Unless otherwise specified, meetings of the Fox Valley Subsection are held in
the auditorium at IIT's Rice Campus, 201 East Loop Road, Wheaton, Illinois. The
meetings are normally held on the 4th Wednesday of the month.
Directions: Take Rt.56/Butterfield Rd. to the first stoplight east of intersection of Butterfield and Naperville roads.
Turn north onto East Loop Road (Phillip's 66 Gas Station on the corners);
the campus will be on your right about two blocks north of Butterfield Rd.
More detailed directions and a map are available at:
https://www.iit.edu/rice/about/directions.shtml
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Meetings and Events for the 2008 - 2009 Season (beginning Sept. 2008)
(Click here for announcements from past seasons.)
24 SEPTEMBER 2008 (WEDNESDAY), 6:00PM - 9:00PM at IIT Rice Campus
Title: "Comparative Evaluation of Upcoming Broadband Technology Options"
Speaker: Dr. Suresh Borkar, Illinois Institute of Technology
Abstract:
The presentation will explore the following:
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Upcoming Global Broadband Applications and Requirements
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Broadband Wireless Technology Options
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Architectures, Structures, Operations, and Management
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Comparative Analysis of Major Options
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Telecom Evolution to Broadband Wireless
About the Speaker:
Dr Borkar is a faculty member of the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department at the Illinois Institute
of Technology in Chicago.
In addition to teaching advanced graduate courses in telecommunications, computers, and networking,
he has developed several short and professional courses and presented tutorials and seminars in telecommunications
and broadband wireless for students and industry.
He has organized and led very successful conferences and panel discussions in the telecom arena.
Dr Borkar worked for AT&T/Lucent Technologies/Alcatel-Lucent for 26 years, where his responsibilities covered product
management, architecture, development, integration and testing, and customer management in the areas of telecommunications,
computer systems, and networking systems.
While at Lucent Technologies he served as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Head of Tata Lucent Telecom Joint Venture
and Lucent India Inc. from 1997 to 2000.
He was also previously associated with Zenith Radio Corporation in Chicago, and Tata Electric R&D in Mumbai.
Dr. Borkar received his B.Tech. in EE from the Indian Institute of Technology in New Delhi, and his M.S. and Ph.D.
in ECE from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.
Time: (see top of this page for directions to IIT Rice Campus)
6:00pm: Networking Time
7:00pm: Presentation
Sponsorship (no reservation required)
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IEEE Fox Valley Subsection
IEEE Computer Society, Chicago Section
(contact: John Poust poustus@hotmail.com)
Professional Engineers: this meeting qualifies for Professional Development
Hours
25 FEBRUARY 2009 (WEDNESDAY), 6:30PM - 9:00PM at IIT Rice Campus
Title: "Security Challenges with VoIP"
Speaker: Paul Sand, Salare Security LLC
Abstract:
VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) or internet telephony presents new security challenges for companies using this technology.
We'll explore business drivers that make companies so eager to deploy internet telephony service to understand the value
that companies expect.
Then we'll explore the unique characteristics of VoIP that make it challenging to defend against malicious attack.
Then finally, we will examine the countermeasures and security products needed to adequately defend internet telephone systems.
The presentation will cover live demonstrations of exploits and attack engineering techniques.
About the Speaker:
Paul Sand is the President and CEO of Salare Security LLC. Paul is an experienced executive in high-tech industries with
over 23 years of experience.
His expertise ranges from managing small start-ups to businesses within very large corporations.
He has worked at Bell Laboratories, AT&T Network Systems, Lucent Technologies and the mVerify Corporation.
He has managed organizational budgets in excess of $25M and held P&L responsibility for product lines
in excess of $1B dollars.
As an avid inventor, Paul is responsible for inventing and co-inventing 42 inventions that have resulted in 21 US patents to date.
