Sound Transit Sustainability Efforts Including Deployment of Clean Energy Sources

Presenter: Jessica Rose, Deputy Director, Utilities & Resource Conservation, Sound Transit

 Biography

Jessica Rose is the Deputy Director of Utilities & Resource Conservation at Sound Transit – the fastest growing regional transit agency in the country. She is a leader in the energy and sustainability field with over ten years of experience in energy decarbonization, sustainable operations, energy efficiency, and transportation electrification across the public, utility, and transportation sectors. In her current role at Sound Transit, Jessica has successfully led clean energy project development and implementation and was instrumental achieving carbon-free Link light rail operations, which is the first light rail system in the nation to do so.
Jessica holds a Master’s in Sustainability Energy from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor’s in Urban Studies from University of Washington Tacoma. She is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) through the Association of Energy Engineers and an Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) through the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure.

Abstract
This presentation looks at the innovative ways Sound Transit is implementing energy management technologies and advancing sustainability across its operations in the Puget Sound Region. With the goal of achieving carbon-free operations by 2050, Sound Transit is actively researching, piloting, and implementing advanced clean energy policies and technologies that will transition the agency to a decarbonized future.
Join us in learning how the agency is advancing technically feasible and cost-effective solutions to some of the most complex clean energy challenges faced by the industry. From new technologies such as onsite renewables, battery storage, and electrification, to new programs and policy initiatives such as renewable power purchase agreements, design requirements, and project funding, Sound Transit is advancing the sustainability performance at their agency and implementing strategic clean energy measures that translate across the industry. 

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Date:	Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Agenda:	6:00-6:10 Log-in • 6:10-6:20 Networking-Introductions • 6:20-6:30 INCOSE-SMC President's Message • 6:30-7:30 Guest Speaker Presentation and Q&A
Contact	Lauren Lundquist lauren.lundquist@incose.net

 

The Importance of Stress, Strain, and Risk in Dealing with Resilience

Presenter: John S. Brtis, Co-Chair INCOSE Resilient Systems Working Group

 Biography

John S. Brtis (pronounced Burtis) is a semi-retired systems engineer. John has degrees in Physics Engineering, Nuclear Engineering and Systems Engineering. He has worked in the nuclear power industry where he specialized in radiation safety, in the IT industry where he focused on Artificial Intelligence applications to complex engineering decision-making, and in the systems engineering consulting arena where he has supported aerospace and DoD activities, focusing on resilience. John is a past chair of the INCOSE Resilient Systems Working Group, and currently continues as cochair. John is the Convener of ISO JTC 1/ SC7/ Working Group 30, which is developing standards on resilience.

John is a Registered Professional Engineer, a Project Management Professional, and a Certified Systems Engineering Professional. John Lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Abstract
Achieving resilience has become an important objective in many system development efforts. Resilience is defined as a system's ability to deliver required capability in the face of adversity. This presentation will provide a state-of-the-art understanding of resilience, an understanding of the content and structure of a high-quality resilience requirements, and an understanding of how to identify appropriate resilience adversities, and resilience metrics through the understanding of the stresses, strains, and risks. As an added bonus, we will consider whether achieving engineered resilience requires time travel. 

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Date:	Wednesday, Apr 12, 2023
Agenda:	6:00-6:10 Log-in • 6:10-6:20 Networking-Introductions • 6:20-6:30 INCOSE-SMC President's Message • 6:30-7:30 Guest Speaker Presentation and Q&A
Contact	Lauren Lundquist lauren.lundquist@incose.net

 

Systems Engineering and Lawmaking

Presenter: David G. Schrunk - Co-Chair, SELAW (Systems Engineering and Lawmaking Working Group of INCOSE)

 Biography

David G. Schrunk is an aerospace engineer and medical doctor. He has published numerous papers on the science and engineering of laws and is the author of the book, “THE END OF CHAOS: Quality Laws and the Ascendancy of Democracy.” He is the founder and president of the Science of Laws Institute of Poway, California, and co-chair of SELAW, the Systems Engineering and Lawmaking Working Group of INCOSE.

Abstract
This presentation discusses the expansion of science (science and engineering) to encompass laws of government and the lawmaking process. The laws of government, e.g., legislative statutes, are created for the purpose of solving (solving, mitigating, or preventing) societal problems. However, laws, as a generalization, have been less than successful in their attempts to solve serious problems such as war, crime, homelessness, and poverty. Investigations of the traditional method of lawmaking have disclosed that the field of lawmaking is not a science, does not have a basis in knowledge, and does not observe quality standards for the creation and validation of laws (www.scienceoflaws.org). These serious design flaws and omissions result in the creation of defective and non-productive laws that fail to satisfy the public-interest obligations of government. To study and improve the lawmaking process, SELAW, the Systems Engineering and Lawmaking Working Group (https://www.incose.org/selaw), was formed in 2022. The goals, research projects, and initial findings of SELAW are presented in this report, and the rationale for expanding science to encompass laws and lawmaking is discussed. Since every science is a success, as measured by ever-growing bodies of scientific knowledge and by ever-improving problem-solving technologies, it is reasonably predictable that the evolving science of laws, in the quest to create efficacious solutions to societal problems and thus improve the human condition, will be equally successful.

