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IEEE Buenaventura
October 2021 Newsletter

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IEEE Announcements

•  October 9: Girls Make STEM with Heart - STEM Event for Middle School Girls — IEEE Buenaventura Section
•  October 21: Quantitative Strategic Decision Making — IEEE Buenaventura Aerospace chapter
•  October 28: Life at a Startup - Fascinating Challenges and Opportunities — IEEE Buenaventura Photonics/Entrepreneurship/LMAG chapters
•  October 29: Connecting Space Assets to the Internet: Challenges and Solutions — IEEE Communications Society chapters
•  Volunteers Needed: FIRST Lego League Robotics Tournament
•  Webinar Series from IEEE

Reports on Past Events

•  Samantha Stevenson: Extreme Drought - Modeling the Risks of Climate Variability

Job Opportunities and Sponsors

•  Advanced Personnel Profiles — Staffing & Recruiting Since 1995
•  Syntesis Global — Management Consulting

IEEE Announcements

October 9, 2021
Girls Make STEM with Heart
IEEE Buenaventura STEM Event for Middle School Girls
10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Thousand Oaks

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“Girls Make STEM with Heart”, the IEEE Buenaventura STEM event for middle school girls, will be on Saturday, October 9 at La Reina High School and Middle School in Thousand Oaks. Girls in middle school will become scientists and engineers for a day. They will explore how science, technology, engineering and math can help sustain our planet.

Students can choose from workshops on chemistry, circuits, ham radio, light, robotics, solar energy, or math and numbers; with a focus on how these technologies can be used sustainably.

Parents can attend a concurrent program with a mix of hands on experiences that can be duplicated at home, and will discover the future that awaits their daughters in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The parents program will conclude with a visit to the classrooms to see what the students have learned.

Girls can participate without parents attending. All students will be under the supervision of mentors.

This event is organized by the IEEE Buenaventura Section. The event is supported by women and men in STEM professions and from the IEEE Foundation. Event is free of charge, but capacity is limited. Lunch will be provided.

If you have any questions please contact stem2021@ieee-bv.org.

Please Note
•  Doors open at 9:30 AM.
•  Masks are required.

Flyer (PDF)


October 21, 2021
Quantitative Strategic Decision Making
7:00 PM PDT
Online

Speaker: Hamed Khalkhali
Register at www.ieee-bv.org/meet/2021-10-aes

Overview

At any position at work or situation in life, we are expected to make decisions and not just any decisions, but the right ones. How can we achieve that, given our psychological limitations? What are our limitations and how we can overcome them to make the right choices? To equip ourselves properly, we need a toolbox of mathematical models and psychological self-awareness. This is the topic of the exploration in this discussion.

About the Speaker

Hamed Khalkhali has 30 years of industrial experiences in automotive and aerospace industry, where he held various engineering, managerial and executive leadership positions. He is an IEEE Senior Member, and an adjunct faculty at Cal Poly Pomona. He has earned a B.S. from Sharif University of Technology in Tehran-Iran, a M.S. from Wright State University in Dayton-OH, and a Ph.D. from University of Michigan in Ann Arbor-MI in Mechanical Engineering. He has obtained his MBA from CLU Focused in Quantitative Decision Making.

Presented by: IEEE Buenaventura Aerospace and Electronic Systems chapter


October 28, 2021
Life at a Startup - Fascinating Challenges and Opportunities
6:00 PM PDT
Online

Speaker: Daniel Renner
Register at www.ieee-bv.org/meet/2021-10-pho

Daniel Renner grew up in the wilderness of Chilean Patagonia, which is one of the sources of his quest for adventure and for exploring new areas. In his early twenties he went to the University of Cambridge in England to do a Ph.D. in Opto-Electronics, a new area at the time. Now, decades later, he has lived through the whole range of experiences that relate to the development, manufacturing and commercialization of complex photonic devices and systems used in communication, sensor and industrial applications. His experience spans both technical and business aspects of photonic products. This experience has included both large and small companies, which gives him a reasonable vantage point to comment on the ups and downs of life in a photonics startup.

He is currently Chief Business Development Officer at Freedom Photonics in Santa Barbara, CA.

Presented by: IEEE Buenaventura Photonics, Entrepreneurship, and Life Member chapters


October 29, 2021
Connecting Space Assets to the Internet: Challenges and Solutions
5:00 PM PDT
Online

Speaker: Mohammed Atiquzzaman
Register at www.ieee-bv.org/meet/2021-10-com

Overview

Data communications between Earth and spacecrafts, such as satellites, have traditionally been carried out through dedicated links. Shared links using Internet Protocol-based communication offers a number of advantages over dedicated links. The movement of spacecrafts however gives rise to mobility management issues.

