Computer engineering

Arthur D. Little Continues Its Global Expansion With Appointment of 150th Partner

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

As a strong sign of its continued expansion and ongoing success, Arthur D. Little (ADL) today announced the appointment of three new Partners, bringing its total count of Partners around the world to 150.

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  • As a strong sign of its continued expansion and ongoing success, Arthur D. Little (ADL) today announced the appointment of three new Partners, bringing its total count of Partners around the world to 150.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230906930886/en/
    Arthur D. Little has appointed three new Partners, bringing its total count of Partners around the world to 150.
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    Alessandro Barmettler will join ADL’s Italian team as a Partner in the Automotive & Manufacturing Goods (AMG) practice.
  • As one of the fastest growing talents in the company, he became a Partner at Value Partners in 2015.

PAWR Program Unveils ARA Testbed for Rural Wireless and Applications Research

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

The Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research (PAWR) Project Office announces the unveiling of ARA, a new testbed in Central Iowa dedicated to research on rural wireless systems and applications.

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  • The Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research (PAWR) Project Office announces the unveiling of ARA, a new testbed in Central Iowa dedicated to research on rural wireless systems and applications.
  • As the fourth and final platform in the PAWR program, ARA combines both commercial and programmable network systems.
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    The U.S. National Science Foundation created and initially funded the PAWR program in partnership with an industry consortium of leading wireless companies and organizations.
  • “Located in the heart of Central Iowa, ARA rounds out the program by offering advanced wireless infrastructure in a uniquely rural setting.

Digital Locations CEO Rich Berliner Discussed the Use of Machine Learning with the Company’s Tech Team Leader

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

SANTA BARBARA, CA, Aug. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Locations, Inc. (OTCMKTS:DLOC), the developer of a disruptive technology that will deliver high-speed Internet from satellites directly to smartphones all over the world, today announced that in a recent podcast, its CEO, Rich Berliner, spoke with Dr. Elias Alwan, at Florida International University (FIU) about using machine learning to overcome certain technical challenges.

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  • During the conversation, Dr. Alwan described how the FIU tech team is working to overcome the challenges of delivering high speed data from satellites directly to mobile phones.
  • Dr. Alwan continued, “How we play with all the variables in order to allow and close that link is our greatest concern.
  • Our project is currently focused what can we change on the cellphone side to make that link happen.
  • Dr. Alwan obtained his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University in 2014, and his M.E.

Foresite Labs Welcomes Dr. David Weinreich as Operating Partner

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Foresite Labs today announced the appointment of David Weinreich , MD, MBA, as an operating partner.

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  • Foresite Labs today announced the appointment of David Weinreich , MD, MBA, as an operating partner.
  • David joins Foresite Labs from Regeneron , where he was the executive vice president and head of global clinical development.
  • “David’s experience and proven results in leading the development and delivery of innovative medicines to patients in multiple therapeutic domains will be essential to our work at Foresite Labs,” said Dr. Vikram Bajaj, co-founder and CEO of Foresite Labs.
  • “Foresite Labs remains focused on putting patients first and creating new and impactful solutions to challenging medical conditions,” said David Weinreich, operating partner at Foresite Labs.

Phosphorus Cybersecurity Appoints Sonu Shankar to Chief Strategy Officer

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phosphorus, the leading provider of unified security management and breach prevention for the xTended Internet of Things (xIoT), today announced the appointment of Sonu Shankar to Chief Strategy Officer.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phosphorus, the leading provider of unified security management and breach prevention for the xTended Internet of Things (xIoT), today announced the appointment of Sonu Shankar to Chief Strategy Officer.
  • As CSO, Shankar will serve on the executive leadership team where he will lead the company’s business strategy, corporate development, technology roadmap, industry and government relations, and investor relations.
  • Shankar is an experienced cybersecurity and IT executive, who previously served as Phosphorus’s Vice President of Product Management.
  • For more information about Phosphorus, visit www.phosphorus.io , or see us at upcoming conferences such as Black Hat and DEF CON .

IPVideo Corporation Announces Expansion and Appoints Sohaib Shaikh as Director of Engineering

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

BAY SHORE, N.Y., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- IPVideo Corporation, a leading provider of physical security solutions including the award-winning HALO Smart Sensor and Sentry ERS Emergency Lockdown and Response System, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sohaib Shaikh as Director of Engineering. With a diverse background in engineering, Shaikh joins IPVideo during a peak period of growth to lead its firmware and hardware development teams and help drive technology innovation across all IPVideo product lines.