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Date:	Wednesday, Mar 08, 2023
Agenda:	6:00-6:10 Log-in • 6:10-6:20 Networking-Introductions • 6:20-6:30 INCOSE-SMC Installation of Officers • 6:30-7:30 Guest Speaker Presentation and Q&A
Contact	Lauren Lundquist lauren.lundquist@incose.net

 

Transit Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity – Leveraging the OT Community of Practice

Presenter: Matt Scott

 Biography

Matt Scott is a technology director at Sound Transit a regional high-capacity public transit agency serving the greater Seattle area. He is responsible for developing innovative systems solutions that address the challenges of operating, maintaining and securing legacy industrial control system applications for high demand transit assets. Matt specializes in combining traditional industrial automation with information technology deployment strategies that fulfill the true definition SCADA.

Matt holds a master’s degree in Information Security and Assurance from Northern Arizona University where he also earned his Bachelor’s of Science. Throughout his career, he has worked as a systems engineer, project manager, engineering manager and executive in public infrastructure, manufacturing and process industries. Matt is an INCOSE member and has been active as a presenter at regional conferences.

Abstract
Sick of continuing to build OT security technical debt in your ICS environment? Of course, you are. What's the best approach? Someone once said "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" … which translated means develop comprehensive OT cybersecurity requirements and you'll be on your way. Here's a model I developed for the rapid generation of design requirements for secure OT. It begins with an outer layer employing security design expertise, making security an inherent part of the design process, documenting early and protecting your design data. Next you construct an inner layer of bespoke methods that mitigate the vast majority of known and yet to be discovered OT vulnerabilities for your environment. This defense in depth model not only prevents exploits that impact the availability, integrity and confidentiality of your new designs, but when employed on your system upgrades and refreshes begins curing your existing OT security technical debt. A well-developed set of requirements enforced with your designers, vendors and integrators is the most effective way to improve your OT security profile.

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Date:	Wednesday, Jan 11, 2023
Agenda:	6:00-6:10 Log-in • 6:10-6:20 Networking-Introductions • 6:20-6:30 INCOSE-SMC Installation of Officers • 6:30-7:30 Guest Speaker Presentation and Q&A
Contact	Deivya Bansal deivya.incose@gmail.com

 

Achieving Designs that Satisfy Stakeholders Through Better Requirements

Presenter: Dr. Tami Katz

 Biography

Dr. Tami Katz is a Staff Consultant at Ball Aerospace working as a chief engineer on various
space mission projects. She holds Bachelor and Master degrees in Aerospace Engineering,
and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Systems Engineering, and is certified as an International
Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP).
Dr. Katz is located in Colorado, where she is serves as the chair of the INCOSE Requirements
Working Group and frequently supports Systems Engineering Department at the Colorado
State University as a guest speaker.

Dr. Katz has been involved in the development of space vehicles and space components for
over thirty years for Hughes Space and Communications, Boeing Space Systems, Sierra
Nevada Corporation, and Ball Aerospace. During her career, she has extensively worked in
systems and test engineering of space vehicles, performing a range of activities from design,
requirements development, verification, validation, test, and technical leadership. Over the
last several years, Dr. Katz has performed extensive research into techniques towards
optimizing the requirements management process, publishing multiple papers and a Ph.D.
dissertation. 

Abstract
Systems Engineering processes are more than a set of instructions on how to practice our craft, they are enablers to ensure the overall effort of developing systems leads to positive outcomes. This presentation will provide methods to ensure the system design solutions are enabled by the requirements development process. Highlights from the INCOSE Needs and Requirements Manual (NRM) are provided, with examples, showing how the new Requirement Working Group products can be used to help with the design process, and ultimately lead to a system development effort that satisfies stakeholder expectations.

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Date:	Wednesday, Nov 09, 2022
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Contact	Deivya Bansal deivya.incose@gmail.com

 

Microreactor Testbed through Digital Engineering and Digital Twins

Presenter: Jeren Browning

 Biography

Jeren Browning is the Digital Thread Group Lead for the Digital Engineering Department at Idaho National Laboratory. His expertise includes digital thread and systems integration technologies, digital twin development, full stack development, systems architecture, and cloud. His accomplishments include leading efforts such as the creation of digital twins for remote and autonomous control of live assets, architecting and developing distributed applications, leading the development of common data models for data integration, and the development of the DeepLynx open-source data warehouse. His work has been closely tied to furthering the goals of the nuclear industry by moving towards operational efficiency and automation. He holds a master’s degree in computer science from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a bachelor’s in computer information technology from Brigham Young University-Idaho. Previous to his role with INL, he was a software engineer for Capital One. 