This talk will discuss various mobility management solutions for extending the Internet connection to spacecrafts.  The talk with provide an overview of the network layer based  solution being developed by the Internet Engineering Task Force and compare with the transport layer based solution that have been developed at University of Oklahoma in conjunction with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Network in motion is an extension of the host mobility protocols for managing the mobility of networks which are in motion, such as those in airplanes and trains. The application of networks in motion will be illustrated for both terrestrial and space environment.

About the Speaker

Mohammed Atiquzzaman obtained his M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Electronics from the University of Manchester (UK) in 1984 and 1987, respectively.  He currently holds the Edith J Kinney Gaylord Presidential professorship in the School of Computer Science at the University of Oklahoma.

Dr. Atiquzzaman is the Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Networks and Computer Applications, the founding Editor-in-Chief of Vehicular Communications, and serves/served on the editorial boards of many journals including IEEE Communications Magazine, Real Time Imaging Journal, International Journal of Communication Networks and Distributed Systems and Journal of Sensor Networks and International Journal of Communication Systems. He co-chaired the IEEE High Performance Switching and Routing Symposium (2003, 2011), IEEE Globecom and ICC (2014, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006), IEEE VTC (2013)  and the SPIE Quality of Service over Next Generation Data Networks conferences (2001, 2002, 2003). He was the panels co-chair of INFOCOM’05, and is/has been in the program committee of many conferences such as INFOCOM, Globecom, ICCCN, ICCIT, Local Computer Networks, and serves on the review panels at the National Science Foundation.

Dr. Atiquzzaman received IEEE Communication Society's Fred W. Ellersick Prize, IEEE Distinguished Technical Achievement Award, IEEE Satellite Communications Technical Contribution Award, and NASA Group Achievement Award for "outstanding work to further NASA Glenn Research Center's effort in the area of Advanced Communications/Air Traffic Management's Fiber Optic Signal Distribution for Aeronautical Communications" project. He is the co-author of the book “Performance of TCP/IP over ATM networks” and has over 350 refereed publications.

His current research interests are in areas of transport protocols, wireless and mobile networks, ad hoc networks, satellite networks, power-aware networking, and optical communications. His research has been funded by National Science Foundation (NSF), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), U.S. Air Force, Cisco, Honeywell, Oklahoma Department of Transportation and Oklahoma Highway Safety Office.

Presented by: IEEE Communications Society chapters


Volunteers Needed: FIRST Lego League Robotics Tournament

Once again IEEE Buenaventura Section is supporting middle school robotics by hosting/sponsoring the annual FIRST Lego League Robotics Tournament on Sunday, November 21. There will be 24 teams of young robot enthusiasts that will compete for a chance to go to the regional tournament. The IEEE has been generous in its support over many years both financially and in providing volunteers. It is a lot of fun and you will be greatly impressed with what these young people accomplish and their enthusiasm.

If you are available to volunteer from 8 AM – 4 PM we can definitely use you in a variety of rolls from assisting judges, monitoring the games, and other jobs. If you cannot help on Sunday we will also need some volunteers on Saturday, November 20 from 3 PM – 6 PM to help set up the school.

Please email Bob Rumer <bobrumer@verizon.net> to volunteer or ask questions. Feel free to pass this on to anyone you think might enjoy volunteering.


Webinar Series from IEEE

•  IEEE AESS Distinguished Lecturer Series — IEEE Aerospace & Electronic Systems Society
This initiative allows AESS to continue providing members with the respected and reputable Distinguished Lecturer program.
  –  October 5: Fred Daum: Quantum Radar: Good Idea or Snake Oil?
  –  October 7: Uttam Majumder: Machine Learning Approaches for Data Limited SAR Object Recognition
  –  October 12: Wolfgang Koch: Tracking and Sensor Data Fusion – Methodological Framework and Selected Applications
  –  October 19: Peter Willett: Data Association and Target Tracking
  –  October 26: Michael Braasch: Characterization and Mitigation of Multipath in GNSS
  –  October 28: Dale Blair: Systematic Filter Design for Tracking Maneuvering Targets: How to Get Guaranteed Performance Out of Your Sensors

•  IEEE CS Distinguished Lecturer Series — IEEE Computer Society
IEEE Computer Society free interactive webinars through its Distinguished Visitors Program.
  –  October 11: Dan Shoemaker: Secure Sourcing of COTS Products: A Critical Missing Element in Software Engineering Education
  –  October 14: Dejan S. Milojicic: Future of Workforce
  –  October 27: Stephen J. Andriole: Why Technology Projects Fail

•  IEEE CS Build Your Career Webinar Series — IEEE Computer Society
IEEE Computer Society free interactive webinars on transferable business skills.
  –  October 7: Roger Grannis: Virtual Presentation Skills for Engineers

•  IEEE Innovations at Work — IEEE Educational Activities
Engage with industry experts and innovators on the latest advancements in technology and engineering, STEM education, and more.
  –  October 6: Shaping the Future Through IEEE Engineering and Technology Education
  –  October 7: The Growing Role and Effects of Data Privacy Engineering on Technology
  –  October 28: Cybersecurity Considerations for an Effective Cyber Strategy Within Your Workforce

•  IEEE-USA Career Webinars — IEEE-USA
IEEE-USA’s vision is to serve the U.S. IEEE member by being the technical professional's best resource for achieving lifelong career vitality and by providing an effective voice on policies that promote U.S. prosperity.
  –  October 5: Navigate the Phases of Team Development with Speed and Agility for Happier and More Productive Teams
  –  October 6: IEEE Day Virtual Event: IEEE-USA Career Resources Overview and Interactive Discussion

Reports on Past Events

Thank you to our September speaker.

