SWE Boston February 2016 Professional Development Event
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Boston Professional Section presents:
The Panama Canal Expansion Project
Sponsored by QinetiQ
Presented by Mrs. Ilya Marotta, Executive Vice President of the
Panama Canal Expansion project
Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2016
RSVP: Saturday, February 19, 2016
Where:
QinetiQ North America
358 Second Avenue
Waltham, MA 02451
Event Overview
This talk will give an overview of Mrs. Ilya Marotta's work on the expansion of the Panama Canal project. She is an Executive Vice President of the Panama Canal expansion project’s Engineering and Programme Management.
The first phase of execution began on September 3rd 2007, in a spectacular blast of rock and soil at the south west end of the infamous Culebra Cut. Expansion works began immediately on multiple fronts such as dredging, construction of locks and dams, navigational aids and a sundry of other integral components that would be the “New Panama Canal”.
As with the original construction of the Panama Canal, the challenges unfolded in almost every aspect of the program. And they came in expected diverse numbers and frequency, including; design of locks components, labor relations, logistical flow, contractor relations, legal claims, unexploded ordinances at construction sites, delays and much more. Challenges, it can be said, are as much part of this project as is the actual construction. The only difference being, most of the time the construction goes according to plan, challenges are the uninvited guests who can’t be ignored. Every day is a challenge.
The Project is 96% complete. What remains is…..
Agenda
6:00 - 6:30: Registration and Networking
6:30 - 7:00: Dinner
7:00 - 7:15: SWE announcements and a few words from QinetiQ
7:15 - 8:15: Main presentation, with Q&A
8:15 - 8:30: Wrap up
Dinner will be provided. Vegetarian Option available.
All attendees must register by the RSVP date. Late Registration or attendance will not be permitted. Attendees must supply name, including middle name, employer name (e.g., for government personnel, their jurisdictions and agencies) and title/occupation. All attendees should be ready to present a form of ID. All attendees will be required to sign a photo release form.
About the Speaker
Canal workers call Mrs. Ilya Marotta 'The Lady of the Expansion'
As a young student she discarded all the career options then thought suitable for a woman and opted for a profession which, at the time, was exclusively a man’s world. After being awarded her Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering from Texas A&M University in Galveston, Texas, USA, she completed her M.A. in Economic Engineering at the Universidad Santa Maria La Antigua in Panama.
As she worked her way up in the world of engineering and project management, she studied Management Development at INCAE (Instituto Centroamericano de Administración de Empresas) Business School and a few years later at the Kellogg School of Management. In 2007, she was certified as Project Manager by the Project Management Institute.
Ilya’s place at the forefront of such an important engineering project comes after 20 years of work on the canal during which she explored every corner of it. She first served as a design engineer in the Industrial Division, repairing floating equipment. She also worked as a mechanical engineer in the Engineering and Dredging Divisions.
About QinetiQ
QinetiQ North America (QNA) QinetiQ North America is a wholly owned, independently operated subsidiary of QinetiQ Group PLC, one of the world’s leading defense and security technology companies. Operating in North America, QNA delivers world-class technology, responsive services, and innovative solutions for global markets, focusing on U.S. government and commercial customers. Its engineers, scientists and other professionals deliver high quality products and services that leverage detailed mission knowledge and proven, reliable tools and methodologies to meet the rapidly changing demands of national defense, homeland security and information assurance customers. QNA is headquartered in Waltham, MA. QinetiQ North America is a world leader in robotic technology solutions that save lives in defense, security and first responder environments.
Directions
From the south:
Take Route 128N to Exit 26 (Waltham/Weston/US-20). Keep right at the fork on US-20E. At the second light (after the Sunoco station) take a left onto Tavern Rd. Follow that to the next light and take a left onto Main Street. Go over the bridge, and take a Right onto Bear Hill Road, continue 0.8mi. Just before the TD Bank, turn left onto Second Avenue. Go to the end of the road (past the QinetiQ North America Sign), to the single story building on the left (number 358). Enter the door labeled 358 C&D.
From the north:
Take Route 128S to Exit 27B and merge onto Winter St. Follow signs for Second Ave (will loop around the small pond), and turn right onto Second Ave just after Costco. Follow Second Ave for 0.7mi. Turn Right just after TD Bank and go to the end of the road (past the QinetiQ North America Sign), to the single story building on the left (number 358). Enter the door labeled 358 C&D.
"Tickets are non-refundable. However, if a request is made at least 72 hours before the scheduled event, the amount paid can be used as credit towards a future event. Please note that this credit expires within 60 days of the request being approved."