Abstract
Fission batteries are nuclear technologies intended as simple additions to a microgrid through plug-and-play capabilities, functioning without operations, and maintenance staff. The defining attributes of a microreactor are that they are factory-fabricated, transportable, and self-adjusting. The construction of self-adjusting, plug-and-play microreactors pose new challenges, but a digital twin (DT) will reduce costs and risk through the integration of the disparate systems used in the design, construction, and operation of these reactors. A DT of a single-heat pipe test article in the Microreactor Agile Non-nuclear Experimental Testbed (MAGNET) was demonstrated with self-adjusting capability on 30 March 2022.

The test plan specified for: (1) the operators to manually change the temperature set point to an upper limit or a lower limit; and (2) the DT to predict the temperature will go beyond this temperature threshold, and then updates the temperature set point to the baseline temperature. With controlled rates of temperature change, the DT successfully self-adjusted before reaching the lower limit under expected conditions. Ultimately, this heat pipe DT that can continuously monitor and actively self-adjust can be leveraged as a repeatable framework for fission battery and other digital twin applications
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Date:	Wednesday, Oct 12, 2022
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Contact	Lauren Lundquist lauren.k.lundquist1@gmail.com

 

Use of Systems Engineering in Repurposing Coal-Fired Power Plants with Malta Pumped Thermal Energy Storage System

Presenter: Bao Truong, PhD

 Biography

Dr. Bao Truong is currently the Technical Lead for the Strategic Initiatives team at Malta Inc., where he leads the identification and development of new product concepts and their techno-economic evaluation. He has more than a decade of experience in applying systems engineering for the development of advanced energy systems, from advanced nuclear reactors to energy storage systems. Prior to joining Malta, he worked at TerraPower, an advanced nuclear energy startup. His work there spanned many aspects of systems engineering, including requirements development, integrated system analysis, testing, safety analysis, engineering processes, verification & validation, training and mentoring, and product development. He spearheaded the application of formal systems engineering to the development of advanced nuclear reactors, managed the Design Integration group, and served as the company’s go-to expert on systems engineering. He holds a PhD in Nuclear Science and Engineering from MIT, and he is an INCOSE CSEP. 

Abstract
The electric sector across North America is facing a transition. Both economics and policy decisions have pointed towards a broad retirement of fossil assets across markets. Owners are facing the problem of how to evolve the base of the electric sector from fossil assets to greener alternatives. This three-part presentation provides a summary of a DOE funded study on how to integrate a Malta 100MW PTES system with a retiring coal-fired power plant to meet emissions requirements, retain plant workforces, preserve communities, and maintain grid reliability and flexibility. The presentation will first discuss how systems engineering was applied for this work. Discussion on the decisions on how much breadth and depth to go into different areas of systems engineering, such as stakeholder engagement, developing requirements, use cases, etc. will be provided.

The second part of the presentation will provide a deeper dive into the different integration options to repurpose coal-fired power plants with the Malta PHES system and their relative comparisons. The final part of the presentation will discuss the impact that this work has had, including Malta Inc. being invited to the White House to discuss progress and outcomes of this work.
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Date:	Wednesday, Sep 14, 2022
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Contact	Lauren Lundquist lauren.k.lundquist1@gmail.com

 

Future-Proofing your Systems Engineering Skills

Presenter: Rick Hefner, PhD; Executive Director, Caltech Center for Technology and Management Education

 Biography

Dr. Rick Hefner teaches and manages the professional education program at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). He has over 40 years of experience in systems engineering and has worked with over 30 companies in the aerospace, communications, electronics, and health sciences industries. Dr. Hefner is credited with over 200 publications, is a past President of the INCOSE Los Angeles chapter, and is last year’s winner of the INCOSE International Outstanding Service Award. 

Abstract
The vision for the future of systems engineering is being shaped by the global context, societal and business needs, technology trends, and expanding applications and approaches. Tomorrow’s systems engineer must address new paradigms like agility, resilience, and model-based systems engineering, and incorporate modern technologies like data analytics, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.

Using the INCOSE Vision 2035 as a reference, this presentation will explore trends in systems engineering from the perspective of new skills a systems engineer must master. Approaches and resources for effectively learning these skills will be provided.
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Date:	Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Agenda:	6:00-6:10 Log-in • 6:10-6:20 Networking-Introductions • 6:20-6:30 INCOSE-SMC Installation of Officers • 6:30-7:30 Guest Speaker Presentation and Q&A
Contact	Paul van Tulder paul.vantulder@incose.net

 

Natural Systems and Its Application to Systems Engineering

Presenter: Dennis Tuckowski and Curt McNamara, P.E.

 Biography

Dennis Tuckowski is a Systems Engineer at Whirlpool and co-chair of the INCOSE Natural Systems Working Group. He is an ASEP with over 15 years’ experience in product development and designs implemented in over 40 million consumer products (automotive and major appliances).

Curt McNamara, P.E. is an educator with expertise in design and systems engineering. He teaches bio-inspired design, innovation, systems practice, and the work of Buckminster Fuller. 

