Officer Profiles
Mimi Tam - President
Dr. Tam has 35+ years in the Telecommunications/Wireless Engineering industry and had taken on roles from being a long time Embedded Software engineer, Software/Systems Architect, Software Development Manager, Technical Director, Technical Strategist, Director of Engineering and CTO in large companies such as IBM, Motorola, Computer Associates, Verizon Labs etc. to many small start-ups including her own entrepreneurial venture at one point. Started out as embeded engineer working with circuit switches such as Lucent 5ESS, DMS 100 to Packet Switches to Fixed-Mobile Convergence to 2G, 3G, WiMAX, 4G/LTE and now 5G. Other focuses include large scale E2E wired & wireless network architecture work from the RAN (Radio Access Network) to TDM, Fiber, IP/MPLS , microwave, backhaul – Transport Network to the IMS Core; SDN/NFV and Network Slicing transforming legacy networks to 5G-ready autonomous SON (Self Organizing Network) that can support M2M/IoT applications such as Smart Cities, Smart Grid, AgTech, Connected Homes, Connected Cars (V2X), eHealth, etc. Latest patents on M2M horizontal platform and Device Classes. Ph.D. Dissertation is on IoT Standardization.
Dr. Tam has 35+ years in the Telecommunications/Wireless Engineering industry and had taken on roles from being a long time Embedded Software engineer, Software/Systems Architect, Software Development Manager, Technical Director, Technical Strategist, Director of Engineering and CTO in large companies such as IBM, Motorola, Computer Associates, Verizon Labs etc. to many small start-ups including her own entrepreneurial venture at one point. Started out as embeded engineer working with circuit switches such as Lucent 5ESS, DMS 100 to Packet Switches to Fixed-Mobile Convergence to 2G, 3G, WiMAX, 4G/LTE and now 5G. Other focuses include large scale E2E wired & wireless network architecture work from the RAN (Radio Access Network) to TDM, Fiber, IP/MPLS , microwave, backhaul – Transport Network to the IMS Core; SDN/NFV and Network Slicing transforming legacy networks to 5G-ready autonomous SON (Self Organizing Network) that can support M2M/IoT applications such as Smart Cities, Smart Grid, AgTech, Connected Homes, Connected Cars (V2X), eHealth, etc. Latest patents on M2M horizontal platform and Device Classes. Ph.D. Dissertation is on IoT Standardization.
Christina Millar - Vice President
Christina Millar works at BAE Systems in Hudson, NH as a Senior Systems Engineer in an IPT lead and Cost Account Management role. She is actively involved in many organizations that have an aligned goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, and her time management and organization skills have allowed her to flourish within these teams despite being continuously busy.
From the candidate: "I operate best when my plate is full, especially when it is full of opportunities to create a better environment for women in the workplace and equal opportunity for all. The leadership, communication and organization skills that I possess allow me to be comfortable hosting large meetings, encouraging discussions on a wide variety of topics, presenting data and ideas to large groups, and creating a safe space for people from all walks of life. My engineering background combined with my enthusiastic and energetic personality provides me with an organized, analytical mindset that is conducive to preparing presentations, communicating information and ideas, and organizing meetings and events. I am passionate about this organization and am excited about the opportunity to make a difference and to continue to support an adapting and growing SWE Chapter.
I am an active member of SWE and participate in a variety of events that are focused around encouraging women in technology and science. I recently transferred out of the SWE Boston chapter and into the SWE SNH chapter, and I am excited to have the opportunity to become more involved with this group. I have been to the past five SWE National Conferences, participating in workshops, volunteering for the career fair and giving a 1 hour presentation at the Austin conference in 2017. Encouraging women, not only in engineering but in all careers, is near and dear to my heart and I strive to always find opportunities to make a difference for young women who may not otherwise pursue a STEM degree. I am also actively involved with the UMass Lowell and WPI collegiate SWE organizations and visit the campus often to present on panels to encourage female students to stay in engineering despite the obstacles it may indicate."
Christina Millar works at BAE Systems in Hudson, NH as a Senior Systems Engineer in an IPT lead and Cost Account Management role. She is actively involved in many organizations that have an aligned goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, and her time management and organization skills have allowed her to flourish within these teams despite being continuously busy.
From the candidate: "I operate best when my plate is full, especially when it is full of opportunities to create a better environment for women in the workplace and equal opportunity for all. The leadership, communication and organization skills that I possess allow me to be comfortable hosting large meetings, encouraging discussions on a wide variety of topics, presenting data and ideas to large groups, and creating a safe space for people from all walks of life. My engineering background combined with my enthusiastic and energetic personality provides me with an organized, analytical mindset that is conducive to preparing presentations, communicating information and ideas, and organizing meetings and events. I am passionate about this organization and am excited about the opportunity to make a difference and to continue to support an adapting and growing SWE Chapter.
I am an active member of SWE and participate in a variety of events that are focused around encouraging women in technology and science. I recently transferred out of the SWE Boston chapter and into the SWE SNH chapter, and I am excited to have the opportunity to become more involved with this group. I have been to the past five SWE National Conferences, participating in workshops, volunteering for the career fair and giving a 1 hour presentation at the Austin conference in 2017. Encouraging women, not only in engineering but in all careers, is near and dear to my heart and I strive to always find opportunities to make a difference for young women who may not otherwise pursue a STEM degree. I am also actively involved with the UMass Lowell and WPI collegiate SWE organizations and visit the campus often to present on panels to encourage female students to stay in engineering despite the obstacles it may indicate."
