BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CIE/USA-DFW Site - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cie-dfw.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CIE/USA-DFW Site REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20110101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T190000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045143 CREATED:20250804T034138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T060058Z UID:13114-1758362400-1758394800@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:2025 Annual Convention DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2025-annual-convention/ LOCATION:University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\, 2501 Drive G\,\, Richardson\, TX\, 75080\, United States CATEGORIES:Convention,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-annual-convention.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CIE/USA-DFW":MAILTO:info@cie-dfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045144 CREATED:20240905T165136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T014328Z UID:9602-1726326000-1726333200@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:2024 Technical Executive Forum DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2024-technical-executive-forum/ LOCATION:University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\, 2501 Drive G\,\, Richardson\, TX\, 75080\, United States CATEGORIES:Convention,Free Events,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CIE-Technical-Executive-Forum-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="CIE/USA-DFW":MAILTO:info@cie-dfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T210000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045144 CREATED:20241111T103043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T110059Z UID:9657-1726311600-1726347600@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:2024 Annual Convention News Release DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2024-annual-convention-news-release/ LOCATION:University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\, 2501 Drive G\,\, Richardson\, TX\, 75080\, United States CATEGORIES:Convention,Free Events,Other,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2023_banquet-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="CIE/USA-DFW":MAILTO:info@cie-dfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T210000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045144 CREATED:20240822T051421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T185925Z UID:10730-1726311600-1726347600@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:2024 Annual Convention DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2024-annual-convention/ LOCATION:University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\, 2501 Drive G\,\, Richardson\, TX\, 75080\, United States CATEGORIES:Convention,Free Events,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-proceeding-final-1-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="CIE/USA-DFW":MAILTO:info@cie-dfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T160000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045144 CREATED:20240502T042212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T110140Z UID:10728-1716040800-1716048000@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:2024 May Meetup - Cybersecurity DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2024-may-meetup-cybersecurity/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Free Events,Mentoring,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/May-meetup-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="CIE/USA-DFW":MAILTO:info@cie-dfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240427T143000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045144 CREATED:20240422T203110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T110157Z UID:10630-1714228200-1714233600@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:2024 April Meetup – Mastering the Science of Persuasion DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2024-april-meetup-mastering-the-science-of-persuasion/ LOCATION:University of Texas at Dallas – ECSS\, Engineering and Computer Science\, 800 W. Campbell Rd.\, Richardson\, TX\, 75080\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Mentoring,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CIE-April-Meetup-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="CIE/USA-DFW":MAILTO:info@cie-dfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T160000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045144 CREATED:20240218T232531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T110223Z UID:8886-1710597600-1710604800@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:2024 March Meetup - Accelerate Your Career: Why Continuous Learning & Certification DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2024-march-meetup-accelerate-your-career/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Free Events,Mentoring,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MarchMeetp-AccelerateYourCareer-1-scaled.webp ORGANIZER;CN="CIE/USA-DFW":MAILTO:info@cie-dfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T160000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045144 CREATED:20240123T064236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T110235Z UID:9076-1708178400-1708185600@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:2024 Meetup - Elevate Your Career: From Values to Victory DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2024-meetup-elevate-your-career-from-values-to-victory/ LOCATION:Parks & Recreation (Program room) 6701 Coit road Plano\, Texas 75024\, Parks & Recreation (Program room) 6701 Coit road\, Plano\, TX\, 75024\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Mentoring,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Feb-meetup-Flyer.webp