Abstract
The Natural Systems Engineering Working Group (NSWG) was established to improve System Engineering processes and practices with the application of natural systems knowledge and approaches. The goal is for SEs to take full advantage of natural systems, including both biological systems and the elements and forces of nature.
The NSWG has created and maintained a Primer for Natural Systems, developed SE handbook content, written associated white papers as well as tutorials and reference materials for INCOSE members to access.
The NSWG provides a focal point for gathering current information on the application of Natural Systems to Systems Engineering and the disciplines that support it. As such, they provide a resource for other INCOSE Working Groups and Committees to draw on for relevant inquiries.
This presentation will cover methods and examples of integrating Natural Systems and bio inspired designs into product design and the product development process to further enable innovative design solutions.
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Date:	Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Agenda:	6:00-6:10 Log-in • 6:10-6:20 Networking-Introductions • 6:20-6:30 INCOSE-SMC Installation of Officers • 6:30-7:30 Guest Speaker Presentation and Q&A
Contact	Lauren Lundquist lauren.lundquist@incose.net

 

System Science and Its Application to Systems Engineering

Presenter: Javier Calvo-Amodio, PhD

 Biography

Dr. Javier Calvo-Amodio is an associate professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Oregon State University, where he directs the Change and Reliable Systems Engineering and Management Research Group (CaRSEM). He received his Ph.D. in Systems and Engineering Management from Texas Tech University, his MS in Business Management from the University of Hull in the United Kingdom, and his B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico. He has been at OSU since 2012.

His research focus is on developing fundamental understanding of how to integrate systems science into industrial and systems engineering research and practice to enable better engineering of continuous process improvement organizational cultures. His research group, Change and Reliable Systems Engineering and Management (CaRSEM), works with Oregon’s industry, state agencies, the National Science Foundation, and other professional societies to determine systemic principles that guide the design, assimilation, and management of the systems engineering process, as well as continuous process improvement approaches such as Lean and Six Sigma. 

Abstract
Dr. Calvo-Amodio is the Chair of the INOCSE transformational domain of Systems Science Working Group (SSWG) which currently has 250 members. The SSWG addresses the Systems Science that provides an underlying foundation for all Systems Engineering (SE) throughout the life‐cycle. The purpose of the SSWG is to promote the advancement and understanding of Systems Science and its application of Systems Theories to SE. The SSWG is leading the effort to provides a more rigorous, underlying basis to the empirically derived practices to systems engineering that have evolved over time.
The goals of the WG are to; highlight linkages between Systems Science theory and the empirical practice of Systems Engineering. (e.g., short, mid or long‐term), promote awareness of Systems Science, its origins, and its possible futures and encourage advancement of Systems Science principles and concepts.

The SSWG has interrelationships to several other INCOSE Working Groups such as Huma Systems Integration, Natural Systems and Social Systems
Dr. Calvo-Amodio will present an overview of Systems Science and how the SSWG is working to coordinate systems-based advancements in foundational knowledge for systems engineering.

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Date:	Wednesday, March 09, 2022
Agenda:	6:00-6:10 Log-in • 6:10-6:20 Networking-Introductions • 6:20-6:30 INCOSE-SMC Installation of Officers • 6:30-7:30 Guest Speaker Presentation and Q&A
Contact	Lauren Lundquist lauren.lundquist@incose.net

 

Model of Models Methodology

Presenter: Alec Jackson

 Biography

Aleczander Jackson is an experienced leader in the field of digital engineering with a decade of experience in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Software Architecture (SA), Enterprise Architecture (EA), and Business Analysis (BA). He specializes in coaching and development of junior staff and has taken several inexperienced engineers to lead Model Based Systems Engineers, Software Architects, and Enterprise Architects for major ACAT programs with a rapid training/mentorship template.
With MTSI, Aleczander started the commercial training division and produced the courses of SysML Fundamentals, Enterprise Architecture with UAF, Software Architecture with UML, and assisted with DE/MBSE for Management. Aleczander brings a wealth of technical knowledge when it comes to the Cameo Suite produced by No Magic. While at No Magic, Aleczander consulted in macro development, plugin development, and custom report templates, as well as developed the Report Wizard and Data Integration training that No Magic currently teaches. In addition, Alec has taught Cameo Simulation Toolkit, has led digital integrations between languages like SysML to PSPICE, SysML to MATLAB, and SysML to VHDL. Aleczander kicks off major projects and programs commercially and for government projects. Aleczander has been a leader in the digital evolution of organizations like Boeing, Ford Motor Company, GE Transportation, General Dynamics, Leidos, Rolls Royce and governmental programs such as both Army and Navy hypersonic weapons and NASA Advanced Air Mobility. Finally, Aleczander is a thought leader in the field of model-based systems engineering. He was the primary author of the Model of Models Methodology which focuses on multi-dimensional libraries of common components, full traceability, and modular architectural designs. He has presented at each of the major INCOSE conferences and at NDIA Systems and Mission Engineering conference and has helped in the role of the Method Lead for the Navy Patterns Working Group. 

