Tom's Lecture Topics
Dr. Thomas V. Sobczak
Thomas V. Sobczak, Consultants
P. O. Box 0433
Baldwin, NY 11510
Phone and Fax 1-516-623-6295
Sobczak is available within the continental United States and all American Territories, Europe, Australia and Conferences while crusing.. Sponsors must arrange and pay all travel, hotel and expenses in advance. Requests for Sobczak participation must be made 90 days prior to his appearance.
Resume: Thomas V. Sobczak -- BA, Social Science, St. Johns U., Brooklyn, NY; MBA, Management,
Hofstra U., Hempstead, NY; Ph.D., Management, Sussex College, England; Visiting Professor & lecturer;
Fellow - Society of Manufacturing Engineers SME); Fellow - Institute for the Advancement of Engineering
(IAE); Fellow Institution of Production Engineer (IPE) (England); Certified Manufacturing Engineer (C.Mfg.E,
SME); Licensed Professional Engineer (PE, CA); Author, Counselor and Advisor; Former appointee:
Aerospace Executive to NATO Central Supply Agency; Appointee US DOC NDER (Director Plans, Region 2); Former member, Computer Automated Systems Association (CASA) Technical Council; Chairman Queensboro Correctional Facility Advisory Board (QCFAB).
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#1
Title of Presentation: Technology Transfer in Small Business
Abstract of Presentation: An introduction to technological transitioning for small business which emphasizes self motivation and provides insight as to initial activities associated with transfer.
Length of Presentation: 60 minutes
AV Requirements: Viewgraph projector and screen
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#2
Title of Presentation: The Waste of National Knowledge
Abstract of Presentation: Sobczak surveys data collection, achieving and the vast amounts of information
hidden in national and corporate databases.
Length of Presentation: 60 minutes
AV Requirements: Slide projector and screen
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#3
Title of Presentation: International Considerations of Technological Transfer
Abstract of Presentation: Sobczak's presentation for the SME to the Institution of Production Engineers at
the University of Austin (England). Sobczak views the world as a source of knowledge which might be
transferred to productive uses never before considered as profitable.
Length of Presentation: 120 minutes
AV Requirements: Slide Projector and screen
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#4
Title of Presentation: Worldwide Knowledge Retrieval
Abstract of Presentation: An overview of the concepts necessary to transfer technology in a corporate and
government environment where few have bothered to catalog technology and fewer still are aware of the
sources to create new markets and profit.
Length of Presentation: 120 minutes
AV Requirement: Slide Projector and screen
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#5
Title of Presentation: Downsizing Technology -- Reproducing ICAM IMC/MM
Abstract of Presentation: Sobczak under contract to the USAF Wright Aeronautical Laboratory evaluated
a major management control and materials management initiative. He duplicated the overly complex
"business as usual" system using off the shelf equipment (PCs) and commercially available software. This
presentation will awaken smaller business to the potential to cost effectively downsize and simplify
complicated government sponsored systems.
Length of Presentation: 120 minutes
AV Requirement: Viewgraph Projector and screen
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#6
Title of Presentation: Eight Steps to Transfer Technology
Abstract of Presentation: A step by step guide for small businesses to identify in-house opportunities for
new products and move their find from idea to saleable product. The mechanism assists those downsizing
from the defense market to locate and substitute commercial products in their product portfolio.
Length of Presentation: 90 minutes
AV Requirements: None
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#7
Title of Presentation: Using On-line Sources of Knowledge to Locate Technology
Abstract of Presentation: Creates an awareness of the tremendous amount of free technology available
to those who learn to use computers, modems and the INTERNET or Public Fee-based Services.
Length of Presentation: 60 minutes
AV Requirements: None
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#8
Title of Presentation: Classification and Coding Basics for Group Technology
Abstract of Presentation: A primer to the basic factors necessary to create an effective program for group
technology.
Length of Presentation: 90 minutes
AV Requirements: Slide Projector and screen (formal talk)
Viewgraph Projector and screen (informal talk)
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#9
Title of Presentation: How to construct a GT Classification and Coding System (uses
fastener example)
Abstract of Presentation: A how to demonstration describing the development of a significant code as the
basic for sales, production and inventory controls. The methods explained allow companies to eliminate the
walls which sometime are created between sales and engineering, engineering and production, and,
production and inventory.
