After a nationwide search, Stafford’s Virginia Smart Community Testbed and the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) are pleased to welcome Uma Marques, as the Technology Specialist. Marques began her new position on March 14.
The Technology Specialist will act as the Testbed’s liaison for businesses, entrepreneurs, state organizations, and local municipalities looking to pilot their products and services at the Testbed.
The Testbed serves to accelerate technology solutions for the Commonwealth, and is the place for companies seeking to test their IoT or “smart” technology solutions for public infrastructure challenges. Paired with the entrepreneurial programming by RIoT served from the Testbed, Marques will support the mission and vision of the Testbed by providing input and advice on the use of technology and technology-related resources to entrepreneurs. RIoT will be launching their intensive Virginia RIoT Accelerator Program from the Testbed to foster entrepreneurial business development and Marques will be available to advise on technology-related issues.
Marques says she’s “eager to work with entrepreneurs, businesses, and leaders to bring technology solutions to market, ultimately driving economic growth and workforce within those projects.”
Marques brings over 28 years of technology experience that spans for-profit, not-for-profit, entrepreneurial ventures, and local government to the Virginia Smart Community Testbed. Uma holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the College of Engineering from Anna University, India and two master’s degrees; Computer Engineering from Clemson University, and Technology Management from George Mason University.
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