Abstract
Digital Engineering focuses on the traceability between artifacts that cross multiple domains. Just performing MBSE does not necessarily ensure traceability of the artifacts within the domain. As such, if the method used to produce MBSE artifacts does not enforce traceability, the digital thread will be broken within the MBSE environment and produce a traceability gap within a digital environment. In addition, one of the biggest benefits of MBSE is reusability of elements. Once one baselines a system, subsystem, component, interface, etc. any work redefining such element is rework and wasted time. Just like with traceability, the right methodology must be used to ensure reuse.

Finally, one of the most important principles within Systems Engineering is creation of modular architectures where one breaks down complex problems into digestible components. Such a concept is required in the Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) utilized by the DoD Acquisition process to break an acquisition program into many components which can individually bid to ensure the most qualified contractor for each piece is responsible for that part of a program.  To optimize the practice of MBSE and address the challenges listed above, the Model of Models (M.O.M.) Methodology was developed. The key to this process is a library system in which libraries of all types of artifacts are created, maintained, and reused across larger projects. This process recursively operates all the way up to the enterprise level, tying system architectures through to the enterprise architectures which helps verify that the systems produced will meet the capabilities required of them at delivery.

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Date:	Wednesday, February 09, 2022
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Contact	John Palmer jrp.shadow@gmail.com

 

Building the Digital Engineering Workforce of the Future

Presenter: Paul White

 Biography

Paul White has 20 years of experience in the aerospace industry. He has worked on many aerospace platforms, currently working on the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD). He works as the GBSD Digital Engineering (DE) Branch Lead for BAE Systems at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. He has worked as a systems engineering since 2007 and previously in software engineering, quality assurance, and factory automation. Paul has been a member of INCOSE since 2007. He serves as chapter president of the Wasatch (Utah) Chapter and as chair of the WSRC Steering Committee. He has been involved in GLRC and WSRC since 2012 and 2018, respectively. He has served in officer roles in the North Texas and Chicagoland chapters. Along with INCOSE, he served as the chair of the Utah Engineers Council (UEC) from 2020-2021. He has an extensive educational background. He has a graduate certificate in Systems Engineering and Architecting from the Stevens Institute of Technology (Hoboken, New Jersey), a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from Texas A&M University--Commerce, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from Texas A&M University--College Station. He is an adjunct professor for Systems Engineering at Weber State University (Ogden, Utah). He possesses several certifications. He is a Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) through INCOSE. He holds certifications from the Object Management Group (OMG) Systems Modeling Professional program, namely the Model Builder - Fundamental (Level 2) and Model User (Level 1) designations. He and his wife, TayLee, are actively involved in their church and community. They are proud parents of three daughters 

Abstract
Many government, industry, and civic organizations are seeking to benefit from the on-going revolution in digital information availability, management, and applications. Whether generating, collecting, managing, assessing, or visualizing data, organizations across the country and internationally face a demand for employees who can execute various so-called digital engineering activities within or across a variety of both technical and non-technical functions. This presentation describes the demand for a digital engineering-capable workforce from one portion of the employment spectrum – the aerospace and defense industry – in one portion of the country with localized demands on workforce availability – northern Utah. The characteristics of such a workforce are discussed in terms of comparing and contrasting with traditional engineering disciplines. Some strategies for shaping and building the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities into a digital engineering workforce will be presented in such a way that they can be tailored to local environments, including proposed communication, collaboration, and coordination activities across government, industry, civic, and academic partners.

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Date:	Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Agenda:	6:00-6:10 Log-in • 6:10-6:20 Networking-Introductions • 6:20-6:30 INCOSE-SMC Installation of Officers • 6:30-7:30 Guest Speaker Presentation and Q&A
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Systems Engineering Body of Knowledge (SEBoK) Agile Systems Engineering (SE)

Presenter: Phyllis Marbach

 Biography

Phyllis is a Senior Advisor with Stellar Solutions, Inc. Recently she was an Agile Coach and Trainer for the teams on the Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution (FORGE) program. FORGE will provide the Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared ground system. Retired from Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) in 2016, Phyllis has over 35 years of experience in aerospace programs such as satellites, chemical lasers, the International Space Station, and various propulsion systems. Her final 8 years with Boeing, she was an agile coach for the Boeing Enterprise for unmanned air systems, radio, avionics, and research programs. Phyllis was a Boeing Designated Expert in agile software development, software engineering and systems engineering. She is a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and a Scaled Agile Framework™ Version 4.0 Program Consultant (SPC). Phyllis is active on the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Los Angeles Chapter and has served as the President, Vice President, Membership Director and Secretary. She is currently a member of the INCOSE Technical Operations Leadership Team as the Associate Director of the Transformational Enablers Working Groups. Phyllis received a B.S. from Centre College of Kentucky in 1977, a Certificate in Engineering from CSUN in 1979 and her M.S. in Engineering from UCLA in 1984. Phyllis has been a WISE board member since 2015 

