Join us January 21st, 2025 as we learn from Jessica Morell, Software Product Manager with Rockwell Automation about Edge Computing. Discover how edge computing is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry in this section meeting. We’ll explore the fundamentals of edge computing and delve into its transformative impact on manufacturing processes. Learn how real-time data processing at the edge enhances efficiency, reduces latency, and enables smarter decision-making on the factory floor. Join us to understand the future of manufacturing and how edge computing is driving innovation and operational excellence. Jessica is currently a Software Product Manager at Rockwell Automation and has over a decade of experience in the technology, manufacturing, and industrial automation industries. Her previous role with Boston Consulting Group was managing their IoT consulting and go-to-market offering. Prior to BCG, she was an associate manager for Accenture’s Industry X practice, consulting with clients on how to digitize their operations, processes, and products. In her previous experience, she worked for WESCO, a large industrial automation solutions supply chain company. While there she held various roles and was the subject matter expert and product manager on Industry 4.0, IIoT, software, and industrial networking solutions. She has a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology from the University of Dayton. Virtual Event! We will be hosting this month’s meeting Virtually. Co-sponsored by: Instrument Society of America - WIll-Dupage Section Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/455348

Dr Yuhong Liu, 2025 IEEE Chair of Computer Society Geographic Activities Committee, will lead the Spring Sessions of “Careers in Technology” with a discussion of her career preparation and a deep dive into her own keen interests and vast experience in research including trustworthy computing and cyber security of emerging applications, such as Internet-of-things, blockchain, and online social media. She has published over 90 papers in prestigious journals and peer-reviewed conferences. Her papers have been selected as the best paper at the IEEE International Conference on Social Computing 2010. Speaker(s): Yuhong Liu, PhD Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/456307