Caio A. Ferreira
FOR IEEE DIVISION DELEGATE-ELECT/DIRECTOR-ELECT, 2010 DELEGATE/DIRECTOR, 2011-2012 DIVISION II
CAIO A. FERREIRA
(Nominated by Division II)
Director of Science & Technology
Parker Aerospace Group
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Irvine, California, USA
http://webstarts.com/CaioFerreira/
(Nominated by Division II)
Director of Science & Technology
Parker Aerospace Group
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Irvine, California, USA
http://webstarts.com/CaioFerreira/
Mr. Caio A. Ferreira is an industry leader, entrepreneur, and inventor. He is Director of Science & Technology, Parker Aerospace Group, Parker Hannifin Corporation (US Fortune 200 Company). Parker Aerospace Group consists of nine business divisions and annual revenue of nearly US$2 billion dollars.
He was the Founder and CEO of Mechatronic Systems from 1998 to 2005. Mechatronic Systems specialized in the research and development of electrical technologies for the aerospace market. Parker Hannifin acquired Mechatronic Systems in April 2005.
He has over 30 years of experience in the aerospace industry, with technical and management roles at General Electric, Sundstrand, and Northrop Grumman.
Mr. Ferreira is the inventor and co-inventor of six U.S. Patents. He authored and co-authored a number of peer reviewed technical papers. He has a M.S. in Systems Engineering from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri, Columbia.
He was the Founder and CEO of Mechatronic Systems from 1998 to 2005. Mechatronic Systems specialized in the research and development of electrical technologies for the aerospace market. Parker Hannifin acquired Mechatronic Systems in April 2005.
He has over 30 years of experience in the aerospace industry, with technical and management roles at General Electric, Sundstrand, and Northrop Grumman.
Mr. Ferreira is the inventor and co-inventor of six U.S. Patents. He authored and co-authored a number of peer reviewed technical papers. He has a M.S. in Systems Engineering from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri, Columbia.
IEEE Activities
(S'78-M'79-S'82-M'82-SM'90-F'00)
COMMITTEE/BOARD: Technical Activities Board, 2000. IEEE Conferences Committee, 2000.
SECTION: Rock River Valley Section: Chair, 1989-95; Executive Board Member, 1989-96.
CHAPTERS: Industry Applications Society Rock River Valley Section Chapter, Founding Chapter Chair, 1992-94. Power Electronics Society Rock River Valley Section, Founding Chapter Chair, 1996.
STUDENT BRANCH: University of Missouri – Columbia Student Branch, 1978.
SOCIETY: Industry Applications Society (IAS): Regional Workshop Committee, Chair, 2009; Constitution & Bylaws Committee, Chair, 2002; Distinguished Lecturer, 2001-02; Nominations & Appointments Committee, Chair, 2001; Past President, 2001; President, 2000; Vice President, 1999; President-Elect, 1999; Secretary, 1998; Chair, 1995-97; Chapter Coordinator, 1997.
CONFERENCES: Industry Applications Society Conference & Annual Meeting, Conference Technical Program Chair, 1999. Applied Power Electronics Conference, Rap Program Chair, 1996. Applied Power Electronics Conference: Steering Committee, 1995-96 Professional & Technical Tutorials Chair, 1995.
AWARDS: IEEE Industry Applications Society Outstanding Achievement Award, 2007. IEEE IA/PE/IE Societies German Chapter Certificate of Honor for Best Distinguished Lecturer, 2002. IEEE Fellow, 2000. IEEE Industry Applications Society Outstanding Small Chapter Award, 1993.
(S'78-M'79-S'82-M'82-SM'90-F'00)
COMMITTEE/BOARD: Technical Activities Board, 2000. IEEE Conferences Committee, 2000.
SECTION: Rock River Valley Section: Chair, 1989-95; Executive Board Member, 1989-96.
CHAPTERS: Industry Applications Society Rock River Valley Section Chapter, Founding Chapter Chair, 1992-94. Power Electronics Society Rock River Valley Section, Founding Chapter Chair, 1996.
STUDENT BRANCH: University of Missouri – Columbia Student Branch, 1978.
SOCIETY: Industry Applications Society (IAS): Regional Workshop Committee, Chair, 2009; Constitution & Bylaws Committee, Chair, 2002; Distinguished Lecturer, 2001-02; Nominations & Appointments Committee, Chair, 2001; Past President, 2001; President, 2000; Vice President, 1999; President-Elect, 1999; Secretary, 1998; Chair, 1995-97; Chapter Coordinator, 1997.
