Jill Gostin

Navigating your career can be challenging as your experience grows, your goals evolve, your life circumstances shift, and the tech world continues to change at a rapid pace. This talk explores strategies for not just surviving, but thriving through those changes. Everyone’s path is unique—and rarely goes exactly as planned. Staying resilient, tracking your progress, and reassessing along the way are key to long-term success.

Biography:

Jill Gostin retired in 2025 as a Principal Research Scientist at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), and the Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test Lead in her Division. Her work focused on sensor systems and software. Her publications, service and technical awards, large program management, and leadership of groups including industry, government, and academia have contributed to her career success. She has also served IEEE extensively, including as 2023 IEEE Vice President, Member and Geographic Activities, chairing the MGA Board. She served three years on the IEEE Board of Directors, and in multiple IEEE roles including Board roles in two Societies and one technical Council. She has served or led multiple units and Committees across IEEE, including Local to Global roles. Her leadership has been recognized by being named 2016 Woman of the Year by Georgia Women in Technology and receiving the 2025 IEEE Women in Technology & Leadership Award.