Abstract
In the Agile SE process, the systems engineer works in an iterative, incremental manner, continually modeling, analyzing, developing, and trading options to bring the definition of the system solution into focus. An example of this work will be analyzing and maintaining not only the requirements but also the architectural model of the higher-level requirements and the linkage from those high-level requirements to the analyzed lower-level requirements. In addition to the requirements and architecture representations, maintaining and verifying the interfaces are defined and followed as the development progresses are some of the systems engineers’ tasks. These responsibilities of systems engineers are the same regardless of the life-cycle, although sequencing and organization may be different. Program leadership, systems engineering, and all team members work in a culture that represents an Agile Mindset. The Agile Mindset is a combination of beliefs and actions from agile values that include focusing on delivering working capabilities often, trusting the knowledge workers to find the best solution, improving the product and process through regular demonstrations and retrospections, planning often to implement lessons learned.
This presentation will describe the article to be included in the SEBoK later next year. It will include how the Principles for Agile Development map to the SEBoK Traditional SE Principles, how Operational Agility Principles map to the Scaled Agile Framework Lean/Agile Principles, the Agile Systems Engineering Life Cycle Model (ASELCM), the General ASELCM Pattern, the Agile SE Framework, and the variety of agile approaches that a program could use

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Date:	Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Agenda:	6:00-6:10 Log-in • 6:10-6:20 Networking-Introductions • 6:20-6:30 INCOSE-SMC Installation of Officers • 6:30-7:30 Guest Speaker Presentation and Q&A
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Model of Models Methodology

Presenter: Alec Jackson

 Biography

Aleczander Jackson is an experienced leader in the field of digital engineering with a decade of experience in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Software Architecture (SA), Enterprise Architecture (EA), and Business Analysis (BA). He specializes in coaching and development of junior staff and has taken several inexperienced engineers to lead Model Based Systems Engineers, Software Architects, and Enterprise Architects for major ACAT programs with a rapid training/mentorship template.
With MTSI, Aleczander started the commercial training division and produced the courses of SysML Fundamentals, Enterprise Architecture with UAF, Software Architecture with UML, and assisted with DE/MBSE for Management. Aleczander brings a wealth of technical knowledge when it comes to the Cameo Suite produced by No Magic. While at No Magic, Aleczander consulted in macro development, plugin development, and custom report templates, as well as developed the Report Wizard and Data Integration training that No Magic currently teaches. In addition, Alec has taught Cameo Simulation Toolkit, has led digital integrations between languages like SysML to PSPICE, SysML to MATLAB, and SysML to VHDL. Aleczander kicks off major projects and programs commercially and for government projects. Aleczander has been a leader in the digital evolution of organizations like Boeing, Ford Motor Company, GE Transportation, General Dynamics, Leidos, Rolls Royce and governmental programs such as both Army and Navy hypersonic weapons and NASA Advanced Air Mobility. Finally, Aleczander is a thought leader in the field of model-based systems engineering. He was the primary author of the Model of Models Methodology which focuses on multi-dimensional libraries of common components, full traceability, and modular architectural designs. He has presented at each of the major INCOSE conferences and at NDIA Systems and Mission Engineering conference and has helped in the role of the Method Lead for the Navy Patterns Working Group 

Abstract
Digital Engineering focuses on the traceability between artifacts that cross multiple domains. Just performing MBSE does not necessarily ensure traceability of the artifacts within the domain. As such, if the method used to produce MBSE artifacts does not enforce traceability, the digital thread will be broken within the MBSE environment and produce a traceability gap within a digital environment. In addition, one of the biggest benefits of MBSE is reusability of elements. Once one baselines a system, subsystem, component, interface, etc. any work redefining such element is rework and wasted time. Just like with traceability, the right methodology must be used to ensure reuse.

Finally, one of the most important principles within Systems Engineering is creation of modular architectures where one breaks down complex problems into digestible components. Such a concept is required in the Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) utilized by the DoD Acquisition process to break an acquisition program into many components which can individually bid to ensure the most qualified contractor for each piece is responsible for that part of a program.  To optimize the practice of MBSE and address the challenges listed above, the Model of Models (M.O.M.) Methodology was developed. The key to this process is a library system in which libraries of all types of artifacts are created, maintained, and reused across larger projects. This process recursively operates all the way up to the enterprise level, tying system architectures through to the enterprise architectures which helps verify that the systems produced will meet the capabilities required of them at delivery.

Location:	Virtual: Join Zoom Meeting https://incose-org.zoom.us/j/98680882293?pwd=TDZxNGg4T2JzdGljSjhPeFdFSzRhZz09 Meeting ID: 986 8088 2293  Passcode: 534911 Cost: • Free for all attendees
Date:	Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Agenda:	6:00-6:10 Log-in • 6:10-6:20 Networking-Introductions • 6:20-6:30 INCOSE-SMC Installation of Officers • 6:30-7:30 Guest Speaker Presentation and Q&A
Contact	John Palmer jrp.shadow@gmail.com

 

Systems Thinking in a Digital World: The Models are NOT the Engineering

Presenter: Christopher Stokes

 Biography

Chris is a Principal Systems Engineer at Raytheon Technologies. He has worked for the Raytheon Missiles and Defense division of Raytheon Technologies in Tucson, AZ for 22 years. He studied Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Tech and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering. In addition, he Studied Systems Engineering from the University of Alabama in Huntsville where he obtained a Master of Science in Systems Engineering with a Statistical Analysis focus.