CONFERENCES: Industry Applications Society Conference & Annual Meeting, Conference Technical Program Chair, 1999. Applied Power Electronics Conference, Rap Program Chair, 1996. Applied Power Electronics Conference: Steering Committee, 1995-96 Professional & Technical Tutorials Chair, 1995.
AWARDS: IEEE Industry Applications Society Outstanding Achievement Award, 2007. IEEE IA/PE/IE Societies German Chapter Certificate of Honor for Best Distinguished Lecturer, 2002. IEEE Fellow, 2000. IEEE Industry Applications Society Outstanding Small Chapter Award, 1993.
IEEE Accomplishments
– I sincerely thank all IEEE colleagues whom provided me with the opportunity to lead and worked so hard with me to make our vision and goals a reality. I look forward to working with all Societies in Division II.
Industry Applications Society – Accomplishments focused on chapters and membership growth yielding significant increase in membership and chapters worldwide:
Rock River Valley Section – Accomplishments focused on leadership development and membership growth yielding significant revitalization and strength to an IEEE Section in a challenging state:
Statement
As Division II Delegate/Director and member of the IEEE Board of Directors, I will provide leadership and collaborate with our colleagues to fulfill and effectively communicate the Institute's vision, strategy, and objectives to our members and customers in industry, academia and entrepreneurs worldwide.
Products & Services: A strong balance sheet and net worth is vital to the Institute's future and provides a solid foundation for investing in new products and services. These are vital for membership growth worldwide.
Societies & Chapters Membership Growth and Development: Focus on the delivery of superior products and services for all Chapters worldwide. Nurture and expand our offerings on conferences, tutorials, distinguished lecturers, and workshops. Invest on membership growth and development tools, and leadership training for our Society and Chapters volunteers.
Cooperation: Strengthen our cooperation with IEEE Societies and Technical Activities Board (TAB), including Inter-Society Cooperation Agreements. Foster cooperation with the IEEE Sections and Member and Geographic Activities Board (MGAB), including assured representation of Chapters' interests within the Sections and MGAB. Encourage collaboration with other national and international professional and technical institutions worldwide.
Industry Applications Society – Accomplishments focused on chapters and membership growth yielding significant increase in membership and chapters worldwide:
- Development of Society Membership brochure featuring products, services and benefits
- Established national and international Society Membership drives
- Establishment of Society Chapters and Membership website
- Development of Society Membership Video
- Development of strategic plan (5 years) for Society Chapters worldwide
- Development of Society Chapters Department leadership organization/structure
- Development of Society Chapters Orientation Package
- Development of IEEE inter-Societies (IAS/PES/PELS) Chapters & Membership Regional Workshops worldwide
Rock River Valley Section – Accomplishments focused on leadership development and membership growth yielding significant revitalization and strength to an IEEE Section in a challenging state:
- Establishment of IAS and PELS Chapters within Section
- Established Society Chapter Chairs participation in Section Executive Board
- Establishment of Society Distinguished Lecturer Series
- Fostered strategic and leadership planning for Section
- Cultivated support and collaboration with IEEE Student Branch at Northern Illinois University
Statement
As Division II Delegate/Director and member of the IEEE Board of Directors, I will provide leadership and collaborate with our colleagues to fulfill and effectively communicate the Institute's vision, strategy, and objectives to our members and customers in industry, academia and entrepreneurs worldwide.
Products & Services: A strong balance sheet and net worth is vital to the Institute's future and provides a solid foundation for investing in new products and services. These are vital for membership growth worldwide.
Societies & Chapters Membership Growth and Development: Focus on the delivery of superior products and services for all Chapters worldwide. Nurture and expand our offerings on conferences, tutorials, distinguished lecturers, and workshops. Invest on membership growth and development tools, and leadership training for our Society and Chapters volunteers.
Cooperation: Strengthen our cooperation with IEEE Societies and Technical Activities Board (TAB), including Inter-Society Cooperation Agreements. Foster cooperation with the IEEE Sections and Member and Geographic Activities Board (MGAB), including assured representation of Chapters' interests within the Sections and MGAB. Encourage collaboration with other national and international professional and technical institutions worldwide.
By-line
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Division II Delegate-Elect/Director-Elect, 2010
Caio A. Ferreira (Nominated by Division II)
http://webstarts.com/CaioFerreira/
To provide superior products and services to worldwide members, in industry, academia, entrepreneurs, that support and facilitate their quest in achieving professional and business objectives.
Division II Delegate-Elect/Director-Elect, 2010
Caio A. Ferreira (Nominated by Division II)
http://webstarts.com/CaioFerreira/
To provide superior products and services to worldwide members, in industry, academia, entrepreneurs, that support and facilitate their quest in achieving professional and business objectives.
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