Presenters: Terence Yeoh, Ph.D, PMP and Taison Tam

Overview

Philosophers from Socrates to Sun Tzu have stressed the importance of knowing yourself – your strengths, your limitations and your inner ambitions are key components in a fulfilled career. These self-assessments are invaluable resources that can accentuate your strengths and mitigate your weaknesses. In this discussion, we will use a combination of commonly available tools to give you insight to plan the future upgrades of your career.

About the Presenters

Dr. Terence Yeoh is a Scientist at FTS International. FTS International provides independent analysis and mission support services. The Washington Post named FTS one of the top workplaces for the last six years. In his career Dr. Yeoh has held a variety of roles in Systems Engineering, R&D Portfolio Management, Program Management, and Corporate Strategy. He has a passion for creating technology and is currently growing in his experience with business development.

Yeoh holds eleven patents in areas that include infrared microscopy, compressive sensing, and artificial intelligence. He is a recipient of the Dr. Alexander C. Liang Aerospace Asian Pacific American Association award. He is a project management professional (PMP) and a Senior Member of the IEEE. He earned his doctorate in Materials Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

In his free time, he enjoys writing code and stories. He also plays team-centric video games and the acoustic guitar. He has developed the YouTube series: “YO on the GO,” seasons 1 and 2, and has recently published “The Ultimate Upgrade,” available in print and ebook format.

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