Co-sponsored by: Seattle Section YP + Seattle PES Join IEEE Seattle Young Professional for the Jan 30th Startup Grind Event. The Seattle YP has partnered with Startup Grind to provide discounted tickets for IEEE members. The full cost of this event is $14 but IEEE members pay $5 + processing fee using “ieeetix” promo code. Rian Buckley is the CEO and Co-Founder of Fitcode, a fashion-data company that enhances the shopping experience by focusing on fit, not size.At the age of 26, Rian co-founded Fitcode. Three years, $2.3M in funding, and 95,000 users (and counting) later, Rian is at the helm of an innovative startup that’s using technology to solve real problems for some of the denim industry’s biggest brands, including JOE'S Jeans and AG Jeans.She also models for international retailers, brands, and magazines, including Lululemon, Tommy Bahama, and Nordstrom. Agenda: 6:00 pm Networking and Food 6:45 pm Fireside Chat 7:45 pm Fireside Chat ends Location: Bldg: Galvanize 111 So. Jackson St. Seattle, Washington 98104

Planning meeting for upcoming PES NWESS meeting in Seattle in March Speaker(s): Max, Location: Seattle, Washington

We will offer training to the new and existing officers. Topics will include officers roles, planing, announcing, publishing, holding and reporting events using the IEEE vTools as well as tips and tricks. The event include remote login for those who can not participate in person.

Co-sponsored by: Seattle Section New officers training Speaker(s): Alon Newton, Agenda: Training on vTools and how to run a successful chapter Location: Redmond, Washington 98052

IEEE Seattle Section Execom February 2018

Planning meeting for upcoming PES NWESS meeting in Seattle in March Speaker(s): Max, Location: Seattle, Washington

We apologize for the late cancellation of the September meeting.  We are able to have our speaker come out and provide this benefit to attendees in February! This month we’ll be talking with Technical Sales Specialist Gary Paterson of Dynamatic Drive Source International INC. Sturtevant, Wis.   Meeting Agenda Eddy Current Drive Theory of Operation Performance Analysis Economic Implications Application Considerations …all with a focus on pump and similar applications.   Gary Paterson Gary Patterson holds a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, where he pursued the Power Option, specializing in rotating equipment and electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution. He began his career with a manufacturer of large motors, assigned as a factory application engineer, specializing in the firm’s line of eddy current variable speed drives, and their emerging variable frequency drive technology.  He served later as a field sales engineer in Chicago, and eventually assumed regional responsibility. He has worked in field sales as a region manager for a variable frequency drive manufacturer, and has also been employed as a sales engineer with a manufacturer’s representative firm, responsible for a large variety of electrical and mechanical equipment. He presently serves as the Pump, Fan and Compressor Technical Sales Specialist for DSI/Dynamatic, focusing on pumping and similar applications in the industrial and municipal markets. Location: 701 Pike St Suite 1200 Seattle, Washington 98101

We apologize for the late cancellation of the September meeting.  We are able to have our speaker come out and provide this benefit to attendees in February! This month we’ll be talking with Technical Sales Specialist Gary Paterson of Dynamatic Drive Source International INC. Sturtevant, Wis.   Meeting Agenda Eddy Current Drive Theory of Operation Performance Analysis Economic Implications Application Considerations …all with a focus on pump and similar applications.   Gary Paterson Gary Patterson holds a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, where he pursued the Power Option, specializing in rotating equipment and electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution. He began his career with a manufacturer of large motors, assigned as a factory application engineer, specializing in the firm’s line of eddy current variable speed drives, and their emerging variable frequency drive technology.  He served later as a field sales engineer in Chicago, and eventually assumed regional responsibility. He has worked in field sales as a region manager for a variable frequency drive manufacturer, and has also been employed as a sales engineer with a manufacturer’s representative firm, responsible for a large variety of electrical and mechanical equipment.  He presently serves as the Pump, Fan and Compressor Technical Sales Specialist for DSI/Dynamatic, focusing on pumping and similar applications in the industrial and municipal markets.  Location: 701 Pike St Suite 1200 Seattle, Washington 98101

Co-sponsored by: Seattle Section YP + WiBiotics Join IEEE Seattle Young Professional for a night of networking and learning about WiBotic, a start-up company founded by a University of Washington alum Ben Waters (Ph.D. ‘15) and Associate Professor Joshua Smith. WiBotic aims tackle the innovative industry of wireless charging systems and provides the most reliable wireless power and battery intelligence solutions to charge any aerial, mobile and aquatic robot systems. They have created a plug and play solution which can be attached to any electronic device and start charging wirelessly.   This event will help professionals to not only get to network with one of the top innovators in the industry, but also get a chance to learn how the technology works, what problems they faced, and how they overcome them. There is also a personal tour and a live demonstration of how their innovative wireless technology functions.   Details about parking: Parking garages available to park in for free after 5 around the UW campus. Agenda: 6:15pm – Networking & light snacks at the UW CoMotion incubator Auditorium. 6:45pm – WiBiotic History and Foundation Presentation. 7:00pm – WiBiotic lab tour and demo. 7:15pm – Presentation on product design, development and challenges. 7:45pm – Q/A, socializing, and networking Location: Room: Suite 400 Bldg: CoMotion Labs 4545 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle, Washington 98105-4721

Co-sponsored by: IEEE Seattle Section & PES Society This is an IEEE Young Professionals Fun Social+Networking event. Whirlyball, dubbed "the world’s only totally mechanized team sport", is best described as a combination of Basketball, Hockey and Jai-Alai played while riding an electrically powered machine, similar to a bumper car.     Agenda 6:30 pm Introductions, Socializing and Networking 7:00 pm Game Time Begins 9:30 pm Game Time ends   Cost: The subsidized cost for IEEE members is $20/person. Non-IEEE members pay full cost $30/person   Additional Details: http://whirlyballseattle.com/whatis.htm   Address: 23401 Hwy. 99 Edmonds. WA 98026   Location: 23401 Hwy. 99 Edmonds, Washington 98026

Co-sponsored by: Seattle Section and Seattle PES Join IEEE Seattle Young Professional for the Feb 27th Startup Grind Event. The Seattle YP has partnered with Startup Grind to provide discounted tickets for IEEE members. The full cost of this event is $14 but IEEE members pay $5 + processing fee using “ieeetix” promo code.   Sarah has experienced a long line of successes, from LinkedIn to 23andMe she has lead operations from several positions. The result of working with VC funded startups is a huge resource for consumer startups and their founders. She is an active angel investor, sits on several boards and is helping drive change for women in technology.As a consumer internet start-up executive and generalist in all areas of non-technical operations including finance, hr, product, sales, customer service and risk. Broad based background with experience in higher education (Stanford), healthcare, government, financial services and management consulting. Back-to-back executive staff positions at highly successful Sequoia funded start-ups has given her and view that few can match. Agenda: 6:00 pm Networking and Food 6:45 pm Fireside Chat 7:45 pm Fireside Chat ends Location: Bldg: Galvanize 111 So. Jackson St Seattle, Washington 98104