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  • With a diverse background in engineering, Shaikh joins IPVideo during a peak period of growth to lead its firmware and hardware development teams and help drive technology innovation across all IPVideo product lines.
  • In his prior position, Shaikh served as Device Engineering Manager at Airgas where he led the company's engineering and production teams in the development of next-generation telemetry devices.
  • Earlier on, Shaikh was part of GE Consumer & Industrial's Edison Engineering Development Program in test and design engineer roles.
  • Shaikh holds a Bachelor and Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and a Master of Business Administration.

University of Virginia Joins the BrainChip University AI Accelerator Program

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

The BrainChip University AI Accelerator Program equips UVA to incorporate neuromorphic technology – simulation of the brain’s neural network – into the department’s leading-edge curriculum.

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  • The BrainChip University AI Accelerator Program equips UVA to incorporate neuromorphic technology – simulation of the brain’s neural network – into the department’s leading-edge curriculum.
  • BrainChip’s University AI Accelerator Program provides platforms, and guidance to students at higher education institutions with AI engineering programs training.
  • We are pleased to work with the University of Virginia on advancing their mission to provide cutting-edge tools and resources that help them achieve their objectives.”
    The University of Virginia joins current participants Arizona State University, Carnegie Mellon University, Rochester Institute of Technology, and the University of Oklahoma in the accelerator program.
  • Other institutions of higher education interested in how they can become members of BrainChip’s University AI Accelerator Program can find more details at https://brainchip.com/brainchip-university-ai-accelerator/ .

Motif Neurotech Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Steven Goetz as Chief Technology Officer

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Monday, July 24, 2023

Motif Neurotech , a clinical-stage company developing minimally invasive bioelectronics for mental health, announces the appointment of Steven Goetz as Chief Technology Officer.

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  • Motif Neurotech , a clinical-stage company developing minimally invasive bioelectronics for mental health, announces the appointment of Steven Goetz as Chief Technology Officer.
  • “I’m so excited to add him to our team – Steve is my dream candidate for this role.
  • “Motif has developed an elegant new way to deliver neuromodulation therapy to the brain that avoids many of the barriers of more invasive approaches, and I’m excited to join the company at this time of growth to help translate this innovative technology to market,” said Steven Goetz, new Chief Technology Officer of Motif Neurotech.
  • He holds a BSEE from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and an MSEE from the University of Minnesota.

NXP Semiconductors Executive Reelected Board Chair of Silicon Integration Initiative for 2023-2024

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

Pankaj Kukkal, executive vice president of MCU/MPU Engineering for NXP Semiconductors, has been elected to a second term as board chair at Silicon Integration Initiative .

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  • Pankaj Kukkal, executive vice president of MCU/MPU Engineering for NXP Semiconductors, has been elected to a second term as board chair at Silicon Integration Initiative .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230720494194/en/
    Pankaj Kukkal, executive vice president of MCU/MPU Engineering for NXP Semiconductors, has been elected to a second term as board chair at Silicon Integration Initiative.
  • Kukkal joined the Si2 board in 2020 to advocate for improved integrated circuit design tool interoperability and assumed the chair role in 2022.
  • Before NXP, he held executive leadership and engineering positions at Qualcomm and Intel, and design engineering positions at startup Knowledge Based Silicon and Ricoh Electronics.

CarGurus Announces Appointment of Manik Gupta to Board of Directors

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Monday, July 17, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CarGurus (Nasdaq: CARG), the No. 1 visited digital auto platform for shopping, buying, and selling new and used vehicles1, today announced the appointment of Manik Gupta to its Board of Directors and Audit Committee, effective July 14, 2023. Gupta brings nearly 25 years of experience in the technology sector, currently as the Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Teams, serving over 300 million users across enterprises, small and medium businesses (SMBs), consumers, and the developer ecosystem. Prior to this, his background spans roles at several global technology companies, including Uber, Google, and Hewlett-Packard.

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  • 1 visited digital auto platform for shopping, buying, and selling new and used vehicles1, today announced the appointment of Manik Gupta to its Board of Directors and Audit Committee, effective July 14, 2023.
  • His expertise will be a valuable asset in our goal of driving continued strategic and sustainable momentum at CarGurus,” said Jason Trevisan, CEO of CarGurus.
  • This is a testament to the team’s commitment to continually innovating for the benefit of its customers,” said Gupta.
  • “I am thrilled by the opportunity to contribute to the company’s ongoing success in partnership with the Board of Directors and the broader CarGurus leadership team.”
    Gupta will occupy a newly created seat on the CarGurus Board of Directors.