Best SOLIDWORKS Podcasts (2024)

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S5E28 Aaron Gebauer | Solidworks PDM, Finding A New Job, Managing Uncertainty 58:01

1d ago58:01

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Today we continue our “Open to Work” series by welcoming Aaron Gebauer, an experienced mechanical design engineer and project manager. Aaron brings over 27 years of technical expertise, bold leadership, and a results-driven teamwork approach. Having recently managed teams and established new departmental capabilities, Aaron is now seeking new oppor…

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S5E27 Andy Schieber | Work Ethic, Medical Device Commercialization, & Ophthalmology Devices 57:40

8d ago57:40

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Andy discusses his background growing up on a farm and how it shaped his work ethic. He talks about his experience founding Engineering Consultants and working with medical device startups. Key topics include challenges in commercializing devices, balancing an inventor's vision with engineering feasibility, and advice for engineers entering the fie…

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Free Online PDX Event: Simulation in Product Development 1:28

10d ago1:28

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The next PDX event is coming up – so mark your calendars for Thursday July 18th… ...and this one is free (and online)! In this event, simulation expert and 35 year veteran of the industry Krishna Raichur will teach you the basics of setting up, running, and evaluating results of FEA simulations. You’ll learn how early-stage simulation can help redu…

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S5E26 Patrick Jreijiri | How To Build A Product Development Freelance Company 44:52

15d ago44:52

44:52

Patrick Jreijiri shares his journey in product design, mechanical engineering, entrepreneurship, and growing his freelance product development company. He discusses challenges he overcame like competing with cheaper labor abroad and the loneliness of remote work. Patrick also provides insights on processes like prototyping early and drawing inspira…

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S5E25 Erica Kahn | Ophthalmology Device Design & Being Laid Off 41:15

22d ago41:15

41:15

Welcome to a special episode of the "Being an Engineer" podcast, marking the beginning of our new "Open to Work" series. Part of the stated purpose of the BAE podcast is to “connect with the companies, technologies, people, resources, and opportunities featured on our show.” In alignment with that purpose, my goal for this open to work series is to…

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S5E24 Dion Lopes | Manufacturing processes & Implementing New Technologies 40:48

29d ago40:48

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In this episode, we delve into Dion's remarkable journey in medical device manufacturing. We explore his wealth of experience and expertise, spanning crucial aspects such as product development, regulatory submissions, and the implementation of various manufacturing technologies. Main Topics: Pneumatic welding process challenges and qualifications …

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S5E23 Jim Cuseo | Defining Requirements, Developing MacBook Pro, & Leading Large Engineering Teams 55:35

1M ago55:35

55:35

The episode discusses Jim Cuseo's engineering journey and lessons learned over his career. He shares insights on defining requirements, developing complex products, scaling operations, and leading large teams. Main Topics: Defining clear product requirements Developing subsystems while considering broader context Accelerating engineering through ef…

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S5E22 James Trevelyan | What Research Tells Us Is The Most Important Quality of Engineers 1:04:19

2M ago1:04:19

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Welcome to another episode of the Being An Engineer podcast. Today, we're excited to host James Trevelyan. James shares insights from his extensive research and experience on effective collaboration, cultural differences in engineering practice, value creation, and accelerating engineering development through experimentation. Main Topics: Engineeri…

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S5E21 Chris Julian | Failing Fast, Learning By Doing, & Curiosity 58:44

2M ago58:44

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Chris shares his invaluable insights and experiences from his remarkable 35+ year career in medical device innovation. He discusses how he got into engineering without a formal degree, his early career path working at startups in Silicon Valley, and advice for others looking to get into engineering. Main Topics: How Chris got into engineering throu…

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S5E20 Francis Lacoste | Vulnerability, Psychological Safety, & Befriending Uncertainty 48:16

2M ago48:16

48:16

Francis shares his journey from software engineer to engineering manager to coach. He discusses strategies for balancing product development and organizational growth when scaling teams quickly. Listeners will greatly benefit from Francis's insights on accelerating their careers, enhancing productivity, and adopting best technical and leadership pr…

