Jim Jefferies

Biography
<p>Jim Jefferies, 2018 IEEE President & CEO, retired from AT&T and Lucent Technologies following 33 years in engineering and executive positions including fiber optic cable development and manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain management. He managed the engineering teams that delivered the first commercial fiber optic cables for AT&T. He served as logistics vice president, responsible for worldwide supply chain and export planning. He has led teams in major technology transfers, transitions of information technology, and organizational change. He has also worked in the entrepreneurial sector as Chief Operating Officer for USBuild.com in San Francisco, CA, USA. </p> <p> </p> <p>Jim served two separate terms on the IEEE Board of Directors, as well as the 2015 IEEE-USA President. As President of IEEE-USA, Jim supported the expanded focus on public visibility, young professionals, and humanitarian outreach.</p> <p> </p> <p>He received his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nebraska and an MS in Engineering Science from Clarkson University. He attended the Stanford University Graduate School of Business as a Sloan Fellow and earned an MS in Management.</p> <p> </p> <p>Jim is a member of the IEEE Eta Kappa Nu honorary society and a licensed professional engineer (Emeritus).</p> <p> </p>
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IEEE Presidents Forum - 2019
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Jim Jefferies interviewed at India Mobile Congress 2018
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Inauguration, Lighting of Lamp and Opening Remarks - India Mobile Congress, 2018
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IEEE Region 5 Presidents Forum - 2018
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Welcome Introduction - Jim Jefferies - WIE ILC 2018
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TechFlash by Young Professionals - IEEE President Jim Jefferies: The beginnings
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Technology for Health Summit 2017 - Welcome & Summit Opening
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IEEE Day 2017 Testimonial: Jim Jefferies
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Industry Roadmap: Scope and Risk - IEEE Victorian Section and Young Professionals Panel Discussion
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Jim Jefferies - Closing Ceremony: Sections Congress 2017
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2017 IEEE Honors Ceremony - full stream
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