 2014-2019. He was the recipient of the 2009 IEEE MGA Leadership Award. Ashutosh is the recipient of IEEE-USA’s 2010 Professional Leadership Award and 2022 IEEE-USA George F. McClure Citation of Honor. He also received the 2022 IEEE North American Region Exceptional Service Award. Ashutosh served as Member-At-Large for the IEEE Communications Society for 2020-2022. Ashutosh has been the founding Co-Chair for the premier IEEE 5G World Forums and has organized 85 5G World Summits worldwide. Ashutosh currently serves as the Chair for IEEE Industry Connection’s O-RAN activities and IPv6.
Ashutosh is a Distinguished Alumnus of NIT Rourkela. He has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, an M.S. in Computer Science from NJIT, and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University under the supervision of Prof. Henning Schulzrinne. He is a Fellow of IEEE and a Distinguished member of ACM.
Dr. Eman Hammad
Panel Discussion – IEEE Future Networks Roadmap towards 6G
Texas A&M University
Dr. Eman Hammad
Dr. Eman HammadPanel Discussion – IEEE Future Networks Roadmap towards 6G
Dr. Eman Hammad is an interdisciplinary researcher focusing on trustworthy & resilient cyber-physical systems. She obtained her PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto. Eman combines practical experience and theoretical research to shape her vision for resilient-by-design solutions in the connected world. Eman’s primary focus is on how a deeper understanding of interactions between critical physical systems, communication, and enabling technologies can help design new classes of operational solutions that are more resilient to cyber/physical disruptions. Her research has been recognized with merit awards (best paper award, best poster award) and featured on the Smart Cybersecurity Network.
Eman has been an active volunteer with IEEE and is currently serving as the co-chair of the IEEE 5G Security working group for the International Network Generations Roadmap (INGR). She has delivered several talks at academic and industrial conferences and chaired and co-chaired several conferences and workshops. Eman is an active advocate for diversity in STEM and Cybersecurity. Her service has been recognized by IEEE chapter achievement and exemplary service awards.
Mary Ann Hellrigel, Ph.D.
The IEEE History Center’s Oral History Program
IEEE History Center
Mary Ann Hellrigel, Ph.D.
Mary Ann Hellrigel, Ph.D.The IEEE History Center’s Oral History Program: Voices Captured, Memories Saved, and History Preserved
IEEE History Center
Mary Ann Hellrigel, Ph.D. is the Institutional Historian, Archivist and Oral History Program Manager at the IEEE History Center as well as the manager of the oral history program.
Mary Ann has a bachelor’s degree in History and Biology from Rutgers University (1983); a master’s degree in Public History from UC-Santa Barbara (1989); and a Ph.D. in History of Technology and Science from Case Western Reserve University. She served as a Research Associate and editor at the Thomas A. Edison Papers Project, and for more than thirty years, she taught history; history of technology, engineering, and science; women’s history; American Studies; and geography at universities in the USA, including at Stevens Institute of Technology; California State University, Chico; New Jersey Institute of Technology; Iowa State University; and The State University of New York, College at Geneseo.
Mary Ann has widely published and presented papers on Edison and early electric power and has consulted on related exhibits and documentaries. She has been active in the Society for the History of Technology, having served on several prize committees, and a member of other professional societies including the Oral History Association. She was the recipient of the IEEE Fellowship in Electrical History, 1993-1994 (now the IEEE Life Member History Fellowship).
Keith Moore
Conference Welcome
2024 IEEE-USA President
Keith Moore
Keith Moore2024 IEEE-USA President
Keith Moore is senior engineer at the US Army Information Systems Engineering Command. His career has taken him around the world to establish and maintain communications systems. Moore has served in volunteer and other organizations to work for the good of all stakeholders. These experiences have involved organizations such as federal and state governments. Moore has served as a Big Brother, engineer, missionary, science fair judge, Future City mentor, coach, and firefighter/EMT. Keith holds a BSECE and an MBA. He obtained professional engineer status as granted by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration and has served as an adjunct engineering professor.
Brittne Kakulla
Bridging the Age-Tech Gap: Enhancing Access to Innovative and Age-Friendly Tech Solutions
AARP
Brittne Kakulla
Brittne KakullaAARP
Brittne Kakulla, Ph.D., is a senior research advisor in consumer insights in AARP Research and the research lead for the cross-enterprise Technology/Digital Connections Impact area. In these roles, Kakulla engages with partners around issues related to AgeTech, focusing on social connections and technology. This work supports AARP, the marketplace, and policy and decision-makers in understanding, engaging with, and innovating for the 50+ consumer and their families.
