Title: 30 Years of Linux and Open Source Software Abstract: The Linux operating system celebrates its 30th birthday this year. Even if you don't directly use Linux as your primary operating system, it's all around you: in cloud services, embedded devices, and many servers that power the Internet as well as even many wireless routers. Operating systems such as Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, and many others are Linux-based. Many Docker container images use Linux. In short, it's everywhere. Many developers aren't aware of the history behind open source operating systems, why and how Linux was created, how it was created as a direct result of the open source software movement, and the impact Linux has had on the software community and wider culture. Join David Grizzanti, 2006 graduate of the University of Scranton, and Nithya Ruff, Executive Director, Open Source Office, Comcast and Chair, Linux Foundation Board of Directors to discuss the future of Open Source and how its influenced our professional careers over the years. Presenter Biographies: Nithya A. Ruff is the Head of Comcast's Open Source Program Office. She is responsible for growing Open Source culture and transformation inside of Comcast and driving engagement with external communities. Nithya has been director-at-large on the Linux Foundation Board for the last 3 years and was recently elected to be Chair of the Linux Foundation Board. She looks forward to advancing the mission of the Linux Foundation around building sustainable ecosystems built on open collaboration. She has been a passionate advocate and a speaker for opening doors to new people in Open Source for many years. Nithya graduated with an MS in Computer Science from NDSU and an MBA from the University of Rochester, Simon Business School. You can follow her on twitter @nithyaruff and you can find her on https://www.linkedin.com/in/nithyaruff/ David Grizzanti ('06) earned his BS in Computer Science and MS in Software Engineering at the University of Scranton. Since graduation, he has worked at various technology companies across New Jersey and Pennsylvania, gaining extensive experience building and operating large distributed systems at scale. He is currently a Senior Principal Software Engineer at Comcast, where he oversees the development of multi-tenant software platforms that support tens of millions of customers across North America.

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Title: Learning about Version Control with Git/GitHub Abstract: In this event, you will get to learn in a hands-on way how to create and add to your own projects on GitHub. This activity will include both hands-on activities and live demonstrations. You will learn about how to use version control and contribute to open source in the future, starting off with customizing your GitHub profile page using a feature called profile READMEs. We'll show you the whole process of cloning, committing, pushing, pulling, and creating pull requests. By the end of this event you'll have a much better understanding of git in practice, a useful and well-appreciated skill for the workplace and personal projects! Presenters: Alexa Baldon ('22), Timothy Gallagher ('23), and David Grizzanti ('06)

Title: What is Version Control? An introduction to git and gitflow Abstract: Github has become ubiquitous in the software industry for code storage and collaboration, but what is the basis for this industry? In this session we'll explore the history of version control, the different flavors that existed prior to git and popular companies running version control "as a service" today. Also, we'll discuss how developers use these tools in their day to day and a deep dive into a popular workflow called gitflow. Presenter Biographies: David Grizzanti ('06) earned his BS in Computer Science and MS in Software Engineering at the University of Scranton. Since graduation, he has worked at various technology companies across New Jersey and Pennsylvania, gaining extensive experience building and operating large distributed systems at scale. He is currently a Senior Principal Software Engineer at Comcast, where he oversees the development of multi-tenant software platforms that support tens of millions of customers across North America. Joseph Gnall ('18) earned his BS in Computer Science and MS in Software Engineering at the University of Scranton. Since graduation, he has worked for a government contractor in Arlington, Virginia. He has gained substantial experience in software development and cloud computing. He has also transitioned his company from a legacy version control system to a modern git based version control system. He is currently working as a Software Engineer at Eagle Technologies Inc, where he administers the company's version control system, project management system, cloud infrastructure, and acts as a developer for an active government contracted system. Daniel Ricker ('20) earned his BS in Computer Science and MS in Software Engineering at the University of Scranton. Since graduation, he has been working as a Software Engineer at Lockheed Martin.

Title: IBM Quantum - How can you become a part of it Abstract: For almost 40 years, quantum computing has intrigued and amazed scientists and non-scientists in its future possibility for solving problems that are intractable using classical computing. Over the last four years, IBM has made real quantum computers available on the cloud so that clients, students, and researchers can begin to learn and experiment with this new way of computing. We'll see what potentials exist in various industries, the state of quantum computing today, and how you can get on the right path to make the earliest use of this rapidly evolving technology. Speaker Name: Andy Hacket Speaker Bio: Andy has a degree in physics and business and enjoys solving hard IT problems for his customers. Andy grew up in England and Austria and choose California as the place to raise his kids. Andy is an avid cyclist and sailor in his spare time. He has been at IBM for over eight years now, and works as Pre-sales Architect for Cloud Computing and Managed Services, and is an IBM Quantum Ambassador.