Time: (see top of this page for directions to IIT Rice Campus)
6:30pm: Networking Time
7:00pm: Presentation
Sponsorship: IEEE Fox Valley Subsection (no reservation required)
Professional Engineers: this meeting qualifies for Professional Development
Hours
25 MARCH 2009 (WEDNESDAY), 6:30PM - 9:00PM at IIT Rice Campus
Title: "Nuclear Renaissance - Real or Imaginary?"
Speaker: Jim Fancher
Abstract:
There has been much interest in an expanded nuclear commitment in the US, with over 30 proposed additions currently represented.
Some of the proponents have even begun limited construction, and a number have placed limited hardware orders.
But thus far, there are NO irrevocable commitments; although many entities are poised to move, no one has.
On the surface, it appears to be about licensing; the reality, however, is more complex.
About the Speaker:
Jim Fancher has spent more than 20 years representing IEEE Region 4 on IEEE-USA's Energy Policy Committee,
contributing to policy statements on nuclear power, fusion, fossil fuels, and some renewable energy sources.
He chaired that Committee in 1991-92.
Jim spent nearly 30 years with Commonwealth Edison, retiring in 1992.
He was involved in nuclear programs for
more than half of his Commonwealth career, spending the last 13 years as Assistant to the Manager
of Quality Assurance, where he was responsible for analysis of audit and surveillance data,
Departmental correspondence and reporting, among other things.
He conducted and/or participated in more than 50 audits of suppliers, Company departments,
and nuclear generating stations.
Although he earned a BSEE in 1956 from Iowa State University, much of his Company career was in unusual activities:
He was the Purchasing Agent for fossil fuels from 1977-1979, and served as the Company's first full-time air quality
engineer from 1971 to 1977.
He has used his unusual background to good advantage in his Committee work.
Jim also represented IEEE Region 4 on the IEEE Board of Directors 1995-96.
He earned registration as a P.E. in 1968 (now inactive), and held an FCC First Class Radiotelephone
license from 1958 until the mid-1970's.
He earned an MBA from the University of Chicago in 1963.
Jim was a founding member of the IEEE Fox Valley Subsection in 1960 and has remained active in the Chicago Section
as well as Fox Valley, Region 4, and IEEE-USA.
Time: (see top of this page for directions to IIT Rice Campus)
6:30pm: Networking Time
7:00pm: Presentation
Sponsorship: IEEE Fox Valley Subsection (no reservation required)
Professional Engineers: this meeting qualifies for Professional Development
Hours
22 APRIL 2009 (WEDNESDAY), 6:30PM - 9:00PM at IIT Rice Campus
Title: "Active Management of Litigation Risks"
Speakers:
Newton C Marshall, Esquire - Partner with Karbal, Cohen, Economou, Sild & Dunne, LLC
Neil W. Miltonberger, PE, CCE - Vice President with The Kenrich Group, LLC
Overview:
From pre-contract negotiations to project closeout, technology companies are exposed to the risk of disputes and litigation.
Simply producing a great product is not adequate protection from litigation.
To maintain control and actively manage the risks inherent in any contractual relationship,
you must be trained to identify the hidden dangers and take appropriate action.
Audience members will:
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Learn the legal theories that can ensnare technology firms in costly litigation
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Study real-life technology-related litigation cases
- Avoid the mistakes that others have made
- Learn how to navigate litigation if it's unavoidable
- Take control of your litigation exposure and risks
About the Speakers:
Newton C. Marshall, Esquire - Partner with the law firm of Karbal, Cohen, Economou, Sild & Dunne, LLC
An experienced trial lawyer, Mr. Marshall concentrates in the areas of business torts, regulatory compliance,
breach of contract, consumer claims, and business fraud.
He serves as a risk management consultant and member of a
“hot line”
team for clients to proactively
address and negotiate claims and disputes before they evolve into expensive lawsuits.
Neil W. Miltonberger, PE, CCE - Vice President with The Kenrich Group, LLC, a business and litigation consulting firm
A Licensed Professional Engineer and Certified Cost Engineer, Mr. Miltonberger specializes in the forensic
analysis of complex business disputes.