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50 - From Economics to Engineering 36:23

2M ago36:23

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Philipp Glonner began his education as an economics major but soon realized that his destiny was not with the study of production, distribution or the consumption of goods and services. His true calling, nurtured by time spent working on performance vehicles with his late father, was engineering. The greatest hurdle toward achieving this goal, howe…

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S5E19 Krishna Raichur | The Ins & Outs of Engineering Simulation (FEA, CFD) 46:46

2M ago46:46

46:46

Aaron Moncur interviews Krishna Raichur about his journey, Krishna shares his insights into simulation technologies, the evolution of engineering tools, and the impact of digital twins and AI/ML algorithms on the industry. Main Topics: Krishna's background and journey to simulation engineering Benefits and challenges of simulation implementation Ca…

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S5E18.5 PDX: James Rogers 12:56

2M ago12:56

12:56

PDX offers a dynamic bootcamp-style experience tailored exclusively for engineers engaged in the design and development of hard goods products. Unlike conventional conference presentations, our interactive event fosters direct engagement between the industry’s highest-performing subject matter experts and ambitious engineers, facilitating the trans…

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S5E18 Joe Moak | Working at Apple, Premium Products, & Superior Project Management 53:52

2M ago53:52

53:52

Joe Moak shares his experience with the podcast working at high-profile companies such as Apple & Sonos, and also gives us a glimpse into “the best place he has ever worked” (Maestro PD). Companies are always looking for those elusive “A” players to join their teams, and it is very clear that Joe qualifies under that definition. Joe Moak earned his…

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S5E17.5 PDX: Roger Labrecque 9:58

2M ago9:58

9:58

PDX offers a dynamic bootcamp-style experience tailored exclusively for engineers engaged in the design and development of hard goods products. Unlike conventional conference presentations, our interactive event fosters direct engagement between the industry’s highest-performing subject matter experts and ambitious engineers, facilitating the trans…

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S5E17 Shobana Radhakrishnan | Blameless Post-Mortems, Google TV, & Engineering Leadership 46:28

3M ago46:28

46:28

Shobana discusses her remarkable engineering career journey through tech giants like Roku, Netflix, Yahoo and Symantec. She shares insights on engineering leadership, building innovative solutions, and her commitment to diversity in STEM. Main Topics: Shobana's pivotal career moments Lessons on Engineering Leadership Navigating unknowns as lead for…

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S5E16.5 PDX: Joe Moak 11:07

3M ago11:07

11:07

PDX offers a dynamic bootcamp-style experience tailored exclusively for engineers engaged in the design and development of hard goods products. Unlike conventional conference presentations, our interactive event fosters direct engagement between the industry’s highest-performing subject matter experts and ambitious engineers, facilitating the trans…

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S5E16 James Rogers | R&D Engineering Series – Interview 1 of 6 40:35

3M ago40:35

40:35

The episode features an interview with James Rogers about his career in R&D engineering. He discusses what drew him to engineering, his experiences working in R&D, the challenges of the field, important mindsets, and advice for others. Main Topics: Defining R&D engineering Challenges in R&D Important tools and skills Key attributes of successful R&…

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S5E15.5 PDX: Ian McEachern 10:33

3M ago10:33

10:33

PDX offers a dynamic bootcamp-style experience tailored exclusively for engineers engaged in the design and development of hard goods products. Unlike conventional conference presentations, our interactive event fosters direct engagement between the industry’s highest-performing subject matter experts and ambitious engineers, facilitating the trans…

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S5E15 Derek Harper | The Benefits of Working At A Small Company, & How to Motivate Your Engineering Team 41:14

3M ago41:14

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Derek Harper shares his experiences in engineering innovation in the medical field, including insights on career development and effective leadership strategies. Main Topics: Engineering career paths Medical device development Leading engineering teams Leadership styles Emerging trends in biomedical engineering like biologics and brain chips. About…

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S5E13.5 PDX: Jason Addink 12:33

