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IEEE Buenaventura March 2022 Newsletter
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IEEE Announcements •  Mar 9, 7:00 PM PST: Wordle for Nerdles — online, IEEE Buenaventura Computer Society Chapter •  Webinar Series from IEEE Job Opportunities and Sponsors •  Advanced Personnel Profiles — Staffing & Recruiting Since 1995 •  Syntesis Global — Management Consulting
IEEE Announcements
March 9, 2022 Wordle for Nerdles 7:00 PM PST Online Speaker: Karl Geiger Register at www.ieee-bv.org/meet/2022-03-cs Overview Josh Wardle's free, online game Wordle is a 2022 viral phenomenon. Wordle challenges players to figure out a five-letter English word within six guesses. Wrong guesses give players clues to help figure out the answer. Wordle has one game, one word per day. It's a simple, wake-me-up-during-coffee puzzle. Word-gamers, linguists, and computer nerds all discuss best strategies. A Computer Science degree isn't necessary to up one's game, however. Basic tools found or readily installable on most modern desktops can improve guessing and enhance the fun. This presentation looks at solving Wordle with just these basic tools, a little know-how, and a little creativity. Come play! About the Speaker Karl Geiger has been one of the most impactful Section Chairs of the Buenaventura Section and very active with IEEE from 2009 to 2013, chaired the IEEE Los Angeles Council from 2012-2013, and most recently acted as Section Treasurer (2020-2021). He retired in 2009 to work volunteer with the IEEE, local start-up companies Cure Pharmaceutical, InClinical, MCI START, lectured at local colleges, supported the Moorpark College Engineering Club, Ventura County schools competitions and the national champion Moorpark High School Academic Decathlon team in which his three children competed state-wide and nationally. Karl founded Convergent Informatics, Inc., with three Amgen colleagues in 2008. Customers included biotech companies such as Kythera Biopharmaceuticals, an eCommerce businesses, and other start-up businesses along the 101 corridor in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. Karl also worked with the local venture communities, reviewed pitches and coached entrepreneurs. Prior to Convergent, Karl was the Director of Enterprise Architecture at Amgen, Inc., where his teams designed and documented several enterprise-wide information systems. From 2013-2015 he was chief architect at Neural ID in Redwood City, CA, more recently product manager at NovaStor in Agoura, CA, and is currently retired again. Past presentations to the Buenaventura Section have been "Putting the 'Data' into 'Big Data'" and "Are the Machines Learning?" His technical interests include machine intelligence, information retrieval, database systems, human factors engineering, software test and development to support regulatory compliance, and making fun toys for the web (http://www.businessbuzzwordbingo.com/). Presented by: IEEE Buenaventura Computer Society Chapter Webinar Series from IEEE •  IEEE CS Webinars — IEEE Computer Society Listen and engage with top minds across many computing disciplines. Explore lectures, discussion panels, and many more aspects of computing.   –  March 22: What is Knowledge Graph Standard   –  March 24: Public Speaking - Preparing Effective presentation Material   –  March 31: Quantum Computing: A Disruptive New Paradigm in Computing •  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.   –  March 1: IEEE TryEngineering Tuesday: Featuring Coding •  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.   –  March 23: Out of The Maze   –  March 30: Social Media Power Hour: Amp Up Your Social Skills in 60 Minutes
Job Opportunities and Sponsors
Advanced Personnel Profiles Staffing & Recruiting Since 1995 Senior Software Engineer – Valencia, CA Apply your creativity and passion to develop innovative medical devices and digital health solutions that can greatly improve patients' lives.   Company is an innovative digital health and advanced neuromodulation company pioneering closed-loop, wearable neuromodulation therapies.  You will develop firmware coding, integration of hardware and software systems and software testing. •        Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Systems Engineering •        5-7 years of experience, including at least 2 years working in medical devices •        Solid C/C++ programming experience on 32-bit microprocessor embedded platforms Contact Pat Jacobs — 805-579-0630  pat.jacobs@advancedpersonnelprofiles.com Principal Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineer – Valencia, CA Company is developing an implantable pump – they are growing and well-funded.  You will design, develop, and test all aspects of mechanical components, equipment, and machinery related to development and manufacturing of their Class III implantable device. This job supports manufacturing and will be responsible to develop highly capable manufacturing processes, to optimize manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability. •        Typically requires 10+ years of related experience. •        Must have advanced SolidWorks modeling and drafting skills. •        Must  have advanced mechanical and fluid mechanics analytical skills. Contact Pat Jacobs — 805-579-0630  pat.jacobs@advancedpersonnelprofiles.com Sr. Manufacturing Engineer – Goleta, CA Company is searching for a manufacturing engineer with 3 to 5 years of experience.  Should have experience with low volume, high-tech products. •        CAD design experience •        GD & T strong understanding •        Experience with ERP systems and complex BOMs •        Experience with DFx, DFMEA, PFMEA Contact Pat Jacobs — 805-579-0630  pat.jacobs@advancedpersonnelprofiles.com Software – Sr. Firmware @ Alfred Mann Foundation – Valencia, CA •        Develop firmware for active implantable medical device technology including unit testing. •        Work involves all phases of product development from concept through qualification. •        BSCS or equivalent. Minimum 5 years experience •        Must have experience with firmware development from concept to production to maintenance. Contact Pat Jacobs — 805-579-0630  pat.jacobs@advancedpersonnelprofiles.com Two Quality Engineers – Quality Engineering and Supplier Management, Sr. Quality Valencia, CA Company is developing active implantable medical devices.  Must be collaborative in a cross-functional environment. Supplier Management is field based with 30-50% travel.  Requires occasional visits to headquarters in Valencia. Contact Pat Jacobs — 805-579-0630  pat.jacobs@advancedpersonnelprofiles.com Sr. Neuromodulation Engineer – Valencia Apply your creativity and passion to develop innovative medical devices and digital health solutions that can greatly improve patients' lives.   Company is an innovative digital health and advanced neuromodulation company pioneering closed-loop, wearable neuromodulation therapies. •        Develop, refine, and enhance neuromodulation products and technologies. •        Explore new therapeutic applications. •        Establish stimulation strategy for future products. •        6-10 years experience in medical device R & D. •        Expert knowledge of neuromodulation, signal processing, data science and algorithms. Contact Pat Jacobs — 805-579-0630  pat.jacobs@advancedpersonnelprofiles.com Syntesis Global Management Consulting Syntesis Global introduces the “New Standard” for Creating a Culture of Excellence in Leadership Development, Organizational Dynamics, Career Transitions and Outplacement Services: Syntesis Global™. With over thirty years of business experience, Syntesis Global™ offers state-of-the-art Performance Consulting through Executive Coaching, Change Management, Team Building, Organizational and Career Management services. Contact Rick Hernandez, President and CEO at contactus@syntesisglobal.com
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