Cal State LA's College of ECST invites you to celebrate National E-Week 2023! During the week of February 19-25, 2023, our celebration will highlight the important contributions engineers, computer scientists, and technologists make in our everyday lives and the ways they are "Creating the Future."
What To Expect
Tech-Talks presented by industry representatives sharing their personal journeys and projects, recruiters discussing entry-level career opportunities and internship information, as well as a virtual workshop focusing on career readiness and skill-building, will make this an unforgettable week.
E-Fest @ ECST Quad
College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology Students are invited to join us in the Quad for an E-Fest Celebration! Students can participate in fun activities and enjoy food from The Habit Burger Grill Food Truck.
ECST E-Week Schedule
You only need to RSVP once to in-person ECST E-Week Activities. Virtual sessions take place only on WED and require individual registration for each session.
| Time | Location | About |
|---|---|---|
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Start: 11:30 a.m. |
In-Person University Library - Community Room B-131 |
Info Session Kimley-Horn Ranked as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For," Kimley-Horn pride itself on hiring high-achieving, dedicated, and reliable professionals. With staff in over 100 offices nationwide, we offer services to the private and public sectors in a wide range of disciplines. We are excited to meet you to discuss who we are, the services we offer to clients, and our opportunities for employees, as well as provide tips on how you can successfully prepare your resume and ace your interview with us or any employer! (Suggested Majors: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering) |
The schedule is subject to change. Keep an eye out for updates! Please get in touch with Cambrian Sorel with questions at [email protected].
You only need to RSVP once to in-person ECST E-Week Activities. Virtual sessions require individual registration for each session.
| Time | Location | About |
|---|---|---|
| Start: 11:30 a.m. End: 12:30 p.m. |
In-Person University Library - Community Room B-131 |
Career Workshop Griffith Company "Engineering Your Way to a Highly Productive Summer - Internship or Not": Students will receive tips on how to best position themselves for a summer internship or a summer of intensive learning and industry engagement if a traditional internship does not materialize for them. (Suggested Majors: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology) |
| Start: 2:00 p.m. End: 3:00 p.m. |
In-Person University Library - Community Room B-131 |
Info Session City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Engineering (LABOE) Join the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering (BOE) in an informative presentation to learn more about the Bureau, job opportunities, and internships you can pursue. |
| Start: 3:30 p.m. End: 4:30 p.m. |
Virtual |
Info Session Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is seeking civilian entry-level Engineers and Scientists to assume exciting and challenging jobs supporting Naval Aviation. Demand is high for candidates with degrees in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Challenges and career opportunities are unlimited as you and your team works to develop, deliver and support state-of-the-art aircraft to the men and women defending our nation. |
| Start: 4:30 p.m. End: 5:45 p.m. |
In-Person University Library - Community Room B-131 |
Tech Talk & Panel Northrop Grumman Join Northrup Grumman Engineers in this professional panel and networking session! Northrup Grumman designs, develop, builds, and supports some of the world’s most advanced products, from cutting-edge aircraft and next-generation spacecraft to unrivaled cyber security systems and all-seeing radars. This session will feature a moderated panel of 4 guest speakers that currently work for Northop Grumman. Panelists will share details about their career journey and advice to students exploring career options and paths. Attending students will also be able to participate in open Q&A towards the end of the session. |
The schedule is subject to change. Keep an eye out for updates! Please get in touch with Cambrian Sorel with questions at [email protected].
You only need to RSVP once to in-person ECST E-Week Activities. Virtual sessions require individual registration for each session.
| Time | Location | About |
|---|---|---|
| Start: 10:00 a.m. End: 11:00 a.m. |
Virtual |
Info Session & Career Workshop Codepath.org CodePath Technical Interview Info Session - Learn how to ace your Technical Interviews with CodePath's no-cost Technical Interview Prep course. This virtual class taught by professional engineers will help you solve challenging algorithmic problems so you can ace whiteboard and coding interviews to land internships and jobs at top tech companies. With Intro, Intermediate, and Advanced level courses, you'll be placed into sections with a cohort of peers to practice the skills you will need for your next interview. |
| Start: 11:30 a.m. End: 12:30 p.m. |
Virtual |
Info Session Los Angeles County Incubator (LACI) The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) is creating an inclusive green economy by unlocking innovation, transforming markets, and enhancing communities. Each year we work with 35-50 companies across our three tracks of cleantech startup programs to raise outside funding and gain traction in the market. LACI is committed to creating a cleantech community that integrates women, people of color, and other underserved groups – we strongly encourage applications to all of our programs and competitions from underrepresented groups to help us build a more sustainable and equitable ecosystem. |
| Start: 2:00 p.m. End: 3:00 p.m. |
Virtual |
Info Session & Career Workshop General Motors (GM) Join General Motors for a Virtual Resume & Interview Tips Session! We will cover a brief overview of career opportunities at GM, tips for a neat and effective resume, and how to put your best foot forward in an interview using the STAR format. |
| Start: 3:30 p.m. End: 4:30 p.m. |
Virtual |
Info Session Bloomberg Join Cal State LA ECST Alum Ralph Belleca (BS in Computer Science, 2022) in this informational and inspiring session as he shares details about his journey as a Bloomberg Software Engineer in New York, NY. Ralph will talk about internships, job hunting, interview preparation, and his early experiences at Bloomberg. Ricky Alcaraz Briseno, an Entry Level Engineering Recruiter, will join Ralph to discuss recruitment and other Bloomberg opportunities. |
| Start: 3:30 p.m. End: 4:45 p.m. |
Virtual |
Info Session & Tech Talk Los Angeles County Public Works (LACPW) The Department of Public Works consists of more than 5,500 employees and is responsible for the design, construction, renovation, and operation of public projects ranging from bridges to wastewater treatment plants and libraries; curbside collection and graffiti removal; and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, sewers, streetlights, and street trees. Join Cal State LA ECST Alum Van Truong (M.S. Civil Engineering, 2009) in this session to learn more about Los Angeles Public Works and how to navigate applications for employment with Los Angeles County for current opportunities, including their Civil Engineering Associate and Civil Engineering Student positions! Van will also participate in a moderated panel in this session to share a bit about his inspiring career journey as an Engineer, as well as tips and advice for students and upcoming graduates. We will have an open Q&A with students toward the end of the session. |
The schedule is subject to change. Keep an eye out for updates! Please get in touch with Cambrian Sorel with questions at [email protected].
