Title - "Computer Science & Entrepreneurship - Lessons Learned" Abstract - Geoff Speicher and Jason Washo are both software development company owners and graduates of the University of Scranton Software Engineering program. Both of their educational and professional journeys include many ups and downs and share a variety of similarities and differences. These stories should provide computer science students that possess entrepreneurial goals with some useful pointers, lessons, and inspiration. The presentation will also discuss helpful assets that are generally available to assist early-stage ideas/companies. Bios - Geoff Speicher - Geoff is a 1997 B.S. Computer Science graduate and 1999 M.S. Software Engineering graduate from The University of Scranton. Geoff began his technology career at TR Associates, his family business in Archbald. He founded Software Engineering Associates (SEA) in 1999 to provide custom software services as a complement to the hardware business. SEA merged in 2014 to form UM Technologies, with a focus on scaling and selling an energy analytics platform. After a successful market exit in 2018, UM Tech rebranded as Cloudshadow venture resources, where Geoff's current project (Artmatcher) just recently hit the iOS App Store for early adopters. Jason Washo - Jason is a 2005 B.S. Network Engineering graduate from Keystone College and a 2013 M.S. Software Engineering graduate from The University of Scranton. Jason began his technology career at Diversified Information Technologies, Inc. (now EDM Group) in Scranton, PA where in 15 years he worked his way from a mailroom supervisor to Sr. Director of Software Development in 15 years. In 2015, Jason founded Sho Technology Solutions, LLC, a multi-national software development company, and now directly provides software development services for a variety of natural gas, pharmaceutical, financial, and Fortune 500 companies.

The Computing Sciences Department will be participating in the Open Houses set for Sunday October 24th and Sunday November 7th. Visitors to campus will have the opportunity to meet with faculty and students in both formal and informal settings.

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TITLE: CORPORATE CULTURE ABSTRACT: When evaluating companies for employment, job seekers take many different things into consideration including position, salary, benefits, and location. While all important, sometimes overlooked and equally as important is the working environment and the many, less well defined criteria that fall under the broad definition of Corporate Culture. When choosing a place where you will be spending 40+ hours a week for potentially many years, you want an environment that fits your needs, in which you can grow and advance in your career. This presentation will address many aspects of corporate culture for consideration for your first or next employment opportunity. BIOGRAPHY: JIM FOX '85 (jim@foxnj.com) BS Computer Science - University of Scranton - 1985 Software Developer - The Scranton Times - 1985-1989 MS Computer Science - The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - 1990 Bellcore, SAIC, Telcorida, Ericsson Software Developer, Team Lead 1991-1997 Manager/Director 1997-2017 Product Areas Performance Management Network Engineering Wireless Network Planning Billing Mediation Real-time charging systems

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Title: How the Laws Will Impact Your Careers in any Technology Field Abstract: Various laws will affect you on a daily basis throughout your career. When you are hired, you will be required to sign an agreement with your employer that will govern the rights in any software or other materials you develop while employed. Use of any software in your job will be governed by license terms dictated by the software developer that are important for you to understand. Even open source software is governed by license terms that can vary significantly. Restrictions on the use of certain data are being implemented at a rapid pace. Michael Bevilacqua, a 1978 graduate of the University of Scranton will provide an overview of the principal intellectual property laws that protect software and other technology, and will highlight some other significant legal issues which you are likely to encounter during your careers. Biography: Michael Bevilacqua recently retired from the international law firm of Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr (aka WilmerHale) where he was a partner in the intellectual property and corporate departments. Mike graduated from the University of Scranton in 1978 with a double major in computer science and mathematics, from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1979 with a Master's degree in computer science and in 1982 from the Boston College Law School. During his career, Mike worked for some of the most significant technology companies in the world including Intel, Apple, Analog Devices, Cisco and Red Hat. In the late 1980s, Mike represented the Open Software Foundation which was a consortium formed by 9 out of the top 10 computer companies in the world to build an alternative to the UNIX operating system. In the early to mid 1990s he represented Spyglass which had the exclusive license to the Mosaic browser, on which Internet Explorer is based. For the past 6 years he represented a consortium of the 23 US stock exchanges which were ordered by the government to build a consolidated audit trail of all trades made on the exchanges, which is now considered the largest financial database in the world.

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.

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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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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