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Name
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VERONA WONG
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Country
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Canada
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Job Title
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Product Verification
Engineer
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Organization
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PMC-Sierra, Inc.
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Industry
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High-Tech, Semiconductor
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Location
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Vancouver, Canada
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Work Description
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Integrated Circuit Digital
Verification
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Personal Interests
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Traveling, Singing
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IEEE Volunteer Position/s 2007
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RAB GOLD Committee,
Vice-Chair
GOLD Rep to Educational
Activities Board
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Past Volunteer Positions
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RAB GOLD Committee, GOLD rep
to SAC (2006)
Region 7, GOLD Coordinator
(2004-2005)
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How did IEEE find you?
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I began volunteering for
IEEE as a Student Branch officer.
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Describe something that you did as a
volunteer that you are proud of:
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I am particularly proud to
have inspired GOLD members and students
to become more involved in professional
development.
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How has IEEE nurtured you as a person?
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From a career perspective,
many Senior Members offered career
guidance and advice. From a personal
perspective, I have become
more skillful in negotiation, conflict
management, and a better
team player.
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How has IEEE prepared you for your workplace?
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IEEE gave me leadership
experience and opportunities to see how
a large business
organization implements changes.
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What do you like most about
volunteering with IEEE?
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Friendships that I made.
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What wouldn't be possible for you, if
you hadn't volunteered
for IEEE?
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Have such a broad
understanding of the career
opportunities within the
profession.
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What do you find unique about IEEE?
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Dynamics and energy of IEEE
volunteers.
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Why did you continue volunteering?
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I acquire new skills, make
new friends, and I know I am making a
difference.
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