Title printf("Hello Real World"); Abstract The transition from academia to the workplace can be challenging but luckily it's a well-paved path. Several alumni and software veterans with 50+ years of combined unique experiences will give an overview of what to expect as an entry-level programmer. Topics to be covered will include how programming professionally differs from classroom assignments, what your first project might be like, and what you might expect for your future employer and teammates. Get an overview of what it's like to work as a professional software developer and how to thrive in your early career and beyond. Bios Jim Buckridge ('93) received his BS in Computer Science from Scranton and an MS in Computer Science from Stevens Institute of Technology. After getting his start at AT&T and Dow Jones, he ended up working in the niche field of life insurance policy administration systems. Having left the world of salaried employment in 2011, Jim now works as an independent contractor serving life insurance carriers and the vendors who serve them. Recent clients have included Accenture, Verisk, TIAA, USAA, and AIG. Jim has happily been able to remain "hands-on" - working in C++, Java, C# and always has at least one SQL window open. Chris Filachek ('96) received his BS in Computer Science and Mathematics from Scranton and soon his MS in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh. Chris started his professional career soon after graduation with IBM, and now as a Senior Software Engineer has over 20 years of experience working on its Transaction Processing Facility (TPF), a high volume transaction processing system supporting the Travel and Transportation (airlines, hotels, & car rentals) and the Finance industries. He has experience across a wide variety of areas, including operating system development, C/C++ and Java runtime environments, and database managers. Keith Quinn ('01) received his BS in Computer Science from Scranton and later his ME in Systems Engineering from Cornell. Keith is defense contractor, a Software Engineering Manager, at Lockheed Martin, the company that gave him his start nearly 20 years ago. He has held various roles in software engineering adhering to in-depth software processes. His current responsibilities include the recruitment and hiring of both college and ex-pro candidates.

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Title: Product Management: What is it and is it for me? Abstract: Professors define class assignments. Once I graduate and join the corporate ranks who defines the work then? Product Managers! Product Managers are responsible for guiding the success of a product by leading the cross-functional teams. Product Management is an important organizational role - especially in technology companies - that sets the strategy, product roadmap, feature definition, as well as the success criteria. Product Management roles are increasingly coveted offering high salaries and ample growth opportunities. No one majors in product management. The kaleidoscope of skills required can seem daunting. How would I start a career in product management? Outline Product Management -What is Product Management? -What do Product Managers do? -What skills are important for a Product Manager? -Is Product Management for me? -What actions can I take now? Bio: Emilie Schmidt has over 30 years of experience in IT as a technology strategist specializing in enterprise architecture and governance. Beginning as a computer operator as a work-study student at the University of Scranton, Emilie has performed virtually every function in IT. Facing 10 years of student loan debt upon graduation she was unable to pursue her dream of joining the Peace Corps. Instead, she accepted a system programmer position with the hope of visiting her assigned customer account: South African Power & Light. When it was clear the desired travel would neither materialize quickly and nor obtaining any meaningful job from assigned tasks, Emilie opted to obtain her K-12 Teaching Certification at night. This gave a new spin on her skills mix! She joined the Educational Services Division of a leading high-tech firm in New England where she thoroughly enjoyed gaining expertise in end-user experience and instructional design. While at Digital Equipment Corporation she managed numerous hardware and software groups, pioneered teleworking before the invention of the internet as a product manager at corporate with an engineering team based in Australia's Gold Coast. Despite the enjoyment of working in Surfer's Paradise, the transatlantic flights and long periods of time from family led her to accept a promotion to Strategic Relationship Manager negotiating licensing agreements with Microsoft that only involved travel to the west coast. Along the way she completed her company sponsored MBA program at Boston University at night. She graduated the same time she made her last student loan payment and celebrated with a month-long camping safari in Tanzania quickly followed by five weeks traveling through Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru crossing Machu Pichu and the Gallapagos Islands off her bucket list. The dubious future of Digital Equipment provided an opportunity to ponder a move to a warmer climate. She eyed North Carolina which she continues to call home. As the first Chief Technology Officer for the state of North Carolina, Emilie established and copyrighted the first Enterprise Architecture for state government with publication filed at the Library of Congress for reference by others. The quality assurance processes and project reporting procedures she instituted were awarded the 1998 Quality Assurance Institute Best of the Best Award. Emilie launched the NC@YourService statewide portal with innovative combination of Yahoo! and North Carolina government content, resulting in the state receiving the Computerworld Honors Medal in recognition of noteworthy use of technology as well as Government Technology Best of the Web 2000 award. Subsequently, she consulted with other state governments (Commonwealth of Massachusetts, California, and Georgia) on IT strategic planning and business IT/alignment. She spoke at Gartner Group technology conferences in New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Then, with her parents aging, she took a "Mc Job" at USPS that would not require travel. Emilie's talents were recognized, and she was quickly assigned to manage distributed computing operations responsible for ensuring every post office nation wide sold stamps at the correct price. And, because she made learning the business of USPS her business, she once again rose through the ranks and ended her career as IT Strategy Manager. In retirement, she and her husband remain committed to travel and crossed off sections hikes of the Appalachian Trail and driving cross country in their retro-hip 1986 VW pop-up camper. Their most recent pre-COVID trip was a 40-day cruise from Vancouver around Cape Horn to again visit Rio de Janeiro. She anxiously awaits the end of COVID. She divides her time between The Berkshires (summer home of the Boston Symphony) where she and her husband fondly remember the times spent at Tanglewood as well as on tour with Seiji Ozawa to Hong Kong and Japan and North Carolina where she performed stand-up at the local comedy club Charlie Goodnight's. Her words of advice to students is to enjoy your live journey, both career and personal!

