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We’re proud of our strong relationship with the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), and we’re excited to participate in WE21, the world's largest conference for women engineers. Learn about Keysight’s focus on SWE and stop by our virtual Booth to learn how you can shape tomorrow’s technology and succeed at Keysight. We look forward to talking to you about career opportunities and what we love most about being a part of Keysight.

We’re also scheduling interviews for attendees who upload their resumes and are a good match for Keysight! 

Keysight employees from around the world will be participating in WE21, representing a variety of experience levels and most of our business initiatives, including 5G, aerospace and defense, automotive electronics and energy systems, massive IT infrastructure projects, operational excellence in supply chain management and advocating for our customers. Their areas of specialty include hardware, software, applications and systems engineering, R&D, manufacturing engineering, sales, marketing, metrology, safety, and more.

We’re actively seeking industry professionals and recent graduates in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science, and Chemical Engineering. 

Create a Keysight profile and upload your resume now!

Keysight Employees Receive SWE Patent Awards

Gidget Heintz earned a BSEE from Highlands University and has been with Keysight for 26 years, primarily in R&D as a digital design engineer with experience designing digital board designs and FPGA designs for many test and measurement product lines.  Before Keysight split off from Agilent Technologies, Gidget worked with our semiconductor as an IC ceramic package designer for Flip Chip technologies and as a Test Development Engineer qualifying and bringing new technologies for manufacturing for probing on bumps for wafer test.  In 2017, she began working on 4G/5G Front Haul applications and then moved into the Quantum Engineering Solutions Group developing Quantum FPGA IP technology and custom designs for quantum control and readout applications. 

Su Ann Lim is an R&D Software Engineer and has been with Agilent/Keysight for 15 years designing and developing embedded software for the RF/uW power meters and power sensors product lines.  She has been granted 2 patents, from USPTO and CNIPA. She is currently the firmware lead for the product platform migration for the power meter.​

She began her career in the telecommunications field and was a feature team lead developing algorithms, and real-time embedded software and firmware applications in mission-critical telecommunications products, prior to joining Agilent. Su Ann holds a B.Eng (Information Technology and Telecommunications) from The University of Adelaide, Australia.

 

WE21 Speakers

Keysight’s Journey to DevOps And Agile Development

Oct. 21, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Presented by Deepty Chauhan, Keysight Atlanta Software Design Center Site General Manager

As the pace of digital transformation increases, Agile-DevOps (Development and Operations -DevOps) transformation has become a leading topic and the highest priority for senior leadership, stakeholders, teams, and customers. DevOps, the methodology which combines software development and information technology operations has proven to accelerate time to market, quality of software releases and operations, and improves developer efficiency. It is reshaping how organizations innovate and quickly deliver positive business outcomes. However, transitioning to DevOps requires an essential shift in attitudes and approaches. Also, continuous releasing software may sound great in theory but it is riddled with challenges. The purpose of this presentation is to provide Keysight’s approach to DevOps and guidance on the investments that we made in software development, test, and deployment automation to enable the transformation from a traditional software delivery model to a continuous delivery model.

Deepty Chauhan is a collaborative results-driven leader with over 20 years of experience building dynamic teams and motivating people across cultures. Deepty has a B.E in Electronics and a postgraduate diploma in business administration from India. She upskilled herself by taking several courses from Yale and MIT, giving her the educational foundation to take on higher managerial roles. She started her Agilent/Keysight journey in 2007 with work experience in software development, quality assurance, DevOps, and working closely with customers. As the Atlanta Software Design Center Site General Manager, her team focuses on the PathWave software platform and DevOps that Keysight’s business leverage to accelerate software development time and developer efficiency.

Engineers Thriving Through Ambiguity

Oct. 21, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Luciana Taylor – Keysight PathWave Software Solutions Sales Development Senior Director

Imagine waking up one morning and realizing your daily routine has been disrupted and you’re tasked with approaching your work differently. Oh wait, we‘ve lived through that this past year! Have you reflected on the key skills you’ve used this year, or new tools you’ve acquired? How can you leverage them moving forward to be more effective in your role? Come hear perspectives from four different leaders on how they’ve adapted through the challenges of the past year. Discover ways to foster inclusion in a new, virtual environment. Explore how resilience is built into our DNA as engineers, and how this is a key strength to lead teams through periods of uncertainty. Lastly, you’ll be able to reflect on how you’ve further developed over the past year, and lessons you’ll carry forward.