ORGANIZER;CN="CIE/USA-DFW":MAILTO:info@cie-dfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210925T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210925T120000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045144 CREATED:20210906T084950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210906T084950Z UID:9055-1632564000-1632571200@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:Online: 2021 CIE/USA-DFW Technical Executive Forum DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/techexecutiveforum/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Free Events,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2021-Technical-executive-forum-web-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210918T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210918T160000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045144 CREATED:20210817T093603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T071051Z UID:9044-1631973600-1631980800@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:ONLINE: 2021 CIE/USA-DFW Technical Seminar DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/techseminar/ LOCATION:Online or In-person CATEGORIES:Free Events,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021CIE-TECH-SEMINAR-NEW-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CIE/USA-DFW":MAILTO:info@cie-dfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210508T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210508T163000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045144 CREATED:20210416T194549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T194549Z UID:9049-1620482400-1620491400@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:2021 CIE/USA-DFW Spring Technical Symposium and Leadership Assessment and Mentoring Program (LAMP) DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2021-cie-usa-dfw-spring-technical-symposium/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Free Events,LAMP,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2020-Spring-Symposium-flyer_V1-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="CIE/USA-DFW":MAILTO:info@cie-dfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200808 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200809 DTSTAMP:20260519T045144 CREATED:20200716T115252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T130030Z UID:12395-1596844800-1596931199@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:ONLINE: 2020 CIE/USA-DFW Fall Symposium DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2020-cie-usa-dfw-fall-technical-symposium/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Free Events,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2020-Fall-Symposium-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200418T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200418T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045144 CREATED:20200713T113518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T113518Z UID:9041-1587214800-1587229200@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:ONLINE: 2020 CIE/USA-DFW Spring Technology Symposium DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2020-cie-usa-dfw-spring-technology-symposium/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Free Events,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2020-LAMP-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="CIE/USA-DFW":MAILTO:info@cie-dfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190816T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190816T210000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045144 CREATED:20200713T073854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T064440Z UID:9038-1565974800-1565989200@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:2019 CIE/USA-DFW International Technology and Leadership Conference DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2019-cie-usa-dfw-fall-technical-symposium/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Paid Events,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2019-Leadership-Conference-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="CIE/USA-DFW":MAILTO:info@cie-dfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180818T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180818T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045145 CREATED:20200712T143840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T043458Z UID:9023-1534593600-1534611600@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:2018 CIE/USA-DFW Fall Technical Symposium DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2018-cie-usa-dfw-fall-technical-symposium/ LOCATION:Resources_achiever_award CATEGORIES:Free Events,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2018-Fall-Symposium-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="CIE/USA-DFW":MAILTO:info@cie-dfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180407T123000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180407T180000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045145 CREATED:20200713T052250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T052250Z UID:9034-1523104200-1523124000@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:2018 CIE/USA-DFW Spring Technology Symposium DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2018-cie-usa-dfw-spring-technology-symposium/ LOCATION:Southern Methodist University – Centennial Hall Visitors Center\, 3140 Dyer St\, Dallas\, TX\, 75205\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2018-Spring-Symposium-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="CIE/USA-DFW":MAILTO:info@cie-dfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170819T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170819T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045145 CREATED:20200712T093102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T061159Z UID:9016-1503144000-1503162000@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:2017 