Women in Science and Engineering (WISE)

1. Mona’s Story From Egyptian School-girl to Newfoundland Scientist by Mona Shahwan El-Tahan , B.Sc., M. Eng, P. Eng, E.MBA August 25, 2008 Presented to WISE SSEP Career Night

2. Civil Engineering Degree, 1975, Cairo University

3. Immigrated to Canada in 1975 - Newfoundland and Labrador

4. Master Ocean Engineering Degree, 1980, MUN

6. Dr. Tim Physiotherapist Yassir Dr. Hussein

9. C-CORE

16. Professional Profile_ Cont’d Recognized nationally and internationally through awards for success in E ngineering B usiness, and E ntrepreneurship.

22. IPT – What it does A core platform software can literally predict the future behavior of an object. It can also do this in a fluid set of circumstances. "Listening" to the appropriate inputs, this patented IP can very rapidly learn the behavior of almost any object as it is affected by its external environment. Armed with this knowledge, the software can then predict how the object will react in a similar set of externally induced circumstances in the future.

23. IPT – Cont’d This knowledge can enable controlled, predictive, corrective action to be taken before a non-desirable event happens. The unique ability to learn behaviour also enables predictive, corrective action to be implemented almost instantaneously in a rapidly and ever-changing set of circumstances.

24. Applications of the Predictive Controller Technology Other Autopilots Industrial Process Control Marine Applications Robotics

25. IPT Application: Ice Management and Environmental Monitoring

26. Ships and Boats Satellites Flight reconnaissance Offshore rigs IIFS Forecast Maps Weather Bureau

27. Environmental Monitoring & Management

28. Hibernia

29. Mona on the GBS at the Bull Arm site

30. Hibernia Tow Out Route Map - compliments of Hibernia website

31. SEAWATCH BUOY A new generation of data buoys specifically designed for real-time monitoring and forecasting of marine and meteorological conditions.

32. Environmental Monitoring Beyond the state of the art

33. The SEAWATCH Buoy was used during the towing out of the Hibernia Platform

34. IPT Application: Marine Navigational Aids Improved navigation safety and efficiency

38. InCoreTec IPT Application: 1 – Ship Predictor system

39. M.V. Nanticoke: SPS Field Trial Vessel

40. SPS & ASAS The SPS is a marine navigational aid based on Artificial Intelligence and standard vessel maneuvering techniques, which allows for short-term prediction of ship maneuvering in confined or restricted waters. The ASAS is a sophisticated ship manoeuvring and control system capable of maintaining a ship’s track in confined waterways and harbours. It is also capable of optimizing the ship’s fuel consumption by minimizing rudder movements and course changes in open water.

41. InCoreTec IPT Application: 2- Advanced Ship Autopilot System (ASAS)

42. ASAS

43. ASAS Field Tests Super Tanker 1 Super Tanker 2 Shuttle Tanker

45. Tests in sunny conditions…

46. … in foggy conditions, and…

47. Hurricane Michael!!

48. Screen Capture during Manoeuvres

50. ASAS Steering Ship’s Autopilot STD DEV Rudder movement reduced by 68%

52. Khruise Control from Kelvin Hughes &InCoreTec

54. Frequency of rudder movements ( Number of rudder Movements per minute ) Sample Plot For 2 days ( 2 hr shifts) Steering

58. More Feedback- Super Tanker “ The predictive nature of the system is the key element in its success. We consider this as a big break-through in navigation and fuel saving." - T.M. George “ We realize the valuable contribution ASAS can make in energy conservation, improved performance and higher standard of navigation. No doubt it will be a milestone in the history of shipping as far as navigation by auto-pilot is concerned." - A N Lodhi - Sharjah (UAE)

61. IPT Application: Intelligent Control System

62. Mona’s interest in Space started early in the 1990s

63. IC Development Focus

64. Mona & Julie Payette, Canadian astronaut Nov. 1999 Mona & Dr. Roberta Bondar, Canadian Astronaut, Nov. 2000

68. Challenges

71. Self-Doubt When I got my first Engineering position, I was the only female engineer (and they did not quite know what to do with me), and I needed to battle self-doubt. These doubts resurfaced when I wanted to strike out on my own and start my own business. Thankfully, in both cases, I had the tremendous support of my family, friends and colleagues, and my faith in myself and my capabilities was revived.

72. Recommendations

73. Board Benefits It is really important for a company to have a Board of Advisors and a Board of Directors. These individuals will be essential to you in various ways as your company grows. They can offer you a wealth of information based on their past experiences and can introduce you to the people you need to know. InCoreTec has been extremely fortunate to have both a wonderful Board of Advisors (Mr. Dennis Clarke, Ms. Ruth Graham, Mr. Dave King, Captain Mike Scala, and Mr. Sam Walters) and an excellent Board of Directors.

74. InCoreTec First Board of Directors InCoreTec’s Board meets either in-person or via teleconference several times a year. Austin Thorne John-Peter Bradford Mona El-Tahan Richard Potts Brian Tobin Debbie Weinstein

75. Mentors & Support Often, it will help to find a Mentor – someone who has been through it all before and is willing to share what they have learned with you. I am a firm believer in this and have acted as a mentor to numerous students and young entrepreneurs through work-term positions and through my work with Women in Science and Engineering (WISE), NLOWE, and Women Business Owners of Canada (WBOC) . And a great support network is key!

76. Partnerships & Alliances Forming an alliance and/or partnership with another company is often beneficial to both parties, resulting in a win-win relationship. The alliance allows you to pool your resources and knowledge, and assists you in entering new markets and making new contacts.

77. Organizations It is imperative to find assisting organizations that are the right fit for your company, who can give you the specialized help that you need, be that in the form of business advice or financial aid. There have been numerous industry and government entities and representatives who have helped InCoreTec along the way, and I would like to take a moment to thank them for their tireless assistance. These include Canship-Ugland, Royal Bank, CCMC, Lavalin, MUN, C-CORE, NITC, SAAB Marine, Canadian Coast Guard, NATI, NEIA, NOIA, NLOWE, BDC, IC, CSA, ACOA, IRAP, DITRD, the GENESIS Centre, and all other provincial and federal government departments who have offered a helping hand .

80. Awards, Travel & Networking

81. Honorable John Ottenheimer presenting Mona with NLOWE Entrepreneur of the Year award

82. CATA High-Tec Woman of the Year Award Presented for outstanding technological innovation and corporate leadership - leadership that has significantly expanded the frontiers of Canada's advanced technology industry.

83. St. John’s Mayor Andy Wells presenting Mona with the CATAlliance first annual Sara Kirke Award

87. Global network of professional industry and academic contacts in North America, the Middle East, Europe and Southeast Asia.

91. Display at Canadian Technology Showcase, Dubai 1999

92. The Gate to the Suez Canal, Egypt 1999

93. So, Mona El-Tahan’s work has taken her all over the world – to places such as Europe, the Middle-East, Asia and Africa.

94. And driven a motor scooter down the streets of Port Said!

95. Thank you from Mona