IEEE-CT PACE/YP at CCSU Nov 15 10am - Career Development Using AI + Cybersecurity
Dear IEEE-CT,
Connecticut Section PACE and YP are presenting at CCSU Sat Nov 15 an exciting interactive presentation on:
1) Career Development Using AI
2) Cybersecurity
Senior Member Elevation
We will have a table set up with three references that are needed for the elevation. Please bring your resume in any form.
IEEE Bylaw I-104.3 sets forth the criteria for elevation to Senior Member grade as follows:
- A candidate shall be an engineer, scientist, educator, technical executive or originator in IEEE-designated fields
- Candidates shall have been in professional practice for at least ten years
- Candidates shall have shown significant performance over a period of at least five of those years
In addition, candidates for Senior Member grade must supply three references from current IEEE members holding the grade of Fellow, Senior Member, or Honorary Member.
We will run the CT members eligibility ahead of time and inform you via email of your case, so don’t stress too much.
See you on Sat Nov 15 at Central Connecticut State University, New Britain!
Event is free, but please be kind to register for head count.
Hope to see you in great numbers!
Kind regards,
Oscar Tonello
Membership Development
PACE, or the Professional Activities Committee for Engineers, is a network of IEEE volunteers who focus on supporting the professional development and interests of their members. These activities include providing career and skill-based workshops, promoting pre-college STEM education, and informing members about government policy that affects engineers.
YP in the context of IEEE stands for Young Professionals, an international community within the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for members who have graduated within the past 15 years. Its purpose is to help early-career engineers with career development, networking, and professional growth through events, resources, and a global network.
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- CCSU
- 1615 Stanley St
- New Britain, Connecticut
- United States 06050
- Building: Student Center
- Room Number: Sprague/Carleton
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- Co-sponsored by PACE/YP
- Starts 04 November 2025 06:00 PM UTC
- Ends 15 November 2025 02:00 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Sakshi Kiran Naik
Career Development Using AI
This is truly the AI age, hence the speaker believes students can exponentially accelerate their career growth by learning how to leverage the right tools and platforms. Since most students don’t yet have industry exposure, this kind of practical session can give them a strong competitive edge.
For non-students alike, this event will show how to use AI in creating resumes that are filtered by AI itself.
Feel free to bring your laptop/electronic resume as for the speaker to help with your own case aside from initially demonstrating on a sample resume.
Biography:
Sakshi Kiran Naik is an AI & Data Scientist, recognized for her work in responsible and applied AI by VentureBeat . As a Data Scientist at Walgreens, she has built large-scale analytics and AI systems and now focuses on making AI practical, ethical, and accessible for the public. Sakshi’s research and talks explore how AI can be implemented to improve lives and technologies. This talk will focus on how students and professionals can use AI tools to build smarter resumes, find better jobs, and future-proof their careers in the rapidly changing tech landscape.
Yusuf Usman
Cybersecurity and Privacy for Senior Citizens (Ages 65–100) and Children (Ages 9–17)
This session explores how two of society’s most vulnerable groups, senior citizens and children, can stay safe in an increasingly digital world. Yusuf Usman will discuss real-world cybersecurity risks, privacy threats, and practical protection strategies tailored to these age groups. Through interactive examples, attendees will learn how to identify scams, secure personal data, and use AI tools responsibly to enhance digital safety and confidence online.
Biography:
Yusuf Usman is a cybersecurity researcher and AI security specialist recognized for his work in applying machine learning to threat detection, data breaches, and digital defense. He holds an M.S. in Cybersecurity from Quinnipiac University and a B.Sc. in Computer Science from ESGT University. His experience spans academia, government, and industry, including NASA-funded research on next-generation networks and cybersecurity roles at the National Assembly of Nigeria and Help at Home. As IEEE Connecticut Section Coordinator and Young Professionals Chair, Yusuf focuses on advancing AI-driven security for small businesses and promoting cybersecurity awareness across diverse communities.
Agenda
9:30am Registration/breakfast
10-11am Career Development Using AI
11am-Noon Help with individual resumes/Q&A
Noon-1pm Lunch/socializing +
Cybersecurity and Privacy for Senior Citizens (Ages 65–100) and Children (Ages 9–17)
1pm Concluding remarks
Throughout the event – Senior Member elevation