CIE/USA-DFW Fall Technical Symposium DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2017-cie-usa-dfw-fall-technical-symposium/ LOCATION:Resources_achiever_award CATEGORIES:Free Events,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2017-Fall-Symposium-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="CIE/USA-DFW":MAILTO:info@cie-dfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170408T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170408T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045145 CREATED:20200712T122008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T110044Z UID:9021-1491652800-1491670800@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:2017 CIE/USA-DFW Spring Technology Symposium DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2017-cie-usa-dfw-spring-technology-symposium/ LOCATION:University of Texas at Dallas – ECSS\, Engineering and Computer Science\, 800 W. Campbell Rd.\, Richardson\, TX\, 75080\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2017-Spring-Symposium-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="CIE/USA-DFW":MAILTO:info@cie-dfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160827T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160827T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045145 CREATED:20200709T095719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200709T095719Z UID:9006-1472299200-1472317200@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:2016 CIE/USA-DFW Fall Technical Symposium DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2016-cie-usa-dfw-fall-technical-symposium/ LOCATION:Resources_achiever_award CATEGORIES:Free Events,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2016-Fall-Symposium-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="CIE/USA-DFW":MAILTO:info@cie-dfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160324T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160324T203000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045145 CREATED:20200710T122205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200710T122205Z UID:9012-1458844200-1458851400@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:2016 CIE/USA-DFW Spring Technology Symposium DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2016-cie-usa-dfw-spring-technology-symposium/ LOCATION:Parr Library\, 6200 Windhaven Pkwy \, Plano\, TX\, 75093\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2016-Tech-Forum-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="CIE/USA-DFW":MAILTO:info@cie-dfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150815T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150815T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045145 CREATED:20200708T054904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T054904Z UID:8997-1439640000-1439658000@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:2015 CIE/USA-DFW Fall Technical Symposium DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2015-cie-usa-dfw-fall-technical-symposium/ LOCATION:Resources_achiever_award CATEGORIES:Free Events,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2015-Fall-Symposium-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="CIE/USA-DFW":MAILTO:info@cie-dfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150307T124500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150307T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045145 CREATED:20200708T103900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T103900Z UID:9002-1425732300-1425747600@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:2015 CIE/USA-DFW Spring Technology Symposium DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2015-cie-usa-dfw-spring-technology-symposium/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Free Events,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2015-Tech-Forum-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="CIE/USA-DFW":MAILTO:info@cie-dfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20141115T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20141115T160000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045145 CREATED:20200707T114451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200707T114451Z UID:8993-1416056400-1416067200@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:2014 CIE/USA-DFW Retirement Planning for Technical Professionals Seminar DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2014-cie-usa-dfw-retirement-planning-for-technical-professionals-seminar/ LOCATION:DFW Excellerator\, 1201 International Pkwy #200\, Richardson\, TX\, 75081\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2014-Retirement-Seminar-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="CIE/USA-DFW":MAILTO:info@cie-dfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140817T073000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140817T120000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045145 CREATED:20200707T095718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T110914Z UID:8990-1408260600-1408276800@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:2014 CIE/USA-DFW Energy Executive Forum DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2014-cie-usa-dfw-energy-executive-forum/ LOCATION:Resources_achiever_award CATEGORIES:Free Events,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2014-Energy-Executive-Forum-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="CIE/USA-DFW":MAILTO:info@cie-dfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140816T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140816T173000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045145 CREATED:20200707T100802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200707T100802Z UID:8991-1408194000-1408210200@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:2014 CIE/USA-DFW 25th Anniversary Fall Technical Symposium DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2014-cie-usa-dfw-25th-anniversary-fall-technical-symposium/ LOCATION:Resources_achiever_award CATEGORIES:Free Events,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2014-Fall-Symposium_a-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20131116T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20131116T163000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045145 CREATED:20200318T093222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200318T093222Z UID:8951-1384606800-1384619400@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:2013 CIE/USA-DFW Fall Technical Symposium DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2013-fall-technical-symposium/ LOCATION:University of Texas at Dallas – ECSS\, Engineering and Computer Science\, 800 W. Campbell Rd.