2024 Celebration of Women in Engineering - Industry Attendees

2024 Celebration of Women In Engineering Industry Representatives

Special Guest:  Ruth Novak.  Retired aerospace executive.  Ruth started her career in 1960 with Hercules Aerospace Corporation after earning a Masters Degree in Mathematics.  Ruth worked her way up to becoming Vice President of Navy Programs.  Ruth has received many awards including the first ever Life Time Achievement Award from the Utah Women Tech Council, an honorary Doctorate of Science and Engineering from Utah State University, and the Governor's Medal in Science and Technology.  Read more about Ruth here.

Catherine "Caite" Beck, System Engineer, L3Harris. Aerospace Engineering (B.S.), Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (M.S.E.). Caite Beck is a Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Systems Engineer at L3Harris where she coordinates with multi-faceted engineering teams to execute programs supporting military communication needs.  Words of advice: Explore projects and topics that interest you and are uniquely available in a university setting while you are there, even if they differ from your choice of degree. You never know what connections or activities will continue to enrich your life after graduation. LinkedIn

Allie Brooks, Sales Engineer, Rohde & Schwarz USA. BS Biological Engineering. Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology company specializing in innovative solutions for electronic test and measurement, broadcast and media, and secure communication. Allie works closely with customers to understand their unique technical requirements, offering insights into how equipment can meet their needs, demonstrating features of our equipment, and supporting the customer with their purchase. She finds it exciting to stay at the forefront of technology, witnessing the research and new products our customers are engaged in. Words of advice: Always be looking for new opportunities to get out of your comfort zone, explore new fields, and aim to be in an environment that values learning and personal growth. LinkedIn

Jessica Chappell, Principal, Structural Design Studio. BS Civil Engineering (Structural). Jessica is a licensed Professional Structural Engineer (SE) with 20 years of consulting experience.  She has designed structural systems on all types of structures, from religious facilities all over the western hemisphere to museums and healthcare, including the recently opened Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital - Lehi Campus. She is currently serving on the Utah Seismic Safety Commission, the Cottonwood Heights Planning Commission, and the Envision Utah Board of Directors, and believes firmly in community involvement by technical professionals. Words of Advice: Be bold as you chart the course for your career - you can accomplish more than you imagine right now!  LinkedIn

Kimberly "Kim" Clark, Owner, Via Consulting, LLC.  BS Civil Engineering.  Kim works in the transportation industry and has experience in planning, environmental, design, construction, and operations. A major part of her job is bringing groups together to define common goals and create effective and sustainable change acceptable to multiple parties. Words of advice: Always be open and listen - the most sustainable solutions and ideas come from diverse and interdisciplinary perspectives.  LinkedIn

Sharon Costanzo,   Technical Instructional Designer Lead, Biomerieux.  BS Biomedical Engineering, MS Mechanical Engineering.  Sharon works with manufacturing engineers, mechanical technicians, and their managers to create training content, document processes and procedures, and develop employee proficiency in their assigned roles. Words of Advice: Give yourself permission to keep trying new things and exploring new opportunities and don't be afraid to ask for what you want. LinkedIn

Gayathiri Devaraju, Vice President, Goldman Sachs. MS Software Engineering. Gayathiri works in the Margin technology team and is responsible for managing functional projects in the systems owned by the team primarily Collateral management and Margin calculation applications. Words of advice:  Be a persistent learner. Learn from mentors, learn from situations and learn from failures. LinkedIn

Rachael Kooyman, Energetics Manufacturing Process Engineer, Northrop Grumman. BS Chemical Engineering. As a process engineer specializing in rocket motor production, Rachael optimizes manufacturing procedures to enhance efficiency and ensure quality control. Her role involves analyzing data, implementing improvements, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation in propulsion technology.  Words of advice: Opportunities will always be out there, be prepared for when they come to you. LinkedIn

Emma Lowe, Commercial Engineer II, Marathon Petroleum. BS Chemical Engineering. LinkedIn

Amy McManus, Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs, Scientia Vascular. ME Environmental Engineering. Amy assists with regulatory compliance guidance for the company. She helps formulate regulatory submission strategy as well as submission construction and responses. She assists with regional growth, compliance understanding, compiles submissions as well and maintains filings post commercialization. Finally she supports the product life cycle post commercialization for post market surveillance as well.  Words of Advice:  Do not be afraid to ask questions, growth only comes when we don’t know it all. LinkedIn

Sarah Mitchell, Staff Engineer, Western System Coordinating Council. BS Electrical Engineering. LinkedIn

