April 2018 Professional Development Event:
Women in Tech Panel: Defining Success
Sponsored by UTC Aerospace Systems
Date and Time
Date: Thursday, April 12, 2018 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)
RSVP: April 10, 2018
RSVP: April 10, 2018
In partnership with UTC Aerospace Systems (UTAS), the Society of Women Engineering (SWE) invites you to join us for evening of networking, idea-sharing and interactive discussion to celebrate women’s history month. This event will feature a panel of four successful women currently blazing trails in different tech fields within UTAS. We will hear personal stories from the panelists aimed at empowering women in tech of all experience levels to define success on their own terms. Afterwards, we will open the discussion for networking with panelists and attendees.
Attendees will have an opportunity to connect with other women in the Boston tech community. Share experiences on navigating, working and achieving personal success in the tech industry. Hear from four successful women who have each accomplished their own unique career goals.
Attendees will have an opportunity to connect with other women in the Boston tech community. Share experiences on navigating, working and achieving personal success in the tech industry. Hear from four successful women who have each accomplished their own unique career goals.
Agenda
Agenda:
Registration & Apps: 5:30- 6:15 PM
Panel Discussion: 6:30-7:15 PM
Networking: 7:15-8:00 PM
Closing Remarks: 8:00 PM
Registration & Apps: 5:30- 6:15 PM
Panel Discussion: 6:30-7:15 PM
Networking: 7:15-8:00 PM
Closing Remarks: 8:00 PM
Dinner will be provided. Vegetarian Option available.
LocationLocation:
UTC Aerospace Systems 7 Technology Park Road Westford, MA 01886 Parking: Free on-site parking is available Security: Due to facility security requirements, this event requires pre-registration. No event walk-ins will be accepted. A government issued ID such as a drivers license or passport will be required at the event. |
About the Panelists
Martha Nicol is Director, Strategy & Innovation for ISR & Space Systems’ Airborne Group within UTC Aerospace Systems. In this role, Martha provides leadership for the development of initiatives leading to sustainable long term growth for a portfolio of airborne multi-spectral sensor products & missions which generate imagery intelligence for military use. She is responsible for the development of strategic relationships via teaming, equity partnerships, licensing of intellectual property or CRADAs. She is the Airborne focus for mergers & acquisitions and oversees the prioritization, monitoring and control of an $18M+ investment portfolio to ensure that the business is competitively positioned.
Martha joined UTAS in 2008 with over 25 years of experience in the defense industry primarily in classified product development for ISR and defense electronics segments. Through her work in business development, program management and engineering many successful new product designs have been deployed to operational use, most recently for flight-qualified high-altitude reconnaissance sensors. Prior to her work at UTAS, as a General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems program and technical manager, she provided leadership through a subcontract to Goodrich SRS building core competencies in engineering functional line management, cost account management and real-time embedded applications.
Martha started her career at MIT Lincoln Laboratories developing software to support an integration of radar systems with field artillery. This was followed by many years at what is now BAE Systems as a principal electronics engineer responsible for the for the systems design of advanced microwave and IR/EO countermeasure suites to increase the survivability of various advanced and existing aircraft such as the F-22 and the C-130.
She is a graduate of the University of Vermont with a BS in Physics and has continued her education through a variety of graduate and executive education courses in electrical engineering, software and business management. She obtained her PMI Project Management Professional certification in 2006 and completed the MIT Sloan School of Management Strategy & Innovation Certificate program in 2012.
Martha joined UTAS in 2008 with over 25 years of experience in the defense industry primarily in classified product development for ISR and defense electronics segments. Through her work in business development, program management and engineering many successful new product designs have been deployed to operational use, most recently for flight-qualified high-altitude reconnaissance sensors. Prior to her work at UTAS, as a General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems program and technical manager, she provided leadership through a subcontract to Goodrich SRS building core competencies in engineering functional line management, cost account management and real-time embedded applications.
Martha started her career at MIT Lincoln Laboratories developing software to support an integration of radar systems with field artillery. This was followed by many years at what is now BAE Systems as a principal electronics engineer responsible for the for the systems design of advanced microwave and IR/EO countermeasure suites to increase the survivability of various advanced and existing aircraft such as the F-22 and the C-130.
She is a graduate of the University of Vermont with a BS in Physics and has continued her education through a variety of graduate and executive education courses in electrical engineering, software and business management. She obtained her PMI Project Management Professional certification in 2006 and completed the MIT Sloan School of Management Strategy & Innovation Certificate program in 2012.
Kristen Weight manages the Mechanical Engineering Department for ISR & Space Systems’ Airborne Group within UTC Aerospace Systems. Her role is to ensure the continued growth and development of the engineers in her group to maintain a world class engineering department.
Kristen joined UTAS in 2017 with over 25 years of experience in a variety of industries including defense, semiconductor, thermal management, and engineering services. Kristen has helped to grow the departments she worked in and managed by bringing in new technology and tools.
Kristen started her career at Army Research Laboratory in Watertown, MA conducting materials and structural research. She moved on to develop products for the semiconductor industry as well as consumer products and medical devices. Kristen holds 3 patents with1 patent pending as well as numerous conference papers and Army Research Laboratory publications.
