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Cherie Litson, MIT CID+
Cherie Litson, MIT CID+ is a veteran PCB designer with over 30 years of advanced-level experience in every market sector. An independent consultant, she shares her knowledge with the industry as a speaker and instructor. Cherie is a Master Instructor for the IPC Designer Certification program, and her next class will be in Seattle on September 15-19. For more information about the course: www.EPTAC.com or Connect with the Expert at Cherie@CalderaDev.com
Ben Jordan, Altium
Ben Jordan is a leading EDA Product Marketer with Altium. He started his quest for knowledge in electronics as an 8-year-old with a Dick Smith "Funway 2" book and a soldering iron. He obtained his Computer Systems Engineering degree from the University of Southern Queensland with first class honors, and has a deep passion for electronics design, PCB, embedded systems and guitar. For more information visit: www.altium.com/blog/users/ben-jordan or Connect with the Expert at Ben.Jordan@Altium.com.
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Susy Webb
Susy Webb, CID is head of the Design Science consulting firm. Her career includes experience in coastal and oceanographic oil exploration and monitoring equipment, CPCI and ATX computer motherboards, and point-to-point microwave network systems. Her next classes are in San Diego on February 25 and 26: The Complexities of Fine-Pitch BGA Design and Part Placement Choices and Consequences. For course information: www.ipcapexexpo.org > Education & Technology > Professional Development or connect directly with the expert at DesignScience@Ymail.com
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Justin Grammens, Lab651
Justin lives at the intersection of emerging technology and leading communities on the Internet of Things. He is a Co-Founder of Lab 651, where he helps companies use machine learning and mobile applications in their IoT products to drive business change. He is the owner of IoT Weekly, a free curated newsletter with industry expert perspectives on the Internet of Things, a co-founder of IoT Fuse, a 501(c)(3) non-profit with the mission to position Minnesota as a leader on the Internet of Things and an adjunct professor at the University of Saint Thomas teaching a graduate level course on the Internet of Things.
A proven leader and builder of technology, Grammens was named one of the 2016 (Real) Power 50 by Minnesota Business Magazine, speaks at countless technology conferences, co-launched Minnesota’s first Internet of Things Hack Day where inventors compete to build the best Internet enabled product in 12 hours and is a mentor to students of all ages through CoderDojo Twin Cities and Macalester College's MacStartups program. Most importantly, he enjoys family movie nights with his wife and two boys. You can keep up to date with him on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Ed Palmer, Palmer Wireless MedTech
Ed Palmer has a combined 16 years of electrical engineering, product development, and project management experience in medical devices and engineering services. His technical strengths include circuit design, embedded systems, wireless and IoT. Ed is the principal of Palmer Wireless Medtech (www.palmerwirelessmedtech.com), a consultancy firm providing wireless technology expertise to medical device companies. Ed has a BSEE degree from the University of Minnesota.
Dave Neville, NewTown Solutions
Dave Neville, specializes in placing Electrical Engineers both HW & SW. NewTown works with IoT, Aerospace, Medical, Consumer and Defense companies. He also is the founder and President of Minnesota Innovates, a non-profit helping early stage Entrepreneurs. His passion for technology and helping others provides a unique insight into the PCB market. For more information visit: www.newtownsolutions.com or Connect with the Expert at Dave.Neville@NewTownSolutions.com.
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Mike Carano, RBP Chemical
Michael Carano directs the global business development and advanced research & development of RPB's electronics, mining and medical chemicals businesses. This includes materials and processes for PCBs, Semiconductor, Photovoltaic and Functional/ Decorative coatings. Mike also interfaces with OEMs and ODMs on a global basis helping to develop technology roadmaps to insure new technology continues to meet the needs of the supply chain. For more information visit www.rbpchemical.net or Connect with the Expert at mcarano@rbpchemical.net.
Amy Currence, Wurth Electronics
Amy Currence is the local area sales manager for Wurth Electronics and specializes in bridging the gap between product design and supply chain. As a direct sales representative for a major component manufacturer, she knows the importance of not only having readily available parts for the R&D and prototype phases, but also production planning for volume order fulfillment. Amy regularly facilitates communication between design teams and global supply chain teams to ensure smooth transitions throughout a product's life cycle.
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Louis Y. Ungar, A.T.E Solutions Inc.
Louis Y. Ungar is president of A.T.E. Solutions, Inc., a testability consulting and educational firm. www.BestTest.oom Mr. Ungar is the founding president of Testability Management Action Group, a Consultant to The American Society of Test Engineers, has served as Testability Chair for the Surface Mount Technology Association and on committees for IEEE standards, , and is in the working committee of the IPC Design for Excellence Standard. He has taught at UCLA and other universities. Contact him at: LouisUngar@ieee.org. www.BestTest.com
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Ernie Litynski, RBP Chemical Technology, Inc
Ernie Litynski is Vice President - Operations for RBP Chemical Technology, Inc where he leads the global supply chain. He has a B.S. Environmental Engineering from the United States Military Academy, as well as an MBA and M.S. Engineering Management (Marquette University) and MS Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College. As an Adjunct Professor, Ernie teaches Strategic Management and Supply Chain graduate-level courses. As a former General Electric Black Belt and Lean Six Sigma practitioner, he consults "pro gratis" for valued customers. Ernie has also recently been selected for promotion to Brigadier General in the US Army Reserve.