Leveraging Active RFID for an Enterprise Network Location Service at Boeing

 

Steven Venema is computing technologist in the Math & Computing Technologies organization of Boeing Phantom Works. He was appointed as a Boeing Associate Technical Fellow in January 2004. He has attained both M.S. and Ph.D degrees in Electrical Engineering and holds an Affiliate Assistant Professor appointment at the University of Washington in the Electrical Engineering Department. His 21 years of professional activities include extensive experience with robotics and control systems, network architecture and wireless security protocols, real-time embedded computing applications and operating systems. His current activities at Boeing include the development of new network location and security protocols and implementations for the Boeing enterprise and external customers.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. A top U.S. exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in more than 90 countries. Boeing products and tailored services include commercial and military aircraft, satellites, weapons, electronic and defense systems, launch systems, advanced information and communication systems, and performance-based logistics and training.