In her time at AARP, Kakulla has probed complex issues at the state and national level while using her storytelling and design thinking expertise to provide a valuable understanding of consumer attitudes. Kakulla’s work involves digging into behavior and emotions through various qualitative and quantitative research studies using survey, exploratory, generative, participatory, and evaluative research methods.
Kakulla also serves as an advisor for the Cornell University, Product Studio Age and Accessibility Tech cohort. In this role, Kakulla advises and mentors graduate students enrolled in the Product Studio course as they develop a tech product or service in response to a “How Might We” challenge related to AgeTech and accessibility. She holds a doctorate in social psychology from Howard University.
Timothy Lee
Panel Discussion – IEEE Future Networks Roadmap towards 6G
Boeing; 2024 IEEE-USA President-Elect
Timothy Lee
Timothy LeePanel Discussion – IEEE Future Networks Roadmap towards 6G
Timothy Lee, a Boeing Technical Fellow based in Southern CA, leads the development of disruptive microelectronics technologies for advanced communications networks and sensor systems for airborne and space applications. His current research interests include silicon Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), gallium nitride Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs), and 3DIC technologies for vertical integration of digital Si chiplets and analog/RF devices. He led the development of hardware for satellite communications and has built phased-array antenna electronics for commercial and US government customers.
He is an active volunteer in the IEEE. He is the 2024 IEEE-USA President-Elect and is seeking collaboration on semiconductor WFD. He leads several Technical Working Groups in the IEEE Heterogeneous Integration Roadmap (HIR) and the IEEE Future Networks Technical Community. He is a member of the IEEE Humanitarian Technology Board Events Committee and the IEEE TAB Adhoc on Data Strategies. Previous roles include membership in the IEEE Board of Directors (2021-2022) and past president of the IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S).
Narendra Mangra
Panel Discussion – IEEE Future Networks Roadmap towards 6G
GlobeNet LLC; George Mason University
Narendra Mangra
Narendra MangraPanel Discussion – IEEE Future Networks Roadmap towards 6G
Narendra Mangra is the Principal at GlobeNet LLC and provides advisory and consulting services across industry, government, and academia. His experience spans technical and leadership roles across the end-to-end mobile ecosystem functions from radio access networks (RAN) to international roaming, mobile network deployment life cycle from RAN planning to transition/decommissioning, solicitation development lifecycle from RFI to award selection, and program management lifecycle from new project initiation to project portfolio management. His diverse background has enabled a transdisciplinary approach to integrate ecosystems, networks, and governance functions to address different scenarios.
Narendra also teaches at George Mason University and is the co-chair for several IEEE and IEEE SA activities, such as the International Network Generations Roadmap (INGR), Applications and Services working group, P1950.1 Smart Cities Framework and Architecture, Telehealth Industry Connections (IC), and the Transdisciplinary Framework IC. His interests include comprehensive transdisciplinary framework development for complex scenarios, 5G and future networks, smart communities, and related ecosystems such as agriculture, public safety, and telehealth.
Daniel Pasquet
EEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society – intro, history, activities
MTT-S Life Members Subcommittee chair
Dr. Julie Shah
Effective Human-Machine Partnerships in High Stakes Settings
MIT
Julie Shah
Dr. Julie Shah
MIT
Julie Shah is the H.N. Slater Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT and leads the Interactive Robotics Group of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. Shah received her S.B. (2004) and S.M. (2006) from the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT, and her Ph.D. (2010) in Autonomous Systems from MIT. Before joining the faculty, she worked at Boeing Research and Technology on robotics applications for aerospace manufacturing. She has developed innovative methods for enabling fluid human-robot teamwork in time-critical, safety-critical domains, ranging from manufacturing to surgery to space exploration. Her group draws on expertise in artificial intelligence, human factors, and systems engineering to develop interactive robots that emulate the qualities of effective human team members to improve the efficiency of human-robot teamwork. In 2014, Shah was recognized with an NSF CAREER award for her work on “Human-aware Autonomy for Team-oriented Environments,” and by the MIT Technology Review TR35 list as one of the world’s top innovators under the age of 35. Her work on industrial human-robot collaboration was also recognized by the Technology Review as one of the 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2013.