The Department of Computing Sciences invites you to join us on Zoom, as part of the University's Virtual Open House, during the hours of 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Faculty and students will be available to share information about our department and programs, answer your questions, and to meet with you for smaller group discussions. Contact cynthia.tokash@scranton.edu for details

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Title Making the cloud less "cloudy" Abstract Over the last few years, the word "cloud" has become a household word and is now used by almost every major organization in the world. However, it is generally misunderstood by the lay public. During this session we'll give a brief history of how IT infrastructure has morphed from monolithic mainframes to the on-demand cloud of today. We will then discuss the services commonly available from cloud providers along with the decisions developers make when architecting for the cloud and the tradeoffs when choosing which cloud platforms/providers to use. Lastly, we will touch upon the pros and cons of the cloud as it exists today. This discussion will leave the Computer Science students better prepared to enter this new cloud-centric world. Bios John McGivern ('86) received his BS in Computer Science from the University of Scranton and his Masters in Management from Penn State University in 1998. He is currently Senior Director of Cloud Optimization Services for Groupware Technology, a leading IT solutions provider based in Campbell, CA. In his role with Groupware, John works with customers to optimize their cloud platform for cost-effectiveness and manageability. John is a seasoned information technology executive with extensive experience in the design, development, operation and automation of large-scale data centers and fulfillment systems. He has managed all types of on-prem solutions during his career along with migrations to the public cloud. David Grizzanti ('06) earned his BS in Computer Science and MS in Software Engineering at the University of Scranton. Since graduation, he has worked at various technology companies across New Jersey and Pennsylvania, gaining extensive experience building and operating large distributed systems at scale. He is currently a Senior Principal Software Engineer at Comcast, where he oversees the development of multi-tenant software platforms that support tens of millions of customers across North America.

The Department of Computing Sciences invites you to join us on Zoom, as part of the University's Virtual Open House, during the hours 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Faculty and students will be available to share information about our department and programs, answer your questions, and to meet with you for smaller group discussions. Contact cynthia.tokash@scranton.edu for details

