1. The document summarizes Shafiul "Jacky" Islam's leadership journey with IEEE Young Professionals. It details his educational background and career at Intel, and describes his roles leading various IEEE student chapters and alliances aimed at connecting professionals from different IEEE organizations. 2. Jacky proposed the IEEE Young Professionals Strategic Alliance to increase collaboration between IEEE groups at different levels and benefit members through networking and recruitment opportunities. He emphasizes strengths like diversity, ethics, and integrity in his approach to leadership. 3. Jacky's message stresses advancing technology for humanity through strength in diversity and excellence in leadership, with integrity as inspired by the legacy of Intel founders Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore.

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My Leadership Journey
Shafiul “Jacky” Islam
Chairman, IEEE Phoenix Young Professionals
Software Engineer, Intel Corporation
IEEE Young Professionals Leadership Conference
December 16, 2014
Intel Chandler Campus, CH7-111

2. About IEEE Young Professionals
IEEE Young Professionals (formerly GOLD)
– Created in 1996
– Transition from student to young professional
– Graduates automatically added to YP
YP Benefits and Opportunities
– Career Resources
 Mentor Connection
 Technical Knowledge
– Social and Professional Networking
– Community Programs
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3. IEEE GOLD (now Young
Professionals) Strategic Alliance
Proposed by Shafiul “Jacky” Islam
– On August 24, 2013
– At Region 6 Southwest Area Meeting
Purpose: Increase synergy, reach, and networking
Mission: Maximize Engagement
Vision: A standard global culture for all
irrespective of demographics for integration of
talents and skills for advancement of humanity
through technology
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4. IEEE Young Professionals Strategic
Alliance (contd.)
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Area Level
YP
WIE LIFE
Section Level
YP
WIE LIFE
Student Branch Level
IEEE HKN