Luciana is the Senior Director of Sales Development responsible for order/revenue growth for Keysight’s PathWave Design software. Throughout her 20 years, she has held multiple management positions for custom logic analyzers and oscilloscopes, worldwide sales for microwave communication products, and most recently as the Senior Director of Americas Field Marketing. Luciana is originally from Brazil and holds a BS in Computer Engineering from Oregon State University and an MBA from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.

We’ve Got to Upgrade That! Challenges For Process Engineers

OnDemand

Presented by Yipin Wu, Keysight R&D Process Engineer

A common challenge that many process engineers encounter is being asked to replace obsolete equipment with new equipment, which often requires developing new processes. Some old instruments have no replacement parts while some are from a company that is already out of business with no service support available. This business need opens a window for assessing modern technologies and new suppliers. Replacing old processes without disrupting production, while improving yield and quality can however be technically challenging. This session will address specific examples with four levels of project complexity from the experiences of a process engineer in the electronics industry. Examples include plasma cleaning, wire bonding, Au-Sn eutectic bonding, and laser cutting. Methods to approach five phases of the project will be discussed. Attendees will learn practical skills that are transferable to their own projects, including scoping, design of experiments, and implementation.

Yipin Wu develops manufacturing processes for RF, uWave, and mmWave microcircuits. She is responsible for new product introductions, process development, and new equipment qualification. Yipin holds a BS in Chemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles, and an MS in Materials and Manufacturing Technology Engineering from the University of California, Irvine.

SWE Leadership at Keysight

Keysight Corporate Partnership Council Representative since 2003, SWE Senator FY21-FY23

Erica Messinger (pronouns: she/her/hers) thrives in pioneering new programs, driving culture, collaborating across organizations, and empowering those around her. She works as a program manager in Keysight Technologies’ software business and most recently led a continuous improvement program office delivering measurable cost savings, reducing lead time, and improving productivity. Erica has recruited and mentored hundreds of women to self-advocate and models that behavior daily. She champions and leads a Keysight enterprise program focused on empowering women and has represented her company on the SWE Corporate Partnership Council since 2003 advising SWE’s BOD on industry trends, partnering on K-12 and collegiate outreach programs, and developing leadership attributes and retention strategies for professionals. Erica has more than 20 years’ work experience and holds a BSEE from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and an MBA from the University of Colorado.

 

FY20 Integrated Marketing Advisory Board Chair, FY21 Golden Gate Section President, FY22 Membership Committee Chair. Member volunteer for various committees; Awards, Outreach & Collegiate Engagement Task Force

Monica Harrison is an R&D Engineer at Keysight Technologies. She works in III-V semiconductor reliability, failure analysis, and process improvement. Monica’s technical leadership has been on an upward trajectory since joining the company in 2010. Monica is energized by tough technical problems and looks for ways to strategically address overarching issues affecting efficiency and effectiveness while balancing risk versus reward. Monica holds a BSEE from San Francisco State University, has over 15 years of industry experience and many years of SWE and community outreach.

FY22 SWE Global Ambassador

Twinkle Chirvi is Team Leader in Keysight Laboratories-Design Services, India, with experience teaching as a Senior Lecturer at reputed Engineer College. With Keysight Technologies for more than 15 Golden Years. Twinkle worked as Team Player, Individual contributor, Business Process Analyst, and now a Team Leader. She is involved in high-level Global projects and is Six Sigma Green belt certified. Project Manager, Community Worker, and Trainer with ~20 Years of Industry experience. Twinkle holds an Electronics Engineering Degree with Advanced Post Graduation in VLSI. Artist by passion (love my Canvas with strokes of brush). Mother of two naughty genders 😊

 

FY20 lead for Grant Identification Sub-Committee of the SWE Program Development Grant Committee

Deborah Homan is a Software Product Manager at Keysight Technologies. She works on crafting compelling marketing materials for  Keysight’s PathWave Test Software products. Deborah’s career started with Hewlett-Packard as an application and support engineer in the growing field of automated test and has continued to expand product and industry knowledge through the years.    Deborah is motivated by constant learning and finding new ways to translate the value of our amazing technology into language and concepts that speak to our technical customers.  Effective communication continues to be critical as we embrace the digital world, and finding new ways to rise above the noise is an exciting challenge.

Deborah holds a BSEE from Colorado State University and has over 30 years of industry experience  She has enjoyed rediscovering SWE as a professional. 