Michelle Morgan, SLC Engineering COO, Global Head of Engineering Communications, Goldman Sachs. Michelle helps run and facilitate the strategy of Goldman Sachs' large Engineering division based out of the Salt Lake City office, and she runs a global team that serves as the engine for all internal and external communications that impact our global engineers, which now constitutes one third of all GS employees.  Words of Advice:  Venture outside your comfort zone. LinkedIn

Hannah Myers, R&D Design Transfer Engineer, Merit Medical Systems. BS Mechanical Engineering.  Hannah works on developing medical devices (such as catheters, biopsy, & inflation devices). She helps establish and optimize manufacturing processes to efficiently transfer medical devices from R&D prototypes to full-scale production.  Words of Advice: Don't be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone. There is always something to be learned that can equip you for your future as an engineer! LinkedIn

Jessica O'Neill, Process Engineer, Kimberly-Clark. BS Chemical Engineering. Jessica organizes and supports trials on all of the baby-care assets (diaper machines) in order to qualify new materials for cost-savings, better run-time or new product rollouts.
In addition,she conducts problem solves by working with operators and raw materials suppliers in order to help each machine run efficiently. Words of Advice: Be confident and ask questions. A new job can be intimidating; however, people respect others who are actively trying to improve or learn new skills.  LinkedIn

Jessica Pantle, Systems Engineer, 309th Software Engineering Group, Hill Airforce Base.  BS Mechanical Engineering and ME Systems Engineering. As Ecosystem Partnership Lead Jessica works to guarantee enriching engagements for students interested in engineering.  She also manages several partnerships with universities, local businesses and local organizations.  Her passion is educating others about STEM and what her organization does. Words of advice:  Always ask that question. LinkedIn

Martyna Shallenberg, Sr. Director, Software Engineer, Myriad Genetics.  BS Animal Sciences Bio Tech. As the Senior Director of Software Engineering, Martyna leads engineering teams automating and streamlining revenue cycle workflows to facilitate genetics testing within oncology, women's health, and mental health. Within her teams and across her organization she works to foster inclusivity, individual career development, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative solutions and bridge the gap between science and technology, making precision medicine more accessible.  LinkedIn

Arpana Sinha, Vice President, Goldman Sachs, BE Computer Science.  Arpana's team, Margin Document Services, supports applications and processes for capturing and interpreting legal documentation for operational, pricing, and risk management functions across Global Markets, Credit Risk, Trading, Legal, Controllers, and Corporate Treasury.  She manages India and SLC teams and interacts with users globally for projects and budgeting. She also has responsibility to co-head Women in Technology in SLC for this year. LinkedIn

Adria Stauffer works in human resources at L3Harris Technologies, a trusted disruptor in the Defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, L3Harris employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Adria works in the Broadband Communications sector, supporting the Engineering function as well as International Programs and Field Services. Adria is also the local Chair for WE3, the women’s employee resource group at L3Harris. The acronym “WE3” stands for Women who strive for Empowering, Enhancing, and Encouraging other Women!  Words of advice: Be sure to do internships while you are in college and add any relevant school projects and research to your resume.  LinkedIn

Alison Sturgeon, Electrical Engineer, US Airforce Civilian.  BE Electrical Engineering. Alison works as a contracting representative purchasing small-scale equipment and tracking contracts in the $100K to several million dollar range.  Her advice:  "Don't get too hung up on your grades and take your writing and communication skills as seriously as your engineering skills." LinkedIn

Hether Telford, Design Quality Manager, Kiewit.  BS Civil Engineering.  Hether develops Design Quality Programs for large transportation projects where she is able to work with both design and construction teams.  She enjoys working with the teams in developing and refining procedures as well as training and mentoring.  Prior to construction, all design documents are reviewed to verify that quality processes were followed. Words of advice: Ideas are made better by a group dedicated to collaboration.

 

Jocelyn Todd, Sr. Software Analytics Project Manager, BioMerieux. PhD Biomedical Engineering.

Kristin Yoshimura, Section Chief, US Air Force Civilian. BS Mechanical Engineering. Kristin supervises multiple teams who develop and maintain the software for the A-10 aircraft. She recently moved to the position of supervisor – previously she was a Product Owner and System Design Engineer of one of the A-10 software teams. Words of advice: Ask questions (ask lots of questions)! Have the courage to seek out help or advice from co-workers, leaders, mentors, tutors, etc. and help others - even the little things get noticed!  LinkedIn