Joint Computer-ComSoc-ACM Symposium Spring 2009
"Computing in a Tough Economy"
Keep the day open for this important symposium. The Central Ohio Chapters of IEEE and of ACM have arranged for four distinguished speakers to present information you need in this difficult time. Our keynote speaker will be Professor Michael Devetsikiotis, who will discuss Next Generation Service Oriented Networks: Modeling, Pricing and Optimization. He will be joined by Bill Sempf, whose topic is The Benefits of Cloud Computing, Professor Bob Van Camp, who will examine An Operations Research Approach to Curriculum Design, and Jack Freund, who will discuss Data Privacy and Risk Management.
When:
20 May 2009
9:00AM to 4:00PM
08:30 - 09:15 Registration
09:15 - 10:30 Speaker ( Bill Sempf )
10:30 - 10:45 Break
10:45 - 12:00 Speaker ( Robert Van Camp )
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch Break
13:00 - 14:30 Keynote Speaker ( Michael Devetsikiotis )
14:30 - 14:45 Break
14:45 - 16:00 Speaker ( Jack Freund )
Where:
DeVry University, Columbus Campus
1350 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, OH 43209
Room 8
Directions:
Google Maps
http://tinyurl.com/czf9s5
Cost:
$10.00 ACM or IEEE Members
$15.00 Non-Members
FREE IEEE or ACM Student Members (must register to attend)
Refreshment and Meal Options
DeVry Cafeteria is available for breakfast and lunch
Symposium Abstracts and Speaker Bios:
Next Generation Service-Oriented Networks: Modeling, Pricing and Optimization
Michael Devetsikiotis, Professor
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
NC State University, Raleigh, North Carolina
Abstract:
Transport services offered by telecommunication service providers are becoming commoditized. In order to differentiate their services from their competitors', service providers are seeking to enable value-added services layered on top of the transport service. Service-oriented networking (SON) is an emerging architecture that directly addresses this need by enabling network devices to operate at the application layer to provide functions such as service-based routing, content transformation, and protocol integration. Enterprise applications of the future should leverage distributed SON deployment to determine where in the network to perform configuration changes based on prevailing conditions. Dr. Devetsikiotis will provide an overview of efforts at NC State, in collaboration with industry, to develop frameworks and algorithms for modeling of emerging network-based services, predictive and dynamic resource allocation, traffic modeling and adaptive scheduling. He will describe techniques in a modeling and control framework that includes quality of service, pricing and economic considerations. His team is currently working to apply similar techniques to Web services, network appliances and multimedia services (e.g., SIP and IMS).
Bio:
Michael Devetsikiotis was born in Greece. He received the Dipl. Ing. degree in Electrical Engineering from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 1988, and the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University, Raleigh, in 1990 and 1993, respectively. In October 1993 he joined the Broadband Networks Laboratory at Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada, as a Post-Doctoral Fellow and Research Associate. He joined the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at NC State in October 2000, and became a Professor in July 2006. Michael served as Chairman of the IEEE Communications Society Technical Committee on Communication Systems Integration and Modeling and is now a member of the ComSoc Education Board. He has served as an Associate Editor of the IEEE Communications Letters, and is currently an Area Editor of the ACM Transactions on Modeling and Computer Simulation and a member of the editorial boards of the International Journal of Simulation and Process Modeling, the IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials, and the Journal of Internet Engineering. He has served as co-chair of numerous IEEE conferences, and will co-chair the QRPM Symposium under IEEE Globecom 2010.
An Operations Research Approach to Curriculum Design
Robert Van Camp, Professor
Marietta College, Marietta, OH
Abstract:
Today, a decision to major in computer science is not the top choice among high school seniors. What can we do to inspire a new generation to become computer scientists? How can we make our industry more enticing to young people without watering down course work? This presentation describes the plan of a new curriculum for a computer science program at Marietta College. The challenges specific to this environment are examined with emphasis on K-12 outreach, curriculum design and links to industry. Strategies from operations research will be used as a backdrop for potential curriculum solutions.
Bio:
Robert Van Camp has a graduate degree in Information Systems from Marshall University. He has been teaching computer science courses for more than twenty years at Southeast Community College in Cumberland Kentucky, West Virginia University at Parkersburg, and currently at Marietta College in Marietta, OH, and has taught over twenty computer-related courses. He has made presentations relative to computer science, computer technology, and teaching and has worked with local companies on a consulting basis, normally related to database systems. He was a 2007 Recipient of the SBR Distinguished Professorship Grant at WVUP, Past President of the WVUP Faculty Senate and a member of ACM since 1987. He is currently involved in a curriculum update at Marietta College.
The Benefits of Cloud Computing
Bill Sempf, Products Of Innovative New Technology (POINT)
Grove City, OH
Abstract:
Return on Investment is key for large and small organizations in these risky times. A key mitigator of ROI risk is the avoidance of capital expenditure on IT infrastructure. While traditional Application Service Provider style hosting services do fit this bill, there is a new service on the horizon that has key benefits over the ASP model - cloud computing. Cloud computing leverages virtualized resources to isolate the developer and user from details of the infrastructure, while spreading infrastructure capital expenses over a large number of hosted applications. Bill will discuss the realities of hosted applications, including the current popular ASP models, and compare them to cloud computing. There will be an overview of cloud computing architecture and strategy. He will end with a comparison of various commercial cloud services, including Amazon S3 and Microsoft Azure.
Bio:
Bill Sempf is an enterprise architect. In 17 years of professional experience he has participated in the creation of well over 200 applications for large and small companies and managed the software infrastructure of two internet service providers. He is the author of Visual Basic for Dummies (2008 and 2005) and has contributed to numerous other publications. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration and has several professional certifications.
Data Privacy and Risk Management
Jack Freund
FAIR Analyst, Risk Management Insight
Abstract:
Many organizations do not know the dangers that may exist in their data. With ubiquitous data breaches, legal imperatives, and compliance efforts, organizations can be nervous about what may be stored that they do not know about. Jack will discuss a process for the discovery and management of these unknowns, utilizing a risk-based approach.
Bio:
Jack Freund is a security and risk professional specializing in engineering and implementing governance, risk, compliance, security, and business continuity management systems for commercial and government organizations that need to meet audit and compliance requirements. Jack has spent over 11 years in IT, including 7 years at Lucent Technologies where he was involved in cellular and core network engineering, supply chain engineering, and project management. Jack has a BS in CIS, Masters in Telecommunications and Project Management, and is a Doctoral Candidate in Information Systems where he is researching Emergency Management Systems. Jack is a CISSP-ISSMP, CISA, CIPP, PMP, and an IRCA ISO 27001 auditor. Jack is also an adjunct professor for DeVry University, and volunteers with the IEEE.
