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Welcome to the home page for the Jacksonville - Northeast Florida Section of the American Society for Quality. We hope you will find our Web site interesting and useful. Here, you may contact the Section Officers and become better acquainted with Section activities.

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ASQ 1506 is interested in hearing from you to assist us in creating programs that interest you and enhance your opportunities for growth within the quality community.  Please take a few short minutes and complete the attached survey to help us serve you, the members of ASQ 1506.

Link to ASQ 1506 Survey

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Section 1506 is pleased to announce our August meeting.

Date:               Thursday , August 28, 2019

Location:         UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Dr,

Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA

Time:               5:30-8:00 pm

Presentation Topic: “Cybersecurity is the Next Frontier of Risk Management"

Technology is advancing rapidly. Cybersecurity risk management is no longer optional.

Presented By: 

Naveen Agarwal, Ph.D.

Principal and Founder

Creative Analytics Solutions, LLC

Abstract:

News of cybersecurity breaches seem to occur with alarming frequency. Whether it is consumer data in a financial institution, or patient records in a hospital, cybersecurity of these systems continues to be a significant risk in light of frequent attacks by hackers. Even medical devices, especially implantable medical devices, are susceptible to such attacks and there have already been several high-profile recalls. Despite our best efforts, cyberattacks are likely to continue with increasing level of sophistication.

Cybersecurity is an evolving field with standards and best practices continuing to develop and mature. In my presentation, I will provide a general background on this topic with a high-level overview of known vulnerabilities and current state of the art. In particular, I will focus on medical device cybersecurity and share some of the current guidance from the FDA. I will also discuss how you can adapt your existing ISO 14971 implementation framework to address unique risk management issues related to cybersecurity

Naveen Agarwal, Ph.D.

Principal and Founder

Creative Analytics Solutions, LLC

Biography:

Dr. Naveen Agarwal has 20 years of diverse industry experience in leadership roles ranging from R&D to Product Quality and Business Analytics. He holds a Ph.D. in Polymer Science & Engineering from University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He is an ASQ certified Quality Engineer, Manager of Quality and Operational Excellence and a certified Project Management Professional. In his consulting practice, he works on strategic projects in Risk Management, Design Control, Post-Market Surveillance and Quality Culture in the Medical Device Industry.

In his spare time, he enjoys distance running, community work and spending time with family.

Please click the link below or go to the event page to register.

2019 JEFFERY IRVIN LACKEY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

ASQ Section 1506  is proud to announce the 2019 scholarship application period has begun. This year the scholarship amount will be at least $1,000. The Deadline for the SCholarship application is June 10, 2018.Clik the link below for more information

GET INVOLVED - BE A MEMBER LEADER

ASQ 1506 is searching for individuals interested in serving on the ASQ Section 1506 2019 Board.  If you are interested in serving, please contact the section’s Nominating Chair, Henry Burkard at nomination_chair@asq1506.org 

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ASQ Section 1506 is committed to the following:

• provide opportunities for quality professionals to improve their awareness and understanding of quality improvement tools.
• be a source of quality information, knowledge and skills for organizations in our local communities.
• expand the understanding and use of quality improvement tools into all types of organizations, such as health care, education, public service and manufacturing throughout the section's geographic area.
• be an active, dynamic Section within the National ASQ structure.

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