Topic: Mobile Computing - Beyond the PC
Speaker: Dr. Henry Chang
Date/Time: Saturday, 11/12/2011, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Location: NPU Administrative Building, Conference Room C, 47671 Westinghouse Dr., Fremont, CA 94539
Abstract:
“This year marks a turning-point in the world of personal technology. For around 30 years PCs in various forms have been people’s main computing devices. Now the rise of mobile devices, including smartphones and tablet computers, threatens to erode the PC’s dominance, prompting talk that a “post-PC” era is finally dawning. Mobile devices' impact will be far-reaching. They were the first machines truly to democratise computing power, boosting personal productivity and giving people access, via the internet, to a host of services from anywhere at anytime. ”
--The Economist, October 8, 2011
This seminar will discuss
- the key technologies behind the mobile computing
- the impact of the mobile computing
- how companies compete in this new era
- how NPU prepares for the new challenge
Introduction to the speaker:
Dr. Henry Chang has more than 30 years computer industry experience, involving business activities in US, China, Taiwan, and Korea. He has founded 4 companies. He has worked as technical leaders in large companies, including 18 years in HP, and as CTOs in small startup companies (WebKomputing, Lead Digi, and Artistic Vision). His areas of expertise include: Cryptography and Network Security, Embedded System, eCommerce, Java technologies, Mobile and Wireless Computing, Image Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, and Quality Assurance. Dr. Chang has been teaching at Northwestern Polytechnic University since 1991. He has taught Cryptography and Network Security, Embedded Systems, Java technologies, Image Processing, Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, and several programming courses.
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Topic: Business Intelligence: Predictive Analytics – A Perspective
Speaker: Mr. Karthik Maddali
Date/Time: Saturday, 11/5/2011, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Location: NPU Administrative Building, Conference Room C, 47671 Westinghouse Dr., Fremont, CA 94539
Abstract:
Predictive Analytics encompasses a variety of statistical techniques from modeling, data mining, and game theory that analyze current and historical facts to make predictions about future events. In business, predictive models look at patterns of behavior via data to identify risks and opportunities. Predictive analytics is used in actuarial science, financial services, insurance, telecommunications, retail, travel, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and other fields.
CRM uses predictive analysis in applications for marketing campaigns, sales, and customer services. In health care, analytics are used to determine which patients are at risk of developing certain conditions, like diabetes, asthma, heart disease. And in the financial industry, the credit score is used to evaluate the customer’s ability to make payments on time, etc
Introduction to the speaker:
Karthik Maddali has an MBA in Financials (Newport University, Long Beach). He has 20+ years of experience in Project Management and Enterprise-class Business Intelligence application implementations including state-of-the art, color coded, and real-time Executive Dashboards for various functional departments. Specific expertise includes Operational and Analytical Systems Architecture and Design, Data Modeling, ETL and OLAP Reporting Tools, and Application Implementations.
Mr. Maddali is proficient in the following tool sets: Oracle (Oracle Business Intelligence Suite, BIAPPS, Publisher, Oracle Data Integrator, OWB, Oracle Express Financial Analyzer,Essbase, Analytical Workspace); Cognos (ReportNet [Analysis Studio, Report Studio, Query Studio], DecisionStream, Architect, Visualizer, PowerPlay, Impromptu, Cognos Query, Upfront, Impromptu Web Reports); Business Objects (Supervisor, Designer, Objects, Miner, Web Intelligence) Informatica (Repository Manager, Designer, Workflow), MSSQLServer (SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, PowerPivot).
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Topic: Integrated Circuits: Past, Now, and Future
Speaker: Dr. Kambiz Kaviani
Date/Time: Saturday, 10/22/2011, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Location: NPU Administrative Building, Conference Room C, 47671 Westinghouse Dr., Fremont, CA 94539
Abstract:
In this talk, the history of semiconductor devices is presented from early vacuum tubes to the current complementary metal oxide semiconductors (CMOS). The widespread use of such devices in today’s integrated circuits (IC) technologies is explored. Finally, the trend toward ever shrinking feature-size devices is addressed by introduction of nano technologies.
Introduction to the speaker:
Dr. Kambiz Kaviani received his B.S. degree from Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, in 1994, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Stanford University, Stanford, CA, both in electrical engineering, in 1999 and 2003, respectively. He is currently a Principal Engineer at Rambus Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, developing high-performance VLSI interface technologies for data communication applications. At Stanford, he was focusing on high-speed and high-precision VLSI data converters and macro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS). His main interests include high performance CMOS mixed-signal and RF integrated circuits and systems. Dr. Kaviani was a co-recipient of the 2002 Outstanding Paper Award of the IEEE Ultrasonic, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control Society and 2008 CICC best paper award. He has authored or coauthored more than twenty technical paper and patent applications and was a member of the 21st international Physics Olympiad team in Groningen, Netherlands.
