FY21 SWE-SNH SLATE OF OFFICERS
PRESIDENT:
Mimi Tam
VICE PRESIDENT:
Christina Millar
TREASURER:
Jeff Brody
SECRETARY:
Melissa Odom
Mimi Tam
VICE PRESIDENT:
Christina Millar
TREASURER:
Jeff Brody
SECRETARY:
Melissa Odom
SWE-SNH Officer Candidate Summaries
Voting will take place for at least 21 days. Voting will close on June 5, 2020.
SWE SNH FY21 Ballot:
PRESIDENT:
Mimi Tam
Mimi Tam is SNH SWE's FY20 President. She also serves as 2020 IEEE WIE chair, 2020 IEEE Robotics chair & 20202 IEEE ComSig co-chair. 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 embedded 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.
From the candidate: "I have given a lot of thoughts in finding out ways to increase our section membership. I am a big proponent in joining efforts with other local neighboring SWE sections & IEEE chapters to organize events so that combined resources, manpower & efforts can get higher quality, more frequent & popular events going for the benefits of our members".
VICE PRESIDENT:
Christina Millar
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."
TREASURER:
Jeff Brody
Jeff Brody is 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.
From the candidate: "I am pleased to volunteer to be Treasurer for the SNH section again for FY21. I have been a member of the board of trustees at a time when we each managed a portfolio of stocks and bonds. I have been the audit committee chair for the society and managed the process for the whole society ensuring the audits were completed. I have also been the audit chair for region F. I have been the Treasurer since FY17 and would like to continue in that role."
SECRETARY:
Melissa Odom
Melissa Odom is a Systems Engineering Lead at BAE in Hudson, NH. She has worked in Defense as a software and systems engineer for over 19 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 grew up in Maine, and has a BS in Computer Science from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA.
From the candidate: "I have really learned a lot about SWE this past year as Secretary. I am passionate about mentoring and supporting others in their professional development - and want to continue to grow and develop our Southern New Hampshire SWE section."
SWE SNH FY21 Ballot:
PRESIDENT:
Mimi Tam
Mimi Tam is SNH SWE's FY20 President. She also serves as 2020 IEEE WIE chair, 2020 IEEE Robotics chair & 20202 IEEE ComSig co-chair. 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 embedded 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.
From the candidate: "I have given a lot of thoughts in finding out ways to increase our section membership. I am a big proponent in joining efforts with other local neighboring SWE sections & IEEE chapters to organize events so that combined resources, manpower & efforts can get higher quality, more frequent & popular events going for the benefits of our members".
VICE PRESIDENT:
Christina Millar
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."
TREASURER:
Jeff Brody
Jeff Brody is 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.
From the candidate: "I am pleased to volunteer to be Treasurer for the SNH section again for FY21. I have been a member of the board of trustees at a time when we each managed a portfolio of stocks and bonds. I have been the audit committee chair for the society and managed the process for the whole society ensuring the audits were completed. I have also been the audit chair for region F. I have been the Treasurer since FY17 and would like to continue in that role."
SECRETARY:
Melissa Odom
Melissa Odom is a Systems Engineering Lead at BAE in Hudson, NH. She has worked in Defense as a software and systems engineer for over 19 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 grew up in Maine, and has a BS in Computer Science from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA.
From the candidate: "I have really learned a lot about SWE this past year as Secretary. I am passionate about mentoring and supporting others in their professional development - and want to continue to grow and develop our Southern New Hampshire SWE section."
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