Thom Singer
Conference Welcome
Austin Technology Council
Thom Singer
Thom SingerAustin Technology Council
Thom Singer works with the best thought leaders and visionary entrepreneurs to promote and support the Austin Tech Community as CEO of the Austin Technology Council. Singer has spent 15 years speaking to corporate and association audiences about how to cultivate meaningful connections. As a speaker, he helps people make REAL connections and find more success. Singer believes that adding one person to your inner circle is more powerful than adding 1,000 people to social media. Singer is the author of 12 books and is the host of the Austin Tech Connect Podcast.
Howard Wolfman
Mentoring as an activity after retirement
Howard Wolfman
Howard Wolfman
Bio needed
15 April 2024
Jay Boisseau
The Future of Big, Fast Computing: HPC, Quantum Computing, and More
Executive Director & Founder Austin Forum on Technology & Society
Jay Boisseau
Jay BoisseauExecutive Director & Founder Austin Forum on Technology & Society
Jay Boisseau is a computing technologies leader and strategist, with more than 25 years of experience leading major computing-focused projects, departments, and organizations. He is CEO of Vizias, which supports Dell Technologies, and the executive director and founder of the Austin Forum on Technology & Society (www.austinforum.org), which he started in 2006. Boisseau recently served (2014-2023) as an HPC & AI Technology Strategist at Dell Technologies, where he helped develop HPC and AI future solutions and worked with strategic customers. He also founded the Austin Smart City Alliance in 2014 (originally known as Austin CityUP) to help transform Austin into a smart city. Other past experience includes creating the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) in 2001 and leading it to world prominence over 13 years, and working at the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC), where he led several major programs. He has a Ph.D. in astronomy from UT Austin with a strong emphasis on computational (HPC-based) astrophysics.
David Bondurant
IEEE Life Member Tools and Benefits
President & Principal Analyst at Vertical Memory; IEEE Life Senior Member
David Bondurant
David BondurantPresident & Principal Analyst at Vertical Memory
IEEE Life Senior Member
David Bondurant has been an IEEE member for over 50 years. He developed computers at Control Data and Univac in the 1970s, VHSIC semiconductor and computer-aided design technology at Honeywell in the 1980s, and advanced memory technologies in 1990s and 2000s at companies like Ramtron, Enhanced Memory Systems, Simtek, Freescale & Everspin Technologies. In retirement, he volunteers on IEEE Life Members Committee and with the IEEE Computer Society, working with Chapters and members around the world.
Terry Branch
Mentoring as an activity after retirement – Panel Discussion
Terry Branch
Terry BranchPDR Technologies Inc.
Terry Branch is the Principal and Manager of PDR Technologies Inc., an electrical engineering and risk management firm based in Oakville, Ontario. With a background as a professional engineer and a graduate of the University of Toronto, Terry is actively involved in industry organizations including CSA, IEEE, and PAPTAC. He serves on multiple technical committees and has presented technical papers at conferences such as IEEE and PAPTAC. Terry is highly regarded for his expertise in managing risks in electrical systems and has successfully contributed to various industrial projects, including those involving design, construction, commissioning, maintenance and risk management. Additionally, Terry has held leadership positions in diverse organizations. He also dedicates his time to conduct workshops on electrical equipment and systems risk management, mentors’ youth, and fosters active engagement with University of Toronto engineering students through their Engineering Strategies and Practice program.
Kendra Cook
Space Technology, Exploration, and Commercialization
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Kendra Cook
Kendra CookNASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Kendra Cook is a Senior Systems Engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) where she has worked for nearly 8 years. She is currently serving as the Lead Spacecraft Operations Systems Engineer for NASA’s flagship mission, Europa Clipper. Prior to joining JPL, Cook spent 15 years working for the U.S. Government on various satellite and technology development programs. Cook also served seven years as an Officer in the United States Air Force where she was an Aerospace Engineer specializing in UAVs and air-launched weapons systems. She has a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Boston University and M.S. degrees in both Astronautical Engineering and Computer Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), a Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer (CUSECO), and is the Chair of the IEEE Aerospace Conference.
Paul Hopingardner
Awareness of Cybercrimes
County Executive, Technology & Operations at Travis County, Texas
Paul Hopingardner
Paul Hopingardner
County Executive, Technology & Operations at Travis County, Texas
Paul Hopingardner has been the Travis County, Texas, County Executive/Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Technology & Operations since 2019, and he was previously the CIO from 2017-2019. As a member of the County executive team, he provides the strategic and day-to-day leadership for facilities management, human resources, risk, privacy, information technology and information security. He works closely with elected officials and regional partners to provide services to internal and external customers. Presently he is focused on countywide strategic planning, broadband/digital equity, supporting a workforce with 75% teleworking and a comprehensive facility assessment. Prior to joining Travis County, he spent twenty-four years with the City of Austin, his last ten years, he was the deputy chief information officer for public safety technology, focusing on regional collaboration for the radio system, the 9-1-1 district and the shared-communication center.
