Makassar Port Workers Lack Digital Skills. Vocational Schools Can Be the Solution
.This research is funded by the Australian government through the PAIR program facilitated by the Australia-Indonesia Centre (AIC).The Australia-Indonesia Centre (AIC) supports The Conversation Indonesia (TCID) in the publication of this article.AuthorsSherah Kurnia, Associate Professor at the School of Computing and Information Systems, The University of MelbourneAchmad Nizar Hidayanto, Vice Dean for Resource, Venture, and General Administration, Faculty of Computer Science, Universitas IndonesiaAgus Wicaksana, PhD Candidate in Operations and Supply Chain Management, The University of MelbourneArmin Lawi
NUWC Newport Names Chhim Head of the Undersea Warfare Combat Systems
(IT), digital modernization and 100% risk management framework efforts, and was triple-hatted, also serving as activity chief information officer and acting head of the IT division. Most notably during this time, she initiated a major modernization effort to upgrade NUWC Division Newport's computing infrastructure. She balanced the surge of adding new technology and capability with the cybersecurity risk, directing more than 230 civilian employees and contractors to target areas where IT infrastructure needed to be modernized in order to increase capabilities and tooling to support the digital
NUWC Division Newport Names Chhim Director of Cybersecurity for Undersea Warfare
with the Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) and the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) on securing systems vice focusing on compliance, she said.In her most recent role as deputy department head for cybersecurity, Chhim initiated a major modernization effort to upgrade the command’s computing infrastructure, including software and tooling. In these efforts, she balanced the surge of adding new technology and capability with the cyber risk, directing more than 230 civilian employees and contractors to target areas where IT infrastructure needed to be modernized in order to increase capabiliti
Interview: John Waterhouse, EBDG - “Be Bold in Thinking but Cautious in Application”
, they are your friends, you know their families. Keeping business coming in the door has been a large part of my focus for 30 years.”Governors Island passenger only ferry delivered May 23, 2019. Photo: EBDGEvolving TechnologyFrom pencils, drawing boards and slide rules to 3D modeling and computing in the cloud, the tools used to design vessels have changed dramatically since 1988. While technology acceleration has assisted firms like EBDG to “develop things quicker, faster and better” Waterhouse warns that technology in and of itself is not an answer. “One of my biggest
Teesside Univ, Sofia OWF Ink Skills Partnership
such as curriculum development, delivering offshore wind STEM-related master classes, offering student mentoring and internships, sponsoring directed study projects and taking part in university careers fairs and events.'Teesside University’s work with Sofia will be led by its School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies which has an established track record of working together with industry to help companies fulfil their potential through graduate talent and relevant research expertise. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Kim Gauld-Clark on behalf of Sofia
Study: Ship Tech a $278B Market by 2030
research house, PUBLIC, The report, ‘Trade 2.0: How Startups are driving the next generation of maritime trade’, co-authored by Nick Chubb and Leonardo Zangrando, locates the maritime sector at an inflection point; open to big data, blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing, at a time when emissions regulations are pushing it away from the fossil fuels that have framed its business model.Estimating that the Ship Technology market is worth $106B as a whole today, the report predicts its value rising to $278B by 2030, spurring growth for maritime startups serving the
USMMA Earns ABET Accreditation
Point (USMMA) said its Bachelor of Science degree programs in Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management, and Marine Engineering Systems have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. The accreditation assures the academic programs meet standards to produce graduates ready to enter critical technical fields that are leading the way in innovation and emerging technologies, and anticipating the welfare and safety needs of the public
Kraken Appoints Dillon as Chief Scientist
techniques for velocity estimation using a high resolution multi-frequency Doppler current profiler that is used for measuring turbulence and sediment transport in the ocean bottom boundary layer.Dr. Dillon continues to have strong interests in acoustics, synthetic aperture imaging, GPU-accelerated computing, underwater navigation and vehicle control systems. His upcoming work will apply machine learning to further improve seabed imagery and to automatically recognize targets and other objects of interest on the seabed
Moffatt & Nichol Hires Chief Software Architect
3D animations. Moffatt & Nichol has successfully used FlexTerm on a number of terminals, including fully automated container terminals. Yoder has more than 20 years of engineering management and technical expertise in web technologies, networking, security, simulation, high-performance computing and video gaming. Prior to Moffatt & Nichol, Yoder owned his own consulting firm where he provided business strategy consulting, architecture and hands-on coding for security, call center, social media and high performance computing clients. Yoder was also the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Two Openings at Woods Hole Group
support for shore protection structures, beach nourishment, habitat restoration and climate change adaptations; Report writing; Project management and proposal support. Qualifications/Characteristics required for consideration: Masters Degree in related scientific or engineering discipline; Strong computing skills, including numerical modeling and coding experience; ADCIRC experience, including model grid development; Demonstrated writing and verbal communication skills in English; Self-starter and quick learner with ability to multitask and prioritize; and Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary
Bluefin Robotics CEO Named Fellow of ABET
David Kelly, President and CEO of Bluefin Robotics, has been elected a Fellow of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The Fellowship award recognizes individuals who have given sustained, quality service to applied science, computing, engineering or engineering technology education and to their respective professions through the activities of ABET. “It is a true honor to be selected as an ABET Fellow,” Kelly said. “I take great pride in the work I do every day and appreciate the recognition from this prestigious organization.” Kelly has manned
EIT Study Shows Demand for UK Engineers High
recruitment: The level of recruitment of engineering staff has remained consistent for the last three years, with 51% of organisations recruiting engineers in 2014. Recruitment of IT staff has fallen from 16% in 2013 to 13%. The sectors that are recruiting most actively this year are Defence, Computing & IT, and Electronics. Difficulties in recruiting experienced staff, particularly senior engineers, has increased by 8% on last year, with increases also seen for the recruitment of engineering technicians and apprentices. For the IT sector, the biggest concern was recruiting IT apprentices