 

Member volunteer for various committees; Membership & Awards

Leyla Hashemi is an R&D Manager for the Semiconductor Processes and Subsystems at the High-Frequency Technology Center in Keysight Labs. In her previous roles with Keysight, she has led process and integration engineering teams who bring to life the latest new product introduction ideas and designs from R&D groups across Keysight, and developed laser micromachining processes for manufacturing precision electromechanical and microfluidic components. Leyla earned her M.Sc. in Materials Science from UC Davis where she did research on the thermal stability of aluminum nanocomposites. Leyla has hired numerous engineers and interns with diverse academic and cultural backgrounds and volunteers with Keysight Staffing on recruiting top talent. Leyla serves on the Governing Council for Keysight's SWE Enterprise Program, the Board of Advisors for UC Davis Materials Science and Engineering Department, and the Board of Directors for the Career Technical Education Foundation.

SWE Global Ambassador India, FY21 & FY22, FY22 Co-Lead of SWE Global Women Engineers Affinity Group

Suchita Kapoor is an operating Manager at Keysight Technologies. She has 22 years of experience in Component Engineering, R&D, Product Development, Project Management, and Six Sigma. She is six sigma Black belt certified. Suchita holds BSET from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. She has been connected to SWE for many years and is returning as SWE Global ambassador for FY22. She is leading the Support Global Affiliates Work Group and is involved in many outreach activities.

SWE Senator, FY21-FY23 & SWE Global Ambassador Spain, FY19, FY20, FY21 &FY22. Member volunteer for various committees; Finance, Outreach, & Youth Protection Task Force

Inga is a Customer Service Specialist for Vertical software product lines (Pathwave Software Solutions), Network Testing, and Eggplant, working at the customer Contact Center in Europe. She has a background in Business Administration within industrial engineering and Finance. She is currently a KSWEEP Mentoring Program lead, SWE Senator, SWE Global Ambassador for Spain, Outreach and Finance Committee member, and part of the Youth Protection task force at SWE. She is also the Program Admin for Women in Quantum with the One Quantum Mentoring Program, and a local representative on the Barcelona site Workers Council, specializing in Equality.

Inga studied Organización Empresarial (a hybrid technical degree between business administration and industrial engineering) at Universidad Simón Bolivar in Venezuela and European business administration with a major in Finance at European Business School (EBS) in London, with Semesters et EBS Oestrich-Winkel (Germany) and EBS Paris.

 

Meet some of our WE19 Delegates

Conference Events and Presenters

Reaching Out to Over 1,000 Middle School Girls

Thu, Nov. 7, 10:15 - 11:15 AM
Room: ACC North 262BC
Presenter/Host: Sarah Gilmore

Each year, GESTEM (Girls Exploring STEM) reaches over 1,000 seventh grade girls and exposes them to careers in STEM. Through the efforts of over 400 volunteers, each student experiences three different hands-on STEM workshops.  Planning an outreach event of this size requires a dedicated team of volunteers, hundreds of hours of planning, fundraising savvy, and volunteer recruitment. This premier outreach event is now in its 16th year. Come listen to the tips, tricks, and lessons we’ve learned as we have grown this event and kept it happening every year.

Sarah Gilmore is a Strategic Account Manager working for the Keysight Global Sales Organization. She has a BSEE from the Colorado School of Mines and an MBA from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. When she is not helping Keysight customers identify the best solutions for their applications, she can be found volunteering in her local SWE section. For the past 8 years, Sarah has been actively involved in planning GESTEM, which gives hands on engineering exposure to 7th grade girls.

Future of Blockchain Plenary Panel

Thu, Nov. 7, 1:30 - 2:45 PM
Room: ACC 201

Keysight is a proud sponsor of the plenary panel: Future of Blockchain. According to Markets and Markets, the global market for blockchain technology is expected to rise to $2.31bn by 2021 from just $210m in 2016. There has been a flurry of new start-ups, announcements, new user cases, and applications being developed to utilize blockchain technology. The impact of blockchain is evident across a rapidly growing list of sectors, including financial, healthcare, and data security. Research also provides strong evidence that blockchain applications will not only transform existing business models but have the potential to invent new forms of business in profound and unanticipated ways. A panel of leading experts will discuss the evolution of this technology, its application across industries, share their perspective on its potential, and examine pitfalls of the both technology and the future of crypto investment.

The Reel Truth: The State of Women in Media

Thu, Nov. 7, 3:15 - 4:15 PM
Room: ACC North 262BC
Presenters/Hosts: Lisa Gilman, Dana Cisneros and Kim Bishop

Starting with the question, “Why aren’t there more women in STEM?” as the launch pad, this presentation takes a critical look at the negative way women are portrayed in film and other media, particularly women in STEM. We will share the insider’s truth of how the industry works from interviews conducted with filmmakers, advocates, academics, and more. We will explore what the current media landscape looks like, examine how media hiring practices behind the camera impact representation on camera, celebrate advocacy efforts underway, and suggest ways STEM professionals can influence how the media portrays women, all to draw the underlying and powerful connection between what children see in the media, the challenges they face and ultimately the careers they pursue.