Kristen is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with a BS in Mathematics, a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and has continued her education through a variety of courses in electrical engineering, software, program management, risk management and leadership training.
All of Kristen’s patent awards were for products developed within a collaborative team, and she thinks it’s pretty cool to have been part of several teams with such innovative success.
Kristen joined UTAS in 2017 with over 25 years of experience in a variety of industries including defense, semiconductor, thermal management, and engineering services. Kristen has helped to grow the departments she worked in and managed by bringing in new technology and tools.
Kristen started her career at Army Research Laboratory in Watertown, MA conducting materials and structural research. She moved on to develop products for the semiconductor industry as well as consumer products and medical devices. Kristen holds 3 patents with1 patent pending as well as numerous conference papers and Army Research Laboratory publications.
Kristen is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with a BS in Mathematics, a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and has continued her education through a variety of courses in electrical engineering, software, program management, risk management and leadership training.
All of Kristen’s patent awards were for products developed within a collaborative team, and she thinks it’s pretty cool to have been part of several teams with such innovative success.
Megan DeLoach is an Associate Software Engineer for the Airborne group, in the ISR & Space division of UTC Aerospace Systems. Megan is a member of the DB-110 Software Team where she contributes to the design, development, and test of mission planning software for the line of Tactical Reconnaissance Sensors. She has also been involved in several improvement initiatives, including one to streamline the new hire onboarding process, a trade study to evaluate and select code management tools, and an ongoing effort to create an internal social network to encourage collaboration across the business.
Megan’s prior industry experience began with over five years in a range of positions with Make’M Wireless. The wireless networking and satellite TV start-up enabled Megan to start her education as a software engineer; the downtime between router and DirecTV installs was filled with opportunities for her to learn database programming, embedded systems, network management, and web-based user interfaces. During her time there, Megan changed her educational focus from Physics to Computer Science for which she earned a bachelor’s degree from UMass Lowell in 2009. She continued to accept small contracts with Make’M Wireless during and after two years supporting medical voice recognition software with Nuance Communications, and eventually left the work force in 2014 to care for her two young children full time.
In early 2017, Megan accepted her current position at UTAS. She has enjoyed continuing her education with many on-the-job opportunities, and intends to pursue a master’s degree while advancing her career.
Megan’s prior industry experience began with over five years in a range of positions with Make’M Wireless. The wireless networking and satellite TV start-up enabled Megan to start her education as a software engineer; the downtime between router and DirecTV installs was filled with opportunities for her to learn database programming, embedded systems, network management, and web-based user interfaces. During her time there, Megan changed her educational focus from Physics to Computer Science for which she earned a bachelor’s degree from UMass Lowell in 2009. She continued to accept small contracts with Make’M Wireless during and after two years supporting medical voice recognition software with Nuance Communications, and eventually left the work force in 2014 to care for her two young children full time.
In early 2017, Megan accepted her current position at UTAS. She has enjoyed continuing her education with many on-the-job opportunities, and intends to pursue a master’s degree while advancing her career.
Dr. Monique Flynn is a subject matter expert in the fields of inertial instruments, inertial navigation, and control. She has over 25 years of instrument and system engineering experience.
Dr. Flynn received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, with an emphasis in the fields of Dynamics and Controls. She earned a Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Control Systems, at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She has two journal publications, and holds one patent.
Since completion of her Ph.D., Dr. Flynn has worked exclusively in the field of inertial systems, at the instrument, subsystem, and system levels. She joined UTC Aerospace Systems (UTAS) in 2010, and has implemented inertial stabilization systems for gimbal pointing control and geolocation knowledge. At UTAS ISR & Space Systems, she supports airborne programs as the inertial subject matter expert, balancing the combination of theory, analysis, and practice.
Personal career highlights include experiencing the thrill of successful flight test teamwork and leading internal research and development efforts. Prior to joining UTAS, Monique worked at MIT Lincoln Laboratory and at Northrop Grumman Navigation Systems Division.
Monique is the mother of twin daughters, as well as an enthusiastic equestrian in the hunter/jumper discipline.
Dr. Flynn received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, with an emphasis in the fields of Dynamics and Controls. She earned a Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Control Systems, at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She has two journal publications, and holds one patent.
Since completion of her Ph.D., Dr. Flynn has worked exclusively in the field of inertial systems, at the instrument, subsystem, and system levels. She joined UTC Aerospace Systems (UTAS) in 2010, and has implemented inertial stabilization systems for gimbal pointing control and geolocation knowledge. At UTAS ISR & Space Systems, she supports airborne programs as the inertial subject matter expert, balancing the combination of theory, analysis, and practice.
Personal career highlights include experiencing the thrill of successful flight test teamwork and leading internal research and development efforts. Prior to joining UTAS, Monique worked at MIT Lincoln Laboratory and at Northrop Grumman Navigation Systems Division.
Monique is the mother of twin daughters, as well as an enthusiastic equestrian in the hunter/jumper discipline.
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