{"title":"Kamran Eftekhari Shahroudi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKamran Eftekhari Shahroudi,  PhD, INCOSE ESEP: Kamran is a Systems Fellow at the Corporate Technology Office of Woodward, Inc., and a Professor of Systems Engineering at Colorado State University where he is a founding member. He has coached hundreds of professionals from various industries on the philosophy and practice of systems thinking. He is a strong advocate for the model-based systems thinking method that integrates rigorous ST tools, frameworks and languages for approaching complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteven A Conrad, PhD: Steve is an Associate Professor in Systems Engineering at Colorado State University with over 25 years of research and consulting experience in the water and energy industries. His expertise centers on human behaviour, system optimization, resilience, and decision-making, supported by AI applications, sustainable engineering practices. He has taught Systems Thinking and System Dynamics Modeling and has supported over 50 PhD students working on complex problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eJill Speece, PhD: Jill is an Assistant Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. She has 15 years of industry experience in manufacturing and healthcare, including roles in industrial engineering, process improvement, and business optimization. In academia, she teaches simulation, production planning, healthcare management, and systems engineering. Jill holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from Cal Poly, an MS in Engineering Management from USC, and a PhD in Systems Engineering from Colorado State.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eKirk Reinholtz, PhD Candidate, MSc: Kirk has transdisciplinary expertise spanning Systems Engineering, Computer Science, System Dynamics and Systems Thinking. He was formerly a Principal Engineer with California Institute of Technology\/NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, leaving that position in 2023 to pursue his PhD. He has significant experience in systems engineering, risk assessment, and software development of flight and ground systems. He software operates on Mars and is on its way to Europa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMartin (Trae) Span III, PhD, INCOSE CSEP: Trae is a Major in the United States Air Force (USAF) where he served as a Developmental Engineer including the roles of Test Engineer and Deputy Director for the US Air Force Academy systems engineering program teaching courses in systems engineering and project management. His expertise spans Systems Thinking, Model Based Systems Engineering, and Systems Security Engineering ensuring security is foundational in complex system design and development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSarwat Kashmiri Chappell, PhD Candidate, MSc, BSc : Sarwat’s expertise spans Artificial Intelligence\/Machine Learning, Power and Energy, High-Energy Lasers, Systems Engineering, System Dynamics. Sarwat is an experienced Department of Defense engineer with the proven ability for tackling complex technical challenges and managing science and technology programs. Sarwat is an innovative leader that brings diverse teams together to build partnerships across disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuentin Edward Saulter, PhD Candidate, MSc: Quentin’s Expertise spans High-Energy Laser Technologies, Physics and Systems Engineering. He develops technological innovation and research for the Department of Défense. He aligns science and technology efforts with mission-critical goals for achieving groundbreaking advancements in complex directed energy weapons systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGolam M, Bokhtier, PhD Candidate, MSc: Golam’s expertise spans technology leadership, strategic engineering, and thought leadership. He is a Systems Engineer in the aero and defense industries, currently with Northrop Grumman.  His research includes eVTOL, UAVs, and wildfire fleets. Golam specializes in both low-TRL and NPI projects, leveraging his expertise in Systems Thinking and Multi-disciplinary Engineering to align emerging technologies with business strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"practical-systems-thinking-kamran-eftekhari-shahroudi-ebook","title":"Practical Systems Thinking","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book provides a practical and rewarding path for early to mid-career professionals of all disciplines (STEM and non-STEM) to develop the intentional mental practice of \u003cem\u003eSystems Thinking \u003c\/em\u003etogether with \u003cem\u003eRigorous Methods\u003c\/em\u003e that improve the way we view, contemplate, approach and deal with complex challenges. 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