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Forrest, congratulations on this well-deserved recognition of your dedication and contributions! Over the past two years, it has been a privilege to…
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Experience & Education
Volunteer Experience
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Chair for Santa Clara Valley Chapter
IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
- Present 1 year 10 months
Health
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Chair, Startup Special Interest Group
IEEE
- Present 5 years
Science and Technology
I created this Special Interest Group to provide a focal point for IEEE members in Silicon Valley interested in learning, collaborating and networking with like-minded members in startup entrepreneurship.
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Board Member, Consumer Electronics Society. Chairman Emeritus, SFBA CE Society
IEEE Consumer Technology Society
- Present 14 years
Science and Technology
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Member, Awards Board Presentations and Publicity Committee
IEEE
- Present 6 years
Science and Technology
The IEEE Awards Board (AB) administers the highest medals, awards, and recognitions presented by IEEE. Through its Awards Program, IEEE advances the interests of its members by recognizing their contributions in advancing the fields of interest to IEEE to the benefit of society. By this means, the image and prestige of the organization, its members, and the profession are all enhanced. The IEEE Awards Program honors members and other professionals for their service to…
The IEEE Awards Board (AB) administers the highest medals, awards, and recognitions presented by IEEE. Through its Awards Program, IEEE advances the interests of its members by recognizing their contributions in advancing the fields of interest to IEEE to the benefit of society. By this means, the image and prestige of the organization, its members, and the profession are all enhanced. The IEEE Awards Program honors members and other professionals for their service to society.
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Advisor - Strategy Committee, Organizer of 2018 Female Founders Startup Pitch Competition
IEEE Women in Engineering
- 3 years 7 months
Science and Technology
Advice on long term strategy and connect industry executives for keynote speakers, panelists, and other partners with the Women in Engineering International Leadership Conference. Organized 2018 Startup Pitch Competition with professional pitching coaching to the entrepreneurs, inspirational speaker, Jillian Manus (Structure Capital), a panel discussion with VCs and founders of startups, and judges from Silicon Valley VCs, corporate ventures, as well as luminary angel investors from the Band of…
Advice on long term strategy and connect industry executives for keynote speakers, panelists, and other partners with the Women in Engineering International Leadership Conference. Organized 2018 Startup Pitch Competition with professional pitching coaching to the entrepreneurs, inspirational speaker, Jillian Manus (Structure Capital), a panel discussion with VCs and founders of startups, and judges from Silicon Valley VCs, corporate ventures, as well as luminary angel investors from the Band of Angels.
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Santa Clara Valley Section: Advisor (2019 - present), Chair/Vice-Chair (2013 - 2018)
IEEE Santa Clara Valley Section
- Present 16 years
Science and Technology
I believe in the IEEE mission of "Advancing Technology for Humanity", and volunteer my time in supporting of the Santa Clara Valley (SCV) Section of the IEEE. The SCV Section is the largest Section in the world with over 11,000 members, 26 technical chapters, 4 affinity groups, and 14 student chapters. My role involves coordination of over 50 Executive Committee voting officers in budgeting, fundraising, training, workshops, membership recruiting, supporting events such as STEM contests, Maker…
I believe in the IEEE mission of "Advancing Technology for Humanity", and volunteer my time in supporting of the Santa Clara Valley (SCV) Section of the IEEE. The SCV Section is the largest Section in the world with over 11,000 members, 26 technical chapters, 4 affinity groups, and 14 student chapters. My role involves coordination of over 50 Executive Committee voting officers in budgeting, fundraising, training, workshops, membership recruiting, supporting events such as STEM contests, Maker Faire, IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference, Women in Engineering International Leadership Conference, etc.
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Sponsorship Chair
IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference
- Present 10 years
Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
Led recruiting key industry sponsors and speakers for the IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference. which is a annual conference of 300 people from around the globe in sharing best practices in using technologies to solve various humanitarian challenges around the world.