Lisa Gilman is an Operations Manager at Keysight Technologies. As a mother of two young girls, she is passionate about empowering women and girls to achieve their potential, and supporting girls in pursuing opportunities in STEM, and mentoring and growing women leaders. Lisa holds a B.A. in Diplomacy and World Affairs from Occidental College and an MBA in Finance from the University of Colorado. Her career has spanned building and leading a dynamic business team that manages >$200M of orders annually; driving operational excellence through collaborative problem-solving; managing supply chain strategic planning and contract negotiation for new product introductions; and writing hundreds of published articles.

Kim Bishop is a Mechanical R&D Engineer for Keysight Labs. Growing up in the mountain of southern California, Kim started tinkering with bicycles at age 5 and would build contraptions out of broken copy machine parts her dad would bring home from work.  She first joined Keysight /Agilent in 2000 where she worked as a Mechanical Production Engineer and a Mechanical R&D Engineer.  Her core expertise is in the area of instrument enclosure design and thermal management of electronics. Kim received her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in 1999.

Dana Cisneros is the Global EDA Supplier Manager for Keysight Technologies.  She earned her BSEE degree from the University of Colorado.  Her career has spanned hardware design, project management, customer and vendor relationship management and contract negotiations.  She is also a member of the Keysight Colorado Springs Women’s Networking Group, where she helps to coordinate on-site events that bring Keysight women together to meet and network. 

Method to Determine Error Vector Magnitude for GFDM Signals for 5G Applications

Thu, Nov. 7, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Room: ACC 204C
Presenter/Host: Shari Chen

Wireless spectrum is increasingly getting congested and the demand for data traffic is growing continuously.  Currently, due to its robustness with frequency-selective channels, many of digital communications systems are using orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM).  However, due to high out-of-band (OOB) emissions, OFDM is facing limitations when used in fragmented spectrum and with dynamic spectrum allocation scenarios used in 5G systems.  Generalized Frequency Division Multiplexing (GFDM) provides a solution to address the OOB emission reduction required by many 5G networks.  GFDM generalize the concept of orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) while featuring multiple circularly pulse-shaped sub symbols per subcarrier.  This paper presents a method to determine error vector magnitude (EVM) measurement for a GFDM signal.  A synchronization algorithm based on cyclic prefix (Cp) will be utilized to gain time domain synchronization, and zero forcing equalization will be used to perform the channel equalization.  Then the error vector magnitude will be determined by comparing the actual measured signal to an ideal reference signal.

Shari Chen is an R&D software engineer with Keysight Technologies, and she is part of the design team with X-series spectrum analyzer measurement application software.  She has a MS in computer engineering from Sonoma State University and a BS in aerospace engineering from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.  Shari contributes to signal analysis software that is being utilized by cellular communications, wireless connectivity, and aerospace and defense applications. 

Cover Letters: Tips from a hiring manager

Fri, Nov. 8, 10:00 - 10:20 AM
Room ACC North 151
Presenter/Host: Leyla Hashemi

Your resume clearly outlines your education, skills and experiences, so why bother with the cover letter? If this thought has crossed your mind, you are not alone. A well written cover letter will complement your application. It is what differentiates you from hundreds of other qualifying applicants. This session will cover common shortcomings that can easily be avoided. All examples are drawn from hundreds of real cover letters reviewed by a hiring manager. Attendees will learn tips for writing an effective and personalized cover letter that will make a mark on the reader's mind and increase their chances to get interviews.

Leyla Hashemi is an R&D Engineering Manager with Keysight. She leads a team of twelve engineers responsible for microcircuit new product introductions. As an engineer, Leyla developed laser micromachining, photochemical machining and electroplating processes for the fabrication of precision electromechanical and microfluidic components. Leyla earned her Master’s degree in Materials Science from UC Davis in 2010. Later she was invited as Adjunct Lecturer to teach EMS 188, Materials Science Senior Design Project.

#SHECANSTEM Plenary Panel

Fri, Nov. 8, 10:15 - 11:30 AM
Room ACC 201
Panelist: Gail Heck-Sweeney

To highlight the importance of female role models in STEM, SWE has joined other thought-leaders in partnering with the AdCouncil’s recent campaign, #SHECANSTEM and the IF/THEN Coalition. The campaign is built around the reality that girls can’t be what they can’t see and empathizes the importance female role models in STEM to inspire persistence in the field for younger generations. This campaign also seeks to give visibility to women currently dominating the world of STEM so girls see themselves as future leaders in these sectors. This panel will discuss the need for a future in which more women innovators are empowered to solve our greatest global challenges. To further inspire the future workforce, the technical leaders on this panel will also share their own inspiring paths towards attaining successful engineering careers.