Dan Isaacs
Smart Cities, Digital Twins and Reality Modeling
CTO and GM: Digital Twin Consortium
Chief Strategy Officer, Object Management Group
Dan Isaacs
Dan IsaacsCTO and GM: Digital Twin Consortium
Chief Strategy Officer, Object Management Group
Dan Isaacs is the Chief Technology Officer and General Manager of Digital Twin Consortium® (DTC™), where he is responsible for driving the technical direction for the Member Consortium, liaison partnerships, and business development support for new memberships. Dan is also the Chief Strategy Officer for Object Management Group® (OMG®), where he develops and implements a comprehensive strategy to align OMG consortia (AREA, CISQ, DTC, OMG Standards Development Organization, and Responsible Computing).
With a rich background in emerging technologies, Dan was previously the Director of Strategic Marketing and Business Development at Xilinx. His responsibilities included spearheading the ecosystem strategy for the Industrial IoT, with a particular focus on AI/Machine Learning. Before his tenure at the Digital Twin Consortium, Dan led the Automotive Business Development team, concentrating on Automated Driving and ADAS systems.
He has more than 25 years of experience working in automotive, Aerospace, and consumer-based companies, including Ford, NEC, LSI Logic, and Hughes Aircraft. An accomplished speaker, Dan has delivered keynotes and presentations, and served as a panelist and moderator for IIC World Forums, Industrial IOT Global conferences, Embedded World, Embedded Systems, and FPGA Conferences. He is a member of international advisory boards and holds degrees in Computer Engineering: an E.E. from Cal State University, and a B.S. in Geophysics from ASU.
John McDonald
Grid Modernization
Founder & CEO – JDM Associates, LLC
John McDonald
John McDonald
Founder & CEO – JDM Associates, LLC
John D. McDonald, P.E. is the Founder and CEO of JDM Associates, LLC and a former Smart Grid Business Development Leader for GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business. John has 50 years of experience in the electric utility transmission and distribution industry. John received his B.S.E.E. and M.S.E.E. (Power Engineering) degrees from Purdue University, and an M.B.A. (Finance) degree from the University of California-Berkeley. McDonald is a Life Fellow of IEEE, member of IEEE-HKN, Tau Beta Pi, Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, and was awarded the IEEE Millennium Medal, the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) Excellence in Power Distribution Engineering Award, among other honors. McDonald has served in IEEE in various high-level roles, including President of the IEEE PES, IEEE Division VII Past Director. He was on the Board of Governors of the IEEE-SA (Standards Association), is an IEEE Foundation Director, and Chair of its 50th Anniversary Celebration Committee, and is a Founding Board Member of the SECC. McDonald teaches Smart Grid courses at the Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, a Smart Grid course for GE, and Smart Grid courses for various IEEE PES local chapters as an IEEE PES Distinguished Lecturer (since 1999). He has published 150 papers and articles, has co-authored five books, and has one US patent.
David Sandhu
Financial and Investment Strategies for Retirement
Wisewealth
David Sandhu
David Sandhu
Wisewealth
David Sandhu has previously worked at Raytheon, SpaceX, and Lockheed Martin, with a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Washington. After spending over a decade as a rocket scientist, the unexpected happened, my father passed away. Being the money nerd of the family, I walked my mom through the tough financial conversations. After helping her develop a plan, it sparked a passion in me to help others. I started teaching Financial Peace University in my community while still working full time as an engineer. Through that time, I felt called to help others implement a financial plan, and help families understand how to steward their wealth wisely. I am a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™. As a virtual advisory firm, I have the distinct honor of serving families local to Dallas-Ft. Worth and across the country. The team Wise Wealth provide the highest level of financial planning services and care for every client. The timeless maxim “First Wisdom, Then Wealth” (taken from Proverbs 24:3-4) serves as the Wise Wealth motto and provides the blueprint for successful investing. Wise Wealth is a registered investment advisor firm that serves as a fiduciary for its clients and strives to help them reach their financial goals and gain financial peace.
Dr. Celia Shahnaz
Mentoring: Workshop and Brainstorming
IEEE WIE Chair
Celia Shahnaz
Celia ShahnazIEEE WIE Chair
Dr. Celia Shahnaz has been an IEEE volunteer for 23+ years and has mentored globally to promote diversity and inclusion. A Senior member of the IEEE, she is a Professor at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology and is the IEEE WIE Chair.
