Our speaker for this month is Mr. Jeffrey Mayer, whose initial degree was in Zoology followed by a 10-year career in the Navy, separating as a Lieutenant Commander. He returned to college earning a BS EE and later a Master's in Technical Management. After a brief stint in private industry, Mr. Mayer returned to the federal government to serve as the lead systems engineer and program manager for several small but challenging training and weapon system programs. He will discuss what it takes to be successful when dealing with others (management and engineers) and how to groom yourself for advancement…the plusses and minuses. One area, as an engineering manager, he found that young people entering the workforce have certain expectations and shortcomings. He always felt (since he was 22) that it was his job to make them successful. Agenda: 4:15 PM registration and refreshments 4:30 PM Presentation by Jeffrey Mayer followed by questions and answers. The presentation will be livestreamed. Room: Classroom, The Baldwin, 50 Woodmont Avenue, Londonderry, New Hampshire, United States, 03053, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/439189

This meeting will focus on how Enterprise Architecture (EA) can be a strategic enabler for IT professionals and consultants. Attendees will learn how EA helps organizations streamline processes, reduce costs, and align IT with business objectives. We will explore key concepts, methodologies, and tools to enhance their consulting practices and IT strategies. Speaker(s): Dr. Raj Vayyavur Agenda: Welcome and Introductions Enterprise Architecture Overview Tools and Techniques for EA Implementation Challenges and Opportunities in EA Q&A and Networking Closing Remarks Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/440420