IEEE Annual Election: Division V Candidates (Computer)

James W. Moore

JAMES W. MOORE
(Nominated by IEEE Division V)

Senior Principal Engineer
The MITRE Corporation
McLean, Virginia, USA

James W. Moore (CSDP, FIEEE) is a 40-year veteran of software engineering in IBM and the MITRE Corporation. He served as the Chair of the US Technical Advisory Group and Head of Delegation to the ISO/IEC standards committee on software and systems engineering. He was a member of the Editorial Board of the 2002 revision of the Encyclopedia of Software Engineering and published his latest book on software engineering standards in 2006. Both IEEE and INCITS have recognized him with their “International Awards” for standards activities. He was a member of the US Federal Advisory Board on Ada and the convener of the international Working Group standardizing the Ada programming language. He holds two patents and—dating to times when software was not regarded as patentable—two "defensive publications". He earned a BS (Mathematics) from the University of North Carolina and an MS (Systems and Information Science) from Syracuse University.

 

IEEE Accomplishments – In 23 years of service to the IEEE Computer Society and the IEEE Standards Association, Moore has pursued the application of engineering principles to modern information technology and software problems, providing key contributions to the standards for POSIX and Ada. In 1995, he turned his attention to the then craft-based techniques of software development, taking on the job of “harmonizing” the inconsistent standards of ISO/IEC and IEEE on the subject—a program which is now close to completion. In 1997, he began working with others in developing an engineering-based codification of software development, resulting in a cornerstone for the discipline, the 2004 Guide to the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge. As Chair of the IEEE Computer Society’s Professional Practices Committee, he led efforts to align the SWEBOK Guide with the model curriculum for software engineering and with the Computer Society’s two certification programs, resulting in a single statement of the content and boundaries of the software engineering discipline—a baseline which has been largely accepted by external groups developing a master’s level curriculum in software engineering and providing a path to licensure in the US of software engineers.

 

Statement – The Institute and its Computer Society should be natural partners in pursuing the challenges of the 21st century. The Institute’s membership comprises the leading knowledge of modern electronic engineering principles while the IEEE Computer Society’s membership draws upon leading knowledge of information technology and software development. What better place to embed modern software and information technology into time-tested principles of engineering? During my service to the IEEE, I have dedicated myself to that proposition—first, through standardization activities, and recently, through engineering-based codification of the knowledge and competencies of the software discipline. It now appears that a path to licensure of “software engineers” will be established in the US as early as 2012. I want the IEEE to be the “go-to” place for those new engineers as well as software engineers around the world.

 

IEEE Activities – (AF’94-M’96-SM-98-F’06) COMMITTEES/BOARD: TAB Conferences Committee, Standards Association Representative, 2000. IEEE Standards Association: Standards Board, 2000-01; Review Committee, Chair, 2000. SOCIETY: Computer Society: Board of Governors, 2010, 2006-08, 2001-04; Vice President – Professional Activities, 2010, 2009; Professional Practices Committee, Chair, 2005-08; Electronic Products & Services, 2nd Vice President, 2005; Vice President – Standards Activities, 2003-04. PUBLICATION: Guide to the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge, Executive Editor, 1997-2004. REPRESENTATIVE: ISO/IEC/JTC 1/SC 7 (Software & Sys Eng), IEEE CS Liaison, 2001-10. AWARDS: IEEE-CS Hans Karlsson Award, 2009. IEEE-SA International Award, 2007. IEEE-CS Outstanding Contribution Award, 2007, 2006, 2001. IEEE Fellow, 2006. IEEE Third Millennium Medal, 2000. Computer Society Golden Core, 1996. Third International Conference on Software Reuse Best Paper Award, 1994. Eighth International Conference on Software Quality Best Paper Award, 1998. IEEE-CS Meritorious Service Award, 1993.

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Jon G. Rokne

JON G. ROKNE
(Nominated by IEEE Division V)

Professor
University of Calgary
Department of Computer Science
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
www3.telus.net/public/jrokne/

Jon Rokne is a Professor in the Computer Science Department at the University of Calgary which he chaired from 1989 to 1996. He obtained a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Calgary. Prior to this he studied electrical engineering at NTH in Norway. As department chair he supervised and installed a major high-performance computing facility and spearheaded the introduction of the Internet to the university campus.

He has published extensively in mathematics, including three jointly authored books. His main applied mathematics interest has been interval analysis and global optimization.

In computer science the focus has been computer graphics, computational geometry, data analysis and physically and biologically based computer simulations with publications on leaves, auroras and ball lighting. In 2003 he organized the Pacific Graphics conference where he jointly edited the proceedings and two special issues of computer graphics journals. His current research includes computational aspects of social networks.

 

IEEE Accomplishments – My main IEEE accomplishment has been two terms as Vice-President, PSPB in 2009 and 2010. During this time I worked towards understanding the new publications landscape created by electronic production and disseminating of intellectual property. I dealt with Open Access issues and handled day to day publications related issues.

I have worked towards a re-visioning of the Xplore platform both as a segmented storage medium and as a tool for serving up new and innovative intellectual property products. During my tenure as VP PSPB I served on a number of ad hoc committees. I was a member-at-large of PSPB for three years and I chaired the Publications Conduct Subcommittee of PSPB for two years.

I was elected to the Board of Governors for the Computer Society for 2008-2011.

Previously I completed two terms as Vice President of Publications for the Computer Society and three terms as member-at-large and chair of subcommittees of the Computer Society Publications Board. Formed committees for appointment and reappointment of EIC for Computer Society publications, dealt with plagiarism cases originating within the Computer Society and dealt with publications complaints. I also conducted a review of all Computer Society publications and brought forth proposals for new publications.

 

Statement – A main aim for IEEE must be to become a truly global organization.
As a DIVISION V Director I will work towards a greater recognition of the global nature of IEEE. This would include working towards greater cooperation with local organizations with aims similar to those of IEEE.

A main incentive for joining IEEE has been the publishing program. As a member, one can typically subscribe to IEEE and society publications at a significantly reduced cost. The electronic libraries on Xplore have changed the value of the subscription incentive for many members. We therefore need to encourage the development of new publishing initiatives that lead to meaningful member retention.

Conferences provide the main forum for in-person member contacts and in-person exchange of technical information. These are a key component of IEEE's activities. It is vital to strengthen, improve and expand the conference program.

I would like to extend an invitation to all of you to join with me in furthering the important work of this major society of engineering professionals.

 

IEEE Activities – (M’75-SM’04-LS’09) COMMITTEES/BOARD: IEEE Publication Services and Products Board (PSPB): Vice-President, 2009-10; Member-at-Large, 2007-10; IEEE Computer Society Appointee, 2005-06. IEEE Products for Practitioners Ad Hoc Committee Chair, 2009. IEEE Quality of Conference Articles in Xplore Ad Hoc Committee Member, 2009. IEEE Advertising Ad Hoc Committee Member, 2009. SOCIETY: IEEE Computer Society: Board of Directors, 2008-10; Audit Committee Member, 2008-10; IEEE Transactions on Haptics, Management Board, 2006-10; Vice President Publications, 2006-07; Transactions Operations Committee Chair, 2005; Publications Board Member, 2004. REPRESENTATIVES: IEEE Marketing and Sales Committee, TAB Representative, 2010. Life member, PSPB Representative, 2010. Women in Engineering Committee, PSPB Representative, 2009.

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