Consultant Panel Discussion

Everything you always wanted to know about consulting but  were afraid to ask.

 

By Larry Nelson,  Nelson Resarch,  l.nelson@ieee.org

Michael Stiefel, Reliable Software, Inc, info@reliablesoftware.com

Jim Ussailis, National Wireless, Inc,, info@nationalwireless.com

Ronald Goodstein, First Shot Logic Simulation and Design, rongood@verizon.net

Craig E Goldman, CoAutomation Inc., info@coautomation.com

Bob Flanagan, MPI Software, Inc, bob.flan@verizon.net

IEEE Consultants Network Meeting -- Wednesday,  6:30 PM,  April  23, 2008

At Foley-Hoag, 1000 Winter Street, Suite 4000, Waltham, MA

          The IEEE Consultants Network will have a panel discussion consisting of 5 consultants who will share their experiences and tips on how best to consult.  Topics that maybe covered could be:

Specialization vs generalization

On site vs Off site

Your tools vs Clients tools

Proposals

Record keeping

Corp, Sole prop, partnership

1099, Corp to Corp, W2

Consulting, contracting, and employees

Pitfalls and traps to avoid.

 

The session will be be an open discussion and questions are encouraged.

 

Larry G. Nelson Sr is President of Nelson Research and has been in business

since 1980. He specializes in embedded microprocessor design using the

Microchip family of PIC microprocessors and is a Gold Level Master

Consultant listed with Microchip. In his consulting practice he also does

analog, digital, and power supply designs as well as custom training and

design reviews.

 

Jim Ussailis is a microwave, RF, and antenna engineer. He specializes in the RF portion of wireless system design, RF power amplifier desing, and anetnna design. He has a complete lab, with spectrum analysers, network analyser and sources to design & test circuits from just above audio frequencies to 21 GHz. Both in-house and outside facilities are used for antenna testing. His business, National Wireless, Inc., does small production runs (up to about 5 K pcs) of RF / wireless circuit boards. National Wireless also manufactures antennas.

 

Ronald Goodstein has 20 years of experience in Designing and debugging Digital Hardware, He has extensive experience in many aspects of ASIC/FPGA development from 3K to 12 Million gates. Experience includes Specification Documentation, Digital Hardware design, Behavioral coding using Verilog, VHDL, C/C++, PLI simulation, Design verification, synthesis and test plan documentation, test vector generation and lab debug. Experience includes computer graphics, Data Communications switching, PCI bus, ATM, 10 gigabyte ethernet, SCSI, LAN. EDA tools included Modelsim, Cadence Verilog NC, Visual C++, UNIX, Linux. BSEE and MSCS.

 

Michael Stiefel, principal of Reliable Software, Inc. is a consultant on software architecture and development, and the alignment of information technology with business goals. His current work involves:

  • Training in distributed applications development, software best practices, in .NET, C#, Web services, C++, and SQL Server.
  • Advising on IT strategy and planning, including budgeting, hiring, and growth management.
  • Design and implementation service based applications including Web services.
  • Requirements analysis, project plan development, and design document development.
  • Expert Witness for intellectual property cases.
Craig Goldman has over 25 years experience in designing hardware and firmware for embedded microprocessor and microcontroller-based systems. He has SB and SM degrees from the Massachusetts of Technology and an MBA from Nichols College. Mr. Goldman has an extensive track-record of successful projects with TI MSP430, Microchip PIC and various 8051 microcontrollers. He has designed products for dozens of companies in the consumer, industrial and medical markets. He is frequently sought after for his expertise in creating low-power devices. Please go to www.coautomation.com for more details.
 
Bob Flanagan have been consulting for 6 years for companies in the Boston area.  Bob develops control software for machines, products, and instrumentation.  His background is in the area of industrial controls, robotics, and machine automation.

 

PLEASE NOTE:

No charge for Consultants Network members or non-members.  The meeting is free and open to the public.  Casual dress.

The Consultants Network meeting starts at 6:30 PM.  The meeting location is at Foley Hoag LLP, Emerging Enterprise Center, Bay Colony Corporate Center, 1000 Winter Street, Suite 4000, North Entrance, Waltham, MA. From Route 128 take Exit 27B (Winter Street).  At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Wyman St. At the next set of lights, turn right on Winter St. Stay in the far right lane and continue around the reservoir.  Turn left at Bay Colony Corporate Center.  Proceed to 1000 Winter Street and enter at the NORTH entrance

http://www.foleyhoag.com/TheFirm/Offices/Emerging%20Enterprise%20Center%20at%20Foley%20Hoag.aspx

Check the Consultants Network website for details and last minute information of our upcoming lectures series for 2007-2008

http://www.boston-consult.com/calendar.php

For more information, e-mail cn.boston@ieee.org or chairman@boston-consult.com; or contact the chairman Tom Vaughan at 781-344-0087. The Consultants Network website is at www.boston-consult.org.