IEEE Winnipeg Young Professionals

You use Linux on a day to day basis. Whether its an Android phone, Smart TV, or the the internet. Linux is an open source, flexible, secure operating system, which is why so many companies use it. From the big companies such as Google and NASA to the local companies such as JCA Electronics and Wabtec. Join us to learn more about the Linux Operating sytem and get hands on experience with its command line terminal. Learn the basics of a Linux machine: the history, the file structure, basics, commands, etc. We will walk through a Linux machine using an Ubuntu 18 virtual machine in VirutalBox. Beginners are welcome! Requirements: Windows PC Please install VirtualBox and download Ubuntu 24 at least a day before the presentation. The Ubuntu 24 image may take a hour or more to download depending on your internet speed. VirtualBox: https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads Ubuntu 24 Download (6 GB): https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop Date: 04 Dec 2024 Time: 05:00 PM to 06:00 PM All times are (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada) Registration Link: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/445837  

Gain valuable insights into career management from John D. McDonald, a seasoned industry leader, as he shares 12 guiding principles for building a fulfilling career. Drawing on 50 years of experience as an engineer, manager, and executive, McDonald will discuss the importance of aligning personal priorities with organizational goals to achieve career satisfaction. He’ll offer advice using real-life examples and photographs, underscoring the significance of flexibility and goal-setting in career advancement. Details Date: October 24, 2024 Time: 6 pm – 7 pm Location: Senate Chamber, EITC, University of Manitoba Audience: Engineers About the Speaker: John McDonald is the Founder & CEO of JDM Associates, LLC, and an IEEE Life Fellow with an extensive 50-year career in the electric utility sector. Recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the IEEE Millennium Medal and the CIGRE USNC Philip Sporn Award, McDonald also teaches Smart Grid courses at leading institutions. His distinguished contributions encompass 150 published works, five co-authored books, and a US patent. Join us to celebrate IEEE Day with essential insights into managing a rewarding engineering career from an IEEE leader and career mentor! vTools event link: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/437567 This event is organized by IEEE PES Winnipeg Section in collaboration with IEEE Young Professionals to celebrate the IEEE Day

Distinguished Lecture by John McDonald on Grid Modernization and Data Management in Utilities Join us for a distinguished lecture by John D. McDonald, industry expert and IEEE Life Fellow, as he explores the latest trends in grid modernization, Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), and the Internet of Things (IoT) in the electric utility sector. McDonald will highlight the critical need for distinct data management approaches for operational and non-operational data within IEDs, and showcase new analytics advancements driving utility efficiency. Emphasis will be placed on the convergence of Operations Technology and Information Technology for enterprise data management, while standards for interoperability and integration will be discussed as essentials for grid modernization. Further, McDonald will cover innovative data sources such as UAVs and robotics, discussing available data and essential data management principles. Details: Date: October 24, 2024 Time: 3 pm – 4 pm CST Location: Senate Chamber, EITC, University of Manitoba Audience: Engineering Students and Staff About the Speaker: John McDonald is the Founder & CEO of JDM Associates, LLC, with 50 years of experience in electric utility transmission and distribution. He has received numerous awards and honors, including the IEEE Millennium Medal and CIGRE USNC Philip Sporn Award, and has taught Smart Grid courses at Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Tennessee. His extensive contributions to power engineering include 150 publications, five books, and one US patent. Celebrate IEEE Day with insights from a leader in grid modernization and data-driven utility transformation! vTools Link: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/437563 Co-sponsored by YP Winnipeg, IEEE DAY, IEEE Winnipeg Section