Dr. Kayna Mendoza Trujillo
Mentoring: Workshop and Brainstorming
Argonne National Lab, IEEE Young Professional
Kayna Mendoza Trujillo
Kayna Mendoza TrujilloArgonne National Lab, IEEE Young Professional
Trujillo has a metallurgical and materials engineering background and is currently researching nanomagnetism for energy-efficient computing. An active member of the IEEE Young Professionals Community, She is focused on contributing to spaces that bridge technology and policy.
Manuela Veloso
AI in Finance: Impact, Examples, and Discussion
JP Morgan Chase – AI Research
Manuela Veloso
Manuela VelosoJP Morgan Chase – AI Research
Dr. Manuela Veloso is Head of J.P. Morgan Chase AI Research and Herbert A. Simon University Professor Emerita at Carnegie Mellon University, where she was previously Faculty in the Computer Science Department and Head of the Machine Learning Department. Her recent interests are in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Symbiotic Human-Robot Autonomy, Continuous Learning Systems, and AI in Finance. Dr. Veloso is past President of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), and the co-founder and a past President of the RoboCup Federation. In her career she has received numerous awards and honors, including: National Science Foundation CAREER Award, Allen Newell Medal for Excellence in Research, Radcliffe Fellow, Einstein Chair Professor of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the ACM/SIGART Autonomous Agents Research Award. Dr. Veloso is a Fellow of AAAI, AAAS, ACM, and IEEE. She was elected in 2022 to the National Academy of Engineering for her “contributions to artificial intelligence and its applications in robotics and the financial service industry.”
John W. Walz
IEEE Life Member Tools and Benefits
IEEE Computer Society and MGA Volunteer leadership
John W. Walz
John W. WalzIEEE Computer Society and MGA Volunteer leadership
John W. Walz, retired from Lucent Technologies / AT&T, has over 20 years of management/coaching experience covering hardware and software engineering positions, quality planning and auditing, standards development and implementation, and strategic planning. Walz is a recognized expert in technical systems frameworks, ISO 31000, Governance, Risk management, and Compliance.
Walz has coauthored three books on using IEEE Software Engineering Standards to support CMMI, ISO 9001, and Lean Six Sigma. He also contributes to the Computer Society ReadyNotes, industry webinar programs, and IEEE 730:2015 Software Quality Assurance Processes.
Walz received his B.S. and Master’s in electrical engineering from Ohio State University and induction into Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) and Tau Beta Pi honor societies. He Is the recipient of the 2019 Richard E. Merwin Award for Distinguished Service from the Computer Society. IEEE Computer Society Volunteer since 1986, IEEE Volunteer since 2013. MGA volunteer since 2020.
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George Arnold
IEEE Life Fellow; Bell Labs and NIST (retired)
George Arnold
George ArnoldIEEE Life Fellow; Bell Labs and NIST (retired)
Dr. Arnold joined the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in September 2006 as Deputy Director, Technology Services, after a 33-year career in the telecommunications and information technology industry. He was appointed National Coordinator for Smart Grid Interoperability in April 2009. He has been responsible for leading the development of standards underpinning the nation’s Smart Grid. In October 2011, Dr. Arnold added an additional role as Director of Cyber-Physical Systems within NIST’s Engineering Laboratory (EL). Anticipating and meeting the measurement science and standards needs for technology-intensive manufacturing construction, and cyber-physical systems in ways that enhance economic prosperity and improve the quality of life, EL promotes U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness in areas of critical national priority.
Dr. Arnold previously served as a Vice-President at Lucent Technologies Bell Laboratories where he directed the company’s global standards efforts. His organization played a leading role in the development of international standards for Intelligent Networks and IP-based Next Generation Networks. In previous assignments at AT&T Bell Laboratories he had responsibilities in network planning, systems engineering, and application of information technology to automate operations and maintenance of the nationwide telecommunications network.
Dr. Arnold received a Doctor of Engineering Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Columbia University in 1978. He is a Fellow of the IEEE.
Greg Corrado
Generative AI: The Origins, Opportunities, and Pitfalls of Scaled Semi-Supervised Language Models
Distinguished Scientist / Senior Research Director, Google AI
Greg Corrado
Greg CorradoDistinguished Scientist / Senior Research Director, Google AI
Greg Corrado is a senior research scientist interested in biological neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and scalable machine learning. He has published in fields ranging across behavioral economics, neuromorphic device physics, systems neuroscience, and deep learning. At Google Corrado has worked for some time on brain inspired computing, and most recently has served as one of the founding members and the co-technical lead of Google’s large scale deep neural networks project.