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Title: Unique Times, Unique Measures Abstract: 2020 has definitely been a unique year. The entire world has had to change how we work, learn, socialize, and communicate by moving to online methods like Zoom. A majority of us are working or learning remotely which has caused us to change our entire strategy and process. Vince, Lou, and John are here to share how to manage this new way of life. From managing work/school life balance, to changing businesses processes, to remote hiring, we'll touch on it all. Presenter Biographies: Vince Sbarra ('88) earned his BS in Computer Science from the University of Scranton. He also holds an MBA from Monmouth University. For most of the past 30+ years, he has been an IT professional, and amidst that time was also a classroom teacher in inner city Baltimore. Now focused fully on education technology, he has spent significant time in the financial and engineering verticals with specific technical expertise in IT management, cloud-based delivery, project management, data center design, and education technology consulting. He currently serves as the Director of Technology for the Museum of Science and has been working remote for the last 10 years. Now fully adapted, it has become his way of life and he couldn't imagine ever going into an office again. Lou Balzani ('16) graduated from the University of Scranton with a BS in Computer Information Systems and an MS in Software Engineering. Since graduating, he has worked at IBM in Poughkeepsie, NY as a z/OS Security Support engineer, providing first-class support for over ten security components of the z/OS mainframe operating system and keeping mission-critical workloads for the world's biggest companies running smoothly. John Bozarth ('84) earned his BS in Computer Science from the University of Scranton and a MS in Systems Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He also attended Harvard Business School's Executive program earning a certificate in the leadership program. John is currently employed by Amentum Services, Inc where he is the Sr. Vice President for the Mission Readiness (MR) Strategic Business Unit that provides mission essential services to the warfighter. He leads a group of 16 business development professionals supporting activities across five different markets (Sectors) that includes broad-based logistics services, aviation maintenance, facility and ground vehicle operations and maintenance, and test range and flight services and NASA support services. He manages/oversees the health of the $40B pipeline, provides strategic guidance on new business pursuits, identifies market areas for growth, and provides customer engagement, capture leadership, solution development, and transition expertise.

Title: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: Starting Your Tech Career Abstract: Starting a career can be daunting when you don't know what to expect. Making the jump to a professional workplace isn't easy, but demystifying this can help you be more confident and productive from day one. In this talk, Mike, Chris, and Lou will break down some common entry-level roles in tech, the major industries that need you, and what you'll need to know once you're there! Presenter Biographies: Mike Martelli ('04) graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Scranton in 2004 and received his M.S. in Computer Science from NYU in 2009. He is the Vice President, Media Information Solutions at ViacomCBS in New York City. He has been working there since graduating Scranton, starting as a Software Developer. He manages a global team whose focus is linear broadcast and multi-platform scheduling, content operations and supply chain workflows across ViacomCBS global footprint of brands. Chris Hundersmarck graduated from the University of Scranton with a B.S. in Computer Science & Philosophy ('04) and an M.S. in Software Engineering ('06). He is the Senior Director of Broadcast Software Engineering at ViacomCBS and has led global engineering teams in the linear television space for more than a decade. Chris's teams build and maintain the software systems that are responsible for playing out dozens of ViacomCBS networks like MTV, BET, VH1, Comedy Central, and Nickelodeon. Lou Balzani ('16) graduated from the University of Scranton with a BS in Computer Information Systems and an MS in Software Engineering. Since graduating, he has worked at IBM in Poughkeepsie, NY as a z/OS Security Support engineer, providing first-class support for over ten security components of the z/OS mainframe operating system and keeping mission-critical workloads for the world's biggest companies running smoothly.

Kick-Off Social on Zoom (Due to the ongoing pandemic) Meet up with department faculty, students and fellow alumni for conversation and reminiscing. Sign-up via the following URL

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Each fall the University holds day-long, campus-wide open house events, which in part, provide opportunities to learn more about the Department of Computing Sciences. Visitors to campus are invited to join faculty and students in both formal and informal settings for scheduled Meet & Greet opportunities, Information Sessions and Department Visits. Open Houses are typically held on Sundays in late October and early November.

Each spring the University holds a day-long campus-wide event for all students accepted for admission, which in part, provides opportunities to learn more about the Department of Computing Sciences. Scheduled events include presentations, panel discussions, and department visits which provide ample opportunities to meet and speak with faculty and students from the department. Preview Day is typically held on Saturday in late March.

Area high schools are invited to bring teams to compete in a programming contest hosted by the Department of Computing Sciences every year in the spring. Teams of two or three students use a programming language to solve computer-programming problems. Awards are presented to the top three teams.

The Pennsylvania Gamma Chapter of Upsilon Pi Epsilon, The International Honor Society for the Computing and Information Disciplines, was chartered at the University of Scranton in 1985. Those who qualify for membership in this honor society are inducted at an induction ceremony and dinner held yearly in May.

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