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CECS Seminar - A Personal Perspective on Engineering

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When Oct 09, 2009
from 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm
Where JB Speed Bldg Room 100
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UNIVERSITY of LOUISVILLE COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
in cooperation with
IEEE Computer Society Louisville Chapter
Place: JB Speed Building Room 100
Date: Friday, October 9, 2009
Reception: 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Foyer
Time: 3:30 Seminar

A Personal Perspective on Engineering

Mr. Lawrence Garth Egbert
University of Louisville
2009 Recipient of the Professional Award in Engineering
Computer Engineering and Computer Science

Abstract: My journey as a student at Speed School began in 1995 when I enrolled in the EMCS program, and ended with my graduation in 1999. Since leaving school I have had the opportunity to work for several companies. As a graduate I will share my experience in the field computer science and software engineering, as well as general experience dealing with the professional work place. Knowing how to solve problems is a very important skill to have, but it is not the only skill you need in order to be successful.

  • How has my education helped me professionally?
  • What was expected of me as an engineer?
  • Pros and cons of working in an office vs. starting a business.
  • A few general rules to consider in the office.
I hope that by sharing my perspective on working as an engineer, students will have a better idea of what to expect when they graduate.

 

Bio: Mr. Egbert has been working in the field of computer and software engineering for 12 years, with a focus on hardware and software system integrations. For 8 years Mr. Egbert was involved in automation and system integration projects for the automotive industry, integrating robotics to automate production tasks and increase efficiency. These projects required a solid background in network design and administration, network security, software engineering, database design, as well as general engineering skills. In 2005 Mr. Egbert branched out to start SmartSystemsDesign, focused on providing custom web enabled solutions for his clients. As a member of the SSD team, Mr. Egbert contributes the following skills:

  • Database design, implementation and management - Software design and development
  • LAN/WAN network design, administration, security, and performance tuning
  • Server backup and disaster recovery planning- Remote services and support for clients and staff

 

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