Come see some of our Corporate Members highlight the work they are doing to support engineering education in these longer-form talks.

Speakers:
Jeff Alderson, Education Product Manager, Mathworks
Jeff Alderson has spent his entire career working on technology that empowers students, families, and educators to further their education and career, including those with special needs. Jeff's current vocation is Education Product Manager at MathWorks in Natick, MA, where he leads the company’s marketing efforts in teaching and learning, including the products MATLAB Grader and MATLAB Course Designer. Prior to joining MathWorks, Jeff was Principal Analyst for Technology at Eduventures, covering the emerging EdTech market in higher ed. Jeff has over 25 years of experience in deploying secure, standards-based, data solutions for education and government, as well as five years of service as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Alderson received his B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from WPI in Massachusetts and his M.Ed. in Education Policy, Organization & Leadership from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Hesam Moghaddam, Staff Engineering, Ansys part of Synopsys Academic Program
Dr. Hesam Moghaddam is a Senior Academic Development Manager at Synopsys, with over 10 years of experience in engineering education, curriculum development, strategic business development, and project management. He specializes in aligning academic programs with industry needs, driving educational innovation, and enhancing the adoption of engineering tools and technologies. His expertise includes leading cross-functional teams, developing workforce programs, and managing complex projects in collaboration with academic and industry stakeholders.
Dr. Moghaddam has held key positions at Northern Arizona University, where he developed workforce programs and worked with industry leaders to integrate cutting-edge engineering tools into curricula. Prior to that, he served as a faculty member and Associate Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department for over five years. Additionally, he worked as an Education Business Development Manager at Microsoft, leading a high-performing sales team and supporting academic institutions in adopting digital tools to enhance educational outcomes.

Dr. Moghaddam holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and has extensive expertise in engineering simulation with Ansys (Part of Synopsys), designing innovative engineering curricula, and developing business strategies. He is passionate about fostering partnerships and building programs that bridge the gap between education and industry, ensuring student success. A firm believer in growth mindset and positive impact, Dr. Moghaddam actively welcomes challenges and initiatives that push him to grow and innovate.

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