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Topic: Agile Methodologies in Software Development
Speaker: Dr. Swapn Sinha
Date/Time: Saturday, 10/15/2011, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Location: NPU Administrative Building, Conference Room C, 47671 Westinghouse Dr., Fremont, CA 94539
Abstract:
Software development is one of the major revenue earners for Silicon Valley firms. Until now the development has been happening in a tight one-way fashion using waterfall methodology, but it has been found to be expensive, time consuming, and rigid. Start-up companies cannot waste their resources in such long term development. Therefore, a new technique has been found called Agile or Scrum. Scrum or Agile software development is an iterative and incremental development methodology. The Agile Manifesto introduced the term Agile in 2001. It is based on the fact that requirements evolve through collaboration between self-organizing, cross-functional teams. Agile states that planning has to adaptive. Agility refers to evolutionary development and delivery in a time-boxed iterative approach with rapid and flexible response to change. Foreseen interactions throughout the development cycle can happen in agile development. Agile management methods can also be applied in other development projects than just software development. We will discuss agility, its benefits, and approaches to faster development.
Introduction to the speaker:
Dr. Swapn Sinha, COO of a business and technology consulting start-up company, is an entrepreneur, investor, educator, consultant, corporate trainer, and mentor to several Bay Area companies.
He has a Ph.D. in Strategy and International Business from Golden Gate University, San Francisco, California. Dr. Swapn brings a rich experience of fifteen years, having worked in leading FORTUNE 500 companies and has diverse experience from tire, management education, oil, IT consulting, and banking industries. Dr. Swapn has acted on several occasions as a guest faculty, motivational speaker on leadership strategy, and speaker on various industry and educational forums. He is also a corporate trainer on strategy, motivation, leadership, and organizational development. His areas of research interest include international marketing, strategic management, business strategy, financial management utilizing quantitative techniques, technology systems in business, and consumer behavior.
Dr. Swapn has presented several papers in international conferences and has been published in journals. He presented a paper on the comparative study of China and India in Hawaii at the International Business Conference in May 2007. His paper was selected for presentation out of many papers and was further short listed for publishing in the HIBC journal. His recent paper on 'm-strategy' vs. 'i.-strategy' in emerging markets was presented in March 2008 at the International E-Business Conference (IEBC) in San Francisco and published in the IEBC journal.
Dr. Swapn has been a panelist and judge speaker on ‘mobile marketing in emerging markets’ organized by Santa Clara University and Cisco systems at Cisco headquarters in June 2008. His paper on ‘flexible systems’ has been published in GLOGIFT 2008 society publication, which is organized and promoted by the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. The government of India awarded the exalted Indira Gandhi Priyadarshani award to Dr. Swapn for his outstanding service, achievements, and contributions in November 2007.
Dr. Swapn is a member of many prestigious organizations such as the Academy of International Business (AIB), International Association for Business and Society (IABS), Strategic Management Society (SMJ), American Economic Association (AEA), Financial Management Association (FMA), American Marketing Association (AMA), The Indus Entrepreneur (TIE), and the Network of Indian Professionals.
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Topic: The SOA World - What it Holds For You
Speaker: Mr. Kameshwar Eranki
Date/Time: Saturday, 10/8/2011, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Location: NPU Administrative Building, Conference Room C, 47671 Westinghouse Dr., Fremont, CA 94539
Abstract:
SOA Service Oriented Architecture technology is having a major influence in most industry verticals, where software solutions are leveraged by business. SOA has experienced phenomenal growth year after year and is continuing to increase its market share.
In this seminar, you will understand what SOA is. You will find out who the market leaders are, what the latest trends are, and who the major players are. We will also discuss the segments experiencing rapid growth, spheres of influence, and what this all hold for you.
Introduction to the speaker:
Kameshwar Eranki has over 18 years of experience in the software and IT industry. Kameshwar has held leadership and product management positions at Oracle Corporation, Cisco Systems, and Sun Microsystems. He has authored six books in software and Web technologies published by renowned publishers, contributed to several IEEE standards, and published extensively in IEEE. Published standards are now adopted by ISO and by industry world-wide.
Currently, Kameshwar is spearheading process improvement and technology adoption in developing a product portfolio building customer experience and service delivery channels to transform how a high-tech organization delivers customer value.
He is currently the CEO of VajraSoft Inc., a leader in Cloud/SaaS, BI, SOA applications and SaaS product development and services delivering top quality solutions to Macys, Bloomingdales, Navistar, PPG Industries and other customers. VajraSoft Inc. is also launching its Mobile Apps to the global market.
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