\, Richardson\, TX\, 75080\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2013-Fall-Symposium-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="CIE/USA-DFW":MAILTO:info@cie-dfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20131109T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20131109T213000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045145 CREATED:20200702T101006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T011144Z UID:8981-1384023600-1384032600@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:Affiliate Event - 2013 Career Development Forum DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/cie-usa-dfw-affiliate-event-2013-career-development-forum/ LOCATION:University of Texas at Dallas – ECSS\, Engineering and Computer Science\, 800 W. Campbell Rd.\, Richardson\, TX\, 75080\, United States CATEGORIES:Affiliate Programs,LAMP,Mentoring,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2013-Affiliate-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="CIE/USA-DFW":MAILTO:info@cie-dfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20130824T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20130824T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045145 CREATED:20200702T200537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T011124Z UID:8985-1377356400-1377363600@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:Affiliate Event - 2013 Taiwan-America Technology Investment Seminar DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/affiliate-event-2013-taiwan-america-technology-investment-seminar/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Affiliate Programs,Free Events,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2013-Affiliate_a-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="CIE/USA-DFW":MAILTO:info@cie-dfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20130207T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20130207T200000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045146 CREATED:20200702T093247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T093247Z UID:8980-1360260000-1360267200@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:CIE/USA-DFW Distinguished Talk - Dr. Da-Hsuan Feng DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/cie-usa-dfw-distinguished-talk-dr-da-hsuan-feng/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Free Events,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2013-Distinguished-Talk-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="CIE/USA-DFW":MAILTO:info@cie-dfw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20120825T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20120825T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T045146 CREATED:20200701T093905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200701T093905Z UID:8973-1345899600-1345914000@cie-dfw.org SUMMARY:2012 CIE/USA-DFW Fall Technical Symposium DESCRIPTION:Shape the Future Together - Bridging AI and Humanity \n \n \n \n On behalf of the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter(CIE/USA-DFW)\, we cordially invite you to the CIE/USA-DFW’s Annual Convention on September 20\, 2025\, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.The Annual Convention is a celebration of the services that CIE/USA-DFW delivers to the DFW community\, and affirms the partnership we have with the industries\, universities\, government and community in which our members live and work. In this year’s theme\, “Shape the Future Together – Bridging AI and Humanity\,” there are Career Development session\, Think Tank Forum\, and Reception for networking. We invite industry leaders\, researchers\, and policy makers to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enrich human potential and build a better tomorrow.Let’s connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future—together. \n \n \n \n Registration Options: General Admission: $20 Seats are limited\, first come first served FREE for CIE members and invited guests FREE for students FREE for sponsors FREE for volunteers FREE for low-income families \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual Convention \n \n \n \n \n \n September 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\n \n \n\n2501 Drive G\,\n \n \n Richardson\,\n\n TX\n\n 75080\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Sinawat is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and a driving force in the Dallas tech ecosystem. As CEO of VC ARENA\, he is on a mission to transform Dallas into the next Silicon Valley\, bringing together Venture Capitalists\, Family Offices and Founders to fuel innovation and investment. Recognized by Dallas Innovates\, the Dallas Regional Chamber\, and Dallas AI for his leadership as Founder of AI CONNEX\, he has been named one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW (AI75). Dan continues to play a pivotal role in building a global AI community and connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. 