•  Samantha Stevenson: Extreme Drought - Modeling the Risks of Climate Variability
Dr. Samantha Stevenson’s research goals relate to understanding how large-scale climate variability responds to changes in climate, how we can improve our inferences of those changes using paleoclimate archives, and using that information to improve the representation of climate variability in climate models.  In this talk, Dr. Stevenson shared what extreme weather models reveal about megadrought events.

Job Opportunities and Sponsors

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Alfred Mann Foundation – Valencia, CA
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As part of the EE team, this engineer will participate in all phases of the development of medical devices from early concept through clinical use.  Develop and prototype electronic circuit designs supporting active medical implant technology.
•        BS/MSEE in Electrical Engineering and/or a related field.
•        Experience in electronic analog and digital hardware design and documentation.
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Work with the System Engineering and Validation group and work closely with R&D and Quality Assurance to plan and perform Verification and Validation Test for systems including software contained in the system. Must have a good working knowledge of IEC 62304 and other FDA guidance for software validation in the medical device industry.
•        BS or MS Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
•        3+ years of system test related experience or equivalent
•        Advanced knowledge of medical device system test

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Sr. Staff Opto-Mechanical Engineer – San Jose, CA

Company is commercializing one of the most powerfully advantageous approaches in spatial biology. The Company brings together the premier spatial omics approach with leading-edge data acquisition and analysis capability.  As the Sr. Staff Opto-Mechanical Engineer, the candidate will be responsible for designing and modifying cutting edge fluorescent microscopes with resolution ranging from widefield to super resolution microscopy.
•        Over 8 years of experience in Opto-Mechanical Design.
•        Proficiency in Zemax.  Experience with Computer Aided Design
•        Design experience with developing a wide range of fluorescence microscopes, from Widefield to Super Resolution.
•        Advanced degree in engineering or a physics. (M.S. or Ph.D.). Ph.D. strongly preferred.

Contact Pat Jacobs — 805-579-0630  pat.jacobs@advancedpersonnelprofiles.com

Senior Software Engineer, User Interface Development – San Jose, CA

Company is commercializing one of the most powerfully advantageous approaches in spatial biology. As Senior Software Engineer, the candidate will be responsible for developing the next generation GUI for instrument control and subsequent data analysis.
•        Proficiency in JavaScript and HTML
•        Experience developing browser-based software for instrument control
•        Experience using Electron, Angular or similar frameworks for building desktop applications

Contact Pat Jacobs — 805-579-0630  pat.jacobs@advancedpersonnelprofiles.com

Staff Software Engineer, Analytics – San Jose, CA

Company is commercializing one of the most powerfully advantageous approaches in spatial biology. As Staff Software Engineer, the candidate will be responsible for developing the next generation data analysis and visualization platform.  This role will develop a suite of tools to analyze and visualize spatial 3D genomic data.
•        Proficiency in Python and Java.
•        Proficiency in statistical computing
•        Familiarity with data visualization libraries such as matplotlib, seaborn, pandas, etc.
•        Advanced degree in Bioinformatics, Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science
•        Expertise in rigorous quantitative data analytics practices (advanced statistical modeling and analysis, machine learning algorithms, funnel analysis, etc.)

Contact Pat Jacobs — 805-579-0630  pat.jacobs@advancedpersonnelprofiles.com

Sr. Staff & Staff Electrical Engineer
Remote, Hybrid or on-site in Santa Barbara

Client is willing to accommodate your preference to work remotely, partly remote or on-site in Santa Barbara.  Searching for two EEs with experience in electrical design, analysis and prototyping.
•        The Sr. Staff position requires high-speed, low noise analog experience.
•        The Staff position requires experience with high-speed, low latency digital electronics (FPGA/microprocessor) design.

Contact Pat Jacobs — 805-579-0630  pat.jacobs@advancedpersonnelprofiles.com

Staff Software Engineer
Remote, Hybrid or on-site in Santa Barbara

Client is willing to accommodate your preference to work remotely, partly remote or on-site in Santa Barbara.
•        Expert knowledge in C++. C#, MFC, WPF and layered software systems using OOD.
•        Thorough knowledge of multi-threaded programming for Windows and .Net.
•        Prefer 5+ years of experience with instrumentation software development, control systems or DSP.

Contact Pat Jacobs — 805-579-0630  pat.jacobs@advancedpersonnelprofiles.com


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