Dinner Meetings
May 16th Dinner Meeting
Apr 27th
INCOSE – WMA CHAPTER MEETING: 16 MAY 2011 @ Marco Polo Restaurant, Vienna, VA
WHAT CSEP CERTIFICATION REALLY MEANS:HOW CREDENTIALED SYSTEMS ENGINEERS ARE SEEN
A true credentialed systems engineer is someone who has done more than simply pass a test. It is someone who is seen by others as an experienced individual who finds a way to get the job done—no matter what obstacles and complications may arise. This is the expectation that comes with certification. And it is not one that can be taken lightly.
Systems Engineers don’t start from the position that the problem is someone else’s responsibility. They know how to break down barriers. They don’t give up. They get the job done. That is the standard the credentialed systems engineer is held to, by INCOSE, by the program manager, by everyone.
John Thomas will share the current benefits and expectations of Credentialed Systems Engineers and their ability to:
- Break down barriers because they have a sense of empowerment—and the good judgment to know exactly how far they can push
- Get the job done because they focus on outcome, not process
- Be collaborative, not competitive
- Solve problems because they understand the nuances and complex interrelationships inherent in any situation
- Demonstrate their problem solving capabilities because their skills and knowledge are both deep and broad
Presenter: John A. Thomas, Senior Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton
John A. Thomas, a Booz Allen Hamilton Senior Vice President and its Chief Systems Engineer, leads the firm’s systems engineering effort. Mr. Thomas assists those organizations whose missions are aligned with defense, homeland security, and intelligence. Within the intelligence field, he is recognized for his expertise in Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT). His key areas of experience include:
*Systems engineering and integration
*System analysis
*Solutions delivery
*Conflict management and resolution associated with singular complex problems
He leverages this experience to lead initiatives that aggregate firmwide expertise in business process analysis, organizational transformation, cost estimation, and program planning to support delivery of large-scale systems engineering and integration services. Since joining Booz Allen in 1991, Mr. Thomas has supported both the commercial and public sectors.
He holds an M.S. degree from the Air Force Institute of Technology and a B.S. from Michigan State University, both in electrical engineering. He graduated cum laude from both institutions.His career spans more than 30 years and includes active duty service with the U.S. Air Force. He retired from the Air Force Reserves as a major. Mr. Thomas is a prolific writer and speaker on new techniques for the integration of systems engineering with business analysis and program support services. He is president-elect of the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE), and a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), Program Management Institute (PMI), and Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA).
Register at: http://www.incosewma.org/events/?event_id=14®event_action=register
April 12th: Dinner Meeting
Mar 25th
Register Now: http://www.incosewma.org/events/?event_id=13®event_action=register
Date/Time: April 12 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Brio Tuscan Grille in McLean, VA
Title: Models as a Foundation for Systems Engineering – Should We Expect a Breakthrough?
Presenter: David Long
Abstract:
Though models and modeling techniques have always played a key role in systems engineering, model-based has now become the hot topic in systems engineering. Organizations are investing heavilyin developing new representations, standards, methodologies, and technologies to transform the practice of systems engineering through model-driven paradigms. As we look at the landscape todayand the roadmap tomorrow, projects and practitioners are striving to make sense of this movement – “What does MBSE mean? What would it take to realign our practices? What return on investment will it deliver, now and in the future?”. Assessing the state of systems engineering, the needs of our customers, technology and environmental trends, we will look at what model-based systems engineering is and is not. Most importantly, we will identify opportunities, enablers, obstacles, and threats that will help determine if model-based systems engineering will ultimately transform systems engineering or simply be the next failed silver bullet.
(This presentation is an adaptation and extension of the work originally delivered as the closing plenary for the 3rd International Conference on Model-Based Systems Engineering held in September 2010.)
Presenter Bio:
David Long founded Vitech Corporation in 1992; developed and commercialized CORE, a leading model-based systems engineering software tool used across the globe; and continues to lead the Vitech teamin developing and applying innovative engineering and business process systems to solve the problems of today and tomorrow.
For over twenty years, David has been focused on enabling, applying, and advancing model-based systems engineering to help transform the state of the systems engineering practice. He has played a key technical and management role in refining and extending an underlying language and integrated model for MBSE as well as integrating traditional and SysML representations with the integrated model to expand the analysis and communication toolkit available to systems practitioners.
David’s advanced systems engineering experience is vast, having impacted domestic and international commercial, education, government and military industries. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Science and Mechanics, as well as a master’s degree in Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech.
Upcoming Events
Mar 25th
April 12 (Tuesday) – David Long will be speaking on Model-Based Systems Engineering.
May 16 (Monday) – John Thomas (INCOSE President-Elect) has been confirmed as speaker.
Please note that the locations have not been confirmed for the events above.
June – Summer Networking Event
July – TBD
August – Laurie Nasta or Kevin Weinstein on Certification.
Please note that neither dates or locations have been confirmed for June, July, or August.
September 13 (Tuesday) – Steve Welby has been confirmed as speaker.
October 11 (Tuesday) – John Snoderly has been confirmed as speaker.
