K. Whitney Summit Extra Credit
I would like to assign my extra credit to these 4 areas.
Wireframe (4)
Midterm (4)
Midterm (1)
Web Site Plan (1)
Presenter: Steven H. McCowen
Topic: Starting a new business/Rfinity
Overview: In his presentation, Mr. Whitney talked about how he went about in starting his new company, Rfinity. He gave some
busines tips explained how to make a company successful. In the end he talked about his company Rfinity, which specializes in
mobile/alternaive payments.
What I thought: I didn't really care about the business part of the presentation but I thought the tech in NFC payment was pretty
interesting. I wouldn't use it yet because the tech is only limited right now (wireless payments can on;y be done at the univerisity
store and select businesses.
Presenter: Joey C. Skinner
Topic: Immaturity Cycle, how to keep your company working at their optimal level.
Overview: In this presentation, Mr. Skinner talked about the Immaturity Cycle, a cycle a compnay goes through where there is
a time of good performance and a time of low performance. In his presentation, he gave us tips on how we can breack out of
that cycle and stay at a good level of performance constantly.
What I thought: I thought it was interesting. It may not apply to my major since I'm not a business major but it can help
when I'm working in the tech industry. Teamwork, communitcation, commitment is important.
Presenter: Sean McBride
Topic: Information security.
Overview: I thought that this presentation was pretty entertaining. He told us of differen't large crimes commited through
technology. Enron, TJX, etc. He also talked about control systems, how pretty much everything that runs through a computer
has a control system. A control system regulates the flow and processes in a system.
What I thought: The thing he presented where entertaining. He had many interesting information on tech crimes. I'm wont be involved
with Information security though in my career.
Presenter: All previous presenters.
Topic: Panel discussion
Overview: In the pannel discussion, they answered many of our questions. All the questions were on how to be successful in the industry.
I learned a lot of good tips in the panel discussion. Things I learned: To beat outsourcing, be the best; Develop good study
skill and you will succeed; Be confident in your work and be humble/friendly.
What I thought: There were a lot of good details in the panel discussion that I could use when I start my career. I will surley use
them in the future.