Women in Tech: Shaping the Future of Engineering and Innovation
Join us for an inspiring session of Women in Tech: Shaping the Future of Engineering and Innovation, hosted by the IEEE Women in Engineering Oregon Section. This event celebrates the remarkable achievements and transformative influence of women leaders who are driving the next wave of technological advancements.
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- Date: 20 May 2025
- Time: 12:30 AM UTC to 01:30 AM UTC
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Nita Patel
Women in Tech: Shaping the Future of Engineering and Innovation
Biography:
Nita Patel, P.E., is Vice President, Engineering at Otis leading global research, design and development. She was previously Senior Director, Engineering at L3Harris leading multi-disciplinary teams in innovative product development where she was recognized for her significant technical contributions as L3 Engineer of the Year and New Hampshire Engineer of the Year.
Nita is Past President of the IEEE Computer Society and currently on Technical Activities Strategic Planning. She has gained extensive experience in technical leadership and IEEE governance through these roles and others such as IEEE Foundation Director, VP IEEE-USA, IEEE MGA leader and Eta Kappa Nu board member. She continues mentoring IEEE WIE Summits since establishing the IEEE Women in Engineering International Leadership Conference in 2014 when serving as IEEE WIE International Chair.
Outside of IEEE, Nita is an active volunteer leader within Toastmasters International and Senior Tournament Director for the United States Chess Federation.
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