Chris has worked on many different Defense programs including the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Aegis LEAP Interceptor (ALI), SM-3 Block 0, SM-3 Block I, SM-3 Block Ia, SM-3 Block Ib, Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), Kinetic Energy Interceptor (KEI), Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV), Redesigned Kill Vehicle (RKV), Tactical Advanced Laser-guided OrdNance (TALON), and StormBreaker. Chris is currently the Lead Systems Engineer for the StormBreaker Information Security Engineer Change Program (iECP) at Raytheon Missile and Defense. He is a member of several professional organizations including INCOSE and AIAA. He enjoys cycling, Star Wars, and Dungeons and Dragons.

Abstract
The future of the Systems Engineering Discipline lies in Model Based Systems Engineering. As the complexities of the Subassembly, Assembly, Unit, Module, System, and Systems of Systems grows ever more complicated, the ability of the modern systems engineer to keep up grows more dependent on models and algorithms to ensure that the system in question meets the requirements and (more importantly) the needs of the customer. However, while the techniques of Model-Based Systems engineering can aid the systems engineer and all other disciplines, there is a caution.
The MBSE model should never be a substitute for the engineer’s thought process and decision making. This paper will discuss three such case studies where the model substituted for the knowledge and experience of the engineer. Specifically, the Kansas City Hyatt Regency walkway collapse, the Atlanta Centennial Olympic Stadium collapse, and a modern Defense System requirements model errors that lead to increased cost and schedule delays. In addition to going through each of these failures in detail, the paper will provide lessons learned applicable to future endeavors.

Location:	Virtual: Join Zoom Meeting https://incose-org.zoom.us/j/93587647653pwd=WHhNTmprMGZTQjVjNGxoQVBBWmdaUT09 Meeting ID: 935 8764 7653  Passcode: 445947 Cost: • Free for all attendees
Date:	Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Agenda:	6:00-6:10 Log-in • 6:10-6:20 Networking-Introductions • 6:20-6:30 INCOSE-SMC Installation of Officers • 6:30-7:30 Guest Speaker Presentation and Q&A
Contact	Paul Kostek pjkostek@gmail.com

 

Developing Complete and Validation Requirements

Presenter: Ronald S. Carson, PhD, INCOSE Fellow

 Biography

Dr. Ron Carson is an Adjunct Professor of Engineering at Seattle Pacific University, an Affiliate Assistant Professor in Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Washington, a Fellow of the International Council on Systems Engineering and a certified Expert Systems Engineering Professional.

He retired in 2015 as a Technical Fellow in Systems Engineering after 27 years at The Boeing Company. He is the author of numerous articles regarding requirements analysis, failure modes and effects analysis, and systems engineering measurement. His current interests are in quantitatively incorporating sustainability considerations in systems engineering methodologies and education. Dr. Carson has a PhD from the University of Washington in Experimental Plasma Physics, and a BS from the California Institute of Technology in Applied Physics.

Abstract
Requirements development has evolved from user requirements elicitation to complex simulation using MBSE. In this presentation Dr. Ron Carson will describe the current best practices in requirements development and validation and show the evolution of good requirements development. References to and summaries of his many INCOSE conference papers will be provided to show this evolution, including anomaly handling and completeness criteria, structured requirements, quality measurements, and the use of MBSE to facilitate good requirements development and validation.

Location:	Virtual: Join Zoom Meeting https://incose-org.zoom.us/j/96464030531?pwd=RCthMVNveVl4QUdoZUJ6bFpOdkFzUT09 Meeting ID: 964 6403 0531  Passcode: 453699. Cost: • Free for all attendees
Date:	Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Agenda:	6:00-6:10 Log-in • 6:10-6:20 Networking-Introductions • 6:20-6:30 INCOSE-SMC Installation of Officers • 6:30-7:30 Guest Speaker Presentation and Q&A
Contact	Deivya Bansal deivya.incose@gmail.com

 

Geographic Information System (GIS) - Mapping the Way to a Sustainable World - A Digital Transformation

Presenter: Bill Meehan, PE, Director, Electric Utility Solutions, Esri

 Biography

Bill Meehan is the author of four books: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Enhanced Electric Utility Performance, Modeling Electric Distribution with GIS, Empowering Electric and Gas Utilities with GIS and Power System Analysis by Digital Computer. His blogs have been widely read. He has lectured extensively and taught courses at Northeastern University and the University of Massachusetts. Bill holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University and an M.S. in Electric Power Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Prior to joining Esri, Bill was the vice president of electric operations for a major electric and gas utility. Bill is a registered engineer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He currently co-leads the global electric utility solutions marketing practice at Esri, the world’s largest GIS Company.