He has investigated numerous disputes involving sophisticated electronics systems including smart-bomb guidance systems,
Electronic Counter Measure systems, joint-force communications systems, military aircraft, and power generation facilities.
Time: (see top of this page for directions to IIT Rice Campus)
6:30pm: Networking Time
7:00pm: Presentation (no reservation required)
Sponsorship
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IEEE Technology Management Council (TMC)
IEEE Fox Valley Subsection
Professional Engineers: this meeting qualifies for Professional Development
Hours
27 MAY 2009 (WEDNESDAY), 6:30PM - 9:00PM at IIT Rice Campus
Title: "DTV Transition and White Spaces"
Speaker: Chris Lyons, Manager of Technical and Educational Communications at Shure, Inc.
Abstract:
The spectrum used by wireless microphones is undergoing major changes.
Some equipment needs to be replaced, while frequency plans for installed
systems may need to be revised.
At this session, learn about the DTV
transition, White Spaces, the 700 MHz Band, and why things are still
changing at the 11th hour.
About the Speaker:
Chris Lyons
is Manager, Technical and Educational Communications, with
Shure Incorporated, and is Shure's lead spokesperson on White Spaces and
spectrum issues.
Chris has been with Shure for 23 years, and has held
positions in marketing, technical support, and product management.
He has
authored numerous articles for audio trade publications and booklets that
help people learn how to use audio equipment.
In his current position, he
serves as a spokesperson to the media, and is currently involved in using
Social Media to engage customers in conversations.
Time: (see top of this page for directions to IIT Rice Campus)
6:30pm: Networking Time
7:00pm: Presentation (no reservation required)
Sponsorship
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IEEE Fox Valley Subsection
Professional Engineers: this meeting qualifies for Professional Development
Hours
17 JUNE 2009 (WEDNESDAY), 6:30PM - 9:00PM at IIT Rice Campus
Title: "Career Management in an Uncertain Technical Employment Marketplace:
Planning, Dealing With Disruption and Handling Job Transitions"
Panelists:
Sally Morrison, Career Coach at LDS Employment Resource Services
Bill Opdyke, Software Architect at Motorola - Panel Moderator
Paul Smith, Professional Network Facilitator at LDS Employment Resource Services
Abstract:
In the technology field, the only constant is change, and that change can often be disruptive - sometimes
including job displacements.
Many engineers don't want to think about the possibility of being laid off, so they avoid the career
transition issue until they are displaced.
Even those who try to be proactive can nonetheless find themselves blindsided by a rapid and unexpected job
loss - placed into a difficult and urgent situation in an uncertain job market.
The panelists will begin by sharing their experience and insights on handling career management
and on dealing with job transitions.
The panelists will then field questions from the audience related to these topics.
About the Panelists:
Sally Morrison
provides career coach and career workshop services at Career Partners 3. Sally has worked for LDS Employment Services in Naperville, a nonprofit employment organization serving the community for over 20 years. She has facilitated career workshops and support groups to assist professionals to achieve career self-reliance. In addition, Sally has provided one-on-one career direction and job search strategy to job seekers at all levels.
Deeply committed to service in her church and the community, Sally has served as a member of the board of directors for the Community Career Center in Naperville, IL, and the West Suburban Jobs Council. Sally has served as treasurer of the Association of Job Search Trainers, and as a volunteer for the Inner City Youth Charitable Foundation assisting youth-at-risk to stay in school and prepare for meaningful careers in the city of Chicago.
Sally holds a bachelors degree in human service management and is a certified Job and Career Transition Coach from the Career Development network. Sally is also a CPRW - Certified Professional Resume Writer.
Bill Opdyke
formerly worked at Bell Labs (AT&T; Lucent) and at North Central College, prior to joining Motorola in 2006.
During his career, Bill's job roles have included software & systems architect, advanced developer/ applied researcher,
requirements analyst/ systems engineer, platform product manager, system test/ quality assurance engineer and
associate professor of computer science.
