LIMIT-X – IEEE TEMS International Industry Forum
Leadership, Innovation, Management, Intrapreneurship & Technology Xpansion
Goutam Chattopadhyay (S’93-M’99-SM’01-F’11) is a Senior Research Scientist at the NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, a Visiting Associate at the Division of Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomy at the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, USA, BEL Distinguished Chair Professor at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India, and an Adjunct Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India. He received the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Pasadena, in 2000. He is a Fellow of IEEE (USA) and IETE (India) and an IEEE Distinguished Lecturer.
His research interests include microwave, millimeter-wave, and terahertz receiver systems and radars, and development of space instruments for the search for life beyond Earth.
He has more than 300 publications in international journals and conferences and holds more than fifteen patents. He also received more than 35 NASA technical achievement and new technology invention awards. He received the IEEE Region 6 Engineer of the Year Award in 2018, Distinguished Alumni Award from the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), India in 2017. He was the recipient of the best journal paper award in 2013 by IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology, best paper award for antenna design and applications at the European Antennas and Propagation conference (EuCAP) in 2017, and IETE Prof. S. N. Mitra Memorial Award in 2014.
Goutam Chattopadhyay (S’93-M’99-SM’01-F’11) is a Senior Research Scientist at the NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, a Visiting Associate at the Division of Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomy at the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, USA, BEL Distinguished Chair Professor at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India, and an Adjunct Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India. He received the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Pasadena, in 2000. He is a Fellow of IEEE (USA) and IETE (India) and an IEEE Distinguished Lecturer.
His research interests include microwave, millimeter-wave, and terahertz receiver systems and radars, and development of space instruments for the search for life beyond Earth.
He has more than 300 publications in international journals and conferences and holds more than fifteen patents. He also received more than 35 NASA technical achievement and new technology invention awards. He received the IEEE Region 6 Engineer of the Year Award in 2018, Distinguished Alumni Award from the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), India in 2017. He was the recipient of the best journal paper award in 2013 by IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology, best paper award for antenna design and applications at the European Antennas and Propagation conference (EuCAP) in 2017, and IETE Prof. S. N. Mitra Memorial Award in 2014.
Before been elected to become the CEO of the newly founded FIWARE Foundation headquartered in Berlin Ulrich was Vice President Manufacturing, Retail &Transportion within Consulting and System Integration of the international IT provider Atos in Germany.
He worked in a range of industries and sectors including Electronics & High Tech as well as Autmotive.
Ulrich is a well known expert in the broad field of IT, Consulting, Industrie 4.0 and Digitization covering the entire spectrum from IT Strategy (Business Models, Organizational Alignment, Service Delivery) to Operations, including Corporate Transactions and Acquisition Integration. He is also a frequently sought after expert for Digital IT Services and the Industrial IT Revolution.
So how can companies get the best out of their IT for their business? In various C-level events this year Ulrih will present his latest thought leadership and research on the challenges, opportunities and trends in the areas of Industrie 4.0, Smart Cities and Smart AgriFood..
Specialties: Leadership, IT Services, Consulting, Supply Chain, Global Corporate Transactions, IT Transformation, Organizational Change, Digital Services, Sports (Table Tennis), Good Food and good Wine
Before been elected to become the CEO of the newly founded FIWARE Foundation headquartered in Berlin Ulrich was Vice President Manufacturing, Retail &Transportion within Consulting and System Integration of the international IT provider Atos in Germany.
He worked in a range of industries and sectors including Electronics & High Tech as well as Autmotive.
Ulrich is a well known expert in the broad field of IT, Consulting, Industrie 4.0 and Digitization covering the entire spectrum from IT Strategy (Business Models, Organizational Alignment, Service Delivery) to Operations, including Corporate Transactions and Acquisition Integration. He is also a frequently sought after expert for Digital IT Services and the Industrial IT Revolution.
So how can companies get the best out of their IT for their business? In various C-level events this year Ulrih will present his latest thought leadership and research on the challenges, opportunities and trends in the areas of Industrie 4.0, Smart Cities and Smart AgriFood..
Specialties: Leadership, IT Services, Consulting, Supply Chain, Global Corporate Transactions, IT Transformation, Organizational Change, Digital Services, Sports (Table Tennis), Good Food and good Wine
Topic: Agile/DevOps Management
Dr. David A. Bishop is a technology consultant, researcher, and instructor with over 20 years of enterprise level experience working with clients such as AT&T, BellSouth, EDS, Delta Airlines, and Toshiba.
David holds an ABET accredited Bachelor of Computer Engineering degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology, an MBA from Devry University, and a Doctorate in Business Administration from Georgia State University. He is a member and committee chair for the International Electrotechnical Commission and a Senior Member of the IEEE.