Keysight employee Gail Heck-Sweeney will join the plenary panel for this event. Gail’s exceptional résumé of international achievements, global impact on business and employees, and extra-curricular leadership activities as a role model makes her an ideal member of the panel. Gail leads Keysight’s network of worldwide strategic partners. Her forty years with HP/Agilent/Keysight have taken her around the globe, touching nearly all aspects of business operations from product development and manufacturing to marketing and sales, to mention a few. She has cofounded multiple organizations that promote the mentorship and development of women in business.

Realizing the Vision of 5G

Sat, Nov. 9, 9:45 - 10:05 AM
Room: ACC 204C
Presenter/Host: Karolina Eklund

We’re on the cusp of unleashing the full potential of 5G and the benefits this technology will deliver in terms of improving productivity, opening new business models and increasing GDP in countries that choose to invest in its technology. Next generation of mobile communications will change our lives in many ways, making possible exciting new use cases such as virtual realities, self-driving cars and remote surgeries. To make 5G a reality, carriers will need to transform their networks towards an open architecture that is flexible, scalable and distributed to capitalize on greater reliability, lower latencies and faster networks to realize the vision of 5G for consumers and industry alike. The future of mobile technology is an exciting prospect to be involved in!

Karolina Eklund drives Keysight’s marketing activities aimed to enhance our 5G presence. She is passionate about implementing effective and innovative communications strategies for companies operating in the technology sector. Karolina acquired a Master of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering and Management in 2000 and has since held several sales and marketing manager positions at leading high-tech companies in the mobile industry.

Leveraging and Promoting the SWE Brand for All

Sat, Nov. 9, 12:45 - 1:45 PM
Panelists: Monica Harrison, R&D Engineer at Keysight, Drew Navolio, VP at David James Group (DJG), and Bridget Tully, Manager of Digital Media and Content at DJG

As SWE members we are also SWE representatives and brand ambassadors. One of the most powerful ways to promote our SWE affiliation is online and through social media. This session will review the SWE Brand Use Guidelines and the Social Media Policy, in addition to hosting a conversation on how members can promote SWE using digital and social media. Panelists will also discuss strategies for brand promotion, best practices for engaging audiences online, and resources available to Sections and Affiliate Groups.

Monica Harrison is an R&D Engineer at Keysight Technologies and is currently serving at the Society level as FY20 Chair of SWE’s Integrated Marketing Advisory Board (IMAB). Monica has a BSEE from San Francisco State University and has 14 years of industry experience. Monica has led Keysight’s integrated marketing strategy promoting SWE and the annual conference since 2015.

USB4 – Highspeed communication and power at your fingertips

Sat, Nov. 9, 1:30 - 1:50 PM
Room: ACC 207AB
Presenter/Host: Jeanne Snow

Good communication between electronic devices is often taken for granted. Let’s look under the hood and explore how it works! USB (Universal Serial Bus) has been the standard communication protocol since the mid-1990’s. The Type-C connector (introduced August 2014) created opportunity for faster speeds, alternate mode capabilities, bi-directionality, and variable power delivery. USB4 is the latest USB protocol, announced March 2019. It will offer significant increases in flexibility, speed and power capabilities in the Type-C form factor. Over 50 companies have participated in drafting and reviewing the latest USB specification. We will all encounter this in our devices in the near future. Whether you are involved in product design or just a curious user, know what to expect and how to maximize your experience.  

Jeanne Snow has a BSEE from University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. She is in R&D at Keysight in the Digital and Photonics Center of Excellence focused on oscilloscope and probing solutions. Jeanne’s role at Keysight supports industry leaders at the forefront of innovation and design in various market segments. Jeanne has had an active role in the design of several of Keysight's oscilloscope and probe products providing electronics test and measurement solutions. These solutions accelerate design cycles and ensure reliability for customers paving the way to market leadership.

Collegiate Leadership Institute Activities at WE19

Keysight has been a sponsor of SWE's Collegiate Leadership Institute (CLI) and its predecessor programs since 2003.  This program identifies, supports, and prepares female collegiate engineering students to become the leaders of tomorrow in STEM. During WE19, The CLI will provide collegiate-specific sessions on career and leadership skills. Participants will learn from career and leadership experts, gain new skills, and network with current and future SWE professionals. Learn more about CLI at WE19 on this page.