🚀✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Think Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the Future \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fitzgerald Former Chief Technology Officer\, NTT DATA Services Kris retired after over 44 years of progressive experience in the IT sector in various industries spanning technology\, including EFT\, telecom\, health care\, staffing\, loyalty\, manufacturing\, professional services\, retail\, banking\, public sector and higher education.\n As the former Chief Technology Officer for NTT DATA Inc.\, Kris led NTT DATA’s R&D and innovation programs\, leveraging NTT Group R&D and related investments to deliver client impact. This included strategy development\, innovation and solutions for: Large healthcare payer / Private University/ Oldest Bank in the Americas / Global Manufacturer / Global Professional Services Firm / Global Staffing Company / Large Bottler and others\n Kris has held numerous executive delivery roles throughout his career allowing him to provide unique perspective to dynamic client environments including: CDO Manpower / Head of eBusiness Alliance Data / CDO Office Max / CIO Octel / SVP of Product Management for large Point of Sale company\n Now\, Kris is Chairman of the Executive Council for the UTD Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, member of the Business Analytics Advisory and Global Initiatives boards\, and a guest lecturer (12 sessions/semester) topics including: AI for Healthcare / Innovation / Strategy / Future of Work / Leading Global Teams\n Kris is also an advisor to a high growth AI / Automation HC company\, COO of an AI startup in the location/tracking space\, and mentors several MBA students\n Kris also builds houses for Habitat for Humanity \n \n \n \n Dr. Mark A. Wynne VP and Associate Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasSince joining the Dallas Fed in 1989\, he has had a variety of responsibilities\, including advising the Bank’s president on national and international economic conditions prior to meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee\, briefing the Bank’s board of directors and leading the Bank’s international economics group. He has conducted research on the effects of fiscal policy\, the drivers of business cycles\, inflation measurement\, the regional impact of global shocks\, the natural rate of interest and the workings of monetary unions\, among other topics.\nHis research has appeared in many of the leading peer-reviewed academic journals and Federal Reserve publications. He co-edited the volume The Federal Reserve’s Role in the Global Economy: A Historical Perspective with Michael D. Bordo\, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016.\nWynne has taught at University College Dublin\, the University of Rochester\, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas.\nHe is a member of the American Economic Association\, the European Economic Association\, the Econometric Society\, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations.\nHe earned first-class-honors BA and MA degrees from the National University of Ireland–University College\, Dublin\, and holds MA and PhD degrees in economics from the University of Rochester. \n \n \n \n Bo Gu Director of Data Science & Generative AI\, AT&TBo leads the design and deployment of generative AI solutions to improve operational efficiency across call centers. He previously oversaw a segment of AT&T’s internal “Create and Deploy AI” platform\, empowering data scientists\, citizen data scientists\, and business analysts to rapidly build and scale AI solutions. \nBefore joining AT&T\, Bo held leadership roles in data science and analytics at Caesars Entertainment and PepsiCo\, and founded a SaaS startup in China. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Beihang University\, a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University\, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. \nBo is deeply engaged in the Asian community\, serving as Membership & Engagement Officer for InspirASIAN National and as a past president of the DFW IT Association. He is also the founder of LingoForge\, a non-profit organization leveraging AI to create educational tools for K-12 students. He lives in Allen\, Texas\, with his wife\, Rose\, and their 10-year-old son\, Brandon. \n \n \n \n Dr. Roger Malina Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTDRoger Frank Malina is a hybrid researcher\, educator\, former editor\, former astrophysicist. Co-founded the ArtSciLab. And Co-Director of the Off Center for Emergence Studies at UTDallas. We develop data performance\, transdisciplinary\, transcultural and transgenerational convergence research .; our current publishing platform is called Creative Disturbance. President of the Observatoire Leonardo des Arts et Technosciences in Paris. Former NASA PI University of California Berkeley Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. Former CNRS Director Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence\, Marseille. Former Executive Editor Leonardo Journal and Book Series\, MIT Press. BS Physics MIT 1972\, PhD Astronomy UC\, Berkeley 1979. Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. \n \n \n \n Prashant VajpayeeSr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at SalesforcePrashant Vajpayee is a lead researcher\, global fellow AI2030\, and product strategist specializing in agentic artificial intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and data-centric systems integration. At the University of North Texas SCORE Lab\, he leads interdisciplinary research focused on cybersecurity economics\, explainable AI\, critical infrastructure resilience\, and intelligent optimization frameworks for Industry 5.0. His work advances adaptive defense mechanisms\, responsible AI\, and economic modeling to protect sectors such as transportation and supply chain ecosystems from emerging cyber threats.