Cheryl Tulkoff
Design for Excellence SME
Cheryl is an accomplished and active SMT professional who has elected to relocate from the US to Australia while her husband completes a Masters degree at the University of Adelaide. With a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and Master of Science in Technology Commercialization along with many years experience in quality, manufacturing and reliability engineering, Cheryl is a highly regarded presenter, consultant and author. A long-time volunteer with IPC and SMTA, Cheryl has a long list of memberships, certifications and recognitions, including:
- ASQ Senior Member
- IEEE Senior Member
- SMTA Speaker of Distiction and Member of Technical Distinction
- IPC Committe Leadership Award for IPC-2231
You can find out more about Cheryl here: LinkedIn
"Design for Excellence in Electronics Manufacturing", co-authored by Cheryl is available here: Wiley
Keynote Address Topics for Wednesday May 10:
- The importance of electronics technology sovereignty for Australia's economic and national security interests.
- The risks of relying too heavily on foreign electronics technology, including potential vulnerabilities and limitations on innovation and competitiveness.
- The current state of Australia's electronics technology industry, including its strengths and weaknesses, and potential areas for growth and investment.
- The challenges and opportunities of transitioning to a more self-sufficient electronics technology industry in Australia, including potential benefits for job creation and economic growth, as well as potential costs and trade-offs.
- The importance of collaboration and partnerships between industry, government, and academic institutions to drive innovation and ensure the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of Australia's electronics technology sector.
- Examples of successful electronics technology sovereignty initiatives and strategies from other countries, and potential lessons for Australia.
- The role of education and workforce development in building a skilled and innovative electronics technology workforce in Australia, and potential strategies for addressing current skill shortages and improving the diversity and inclusivity of the industry.