3M ago12:33

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PDX offers a dynamic bootcamp-style experience tailored exclusively for engineers engaged in the design and development of hard goods products. Unlike conventional conference presentations, our interactive event fosters direct engagement between the industry’s highest-performing subject matter experts and ambitious engineers, facilitating the trans…

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S5E14 Ian McEachern | Artificial Hearts, Times Square LED Displays, & Engineering Freelancing 47:34

3M ago47:34

47:34

Ian McEachern returns to discuss his career in R&D engineering, focusing on challenges in medical device development and the importance of persistence. He shares stories about developing artificial heart pumps and mentoring young engineers. Main Topics: Challenges in sourcing components and standards interpretation for medical devices Defining the …

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S5E13 Paul Lee | Cities of the Future & Renewable Energy 38:40

4M ago38:40

38:40

Aaron Moncur interviews Paul Lee about his career in renewable energy engineering and his role in the documentary "Cities of the Future." They discuss emerging sustainable energy technologies and the challenges and opportunities in transitioning to renewable sources Main Topics: Space-based solar power Vertical air taxis Wind and solar farm technol…

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S5E12 Dylann Ceriani | Prototype Injection Molding 45:53

4M ago45:53

45:53

Aaron Moncur interviews Dylann Ceriani about her career in mechanical engineering and medical devices. They discuss prototype injection molding, material selection, 3D printing applications, and advice for young engineers. Main Topics: Career journey from biomechanics to founding ProtoShop Differences between production and prototype molding Cost c…

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S5E11 Roger Labrecque | Accelerating R&D Work, 21 CFR, & How To Collaborate Effectively 57:06

4M ago57:06

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Aaron Moncur interviews Roger LaBrecque about his career journey in medical device innovation, focusing on accelerating R&D processes while ensuring compliance. They discuss strategies for effective collaboration, problem-solving, and networking. Main Topics: Strategies for accelerating R&D while following regulations Techniques for collaboration a…

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S5E10 Derek Pietz | Industrial Automation, Losing A Million Dollars, & Successful Startups 37:12

4M ago37:12

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Derek Pietz shares his journey from engineering student to co-founding a successful automation startup and his current role leading engineering teams at Intuitive. He discusses the challenges of starting a company, lessons learned, and trends in the automation industry. Main Topics: Engineering career path Founding and growing a startup Challenges …

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S5E9 Jon Montcrief | Medical Device Engineering Leaders 8 37:19

5M ago37:19

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Jon Montcrief shares his career path in chemical engineering and process development roles in the medical device industry. He discusses challenges in manufacturing, supply chains, and the regulated medical device industry. Main Topics: Engineering career paths Chemical engineering background Manufacturing trends Supply chain challenges Technical an…

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S5E8 Aaron Call | How to Find Money for MedTech Startups 44:40

5M ago44:40

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The episode explores Aaron Call's journey from engineer to entrepreneur, and his insights on innovation, market intelligence and the future of Medtech. Main Topics: Medical device development and market fit Market research methods for disruptive innovation Market analysis and decision-making in the medical industry Engineering background and its im…

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S5E7 Matt Zachek | Medical Device Engineering Leaders 7 43:23

5M ago43:23

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Matt discusses his career path in medical device engineering and leadership insights. He shares how he developed a passion for understanding how things work from a young age and pursued biomedical engineering. Matt discusses developing grit and perseverance, managing stress and ambiguity in leadership roles, and balancing sustaining vs. new product…

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S5E6 Alex Anderson & Lilly Macaruso | Rivian & The Rebelle Rally 57:12

5M ago57:12

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Alex and Lilly are engineers at Rivian who recently competed in and won the 2022 Rebelle Rally, the longest off-road navigation rally in the US. They discussed their experience in the rally, engineering behind Rivian vehicles, and women in STEM. Main Topics: Details of the Rebelle Rally competition and challenges Engineering aspects that helped/hin…

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S5E5 Tom Kress | Medical Device Engineering Leaders 6 34:37