You only need to RSVP once to in-person ECST E-Week Activities. Virtual sessions require individual registration for each session.
Event: E-Fest 2023
Location: ECST Quad
Description: College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology Students are invited to join us in the Quad for an E-Fest Celebration! Students can participate in fun activities and enjoy food from The Habit Burger Grill Food Truck.
ECST students will be emailed at their calstatela.edu email address an invitation for The Habit Grill Food Truck meals; an invitation must be presented to redeem free food.
You only need to RSVP once to in-person ECST E-Week Activities. Virtual sessions require individual registration for each session.
| Time | Location | About |
|---|---|---|
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Start: 12:00 p.m. |
In-Person King Hall 1 (KH) |
Tech Talk Southern California Edison (So Cal Edison) A day in the life of an Engineer Manager, discussing experience as a hiring manager, personal experience as an intern, and also day-to-day of an Engineer Manager.” |
The schedule is subject to change. Keep an eye out for updates! Please get in touch with Cambrian Sorel with questions at [email protected].
Registration Info
- You only need to RSVP once for the In-Person activities.
- Each Virtual Sessions require individual Zoom registration.
- There are no scheduled events on Thursday.
- E-Fest 2023 activities & food @ ECST Quad on Thursday!
Industry Partners
Kimley Horn
MON 2/20
Griffith Co
TUE 2/21
LABE
TUE 2/21
NAVAIR
TUE 2/21
Northrop Grumman
TUE 2/21
Codepath.org
WED 2/22
LACI
WED 2/22
General Motors
WED 2/22
Bloomberg
WED 2/22
LA Co Public Works
WED 2/22
So Cal Edison
FRI 2/24
Meet Our Speakers
Christopher Patzan Lopez
Northrop Grumman Panel
Christopher Patzan Lopez is a recent graduate with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Merced. He is proficient in various software and programming languages such as DESE, MBSE, MATLAB & MATLAB Simulink, Python, CATIA, Engineering Design, CSWA-SOLIDWORKS, and is bilingual in Spanish. He is currently an Electrical Engineer at Northrop Grumman in the Los Angeles area.
Christopher has a wealth of technical experience, having held internships at well-known companies such as The Boeing Company, NASA Ames Research Center, and MESA (Sign-in Innovation Project 2.0). He has worked on electrical subsystem design for the 777X and B-52 airplanes, analyzed complex engineering designs and design changes, and developed multiple CAD models and tools. He has a proven track record of developing and directing multiple Technical Review Boards (TRBs) to meet FAA requirements and has made valuable contributions to the design and implementation of multiple engineering projects. He has also had commercial management experience as a Commercial Manager at AutoZone and automotive technician experience at Toyota.
In addition to his technical abilities, Christopher has also demonstrated his leadership skills through his roles as Webmaster Officer of the SHPE Chapter at the University of California, Merced, and as Academic Chair Officer of the SHPE Chapter at Santa Barbara City College. He has optimized and maintained websites, organized and hosted technical workshops, and evaluated and encouraged students to utilize resources.
Jeri Lynn Metzger
Northrup Grumman
TIP (Transition Implementation Phase) Operations SPM (SubProject Manager)
Road to 2021
- Purdue University, BS in Aero & Astro Engineering 2005
- USC, MS in Astro Engineering 2007 (NG Fellowship)
- 4 years in structural dynamics at Space Park
- 3.5 years in multiple operations roles overseas
- ~9 years back at Space Park in increasing levels of operations management
My Interests and Hobbies
- Travel!! All 50 states, 40+ countries, Antarctica trip delayed from 2021
- Society of Women Engineers – Here in LA, at NG, and around the world!
- Movies and Theater
- Fitness and book club, yes, they’re a weird combo, but walking at the beach allows me time to listen to our monthly books.