Dr. Bishop is the creator of agile vortex theory, which is the subject of his forthcoming book, “Meta-Agility: A New Paradigm for Managing Agility in Today’s Highly Innovative Marketplace”. He is also the host of “Technically Employed”, a YouTube channel focusing on topics related to IT management and career development.
In his spare time Dr. Bishop serves as a champion and volunteer for the Foundation for Mitochondrial Disease.
Topic: Agile/DevOps Management
Dr. David A. Bishop is a technology consultant, researcher, and instructor with over 20 years of enterprise level experience working with clients such as AT&T, BellSouth, EDS, Delta Airlines, and Toshiba.
David holds an ABET accredited Bachelor of Computer Engineering degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology, an MBA from Devry University, and a Doctorate in Business Administration from Georgia State University. He is a member and committee chair for the International Electrotechnical Commission and a Senior Member of the IEEE.
Dr. Bishop is the creator of agile vortex theory, which is the subject of his forthcoming book, “Meta-Agility: A New Paradigm for Managing Agility in Today’s Highly Innovative Marketplace”. He is also the host of “Technically Employed”, a YouTube channel focusing on topics related to IT management and career development.
In his spare time Dr. Bishop serves as a champion and volunteer for the Foundation for Mitochondrial Disease.
Topic: Digital Health Entrepreneurship
Her research and teaching focus are in the area of entrepreneurship/venture capital, healthcare industry, R&D management, and business innovation.
Topic: Digital Health Entrepreneurship
Her research and teaching focus are in the area of entrepreneurship/venture capital, healthcare industry, R&D management, and business innovation.
Topic: Creativity at Work.
B. Sc, M. Eng., Ph.D.,, C.Eng., F.B.C.S, SM.I.E.E.E, M.I.T.E, M.I.O.A, Certified Lead Quality Auditor
Topic: Creativity at Work.
B. Sc, M. Eng., Ph.D.,, C.Eng., F.B.C.S, SM.I.E.E.E, M.I.T.E, M.I.O.A, Certified Lead Quality Auditor
Ravikiran Annaswamy is the Co-founder and CEO of Numocity Technologies. He is very passionate about clean mobility and is working towards accelerating Electric Mobility in India and world market. His strategy is on using IOT, Analytics and Deep Learning to accelerate adoption of Electric vehicles and innovate through new business models of Energy as a service.
He has over 25 years of experience; as an Entrepreneur and as a business leader at Nokia Siemens Networks and Siemens AG. He was instrumental in launching and scaling, frugal and innovative solutions like Mobile Prepaid, Data Charging, and various VAS solutions in India and global markets. He championed Intrapreneurship by working as the Innovation head for Bangalore site of Nokia Siemens Networks.
He is a serial entrepreneur and passionate to incubate new Start-ups. He was the Co-founder of Deccan Institute of Innovation and Design, Co-Director at Founder Institute (Fi.com) Bangalore, Mentor at NUMA Bangalore and mentor and coach for many early stage start-ups. He is also a charter member of TiE Bangalore
He is on the global leadership team of IEEE 5G and is responsible for the vision and strategy of many future applications and services.
He is also a professional volunteer at IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers). He is currently a global board member and Vice President of Membership and Marketing for IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society. He was the chairman for IEEE Bangalore section and on the board of IEEE Asia Pacific during 2014-17.
He is a thought leader and a speaker at numerous prestigious international business conferences.
He has done his MBA from Indian institute of Management Bangalore and has graduated from UVCE Bangalore (University of Visveswaraya College of Engineering).
He also has a great passion for photography and is a bibliophile
Ravikiran Annaswamy is the Co-founder and CEO of Numocity Technologies. He is very passionate about clean mobility and is working towards accelerating Electric Mobility in India and world market. His strategy is on using IOT, Analytics and Deep Learning to accelerate adoption of Electric vehicles and innovate through new business models of Energy as a service.
He has over 25 years of experience; as an Entrepreneur and as a business leader at Nokia Siemens Networks and Siemens AG. He was instrumental in launching and scaling, frugal and innovative solutions like Mobile Prepaid, Data Charging, and various VAS solutions in India and global markets. He championed Intrapreneurship by working as the Innovation head for Bangalore site of Nokia Siemens Networks.
He is a serial entrepreneur and passionate to incubate new Start-ups. He was the Co-founder of Deccan Institute of Innovation and Design, Co-Director at Founder Institute (Fi.com) Bangalore, Mentor at NUMA Bangalore and mentor and coach for many early stage start-ups. He is also a charter member of TiE Bangalore
He is on the global leadership team of IEEE 5G and is responsible for the vision and strategy of many future applications and services.
