Standards As a Career Superpower
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Unlock the potential of your professional journey by embracing "Standards as Your Career Superpower." In today's dynamic and competitive work environment, individuals who understand, advocate for, and adhere to industry standards gain a distinct advantage. This seminar invites you to explore the transformative impact of standards on career development and success.
During this engaging session, participants will delve into the significance of standards across various industries and professions. From technology and healthcare to finance and beyond, standards serve as the bedrock of reliability, interoperability, and innovation. Learn how aligning with and contributing to standards can elevate your expertise, establish your credibility, and open new avenues for professional growth.
Titled adapted from Gary Thompson, CET, P.Eng, C.Eng, MBA, MSc, SMIEEE, MIET of Toronto Hydro
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- Date: 08 Feb 2024
- Time: 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM
- All times are (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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- 4400 S M L King Jr Pkwy
- Beaumont, Texas
- United States 77705
- Building: Cherry
- Room Number: 2631
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- Co-sponsored by IEEE R5 Education Activities
- Starts 03 January 2024 12:00 PM
- Ends 08 February 2024 01:00 PM
- All times are (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Christopher Sanderson, SMIEEE of IEEE R5 Director-Elect 2024-2025
Biography:
Christopher graduated from Prairie View A&M University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology and a military Officer Commission in the United States Army Air Defense Artillery in 1995. His military service in the United States Army Reserves expanded both the Enlisted ranks and Officer ranks. His military accommodations include numerous accommodations and honorable tours of duty. He has worked for Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 corporations with a global presence in the electrical industry such as Schneider Electric General Electric (GE), Siemens Energy & Automation (SIEMENS), ABB (Asea Brown Boveri), and Doosan GridTech.
He has graduated from several Energy, Power, and Distribution programs including Schneider Electric Field Sales Orientation, General Electric’s Technical Sales Program, and the Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Program.
Currently, Christopher is a volunteer leader with Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), one of the world’s largest professional organizations with more than 455,000 members globally. IEEE develops the standards (rules) that governments, companies, and organizations like the National Electric Code (NEC) recommend and follow, currently, that’s more than 1,600 active standards and working on new emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, and Smart Grid Systems.
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