Length of Presentation: 90 minutes
AV Requirements: Viewgraph Projector and screen
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#10
Title of Presentation: A Survey of Manufacturing Requirements within MIL STD 1521
Abstract of Presentation: A view of the development, implementation and use of manufacturing methods
from the idea through continuous production as specified by the US Government for contractors and their
suppliers.
Length of Presentation: 120 minutes
AV Requirements: Viewgraph Projector and screen
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#11
Title of Presentation: Who Specifies What Symbol and Shop Floor Uses of that Symbol
Abstract of Presentation: An overview of the development of machine readable Bar Codes and the
considerations necessary to choose the machine readable symbol which best suits your operations.
Developed for the SME Introduction to Bar Coding Program.
Length of Presentation: 90 minutes
AV Requirement: Slide Projector and screen
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#12
Title of Presentation: Uses of Bar Codes in Manufacturing
Abstract of Presentation: Relates the symbol to the identification code in use during the manufacturing
process.
Length of Presentation: 60 minutes
AV Requirement: Slide Projector and screen
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#13
Title of Presentation: Bar Coding the future is now
Abstract of Presentation: A look at the future of machine readable codes to orient smaller businesses to
their options. The worst position a smaller business might occupy is an investment in a technology which has
changed to become out of phase with their clients and distribution.
Length of Presentation: 60 minutes
AV Requirements: Slide Projector and screen
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#14
Title of Presentation: Symbol Systems on the Factory Floor and in Production Maintenance
Abstract of Presentation: A projection concerning how to maximize equipment use and maintenance in
order to meet the requirements of a fast moving work flow.
Length of Presentation: 60 minutes
AV Requirements: Viewgraph Projector and screen
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#15
Title of Presentation: Intrusion on Proprietary Knowledge Stored on Accessible Computer
Networks
Abstract of Presentation: An overview of the tools hackers use to intrude on government and corporate
computers. The talk classifies hacker orientation to make public proprietary information, sources of
information beyond break-ins and the early intrusion mechanisms used by hackers. A sampler of tools
created for computer user benefit but modified to do "strange things" is explained if a computer with
presentation projector is available.
Length of Presentation: 90 minutes
AV Requirements: Viewgraph Projector and screen
Computer with Talk show capability
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#16
Title of Presentation: Open Source Intelligence Methods and Results describing Hacker Weapons and
Potential Positive Responses
Abstract of Presentation: The sources of intelligence both government and commercial are identified and
categorized. Sobczak discusses the basis for corporate competitive intelligence activities. He explains the
results of his early research identifying hacker weapons which might damage computers and communications
systems.
Length of Presentation: 90 minutes
AV Requirements: Viewgraph Projector and screen
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#17
Title of Presentation: Science Fiction -- Weapons and Solutions for Computer Security
Abstract of Presentation: Sobczak describes his adventures on the dark side of computer intrusion, his
research to identify and neutralize threat to commercial industry, and some science fiction solutions which are
experimental yet counter hacker intrusion.
Length of Presentation: 90 minutes
AV Requirements: Viewgraph Projector and screen
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#18
Title of Presentation: Why Spy?, everyone gives secrets away and later denies their loss
Abstract of Presentation: A folksy chat about secrets and people who pass secrets into the public domain.
Funny stories about how secrets are lost and the response of security and intelligence staffs when they learn they are cuckold
Length of Presentation: 30, 60 or 90 minutes
AV Requirements: None
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#19
Title of Presentation: Computer Security -- What do I need beyond a Virus Detector?
Abstract of Presentation: A look at access control, encryption, change detection, backup/recovery and audit as components of an integrated fully functional mechanism to protect corporate information on stand alone and in networks.
Length of Presentation: 60 minutes
AV Requirements: Viewgraph Projector and screen
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#20
Title of Presentation: An Introduction to Computer Security
Abstract of Presentation: An overview of the concepts basic to computer security beginning with Risk Analysis and concluding with Disaster Recovery Practices. Emphasis is on access controls, encryption, change detection, back up/recovery and audit.
Length of Presentation: Three seven hour day seminar
AV Requirements: Viewgraph Projector and screen, Data show computer projector.
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