The Panama Canal Expansion Project
Sponsored by QinetiQ
Presented by Mrs. Ilya Marotta, Executive Vice President of the
Panama Canal Expansion project
Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2016
RSVP: Saturday, February 19, 2016
Where:
QinetiQ North America
358 Second Avenue
Waltham, MA 02451
Event Overview
This talk will give an overview of Mrs. Ilya Marotta's work on the expansion of the Panama Canal project. She is an Executive Vice President of the Panama Canal expansion project’s Engineering and Programme Management.
The first phase of execution began on September 3rd 2007, in a spectacular blast of rock and soil at the south west end of the infamous Culebra Cut. Expansion works began immediately on multiple fronts such as dredging, construction of locks and dams, navigational aids and a sundry of other integral components that would be the “New Panama Canal”.
As with the original construction of the Panama Canal, the challenges unfolded in almost every aspect of the program. And they came in expected diverse numbers and frequency, including; design of locks components, labor relations, logistical flow, contractor relations, legal claims, unexploded ordinances at construction sites, delays and much more. Challenges, it can be said, are as much part of this project as is the actual construction. The only difference being, most of the time the construction goes according to plan, challenges are the uninvited guests who can’t be ignored. Every day is a challenge.
The Project is 96% complete. What remains is…..
Agenda
6:00 - 6:30: Registration and Networking
6:30 - 7:00: Dinner
7:00 - 7:15: SWE announcements and a few words from QinetiQ
7:15 - 8:15: Main presentation, with Q&A
8:15 - 8:30: Wrap up
Dinner will be provided. Vegetarian Option available.
All attendees must register by the RSVP date. Late Registration or attendance will not be permitted. Attendees must supply name, including middle name, employer name (e.g., for government personnel, their jurisdictions and agencies) and title/occupation. All attendees should be ready to present a form of ID. All attendees will be required to sign a photo release form.
About the Speaker
Canal workers call Mrs. Ilya Marotta 'The Lady of the Expansion'
As a young student she discarded all the career options then thought suitable for a woman and opted for a profession which, at the time, was exclusively a man’s world. After being awarded her Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering from Texas A&M University in Galveston, Texas, USA, she completed her M.A. in Economic Engineering at the Universidad Santa Maria La Antigua in Panama.
As she worked her way up in the world of engineering and project management, she studied Management Development at INCAE (Instituto Centroamericano de Administración de Empresas) Business School and a few years later at the Kellogg School of Management. In 2007, she was certified as Project Manager by the Project Management Institute.
Ilya’s place at the forefront of such an important engineering project comes after 20 years of work on the canal during which she explored every corner of it. She first served as a design engineer in the Industrial Division, repairing floating equipment. She also worked as a mechanical engineer in the Engineering and Dredging Divisions.
About QinetiQ
QinetiQ North America (QNA) QinetiQ North America is a wholly owned, independently operated subsidiary of QinetiQ Group PLC, one of the world’s leading defense and security technology companies. Operating in North America, QNA delivers world-class technology, responsive services, and innovative solutions for global markets, focusing on U.S. government and commercial customers. Its engineers, scientists and other professionals deliver high quality products and services that leverage detailed mission knowledge and proven, reliable tools and methodologies to meet the rapidly changing demands of national defense, homeland security and information assurance customers. QNA is headquartered in Waltham, MA. QinetiQ North America is a world leader in robotic technology solutions that save lives in defense, security and first responder environments.
Directions
From the south:
Take Route 128N to Exit 26 (Waltham/Weston/US-20). Keep right at the fork on US-20E. At the second light (after the Sunoco station) take a left onto Tavern Rd. Follow that to the next light and take a left onto Main Street. Go over the bridge, and take a Right onto Bear Hill Road, continue 0.8mi. Just before the TD Bank, turn left onto Second Avenue. Go to the end of the road (past the QinetiQ North America Sign), to the single story building on the left (number 358). Enter the door labeled 358 C&D.
From the north:
Take Route 128S to Exit 27B and merge onto Winter St. Follow signs for Second Ave (will loop around the small pond), and turn right onto Second Ave just after Costco. Follow Second Ave for 0.7mi. Turn Right just after TD Bank and go to the end of the road (past the QinetiQ North America Sign), to the single story building on the left (number 358). Enter the door labeled 358 C&D.
"Tickets are non-refundable. However, if a request is made at least 72 hours before the scheduled event, the amount paid can be used as credit towards a future event. Please note that this credit expires within 60 days of the request being approved."
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