The IEEE North Jersey Computer Chapter will hold a meeting on "Licensing of Software Engineers" by Dr. Edward R. (Ted) Byrne, on Wednesday, Dec. 9th.
About the Talk
The public is becoming more aware that the work of Software Engineers can adversely affect their everyday lives, particularly as Y2K problems begin to surface. Software errors have resulted in the loss of life, bankruptcies, and the shut down of utility operations.
Today there is no legal definition or certification of a Software Engineer. In fact, it is illegal in most states to refer to yourself as a Software Engineer unless you have a Professional Engineer's (PE) license. However, the State of Texas has begun proceedings to license Software Engineers and other states are expected to follow.
In the mean time, the IEEE Computer Society (CS) is taking the position that if any organization is going to certify Software Engineers, it should be them. Dr. Ted Byrne, as a member of the IEEE CS standards board, will bring us up to date with the latest developments.
About the Speaker
Edward R. (Ted) Byrne, PhD, IEEE Life & Senior Member, manages his own consulting business, Flatland Computer Specialties, Inc. He is a board member of the IEEE Computer Society, Software Engineering Standards Committee. Recently, he provided software engineering training on behalf of the IEEE Computer Society for the State of California and City of New York.
All Welcome!
You do not have to be a member of the IEEE to attend. Bring your friends.
Time: 7:30 PM, Wednesday, December 9, 1998. Free buffet starting at 6:30 PM
Place: KDI Triangle Electronics Inc., 60 South Jefferson Road, Whippany, NJ. On west side just south of Quaker State building. Park and enter from right rear of building.
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