\nWith a strong foundation in intelligent systems\, strategic technology development\, and interoperable data architectures\, Prashant bridges cutting-edge innovation with scalable implementation—driving solutions that are both technically robust and operationally transformative. His contributions span product management\, academic research\, digital infrastructure design\, educational outreach\, and translational impact across public and private domains. \n \n \n \n Dr. J.-C. ChiaoMary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)J.-C. Chiao is the Templeton Centennial Chair professor\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. \nDr. Chiao is Fellow of IEEE\, IET\, SPIE\, AAIA\, NAI\, and AIMBE. He has authored over 300 publications and holds 29 US patents. He received the Pan Wen-yuan Foundation Excellence in Research Award\, O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine\, Engineering and Science of Texas\, Tech Titans Technology Innovator Award\, IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Heroes of Healthcare Research in Medicine award. Dr. Chiao’s works have been covered by global media including National Geographic magazines and CBS television program Henry Ford Innovation Nation. He is currently a Project Lead in the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé Mastery \n \n \n \n Optimize LinkedIn headline/about/featured for recruiter search.Use Copilot prompts to tailor résumé + outreach in minutes + Interview prepUtilize AI tools and turn a job description into a skills map and targeted keywords. \n \n \n \n \n Mei Lin Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP & AI Champion Mei Lin is a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and a passionate advocate for community-driven leadership\, Innovation\, youth empowerment\, and DE&I in technology. \nMei is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology\, education\, and leadership. Mei has empowered over 10\,000 employees at Microsoft\, spearheaded digital transformations\, and tackled complex transformation projects at Texas Capital Bank and the City of Plano. Beyond the corporate world. Mei is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders. She mentors youth through leadership programs\, spearheads community-driven initiatives\, and champions diversity\, equity\, and inclusion for all genders\, race\, ages\, and culture —ensuring that innovation is accessible\, inclusive\, and empowering for all. \n \n \n \n Jason Andrews Microsoft Copilot Solution EngineerJason Andrews is a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer and an enthusiastic advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Delivering consumer-facing applications using Natural Language Understanding since the early 2000s. Jason's professional journey is marked by a commitment to integrating Generative AI into everyday life. Educated at the University of North Texas\, Jason has cultivated a rich background in AI that complements his dynamic career. Beyond the tech arena\, he enjoys golf\, poker\, and yoga\, showcasing a well-rounded personality that informs his holistic approach to AI and its applications. \n \n \n \n Solomon Tsao The founder of Resume GuruWith over 9 years of experience as an IT consultant in the e-commerce sector and a Master’s in Software Engineering\, I specialize in architecting and delivering full-stack solutions that blend intelligent automation with scalable cloud infrastructure. I’m the founder of ResumeGuru.IO\, a Microsoft for Startups project built on Azure AI Foundry\, Azure OpenAI\, Speech Services\, Cognitive Services\, and Avatar APIs—designed to revolutionize job interview preparation through multi-agent AI and facial emotion analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 CIE/USA-DFW Annual Convention Programs \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n TimeProgramProgram Details\n\n\n\n\n 9:30am - 10:00amCheck In\n\n\n 10:00am - 12:00pmCareer Development - Land Your Next Role with LinkedIn\, Copilot\, and Résumé MasteryPanel Discussion and Hands-on Demonstration:\n\n\n Mei Lin\, a Microsoft CoPilot365 MVP\, AI Champion\, and Passionate Community Leader\n\n\n Jason Andrews\, a Microsoft Copilot Solution Engineer\n\n\n Solomon Tsao\, Founder of Resume Guru\n\n\n 12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch / Job Information\n\n\n 1:00pm - 3:00pmThink Tank Forum - Bridging Minds and Shaping the FutureA moderated forum with 4-5 panelists:\n\n\n Dr. J.-C. Chiao\, Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair Professor of ECE at SMU (Moderator)\n\n\n Kris Fitzgerald\, former CTO at NTT data\n\n\n Bo Gu\, director of DS & Gen AI at AT&T\n\n\n Dr. Mark Wynne\, VP & Associate Director of Research at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\n\n\n Dr. Roger Malina\, Distinguished Chair Professor of Arts\, Humanities\, and Technology at UTD\n\n\n Prashant Vajpayee\, Sr. Product Manager (Secure Data\, Integrations and AI) at Salesforce\n\n\n 3:00pm - 3:30pmBreak\n\n\n 3:30pm - 5:30pmAward CeremonyKeynote speaker: Dan Sinawat\, CEO and Founder at AI Connex and VC Arena\n\n\n Debate on the topic of AI and Humanity\n\n\n Community Service Award (Sponsor Recognition)\n\n\n Young Achiever Award\n\n\n individual Outstanding Community Service Award (iOCSA)\n\n\n 5:30pm - 6:30pmReception - Dessert and Slider Bar / DrinksNetworking\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Career Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 think tank forum - panel discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 keynote speaker - Dan Sinawat\, Founder of AI CONNEX. URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2012-cie-usa-dfw-annual-symposium/ LOCATION:Resources_achiever_award CATEGORIES:Free Events,SymposiumSeminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cie-dfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2012-Fall-Symposium_a-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="CIE/USA-DFW":MAILTO:info@cie-dfw.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR