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Keynote Speakers
 For the 25th anniversary of the ER conference, we are particularly
pleased that its founder,
Peter Chen,
will be a keynote speaker. As is well known, Professor Chen originated
the Entity-Relationship Model, which today serves as the foundation of
many systems analysis and design methodologies and as the foundation of
many CASE tools. In recognition of the widespread influence of the ER
Model, Professor Chen has been the recipient of numerous awards, and he
is recognized as a true software pioneer.
 Colette
Rolland, another keynote speaker, is currently Professor
of Computer Science in the department of Mathematics and Informatics at
the University of PARIS-1 Panthéon Sorbonne where she has worked since
1979. She is Director of the Centre de Recherche en Informatique. Her
current research interests lie in the areas of information modeling,
databases, temporal data modeling, object-oriented analysis and design,
requirements engineering and specially change engineering, method
engineering and CASE and CAME tools, change management and enterprise
knowledge development.
Terri Mitchell is vice president, Storage Systems
Development, IBM Tucson Senior Location Executive, and Arizona’s State
Senior Executive. She is responsible for the development of IBM storage
products including disk, tape and software. As Senior State Executive,
Ms. Mitchell provides leadership to ensure that site and community
activities are aligned closely with IBM's strategic initiatives, and
spearheads initiatives to improve workplace climate. She also works with
state and local elected and appointed officials to execute key
priorities of IBM's Governmental Programs department.
Terri moved back to IBM Tucson in August 2004 from the IBM offices in
Beaverton, Oregon where she served as Director, Storage Software. Terri
began her career with IBM in 1987 in Endicott, NY, where she was
involved in processor development. She has a long history in the Storage
Group including roles in Test, Program Management, and Director of
Quality and Customer Satisfaction. In 2001 she worked as Technical
Assistant to Lou Gerstner, former IBM CEO and Chairman of the Board.
Terri is involved in encouraging women to pursue careers in technology
and played a key role in the launch of the first Women's Network Groups
in Tucson and Oregon. She is also a member of the Southern Arizona
Leadership Council; earned the YWCA's 2005 “Business Leader of the Year”
award; was named one of Inside Tucson Business' 2005 “Women of
Influence;” and earned the University of Arizona’s Women’s Studies
Advisory Council 2006 “Women Who Lead” award.
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