His current work at Motorola focuses on software & information assurance/ security policy architecture.
He has undergraduate degrees in business & computer science (both from Drexel University) as well as graduate degrees
in computer science (MS/ University of Wisconsin-Madison and PhD/University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign).
He has previously spoken to our IEEE Fox Valley chapter on software re-engineering and refactoring topics.
While Bill has enjoyed the intellectual challenge and the opportunity to work with many outstanding colleagues,
he has also experienced several job related disruptions during his career.
He has worked with career coaches and others skilled in transitional issues, and has also provided informal
support for former professional colleagues, members of his church and
others experiencing job related transitions.
Paul Smith
has 35 years of experience designing and managing R&D projects - telecom switching and transmission equipment.
He has published several professional articles regarding project management and quality management techniques in this realm.
At AT&T Bell Laboratories Paul progressed from a member of technical staff (MTS) to a department head responsible for
quality of the 5ESS switching system hardware and software.
During his tenure there he managed hardware and software developments at the group, supervisor, and department levels
and developed quality management systems that are still in use.
During his tenure at Tellabs, Paul was the Director of engineering design technology, the Director of Quality for R&D,
and the Chief Quality Officer - Optical Networking Products.
During this period, the company rapidly grew from $200M in annual revenue to $2B in annual revenue.
After retiring from active R&D Management in 2002, Paul joined LDS employment in Naperville as the professional
networking facilitator.
He has functioned in this role both as a facilitator and an individual counselor - developing programs that help
job seekers to optimize their efforts.
Paul was educated as an electrical engineer earning the BS degree (magna cum laude) from Brigham Young University
and the MS and PhD degrees from Stanford University.
Time: (see top of this page for directions to IIT Rice Campus)
6:30pm: Networking Time
7:00pm: Presentation (no reservation required)
Sponsorship
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IEEE Chicago Section
IEEE Fox Valley Subsection
Professional Engineers: this meeting qualifies for Professional Development
Hours
15 JULY 2009 (WEDNESDAY), 6:30PM - 9:00PM at IIT Rice Campus
Title: "Green Power and the Modern Grid"
Speaker: Jerry Ramie, ARC Technical Resources, Inc.
Abstract:
The existing power grid is aging, overloaded, unstable and incapable of meeting the power
quality needs of an Information Economy.
This fast-moving overview of the modern grid, and
renewable energy's place in it, details the problems of the existing grid and the features of a
modern grid architecture that can address these shortcomings.
The various "roadmaps"
proposed to achieve this vision are presented.
The Federal Government's recently proposed economic stimulus package contains about $60
Billion for smart grid and green power investments in the next two years.
With this much
consensus for moving forward, the various choices in media to support the Advanced Metering
Initiative are discussed, along with their relative strengths and weaknesses.
Two major threats to the energy infrastructure are openly presented, physical and cyber
security.
The third major threat that is just emerging is the "reliability" threat of improper EMC
methods and testing in substations and generation plant.
This threat and its remedies will also
be explored.
Remaining challenges will be identified and conclusions drawn.
About the Speaker:
Jerry Ramie
is a 26-year veteran of the EMC, communications and power industries and has
authored six books on substation EMC for the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI).
He has
published articles on grid modernization and sits on the EMC Committee of the American Radio
Relay League (ARRL), on the Board of Directors of the Santa Clara Valley EMC Society, is a
voting member of the IEEE-P1775 committee on EMC in BPL installations, a member of the
IEEE Standards Association, an iNARTE-certified EMC technician, Secretary of the ANSI
Accredited Standards Committee C63R on EMC and a Senior Member of the IEEE.
He can be
reached at
jramie@arctechnical.com.
Time: (see top of this page for directions to IIT Rice Campus)
6:30pm: Networking Time
7:00pm: Presentation (no reservation required)
Sponsorship
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IEEE Fox Valley Subsection
Chicago Section
EMC Society
Professional Engineers: this meeting qualifies for Professional Development
Hours
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