Jeffrey Brody - Treasurer
Jeff recently retired from IBM where he was Program Director for Faculty Awards for the IBM Global University Programs for IBM Corporation. He brings over 30 years of experience managing and preparing budgets.
A longtime member and supporter of SWE, Jeff served a three-year term as a Trustee for the Society of Women Engineers. The SWE Trustees manage all investments for the Society. He also served as chair of the audit committee for one year. Jeff is in the unique position of understanding SWE financial strategy, fiduciary responsibility and is passionate about supporting SWE-SNH. He is presently serving as SWE SNH's Treasurer.
Jeff recently retired from IBM where he was Program Director for Faculty Awards for the IBM Global University Programs for IBM Corporation. He brings over 30 years of experience managing and preparing budgets.
A longtime member and supporter of SWE, Jeff served a three-year term as a Trustee for the Society of Women Engineers. The SWE Trustees manage all investments for the Society. He also served as chair of the audit committee for one year. Jeff is in the unique position of understanding SWE financial strategy, fiduciary responsibility and is passionate about supporting SWE-SNH. He is presently serving as SWE SNH's Treasurer.
Missy Odom- Secretary
Melissa Odom is currently the Systems Engineering Lead for Programs and Program Execution at BAE Systems, Inc in the Survivability, Targeting, and Sensing Solutions Business Area.
Melissa has worked in Defense as a software and systems engineer for over 17 years. Prior to joining BAE, she worked on COMINT and SIGINT systems for shipboard, airborne, man portable, and land-based platforms for over a decade at DRS Technologies. She was a technical lead for their distributed Electronic Warfare systems, which she helped design, develop, and deploy in several different countries. She worked on the Patriot Missile System during her time as a software engineer for Raytheon and wrote targeting and collateral damage software while working for the Naval Surface Warfare Center.
She is passionate about mentoring and supporting others in their professional development, and, at BAE, she helped develop the Year One Program to transition recent college graduates from the academic world to the defense industry.
Melissa Odom is currently the Systems Engineering Lead for Programs and Program Execution at BAE Systems, Inc in the Survivability, Targeting, and Sensing Solutions Business Area.
Melissa has worked in Defense as a software and systems engineer for over 17 years. Prior to joining BAE, she worked on COMINT and SIGINT systems for shipboard, airborne, man portable, and land-based platforms for over a decade at DRS Technologies. She was a technical lead for their distributed Electronic Warfare systems, which she helped design, develop, and deploy in several different countries. She worked on the Patriot Missile System during her time as a software engineer for Raytheon and wrote targeting and collateral damage software while working for the Naval Surface Warfare Center.
She is passionate about mentoring and supporting others in their professional development, and, at BAE, she helped develop the Year One Program to transition recent college graduates from the academic world to the defense industry.
Margaret King - Teller
Margaret King is one of the founding members of the Southern NH section of SWE and has been one of the Tellers since the beginning. She was a member of the Boston and UMASS Amherst sections of SWE prior to the formation of SWE SNH. She is presently working as an Database Applications Developer. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst with a BS in Industrial Engineering. She also took some courses toward a Masters in Information Systems at Northeastern University. Most of her career as an engineer has been doing database application development. She lives in Nashua, NH.
Margaret King is one of the founding members of the Southern NH section of SWE and has been one of the Tellers since the beginning. She was a member of the Boston and UMASS Amherst sections of SWE prior to the formation of SWE SNH. She is presently working as an Database Applications Developer. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst with a BS in Industrial Engineering. She also took some courses toward a Masters in Information Systems at Northeastern University. Most of her career as an engineer has been doing database application development. She lives in Nashua, NH.
Debbie Main - Data Officer
Debbie Main, P.E., is a senior life member of SWE, starting as an undergrad at the Univ. of Rhode Island, where she received her BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering. She has spent the majority of her career in the printing equipment manufacturing business and is presently a senior project engineer for GOSS International in Durham NH.
Debbie was a founding member of the SWE-New England Shoreline Section (SWE-NESS) having served as president, VP, and section rep. On a region and national SWE level, Debbie has been MAL-F Rep and national MAL secretary and MAL VP, served on the Region F and MAL Bylaws committees and chaired the first COR Leadership FIG. In 2005 she started working with local SWE-Boston members in NH with the result of SWE-SNH chartering in 2008. Debbie presently serves as data officer and a teller for SWE-SNH.
Debbie Main, P.E., is a senior life member of SWE, starting as an undergrad at the Univ. of Rhode Island, where she received her BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering. She has spent the majority of her career in the printing equipment manufacturing business and is presently a senior project engineer for GOSS International in Durham NH.
Debbie was a founding member of the SWE-New England Shoreline Section (SWE-NESS) having served as president, VP, and section rep. On a region and national SWE level, Debbie has been MAL-F Rep and national MAL secretary and MAL VP, served on the Region F and MAL Bylaws committees and chaired the first COR Leadership FIG. In 2005 she started working with local SWE-Boston members in NH with the result of SWE-SNH chartering in 2008. Debbie presently serves as data officer and a teller for SWE-SNH.
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