Please note that the locations have not been confirmed for the events above.
March 9: Dinner Meeting
Feb 21st
Abstract:
Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) is a paradigm for organizing and utilizing distributed capabilities that may be under the control of different ownership domains. This briefing tutorial presents the engineering principles that define this paradigm, and address the impact on the development of modern information systems. Through lectures and exercises discussion, students will gain an understanding of the SOA paradigm, experience in applying this paradigm to the creation of a fictitious enterprise information system of systems, and gain an appreciation of current open issues within this domain.
Biography:
Dr. Laskey is a Lead Engineer in the Information Discovery and Understanding (IDU) department, at the MITRE Corporation. He is currently supporting several Department of Defense and Intelligence Community projects investigating the applicability and use of service oriented architecture and the opportunities to employ advanced semantics to enable SOA capabilities in discovery and service interaction. Dr. Laskey is chair of the OASIS Reference Model Technical Committee, one of the editors of the OASIS SOA Reference Model and the follow-on SOA Reference Architecture Foundations, and has served as an elected member of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Advisory Board.
Please note that this event has been changed from March 8th (Tuesday) to March 9th (Wednesday)–and that the location is Marco Polo in Vienna, VA.
New Menu:
- Grilled Rib Eye Steak;
- Eggplant Parmagiana w/Pasta;
- Breast of Chicken Scaloppini w/Artichoke Hearts and Lemon Wine Sauce.
There will also be a cash bar.
August 10: Dinner Meeting
Jul 12th
Join us for a presentation by Stanislaw (Staś) Tarchalski at the August 10th Dinner Meeting @ Brio Tuscan Grille on Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC).
The event will start promptly at 6 p.m.
Sign up and save $10 with Early Registration Now:
- Early Registration Price: $20 (Must Pre-Pay Online, Ends August 1st)
- Regular Registration Price: $25 (Must Pre-Pay Online, Ends August 8th)
- Late Registration / At The Door Registration Price: $30
Abstract:
The SERC, a US Department of Defense and intelligence community University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) in systems engineering research, was competitively awarded, in September 2008, to a team of 18 collaborating institutions led by Stevens Institute of Technology. Through its more than 150 collaborating world class thought leaders, SERC embodies the potential to radically improve the application of systems engineering to the successful development, integration, testing and sustainability of complex defense and intelligence systems, services and enterprises.
SERC is addressing the most difficult systems engineering issues of the 21st century, and frankly is
focused on making systems engineering relevant in the face of the following challenges:
1. Complexity: adaptive & emergent, technology growth
2. Criticality: essential to day to day life
3. Security: increasingly valuable & vulnerable
4. Time Compression: we’re all on internet time
5. Legacy: unplanned, ill-suited & growing
6. Workforce: great diversity, youth are perhaps best equipped for change & virtualization
This session presented to the Washington Metro INCOSE Chapter will provide a brief background on
the SERC, and will delve into a couple of current research topics, including a framework for transforming systems engineering into a 21st century leading profession.
Bio:
Staś Tarchaski is a Professor at the Stevens Institute of Technology, and Director of Strategy and Outreach for the Stevens led Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC), a University Affiliated Research Center sanctioned by the Department of Defense to conduct research in leading edge Systems Engineering. Mr. Tarchalski teaches at the graduate level at Stevens Institute and Johns Hopkins University, and conducts research on behalf of various government agencies in areas such as Systems Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Complex Systems Development and Management, and Enterprise Governance. Prior to joining Stevens he worked at IBM for over 30 years (retired in 2009) where most recently he was the Director of Systems Engineering in IBM’s Public Sector Global Business Services. In this role he led an organization of Chief Engineers, Architects, and Systems Integration and Test professionals across a more than $3B (annual) portfolio of projects. He has more than 30 years of progressive responsibility and experience in leadership, development and management of complex, mission-criticalprograms, strategic planning, financial accountability, change management, systems engineering and architecture, subcontractor management, and strategic consulting. Mr. Tarchalski has served Government and Industry, including clients in Federal, State, Automotive, Electronics, Aerospace & Defense, Energy, and Communications sectors across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Mr. Tarchalski received a BS (summa cum laude) in Electrical Engineering from Rutgers University, an MS in Technical Management from Johns Hopkins University, and has Executive Education certificates from Harvard and Stanford Universities in business leadership and innovation. He lives in Annapolis, Maryland with his wife Helen, a classical pianist who is a graduate of the Peabody Conservatory. Together they enjoy sailing, scuba diving, world travel and of course classical music. Mr. Tarchalski is also an avid cyclist, runner, swimmer and skier.
Menu:
Insalata & Zuppa (choice of)
Chopped Salad
Caesar Salad
Entrees (choice of)
Lasagna Bolognese
Grilled Chicken “Under the Brick”
Pasta alla Brio
Tuscan Grilled Pork Chops
Penne Mediterranean
Location:
Brio Tuscan Grille
Tysons Corner Mall
7854L Tysons Corner Center
McLean, VA 22102
703.288.8882