He is also a professional volunteer at IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers). He is currently a global board member and Vice President of Membership and Marketing for IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society. He was the chairman for IEEE Bangalore section and on the board of IEEE Asia Pacific during 2014-17.
He is a thought leader and a speaker at numerous prestigious international business conferences.
He has done his MBA from Indian institute of Management Bangalore and has graduated from UVCE Bangalore (University of Visveswaraya College of Engineering).
He also has a great passion for photography and is a bibliophile
Topic: Entrepeneurship in Academic Environments
Professional Experience:
-Microwave Commissioning Engineer. 1999-2000 Siemens-Italtel.
-Radio Network Engineer in Telefonica Moviles from 2000 to 2008.
-Director and partner at Tafco Metawireless since January 2009.
-In parallel, Assistant Lecturer at Public University of Navarra since 2003.
-Internal instructor (Radio Network Technology) in Telefonica Móviles from 2005 to 2008.
-Since June 2009, Associate Professor at UPNA, at Electric and Electronic Engineering Dept.
-Since January 2012, Head of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Dept., UPNA
-From Januray 2018 to May 2018: Visiting Professor, Kuwait College of Science and Technology
Topics:
-Radio Network Design and Optimization
-Investigation and Implementation of Novel Electromagnetic devices and structures in the mw and THz range.
-Electromagnetic Bandgap and Metamaterial structures
-Simulation and Analysis of Complex Electromagnetic Scenarios (Hybrid Simulation Technique Development)
-Dosimetric Analysis and Assessment of Complex Scenarios
-Ambient Intelligence and Integration of Wireless Systems and Wireless Sensor Networks (Interfernce Analysis, Volumetric Energy Consumption Profile Estimation)
Topic: Entrepeneurship in Academic Environments
Professional Experience:
-Microwave Commissioning Engineer. 1999-2000 Siemens-Italtel.
-Radio Network Engineer in Telefonica Moviles from 2000 to 2008.
-Director and partner at Tafco Metawireless since January 2009.
-In parallel, Assistant Lecturer at Public University of Navarra since 2003.
-Internal instructor (Radio Network Technology) in Telefonica Móviles from 2005 to 2008.
-Since June 2009, Associate Professor at UPNA, at Electric and Electronic Engineering Dept.
-Since January 2012, Head of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Dept., UPNA
-From Januray 2018 to May 2018: Visiting Professor, Kuwait College of Science and Technology
Topics:
-Radio Network Design and Optimization
-Investigation and Implementation of Novel Electromagnetic devices and structures in the mw and THz range.
-Electromagnetic Bandgap and Metamaterial structures
-Simulation and Analysis of Complex Electromagnetic Scenarios (Hybrid Simulation Technique Development)
-Dosimetric Analysis and Assessment of Complex Scenarios
-Ambient Intelligence and Integration of Wireless Systems and Wireless Sensor Networks (Interfernce Analysis, Volumetric Energy Consumption Profile Estimation)
Topic: Innovation Leadership
Leslie Martinich is the Founder and President of Competitive Focus, an Austin-based training group providing executive training to technology leaders around the world. She is passionate about helping leaders become more effective and their companies to better compete.
She has worked in Austin technology companies for more than 30 years, and was one of the architects of RPC, Remote Procedure Call technology, allowing for what is today cloud-based computing. She publishes regularly in the IEEE Engineering Management Review and was the IEEE-USA Congressional Fellow for Science and Technology Policy.
She has been active on several boards and is currently the Chair of IEEE’s Central Texas Section, encompassing Austin and San Antonio. She has a Master’s Degree in Computer Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin.
Leslie was a speaker at IEEE N3XT® 2016 Austin.
Topic: Innovation Leadership
Leslie Martinich is the Founder and President of Competitive Focus, an Austin-based training group providing executive training to technology leaders around the world. She is passionate about helping leaders become more effective and their companies to better compete.
She has worked in Austin technology companies for more than 30 years, and was one of the architects of RPC, Remote Procedure Call technology, allowing for what is today cloud-based computing. She publishes regularly in the IEEE Engineering Management Review and was the IEEE-USA Congressional Fellow for Science and Technology Policy.
She has been active on several boards and is currently the Chair of IEEE’s Central Texas Section, encompassing Austin and San Antonio. She has a Master’s Degree in Computer Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin.
Leslie was a speaker at IEEE N3XT® 2016 Austin.
Topic: Sustainable Urban Mobility
I am a professional with experience in diferents áreas and processes in the manufacturing business. I have hard experience in two areas:
Press Shop (As Production supervisor, Industrial Eng. & Manufacturing Eng).
Assembly Line (As Industrial & Manufacturing Eng.).
Induction Brazing developer.
Responsible of die tryouts of new models parts. Responsible of develop job safety analysis for manual and progressive presses, turrets and press Brake.
