Speakers 1, 2, 3, and 4 of IEEE Rochester Section

Our first four distinguished speakers will introduce their employers and share their career perspectcives. 

Biography:

Dr. Divya Ramjee Dr. Divya Ramjee is an Assistant Professor at Rochester Institute of Technology, as well as a Fellow in the International Security Program and the Center for Strategic and International Studies. She also a decade's worth of experience in the federal government, working on issues related to national and international security. Dr. Ramjee's research work focuses on cybersecurity and emerging technologies, public policy, and methodology.

Dr. Ramjee will broadly discuss issues regarding the societal dangers, security considerations, and limitations of LLMs and generative AI and tie in some of my ongoing research.

John Zarb is the Client Engagement Director for Anterix, which is building the foundation for smart infrastructure, smart cities and smart communities. Anterix is focused on delivering transformative broadband that enables the modernization of critical infrastructure for energy, transportation, logistics and others. At Anterix, we are uniquely positioned to enable the solutions that support secure, resilient and customer‑controlled operations.

Dr. Juniyali Nauriyal is Co-Founder & CEO of Photonect Interconnect Solutions, Soldering for photonics and revolutionizing how you send light into your chips.

Dr. Shelby Nelson is co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Mosaic Microsystems. A semiconductor device physicist, she has worked at AT&T Bell Labs, IBM’s T. J. Watson Research Center, Colby College, Xerox Corporation, and the Kodak Research Labs prior to Mosaic. She has authored over 40 refereed journal articles and holds over 65 patents. In this presentation she will tell you about Mosaic Microsystems, and the exciting world of Advanced Packaging for semiconductors. Mosaic manufactures thin glass substrates for 5G/6G applications and beyond here in Rochester.  In addition, however, she will describe a bit about her path from research science, through academia, to entrepreneurship.

Address:IEEE Rochester Section - Young Professionals Event, , Rochester, New York, United States, 14623

Speakers 5 and 6 of IEEE Rochester Section

Our two speakers will share their perspectives on Personal Effectiveness and Financial Planning.

Personal Effectiveness

• Effectiveness verses Efficiency
• Listening habits to develop
• Language skills to develop

Financial Planning - Investing In Your Future

• Setting Goals for Your Financial Future
• Utilizing Company Retirement Plans
• Managing Risk through Diversification and Asset Allocation

Our Speakers and our Mentors will participate in our Skills and Mentoring Panel Discussion.

Biography:

Kelly Robinson, PE, PhD has over 40 years of industrial experience solving manufacturing problems and commercializing new products. Kelly is Professional Engineer (NYS) and founded Electrostatic Answers, an engineering consulting company dedicated to eliminating injury and waste from static electricity, which has served over 100 clients including many Fortune 500 companies.

Jason Duga has been a financial advisor for over 23 years. He is passionate about helping clients pursue their financial goals. It is his mission to help clients plan and prepare for their retirement and ensure they have the resources needed later in life.

Jason graduated from The University of Rochester majoring in Economics with a minor in Finance. He also holds his Series 7 Securities License, Series 66 Securities License through LPL Financial, and Life Accident and Health Insurance License.

He currently resides in Webster with his wife, their three daughters, Sienna, Julia, Olivia, and dog Luna. In their free time, you’ll find Jason and his family spending time at their cottage on Cross Lake, Hiking, Cross Country Skiing, and visiting National Parks.

Address:IEEE Rochester Section - Young Professionals Event, , Rochester, United States, 14623

Mentors of IEEE Rochester Section

Our Mentors will have a Panel Discussion to introduce themselves and answer questions for the audience on

• Working With Other (Mike Bartle)
• Being Open to New Opportunities (Gilda DeDona
• Patents (Bill Fowlkes)
• Communication (Dave Glocker)

Our Speakers and our Mentors will participate in our Skills and Mentoring Panel Discussion.

Our Mentors and Speakers will also be available during our Micro-Mentor Reception to have short (5-10 minute) conversations with small groups (1-3 people).

Biography:

Mike Bartle (Working with Others) founded Empire Tech Solutions and is a Sales Engineer.

Gilda DeDona (Being Open to New Opportunities) is a Process and Quality Engineer at the Eastman Kodak Company.

Dr. William Fowlkes (Patents) consults at IP.com, a software and services company that provides innovation solutions for the Intellectual Property and engineering communities.  Prior to that, Dr. Fowlkes worked for the Eastman Kodak Company as an Intellectual Property technology leader supporting Kodak’s patent related activities from IP generation to value extraction.  He is an inventor on 32 U.S. patents; he is also co-author of Engineering Methods for Robust Product Design, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company.

Dave Glocker (Communication) Holds B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in physics. In 1993 he founded Isoflux Incorporated to design and manufacture specialty coating equipment and he served as CEO and CTO until he retired in 2016. Prior to starting Isoflux, he taught at RIT for several years and from there went to the Eastman Kodak Company where he became a group leader in the Research Labs.

Address:IEEE Rochester Section, , Rochester, United States, 14623

James

Mr. Buduson will offer his perspectives on his education, his transistion from academia to employment, and offer an overivew of his current work.

Biography:

James Buduson is a graduate from Monroe Community College (MCC) and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), receiving his Associates in Engineering Science and Bachelors in Electrical Engineering respectively. James is currently a Systems Engineer at L3Harris Technologies Tactical Communication Division, where he works on a large range of projects. His work largely features RF analysis which has led to 4 U.S. Patent filings as an inventor. This past year he was recognized as the 2022 Kate Gleason Young Engineer of the Year – Finalist by the Rochester Engineering Society (RES).

Email:

Address:1680 University Ave, , Rochester, United States, 14610