5. IEEE Young Professionals Strategic
Alliance (contd.)
Benefits for IEEE:
– L31 for Event Organizers
– L31 for Event Collaborators
– Increased activity of organizational units (and
survivability)
Benefits for Corporations:
– Recruitment
– Brand promotion
– Products and services promotion
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6. IEEE Young Professionals Strategic
Alliance (contd.)
Secrets to bridging gaps (increase synergy, reach,
and network):
– Discovering and reaching other people
– Creating linkages that are mutually beneficial
– Learning from each other
– Growth opportunities
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7. IEEE Young Professionals Strategic
Alliance (contd.)
October 3, 2014: 1st Annual Career Mixer with IEEE Phoenix Young Professionals,
Women in Engineering, and IEEE / IEEE-HKN ASU groups
Spsonsors: APS, Chrysler, Electron International Incorporated, Intel Corporation,
Kimley-Horn, and Texas Instruments.
This event was very successful where we had about 180 attendees and many students
were recruited.
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8. My Educational Background
The University of Arizona
– B.S. in Computer Engineering, 2010
 Minors: Electrical Engineer, Computer Science, and
Mathematics
 Honors Thesis: Situational Awareness Detection and Warning
for Airport Operations
– Senior Capstone Project sponsored by Northrop Grumman Technical
Services
 Microsoft Scholar
– Microsoft Scholarship Recipient (2008-2010 Full Tuition)
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9. My Educational Background (contd.)
The University of Arizona
– M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2012
 Publication:
– The Seventh International Conference on Software Engineering
Advances (ICSEA), Lisbon, Portugal, in November 2012
 Title: Distributed Software Framework for Biosphere 2 Land
Evolution Observatory (LEO) Autonomic Cyber-Physical System
(ACPS)
 This paper introduces the inception of Jacky’s Universal Process
(JUP) for Software Engineering of Self-managing Distributed
Systems.
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10. Career Path
On-Campus Jobs and Internships (2006-2012)
– Web Programmer
– Intern for Software Engineering, Ephibian Inc.
– Student Assistant
– Programmer
– Math Tutor
– T-SQL and SQL Server Integration Services Programmer
– Lead T-SQL/SSIS Programmer
– Graduate Research Assistant
– Software Engineer – Intern, Intel Corporation
– Software Developer
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11. Career Path (contd.)
Intel Corporation (since 2012)
– Software Engineer
 Intel NextGen Professional
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12. Leadership Journey
IEEE Young Professionals (formerly GOLD) Chairman, Phoenix Section (2012-2014)
IEEE Young Professionals (formerly GOLD) Chairman, Region 6 Southwest Area
(2012/2013)
IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE-HKN), Iota Xi Chapter President (2009-2012)
Undergraduate Affairs Committee (Dept. of Computer Science), Student
Representative (2007-2008)
Association for Computing Machinery, University of Arizona Student Chapter Chair
(2006-2007)
Engineering Ambassadors, Ambassador (2006-2007)
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), Student Member (2006-Present)
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Student Member (2006-
Present)
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13. My Leadership Foundation
IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu Membership Criteria:
– Scholarship
– Character
– Attitude
Strength in Diversity
IEEE Code of Ethics
Software Engineering Ethics and Professional
Practice
Intel Code of Conduct
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14. What is IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu?
The Honor Society of IEEE
Recognizes scholastic and professional achievements of
individuals; IEEE-HKN is an early indicator of success, drive,
ethics and ability
Invitation criteria includes: Scholarship, Character and
Attitude
Tradition that dates back to 1904
Based on the highest ideals of our profession: hard work,
sound judgment, service to others, and ethics
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15. Character/Personal Strengths
Category Virtues
Strengths of Wisdom and Knowledge Creativity, Curiosity, Open-
mindedness, Love of learning,
Perspective
Strengths of Courage Bravery, Persistence, Integrity,
Vitality
Strengths of Humanity Love, Kindness, Social intelligence
Strengths of Justice Citizenship, Fairness, Leadership
Strengths of Temperance Forgiveness and mercy, Humility /
Modesty, Prudence, Self-regulation
Strengths of Transcendence Appreciation of beauty and
excellence, Gratitude, Hope,
Humor, Spirituality
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16. Software Engineering Ethics and
Professional Practice
Software engineers shall commit themselves to making the analysis,
specification, design, development, testing and maintenance of software a
beneficial and respected profession. In accordance with their commitment to
the health, safety and welfare of the public, software engineers shall adhere to
the following Eight Principles:
1. PUBLIC - Software engineers shall act consistently with the public
interest.
2. CLIENT AND EMPLOYER - Software engineers shall act in a manner that
is in the best interests of their client and employer consistent with the
public interest.
3. PRODUCT - Software engineers shall ensure that their products and
related modifications meet the highest professional standards possible.
4. JUDGMENT - Software engineers shall maintain integrity and
independence in their professional judgment.
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17. Software Engineering Ethics and
Professional Practice (contd.)
5. MANAGEMENT - Software engineering managers and leaders shall
subscribe to and promote an ethical approach to the management of
software development and maintenance.
6. PROFESSION - Software engineers shall advance the integrity and
reputation of the profession consistent with the public interest.
7. COLLEAGUES - Software engineers shall be fair to and supportive of
their colleagues.
8. SELF - Software engineers shall participate in lifelong learning regarding
the practice of their profession and shall promote an ethical approach to
the practice of the profession.
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18. Strategies I Follow for Uniting and
Leading Diverse People
Leading by Example
Finding Common Grounds:
– Common Values and Guiding Principles
– Common Goals
– Common Problems / Challenges
Stepping Outside My Comfort Zone
– Learning from anyone, anywhere, anytime, and any
situation.
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19. Strategies I Follow for Uniting and
Leading Diverse People (contd.)
Overcoming Fears:
– Fear of Unknown
– Fear of Failure
– Fear of Humiliation
– Fear of Rejection
Mantra for Diversity (experimental)
– “We live this life, breath to breath, we’re all the same; we
all bleed red”
 Ronnie Dunn - Bleed Red
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20. Message from Shafiul “Jacky” Islam
Advancing Technology for Humanity
– Through Strength in Diversity (driving Innovation)
 With Excellence in Leadership
– Having Uncompromising Integrity
 The Foundation of Intel
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The Legacy of Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore