2nd Technical Seminar Year 2015 on Copper Access Technology / ISO 9001 – 2008 Awareness

Riyadh – The Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines KSA Central Region Chapter recently concluded another back-to-back technical seminar event last Friday, 27th of February 2015 at the Orchid Al Mansour Hotel in Riyadh.

The seminar topics were Copper Access Technology delivered by guest speaker, David Zhang, a subject matter expert from Huawei and promptly followed by ISO 9001-2008 Awareness by Engr. Jojo Utram, an experienced civil and geodetics engineer concentrating on quality management systems.

A prompt registration was observed prior to the seminar thanks in part to the implementation of the e-registration system at the IECEP website enabling participants to book their attendance in advance, as well as avoiding errors in their participation certificates. This event also saw the attendance of new members who were warmly welcomed by officers and members alike as they join the growing family of IECEP KSA CRC.

This event was attended by fifty four (54) participants coming from various industries in the domain of electronics, utilities, automation, construction, inter-networking, and telecommunications; all eager to learn the topics to be delivered and also to earn their CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.

The guests and participants were warmly welcomed by the institute’s newly elected president, Engr. Perry Camson and his team of officers while refreshments were being served.

The talk began with the introduction of the guest speaker by FY2015 Director, Engr. Arnold Salcedo, after which Mr. Zhang began his masterful description of Copper Access System and its background and gave very convincing and strong arguments as to why it outperforms optic fiber among many other data-bearing media. Mr. Zhang impressed upon the audience a more profound understanding of the technology after his lively discussion.

As soon as the first topic ended, the next speaker was introduced by Engr. Ken Vallespin, VP-External Affairs of the organization. Engr. Utram started with a historical background of quality systems and the different ISO family of standards applicable in many different industries and levels of organization. He also talked about how ISO9001-2008 forms were being implemented in his organization and how beneficial it is in improving quality processes as well as streamlining operations in companies. His delivery evidenced his expertise in the subject matter and elicited an interactive discussion from the audience.

Refreshments were served all throughout the session and gave the participants chance to socialize and get to know their peers. This event ended with plaques of appreciation awarded to the resource speakers as well as certificate handover to the participants.

Finally, as the organization and the officers’ wishes to convey its gratitude to its active members, a complimentary The Middle East Electronics Professional magazines were given out for free as a token of thanks for their unwavering support to the organization. This edition of The Middle East Electronics Professional contained activities and highlights of the previous year.

Certificates and magazines were waved up in the air as souvenir photos were taken and the event concluded successfully.