Career Progression as of Jan 2022
- Technical Co-op (Ball Aerospace) – 2 yrs
- Associate Structural Dynamics Engineer (NGSP) - 4yrs
- Site Operator (NGSP) - 2yrs
- (Site) Operations Engineer (NGSP) - 4yrs
- SPM Operations Engineering (NGSP) - 1yr
- Manager Systems Engineering 2 (NGSP) - 3yr
- Staff Engineer Systems (NGSP) – 1yr
- Manager Systems Engineering 3 (NGSP) - >1yr
Jomarie Manansala
Southern California Edison (SCE), Distribution System Planning
Jomarie Manansala graduated from Ventura Community College with her Associate's Degree, from Cal State LA with her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics in 2007, and a Master’s in Electrical Engineering in 2010. She has been working as an engineer since 2007 for the City of Los Angeles Water Works Division as an engineering intern, then in 2010 as an engineering intern for Southern California Edison before converting to full-time engineer in 2011. In her current role, she manages a team that does long-term planning for SCE's distribution system planning.
In her free time, she currently enjoys playing Skyward Sword and Pokemon Go with her three kids and learning about the Leaf Village.
A quote that resonates with her is: "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin
Van Truong, P.E. ('09)
Civil Engineer
Los Angeles County Public Works
Building and Safety Division
IT Development and Support Section
I am a registered Civil Engineer with over 15 years of service at the Los Angeles County Public Works. I received my B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of New Hampshire, Durham, in 2006 and my M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from California State University, Los Angeles, in 2009. I worked in Design Division’s Hydraulic Unit when I first started with Public Works. In 2012, I joined the Pavement Management Section of the County’s Geotechnical and Materials Engineering Division, where I started my journey as a Pavement Engineer and advocate in promoting sustainable pavement treatment measures for one of the largest and most diverse Unincorporated County’s Road Network within the State of California. Los Angeles County Public Works embraces a pavement preservation approach to preserve and extend the life of its road network. By using sustainable treatment approaches rather than conventional treatment methods, the county was able to significantly reduce energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, landfill deposition, and costs. During the pandemic in 2020, I transferred to Building and Safety Division to oversee the IT Development and Support Section. This Section is responsible for the development, training, maintenance, and management of the Building and Safety Division’s website; electronic permit/plan review system (EPIC-LA); digital records; and coordination with other County technologies. My experience extends across the broad spectrum of hydraulic design, pavement management, pavement design materials analysis, and project management, and I continue growing as a first-line manager within the Public Works leadership framework.
Ralph Belleca
Software Engineer
Bloomberg
Ralph Belleca is a Software Engineer at Bloomberg and a recent Computer Science Graduate ('22) at Cal State LA. In his time at ECST, Ralph helped his peers excel academically by serving as a mentor for the FYrE program and as a supplemental instructor for the STEP program while volunteering numerous hours for the MESA program.
Ronald Carranza
Electrical Engineer
Northrup Grumman
Ronald Carranza began his career at Northrop Grumman as an Electrical Engineer Intern supporting the Ground Systems Development (GSD) team in Manhattan Beach in 2021. As a part-time intern, his responsibilities varied, ranging from developing Python scripts to interface PCB hardware, acceptance testing Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), and simulating payload equipment that gets launched into space. Ronald continued work as an intern up until 2023, when he got hired as a full-time Electronics Engineer. Currently, he is leading troubleshooting efforts for several PCB products and creating solutions for I2C hardware.
Ronald received his Bachelor of Science from California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Computer Engineering.
Sebastian Cabrera
Electrical Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Sebastian Cabrera began his career at Northrop Grumman in 2020 as a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) design intern at Northrop's Azusa location. He worked in an Agile-oriented hardware team where he wrote and documented VHDL block designs. Following his time and experience in Azusa, Sebastian was hired in 2021 to work as a full-time test and subsystem integration engineer at Northrop's Space Park facilities in Manhattan Beach. His work at Space Park has ranged from testing and troubleshooting advanced PCB products to overseeing the integration of various FPGA units based on customer requirements. Additionally, Sebastian has also aided the Radio Frequency (RF) team in troubleshooting and capturing data for various RF products while becoming a lead Responsible Design Engineer (RDE) for an RF unit.
Sebastian received his Bachelor of Science from California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems. Prior to graduating, Sebastian was an Engineering Peer Advisor for the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology (ECST) and was a member of Cal State LA's Tau Beta Pi.
Sponsors
ECST E-Week 2023 celebrations have been brought to you in part by the generosity of Southern California Edison.
Thank You
Also, a special thank you to all our speakers and those who have helped make this event possible.
Southern California Edison, Griffith Company, Kimley-Horn, Los Angeles County Public Works, City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, Naval Air Systems Command, Bloomberg, General Motors, Codepath.org, Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator, Northrop Grumman, MESA, Cal State LA ECST Engagement.
Give to ECST
Contact Kevin Doody, ECST Director of Development, at [email protected] to support this and other student support services.
How To Give: To make an immediate gift, click the button and select College of ECST in the designation section named "Select the area you wish to support."
Reach Out
Cambrian Sorel, ECST Professional Placement Coordinator at [email protected]