THE INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS, INC.

COMMUNICATIONS & VEHICULAR TECHNOLOGY SOCIETIES

 2017 TECHNICAL LUNCHEON PROGRAM

Technical Presentation:

Innovation and Opportunity in the New Automotive Industry
– Sylvia Karmanoff, Founder, President, KEMSI

DATE: Tuesday 17 January 2017

TIME: Luncheon starts at 11:30 a.m.
Main Presentation is from 12:00-1:00p.m.

**MEETING LOCATION**
Cafe Max
1600 Alma Road Richardson, TX 75081
Additional parking behind restaurant.

COST: Lunch
Students and IEEE Life Members: $5
IEEE Members: $10
Non-Members: $15

Please RSVP to Judah Epstein

Abstract:

Innovation and Opportunity in the New Automotive Industry

Notwithstanding the GM assembly plant in Arlington, North Texas is not necessarily known as a major automotive center, but local companies do supply transformative technologies to the automotive industry. With Toyota relocating Its North American headquarter from Southern California to Plano, we are likely to see growth of new technology based companies in the DFW area to support Toyota’s and other automotive manufacturer’s product development efforts. Sylvia Karmanoff, President of KEMSI, a professional services firm specializing in Product and Program Management, will discuss her experiences as an innovator in connected products and provide insights into opportunities for innovation as the automotive industry becomes more connected with cities and with other vehicles.

Bio:

Sylvia Karmanoff is founder and president of KEMSI, a professional services firm providing strategy, product and program management services. Since 2004, KEMSI has helped clients incorporate new technologies into their product portfolios, understand monetization opportunities, and then build and manage teams to develop and deliver the products and services. KEMSI serves a global client base in medical device, connected vehicle, and Internet of Things (IoT) industries.

As an innovator, Karmanoff designed and deployed a number of firsts to market: The smallest wearable device available to power and monitor total artificial heart. A remote monitoring system for artificial hearts and LVADs, that became the industry standard. First use of wireless technology for remote diagnostics and prognostics of vehicle systems (patented). First use of virtual reality technology to improve product launch in automotive assembly, coining the term WorkCell Visualization.

In her consulting practice, Karmanoff leverages and applies research concepts and technologies, such as analytics, Internet of Things, virtual reality, miniaturization, and wearables, to help her clients enter new markets; then continues to support her clients with product and program management expertise.

Karmanoff is a patent holder and invited speaker at conferences and industry events on innovation, intelligent transportation systems, and the Internet of Things. Prior to KEMSI, Karmanoff held executive positions at General Motors Corporation, and Rockwell International. Her higher education degrees include an MS in Computer Science and an MBA. Karmanoff serves on several professional, not-for-profit boards.