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EVP and Chair of the Entrepreneur Development Program
Silicon Valley-China Wireless Technology Association
- 4 years
Science and Technology
Silicon Valley-China Wireless Technology Association (SVCWireless), founded in 2000, is the a non-profit, professional association bridging the technology industries between China and the United States. With 30+ alliance partners and 6000+ members, SVCWireless is an open association that promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, venture investment, and networking to benefit its members.
I work with executive team and board members to enhance values that SVC Wireless provides to members…Silicon Valley-China Wireless Technology Association (SVCWireless), founded in 2000, is the a non-profit, professional association bridging the technology industries between China and the United States. With 30+ alliance partners and 6000+ members, SVCWireless is an open association that promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, venture investment, and networking to benefit its members.
I work with executive team and board members to enhance values that SVC Wireless provides to members, corporations, sponsors and alliance partners. I created the Entrepreneur Development Program (EDP) with a series of workshops for new entrepreneurs to gain insights on starting a startup conducted by lawyers, VCs and experienced entrepreneurs. -
Guest Lecturer
Carnegie Mellon University Silicon Valley
- less than a year
Science and Technology
Publications
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State of the Hardware Incubators and Accelerators in the United States [Society News]
IEEE Consumer Electronics Magazine
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How Wearables intersect with the Cloud and the Internet of Things (IoT)
IEEE Consumer Electronics Magazine
Honors & Awards
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IEEE Santa Clara Valley Section Chair Special Award
IEEE Santa Clara Valley Section
This is a Special Award given by the IEEE Santa Clara Valley (SCV) Section Chair, Taylor Winship in recognition of Joseph Wei for his leadership and volunteering work " For encouraging volunteerism, serving as a role model, encouraging adherence to the IEEE principles, thereby inspiring cooperation among the Santa Clara Valley Section chapters and membership"
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IEEE Eta Kappa Nu Honor Society
IEEE
Eta Kappa Nu (ΗΚΝ) was founded as a national electrical and computer engineering honor society in the United States in October 1904 by Maurice L. Carr at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. As of 2009, the organization currently has more than 200 student chapters and about 250,000 members and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
On 14 February 2009, HKN signed a merger agreement with IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional society. The merger, which went into legal…Eta Kappa Nu (ΗΚΝ) was founded as a national electrical and computer engineering honor society in the United States in October 1904 by Maurice L. Carr at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. As of 2009, the organization currently has more than 200 student chapters and about 250,000 members and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
On 14 February 2009, HKN signed a merger agreement with IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional society. The merger, which went into legal effect on 1 September 2010, made HKN the official honor society of IEEE, recognizing scholarship and academic excellence and identifying student leaders, young professionals and eminent scholars in the IEEE’s technical fields of interest. Under the terms of the merger, HKN became an organizational unit of IEEE, governed by a new IEEE‐HKN Board of Governors. -
2016 IEEE MGA Outstanding Large Section Award for the Santa Clara Valley Section, Region 6
IEEE
IEEE MGA Outstanding Large, Medium, and Small Section Awards are awarded to one large Section, one medium Section, and one small Section each year, for their successful efforts in fulfilling the educational and scientific goals of IEEE for the benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing, and supporting the Student Branches, Technical Chapters, and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries.
IEEE Santa Clara Valley Section is the largest Section within IEEE Globally with over…IEEE MGA Outstanding Large, Medium, and Small Section Awards are awarded to one large Section, one medium Section, and one small Section each year, for their successful efforts in fulfilling the educational and scientific goals of IEEE for the benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing, and supporting the Student Branches, Technical Chapters, and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries.
IEEE Santa Clara Valley Section is the largest Section within IEEE Globally with over 12,000 members located in the heart of the Silicon Valley.
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2015 IEEE Region 6 Award for Outstanding Performance as the Santa Clara Valley Section Chair
IEEE Region 6
In recognition for outstanding performance as the Chairman for the Santa Clara Valley Section in managing and organizing the largest IEEE Section (over 10,000 members) in the world to make it more effective and for support of major Region 6 initiatives.
