Speaker: Mr. Elton Li
Date/Time: Saturday, 6/27/2009, 1:30-2:15PM
Location: Room C in the NPU Administration Building
Abstract:
This talk analyzes the business models and technologies of online video services. It discusses Internet video solutions for application domain other than consumer market.
Topics include:
1. Trend of Internet applications
2. Business model and technical analysis of Youtube.com, Hulu.com, Nextflix.com, and Sling
3. Proposals for online learning
Introduction of the speaker:
MSCS, Northwestern Polytechnic University, Fremont, CA, 2004
BSCS, Huabei Aerospace Industry College, Lang Fang, China, 1996
Mr. Li has extensive experience in delivering high performance and high availability system. As a chief software engineer, he designed architecture and software stack for an Internet video service company, which won 2007 CES innovation nomination. Prior to that, he had worked on WIFI-mesh middleware and high availability network monitoring and management system.
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( 3.6 / 14 )Topic: Introduction to SAP
Speaker: Ms. Jenny Tseng
Date/Time: Saturday, 6/20/2009, 1:30-2:15PM
Location: Room C in the NPU Administration Building
Abstract:
The following topics will be discussed in this seminar:
- What is SAP?
- mySAP Business Suite
- ERP
- Enterprise Portals and Netweaver
- SAP in the High-Tech Industry
- SAP Implementations
- A Valuable Skill Set!
Introduction of the speaker:
Ms. Jenny Tseng is currently working as Senior Global Business Systems Manager - responsible for all business systems in Aptina Imaging. Previously she was SAP manager at IDT, Consulting Manager at Deloitte & Touche, Consultant at Accenture.
Experience:
a) Manage company-wide business systems implementations, mainly SAP, but also other systems, i.e. financial planning, executive dashboards, customized data warehouse, etc.
b) Responsible for all IT business systems staffing of the internal, outsourced, and offshored teams.
c) Manage systems and consulting relationships/contracts.
d) Ensure customer services from the IT organization are efficient and of quality.
e) Other Qualifications: CPA, MBA
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( 2.9 / 17 )Topic: Discrete Event Simulation
Speaker: Dr. Patricia L. Sholl
Date/Time: Saturday, 6/13/2009, 1:30-2:15PM
Location: Room C in the NPU Administration Building
Abstract:
In surveys of professionals across the board, the number one most used operations research technique was statistical analysis, the second was simulation. The Oxford Dictionary defines simulation as a way “to reproduce the conditions of a situation, as by means of a model, for study, testing, training, etc.” Simulation refers to a broad collection of methods and applications to mimic the behavior of real systems, usually on a computer with appropriate software. In fact, “simulation” can be an extremely general term since the idea applies across many fields, industries, and applications. The power of simulation lies in the fact that it provides a method of analysis that is not only formal and predictive, but is capable of accurately evaluating the performance of complex systems. However, most computer science majors have never had a course in discrete-event simulation (DES). In addition, though DES is commonly used in business applications, many business students are not aware that there are powerful tools available to help analyze these types of problems.
This talk will discuss simulation and the difference between continuous-time and discrete-event simulation. Students will be introduced to DES, learn how to identify these types of problems and software tools available to help develop models to analyze and improve performance of complex systems.
Biography of the speaker:
Dr. Sholl has a PhD in Systems Theory Engineering, a Master of Science in Engineering Science, MBA, and a BS in mathematics from the University of Toledo. She has over 30 years experience in systems analysis, mathematical modeling, optimization, reliability and database design. Dr. Sholl has worked in industry, business, government R&D, and university teaching. Her areas of expertise include discrete-event and continuous time simulation, mathematical modeling, manufacturing systems, reliability systems, statistical analysis, numeric analysis and computer implementation.
Dr. Sholl worked at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) as a Senior Engineer in the Systems Research Division for 23 years. There she managed groups of scientists and engineers on a variety of systems analyses projects associated with large-scale R&D and manufacturing programs at LLNL. She also was an Adjunct Associate Professor in the College of Electrical Engineering at Northwestern Polytechnic University from 1987 – 1996 and an Assistant Professor in the College of Business Administration at the University of Toledo.
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( 2.8 / 19 )Topic: Six Sigma
Speaker: Dr. Sadri Khalessi
Date/Time: Saturday, 6/6/2009, 1:30-2:15PM
Location: Room C in the NPU Administration Building
Abstract:
The ultimate goal of any improvement initiative is to expand the customer base. This may become possible through efficient operations making competitive pricing profitable as well as having systems, tools, and an educated workforce to respond to customers’ needs beyond their expectations. The Lean Six Sigma has all of these ingredients. It ties initiatives to either cost reduction or increased revenue. The focus is on key performance indicators which are important to the customer. These indicators are primarily financial or can be turned into a financial measure. These primary indicators are then linked to key operational metrics which become the subject of Six Sigma target projects. The main objective of a six sigma project is linking the customer, customer satisfaction, and Lean Six Sigma Improvement results to financial performance.
The main elements are:
1. Metric development
2. Deployment and linkage to operational metrics
3. Critical management elements necessary to ensure success
4. How to manage customer-focused six sigma environments
Biography of the speaker:
Dr. Sadri Khalessi is currently teaching graduate courses at NPU and Stanford University in California, USA.
He has over 25 years of experience in operational management, quality, and supply management in multi-billion dollar international companies. His most recent responsibility has been the Global Vice President of Quality and Operational Excellence for Asea Brown Bovery (ABB), headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. ABB is a $22 billion engineering company. Responsibilities include material procurement, supplier management, quality and cost control, as well as ensuring that critical project tasks stay on schedule.
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( 2.9 / 18 )Topic: Leadership Is Everyone's Business
Speaker: Dr. Sherman Zhang
Date/Time: Saturday, 5/30/2009, 1:30-2:15PM
Location: Room C in the NPU Administration Building
Abstract:
1. What is leadership?
2. Leader vs. Manager
3. Career development for new graduates from leadership perspective
Biography of the speaker:
Stanford University, Stanford Advanced Professional Project Management Certificate,2006
D.B.A., Doctorate of Business Administration, California Coast University, Santa Ana, CA,2004
M.B.A., Lawrence Technological University, Michigan, 1997
B.A., Brandon University, Canada,1985
Dr.Zhang has worked in the software development and database management fields. In addition, he specializes in venture business and marking management, with over 20 years experience in marketing management applications in the CRM, SCM, ERP and Logistics fields. He has worked in many aspects of marketing related to logistics and marketing campaign programs, including marketing research and marketing analysis.
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