Barnard Computer Science Seminar

Barnard Computer Science

Computer Science Seminar, An Engineers' Job is to Solve Problems, So Who Defines the Problem, David Wong (Humanscale and FIT)

Barnard College - Milstein Center or via Zoom

Barnard College - Computer Science SeminarSpeaker: David Wong (Humanscale and Fashion Institute of Technology)Talk Title: An Engineers&#x27; Job is to Solve Problems, So Who Defines the Problem?Abstract: Engineers tend to be great rule followers. Things tend to be black and white when solving a problem. You have either solved the problem or have not. But who defines what that problem is? Is it marketing, design, your boss? Engineers also tend to avoid failure which is important if you are building a bridge or in my case making toys where safety was paramount, but that often means leveraging tried and true methods. That isn&#x27;t wrong, but my design counterparts would say that hinders creativity and innovation. As an engineer how do you navigate that line, avoiding failure, making it work, hitting your cost and schedules and driving innovation. I worked at Fisher Price for over a decade, taking on roles of increasing responsibility, before truly figuring who defines the problem and only through spectacular failure. This is my story and the lessons learned which ultimately help me grow further as an engineer and a leader.The seminar will be available for Zoom participation. People in the Barnard/Columbia community who have authorized access to Barnard indoor spaces can participate in person if desired. If you would like to receive the Zoom link or join in person, please register.

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