Abstract
When we first hear the term GIS, we often think of maps. Certainly, maps are the foundation of GIS. However, it is far more. Rather the first word that comes to mind might well be discovery - discover what we have done (for good or bad). It reveals the patterns of our actions. Most importantly it provides a roadmap to a better world. This presentation examines digital transformation and the role of GIS. As we attempt to attack the serious problems of our times – aging infrastructure, climate change, poverty, pollution, inequity, we need to think differently. We must move from an incremental approach to one of innovation. GIS or location technology provides a common framework for looking at every aspect of our world – since nearly everything exists somewhere. GIS is about capturing information, understanding it then sharing it broadly. Thinking differently about GIS will help us map the way to a more sustainable world.

Location:	Virtual: Join Zoom Meeting https://incose-org.zoom.us/j/96713115824?pwd=S04xanZXRnBpSTZ0OVppL3ErWmc1Zz09 Meeting ID: 967 1311 5824  Passcode: 393921. Cost: • Free for all attendees
Date:	Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Agenda:	6:00-6:10 Log-in • 6:10-6:20 Networking-Introductions • 6:20-6:30 INCOSE-SMC Installation of Officers • 6:30-7:30 Guest Speaker Presentation and Q&A
Contact	Paul van Tulder paul.a.vantulder@ieee.org

 

Early System V&V Using SysML Simulation

Presenter: Saulius (Saul) Pavalkis, PhD

Biography

CATIA NO MAGIC - CYBER SYSTEMS Industry Business Senior Consultant and MBSE Transformation Leader.

18 years at Dassault Systems (No Magic) in model based solutions and core R&D team. Currently working as MBSE Transformation Leader. Expert in systems modeling, simulation, MBSE ecosystem, interfaces and integrations, traceability, queries.

INCOSE CSEP, OMG OCSMP, No Magic lifetime modeling and simulation excellence award.

Community author for largest SysML simulation channel (youtube.com/c/MBSEExecution) and MBSE success cases blog (blog.nomagic.com).

Author of multiple papers on MBSE at INCOSE and NDIA. In 2020 got NAVAIR $20M budget for V&V paper implementation.

Representative at INCOSE CAB. Supporting MBSE adoption in A&D, T&M and other domains. Major clients: P&W, Boeing, NASA, BAE Systems, Raytheon Technologies, NGC, FORD.

Abstract
The talk will discuss recent trends in system model execution with SysML to perform early validation, and later architecture and design verification in large and small projects, with demonstration of system simulation, automated requirements verification, test cases specification and automated execution. Saul’s demonstration will feature the Cameo Simulation Toolkit out-of-the-box model execution and analysis capability using integrated evaluation engines and standards, in the context of a satellite model.

NASA perspective on recent trends in executable models: “This is an important development since it requires minimal configuration, can be used earlier in the lifecycle and can evolve as the design matures.”

Location:	Virtual: Join Zoom Meeting https://incose-org.zoom.us/j/91635053558?pwd=SkhDRnRISlhRN0RZQUwvcE9ieXYydz09 Meeting ID: 916 3505 3558 Passcode: 087157. Cost: • Free for all attendees
Date:	Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021
Agenda:	6:00-6:10 Log-in • 6:10-6:20 Networking-Introductions • 6:20-6:30 INCOSE-SMC Installation of Officers • 6:30-7:30 Guest Speaker Presentation and Q&A
Contact	John Palmer jrp.shadow@gmail.com

 

Perspectives on the Boeing 737MAX MCAS

Presenter: Dr. Ron Carson

 Dr. Ron Carson is an Adjunct Professor of Engineering at Seattle Pacific University, an Affiliate Assistant Professor in Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Washington, a Fellow of the International Council on Systems Engineering and a certified Expert Systems Engineering Professional.

Location:	Virtual: Join Zoom Meeting https://incose-org.zoom.us/j/95798288787?pwd=RFFKZHBFZCtCdDZNNDZEb1RUTGpjdz09 Meeting ID: 957 9828 8787 Passcode: 653054. Cost: • Free for all attendees
Date:	Wednesday, January 13th, 2021
Agenda:	6:00-6:10 Log-in • 6:10-6:20 Networking-Introductions • 6:20-6:30 INCOSE-SMC Installation of Officers • 6:30-7:30 Guest Speaker Presentation and Q&A
Contact	Paul van Tulder paul.a.vantulder@ieee.org

 

Servant Leadership That Gets It Done

Presenter: Jason Scott

From the start of his career spent jumping out of helicopters as a rescue swimmer in the United States Navy, J. Scott has a long history of leadership, servanthood, and bearing witness to the transformative power of getting sh*t done. Since starting 120VC he's personally overseen the global transformational efforts within organizations such as DirecTV, Trader Joe's, Blizzard Entertainment, Sony Pictures, Mattel, and others.

Location:	Virtual: Calendar invite will be sent out prior to the meeting. Cost: • Free for all attendees
Date:	Wednesday, December 9th, 2020
Agenda:	6:00-6:10 Log-in • 6:10-6:20 Networking-Introductions • 6:20-6:30 INCOSE-SMC President's Message • 6:30-7:30 Guest Speaker Presentation and Q&A
Contact	Paul van Tulder paul.a.vantulder@ieee.org