Coordinator of new proyects and refurbish of presses.
Responsible to coordinate reduction blank cost.
Analysis and implementation of light courtains for New corporative rules.
Analysis of balancing and head count for stamping área and assembly line.
Kanban cordination for press Shop area.
Cost reduction projects for a press Shop area:
-Setup
-Material Productivity
-Down time ussing pareto tool and anlysis of activities
PMA training :
-Stamping presses
-Press Brake
-SMED
-Safety Blocks
Others:
-Black Belt
-Fabriwin
-Six Sigma
-ACE SYSTEM (UTC)
Topic: Sustainable Urban Mobility
I am a professional with experience in diferents áreas and processes in the manufacturing business. I have hard experience in two areas:
Press Shop (As Production supervisor, Industrial Eng. & Manufacturing Eng).
Assembly Line (As Industrial & Manufacturing Eng.).
Induction Brazing developer.
Responsible of die tryouts of new models parts. Responsible of develop job safety analysis for manual and progressive presses, turrets and press Brake.
Coordinator of new proyects and refurbish of presses.
Responsible to coordinate reduction blank cost.
Analysis and implementation of light courtains for New corporative rules.
Analysis of balancing and head count for stamping área and assembly line.
Kanban cordination for press Shop area.
Cost reduction projects for a press Shop area:
-Setup
-Material Productivity
-Down time ussing pareto tool and anlysis of activities
PMA training :
-Stamping presses
-Press Brake
-SMED
-Safety Blocks
Others:
-Black Belt
-Fabriwin
-Six Sigma
-ACE SYSTEM (UTC)
Topic: Triple impact entrepreneurship, social innovation projects, Diversity & Inclusion
She has worked most of her career as an Industry
started her professional career working as a Quality & Logistic
Analyst for Communications Area at BGH S.A.
local company that has been in the market for more than 100 years.
From 2008 to 2010, she worked as Sales Engineer at
Endress+Hauser, a reputed Swiss Process Automation firm
she specified and quoted measurement and control instruments and
the correct operating philosophy and maintenance for different types of industries in Argentina.
Topic: Triple impact entrepreneurship, social innovation projects, Diversity & Inclusion
She has worked most of her career as an Industry
started her professional career working as a Quality & Logistic
Analyst for Communications Area at BGH S.A.
local company that has been in the market for more than 100 years.
From 2008 to 2010, she worked as Sales Engineer at
Endress+Hauser, a reputed Swiss Process Automation firm
she specified and quoted measurement and control instruments and
the correct operating philosophy and maintenance for different types of industries in Argentina.
As the Chief Innovator and co-founder of PRASU, with 26 years of
experience, and more than 20 national & international patents in various
stages Dr Koushik advises major companies such as Bosch,
Continental, General Motors, Mercedes Benz, Volvo etc. on Innovation
strategy, developing Innovation culture, scaling business relevant
Innovation for business growth. Koushik works with Start-ups and
Incubation centres and accelerators in and connects Industry and Start-
ups. Koushik also links academia and Industry through workshops and
technical talks on Innovation. Koushik has also developed a syllabus for
academia in Innovation & Intrapreneurship. Koushik also is an
international speaker and visiting faculty. Koushik is a leadership coach,
helping technical people transition from task focused roles to task plus
people oriented roles. He conducts various workshops to inspire people
to achieve more, better and help contribute to the society very
productively.
Dr Koushik is a TEDx speaker and also has spoken in multiple
international forums and universities, and has been recognised with
many awards. Also he has written for many leading magazines and
newspapers. He is also cartoonist and a TV/Movie actor.
As the Chief Innovator and co-founder of PRASU, with 26 years of
experience, and more than 20 national & international patents in various
stages Dr Koushik advises major companies such as Bosch,
Continental, General Motors, Mercedes Benz, Volvo etc. on Innovation
strategy, developing Innovation culture, scaling business relevant
Innovation for business growth. Koushik works with Start-ups and
Incubation centres and accelerators in and connects Industry and Start-
ups. Koushik also links academia and Industry through workshops and
technical talks on Innovation. Koushik has also developed a syllabus for
academia in Innovation & Intrapreneurship. Koushik also is an
international speaker and visiting faculty. Koushik is a leadership coach,
helping technical people transition from task focused roles to task plus
people oriented roles. He conducts various workshops to inspire people
to achieve more, better and help contribute to the society very
productively.
Dr Koushik is a TEDx speaker and also has spoken in multiple
international forums and universities, and has been recognised with
many awards. Also he has written for many leading magazines and
newspapers. He is also cartoonist and a TV/Movie actor.
Schedule
- Virtual Session (Eastern Time Zone/New York time)
- Virtual session 1 (Webex)