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IEEE Region 6 - Outstanding Large Section Award
IEEE
To recognize the outstanding work of a large IEEE Section within Region 6 based on its success in carrying out the objectives of IEEE through the implementation of Section programs. In this evaluation, recognition will be given to the successful maintenance of ongoing efforts designed to sustain the basic core activity of the Section and its components as well as recognizing innovative and creative efforts to develop and implement new programs or new entities such as Chapters and Subsections…
To recognize the outstanding work of a large IEEE Section within Region 6 based on its success in carrying out the objectives of IEEE through the implementation of Section programs. In this evaluation, recognition will be given to the successful maintenance of ongoing efforts designed to sustain the basic core activity of the Section and its components as well as recognizing innovative and creative efforts to develop and implement new programs or new entities such as Chapters and Subsections among others.
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IEEE Region 6 - Central Area Outstanding Large Section Award
IEEE
To recognize the outstanding work of a large IEEE Section within the Central Area of Region 6 based on its success in carrying out the objectives of IEEE through the implementation of Section programs. In this evaluation, recognition will be given to the successful maintenance of ongoing efforts designed to sustain the basic core activity of the Section and its components as well as recognizing innovative and creative efforts to develop and implement new programs or new entities such as…
To recognize the outstanding work of a large IEEE Section within the Central Area of Region 6 based on its success in carrying out the objectives of IEEE through the implementation of Section programs. In this evaluation, recognition will be given to the successful maintenance of ongoing efforts designed to sustain the basic core activity of the Section and its components as well as recognizing innovative and creative efforts to develop and implement new programs or new entities such as Chapters and Subsections among others.
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Outstanding Achievement in Membership Recruitment
IEEE
The IEEE Member Recruitment and Recovery Committee recognizes Joseph Wei for Outstanding Membership Recruitment for the Santa Clara Valley during the 2015 membership year
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Chinese
Native or bilingual proficiency
Organizations
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IEEE Santa Clara Valley Section
Chair
- Present- Coordinate activities between the Santa Clara Valley Section and San Francisco and Oakland East Bay Sections, Region 6 and IEEE HQ - Manage Section budget to fund awards, scholarship, student projects and other STEM related programs - organize monthly meeting for chapter reporting, funding request, local conferences and new initiatives such as Corporate Liaison Program
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Silicon Valley NFC Meetup
Founder & Organizer
- PresentThe Silicon Valley NFC Meetup Group is formed to provide a meeting forum for NFC (Near Field Communication) eco-system companies, app developers and business/marketing people to share information and to collaborate in an effort to accelerate the adoption of NFC applications into the marketplace
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IEEE Consumer Electronics Society, Santa Clara Valley (Silicon Valley)
Vice Chair and Program Chair
- Present- Organized monthly technical meetings - Supported membership recruitment events
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Silicon Valley China Wireless Technology Association
EVP and Chair of the Entrepreneur SIG
- PresentSilicon Valley-China Wireless Technology Association (SVCWireless), founded in 2000, is the leading non-profit, non-bias independent professional association bridging the technology industries between China and the United States. With 30+ alliance and 6000+ members, SVCWireless is an open association that promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, venture investment, and networking to benefit its members. - Work with executive team and board members to enhance values that SVC Wireless provides to…
Silicon Valley-China Wireless Technology Association (SVCWireless), founded in 2000, is the leading non-profit, non-bias independent professional association bridging the technology industries between China and the United States. With 30+ alliance and 6000+ members, SVCWireless is an open association that promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, venture investment, and networking to benefit its members. - Work with executive team and board members to enhance values that SVC Wireless provides to members, corporations, sponsors and alliance partners - Developed the Entrepreneur Development Program (EDP) with a series of workshops for new entrepreneurs to gain insights on starting a startup taught by VCs, lawyers and experienced entrepreneurs - Organize startup pitch events with VC/Angel investors - Organize and moderate panel speakers for the annual conference
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IEEE Consumer Electronics Society, Santa Clara Valley (Silicon Valley)
Chair
-- Define activities in support of the mission of IEEE Consumer Electronics Society - Manage overall budget, monthly technical meetings and sponsorship - Lead partnership with other IEEE societies and local technical groups
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