Adam Drobot
Internet of Things
OpenTechWorks
Adam Drobot
Adam DrobotOpenTechWorks
Adam Drobot is the Chairman of the Board of OpenTechWorks, Inc. He serves on the Boards of multiple early-stage companies. His activities are strategic consulting, start-ups, non-profits, and industry associations. In the past he was the President of Applied Research at Telcordia Technologies (Bellcore) and the company’s CTO, and before that the Senior Vice President for Science and Technology at SAIC/LEIDOS. Drobot is a current member of the FCC Technological Advisory Council where he Co-Chairs the Working Group on Artificial Intelligence; the University of Texas Physics Department Advisory Council; and Chairman of FAMES USA a non-profit that organizes programs to attract disadvantaged youths to careers in STEM fields. Over the years, Drobot has been active in IEEE and served as the Chair of multiple Committees including the IEEE IoT Activities Board, and multiple major conferences such as the IEEE World Forum on IoT. He is currently a member of the IEEE Press Editorial Board. Drobot has published over 150 journal articles and holds 27 patents. His degrees include a B.A. in Engineering Physics from Cornell University and a Ph.D. in Plasma Physics from the University of Texas.
John Havens
Evolution of technology
IEEE Director of Emerging Technologies and Strategic Development – Standards
John Havens
John HavensIEEE Director of Emerging Technologies and Strategic Development – Standards
John C. Havens is Executive Director of The IEEE Global Initiative for Ethical Considerations in Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems and The Council on Extended Intelligence. He is the author of Heartificial Intelligence and Hacking Happiness (Penguin/Random House).
He is also a contributing writer for Mashable, The Guardian, and The Huffington Post.
With a diverse professional background, John Havens has been an EVP for a top-ten global PR firm, providing strategic counsel to clients like Gillette, HP, and Merck on emerging and social media issues. His insights on technology, business, and well-being have been quoted by numerous media outlets. Notably, Havens was also a professional actor in New York City for over 15 years, showcasing his versatility and creativity in principal roles on Broadway, television, and film.
San Murugesan
The Metaverse: Our Digital Future in the Making
Brite Services
San Murugesan
San MurugesanBrite Services
Professor San Murugesan is the Director of BRITE Professional Services and an Adjunct Professor in the School of Computing at Western Sydney University. He has served in both academia and industry in several senior roles, and his expertise and interests span a range of areas: artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, quantum computing, sustainability, green computing, cloud computing, and IT trends. Murugesan has edited or co-edited 12 books and 40 journal special issues, authored 17 book chapters and 17 reports on contemporary topics in IT, and is widely published in quality journals. He is a Golden Core member and Distinguished Contributor (charter member) of IEEE Computer Society and a Life Senior Member of IEEE. Currently, Murugesan is IEEE Computer Society’s Board of Governors member and Magazines Operations Committee chair. He is a Distinguished Speaker of ACM and a Distinguished Visitor of the IEEE Computer Society. Murugesan is a recipient of IEEE Computer Society’s highest service award, “Distinguished Service Certificate” in recognition of his “wide-ranging significant contributions.”
Ben Sander
Impact of Machine Learning
AMD, Corporate Fellow
Ben Sander
Ben SanderAMD, Corporate Fellow
Ben Sander is a 28-year AMD veteran with technical knowledge in various subjects from architectures to machine learning, who is focused on software performance and advanced architecture. In addition to developing the architecture for AMD Opteron™ CPUs, he co-founded the Radeon Open Compute (ROCm™) project, an open software platform allowing researchers to tap the power of AMD Instinct™ accelerators to drive scientific discoveries.
Fred Schindler
Making it with a Perpetual Technology of the Future
Vice President, IEEE Technical Activities
Fred Schindler
Fred SchindlerMaking it with a Perpetual Technology of the Future
Fred Schindler is Vice President of IEEE Technical Activities, past Division IV Director, and past chair of the IEEE Conferences Committee. He served as MTT President in 2003 and IMS General Chair in 2009. Schindler is active on several boards and committees at IEEE and MTT. He works as an independent consultant and serves as CTO of Anlotek Ltd. Previously, he led teams focused on RF and microwave semiconductors, Qorvo, RFMD, IBM, ATN Microwave, and Raytheon. Schindler’s column has appeared in IEEE Microwave Magazine since 2011.
