Jessica Korzeniowska

Consultant and Director at Scarecrow Consultants
Director at Good Witch Systems Engineering
Author of IfSE’s Adventures in Systems Engineering
Finalist, Top 50 Women in Engineering 2022: Inventors and Innovators

Adventures in Systems Engineering: Learning through Storytelling for widespread Systems Engineering Adoption

Bio.
Jessica is internationally recognised for her award-winning Systems Engineering training programmes and as the author of the first Systems Engineering book using accessible fantasy storytelling to communicate technical concepts. She has over a decade of experience as a systems engineer in the space and nuclear sectors, notably including her role as the Requirements Manager for the multi-billion Euro DEMOnstation Nuclear Fusion Power Plant and Head of Systems Engineering Outreach and Engagement at the UK Atomic Energy Authority. In 2022 she was named as one of the top 100 women in engineering in the U.K. She is an engineering trainer, consultant and director at Scarecrow Consultants.

Abstract.

An Evil Sorcerer has cursed a community of elves, stranding them in their village without a hope of rescue. With the help of their friends and the Good Witch of Systems Engineering, can teams work their way through a series of magical challenges to save the Elven village?Adventures in Systems Engineering is an interactive fantasy themed training course, designed to present Systems Engineering in an accessible, memorable, and fun way for everyone. Participants work in teams to define, design and deliver an imaginary rescue system over a simulated full life cycle, all the while journeying across an enchanted valley. Throughout the quest, teams encounter engaging characters and scenarios that prompt them to perform Systems Engineering activities.This workshop will take participants through the first few chapters of the course, sharing some of the storytelling methods to communicate Systems Engineering concepts and how it can aid organisations in bringing everyone – irrespective of technical or non technical background – onboard with a Systems Engineering approach.This workshop is delivered in collaboration with the High Tech Institute.