5M ago34:37

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Tom Kress discusses his career path in medical device engineering and leadership. He shares insights on developing successful engineers and teams, challenges in the industry, and a vision for the future of medical devices with AI. Main Topics: Career paths and skills for engineers Leadership challenges and politics in the workplace Trends in medica…

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S5E4 Mark Ross | Medical Device Engineering Leaders 5 47:30

6M ago47:30

47:30

We discuss Mark's career journey and lessons learned from over two decades in leadership roles. He shares insights on problem-solving, industry trends, keys to success, and advice for career progression. Main Topics Problem-solving skills and tools like DMAIC Trends like outsourcing challenges and regulatory burdens Keys to success, such as collabo…

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S5E3 Grace Park | Medical Device Engineering Leaders 4 41:40

6M ago41:40

41:40

Grace Park discusses her career journey in medical device engineering, managing challenges as an engineering leader, and her outlook on the future of the industry. Main Topics: Engineering problem-solving mindset Overcoming imposter syndrome Trends in manufacturing and skills for engineers Strategies for self-care, and industry challenges About the…

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S5E2 Tony Dedeo | Medical Device Engineering Leaders 3 40:12

6M ago40:12

40:12

Tony shares his career journey from plant engineer to leadership roles and offers advice on developing soft skills, gaining diverse experience, and keeping highly skilled engineers motivated. Main Topics: Developing soft skills and emotional intelligence Gaining multi-disciplinary experience through various opportunities Trends in the medical devic…

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S5E1 Dora Boussias | Data Architecture, Situational Awareness, & Growth 52:28

6M ago52:28

52:28

Aaron Moncur interviews Dora Boussias about her career journey and leadership approach, with a focus on how she leads with empathy, transparency, and inclusiveness. Main Topics: Data architecture roles and responsibilities Career progression and leadership skills Effective communication for engineers Overcoming imposter syndrome People management c…

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S4E50 Travis De Jong | Medical Device Engineering Leadership 2 37:06

7M ago37:06

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Travis De Jong is Director of Technology development at CQ Medical where they are a global leader in patient radiotherapy positioning and healthcare innovations. Travis’s background includes expertise in Medical Devices, Product Development, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), SolidWorks, and Composites. Aaron Moncur, host About Being An Engi…

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S4E49 Derek McKenney | Medical Device Engineering Leadership 38:05

7M ago38:05

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Derek McKenney is the director of engineering at Puritan Medical Products where they manufacture medical swabs and related products. Derek is responsible for corporate and site level engineering in multiple facilities, including manufacturing support, capacity expansion, process validation, continuous improvement, and project management. Aaron Monc…

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S4E48 Paul McEnroe | Inventing the Barcode (UPC) & Scanner 56:53

7M ago56:53

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Paul McEnroe is the primary inventor of the universal product code (UPC for short), or better known as the barcode. Paul is also the co-inventor of the handheld “pistol-grip” scanner that reads barcodes at a distance, as well as several other technologies following these. Aaron Moncur, host About Being An Engineer The Being An Engineer podcast is a…

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S4E47 Mark Byrne | Startup Engineering, Funding, & Assumptions 37:20

7M ago37:20

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Mark Byrne is an experienced life sciences leader with broad commercial and technical experience in: strategic planning, class II and class III medical devices, in-vitro diagnostics and biotech. He has accomplishments in technology commercialization, leadership, general management, product and business development, identifying new growth opportunit…

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S4E46 Jeff Perry | The Intentional Engineer 52:02

8M ago52:02

52:02

Jeff Perry is a return guest and here today to talk about his new book The Intentional Engineer, which will help you become your best self, get clarity on what is most important to you, unlock your potential, and create success and impact in your career and life. Amazon link: https://amzn.to/469Hjz9 Detailed page: https://www.theintentionalengineer…

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S4E45 Jonathan MacWilliams | Career Planning, Metallurgy, & Dealing with Ambiguity 52:08

8M ago52:08

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Jonathan MacWilliams holds a bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering and has held positions from metallurgist to distinguished engineer at GE to Norman Noble to Mert Medical and now Edwards Lifesciences, where he is currently tasked with developing technical leadership and mentoring programs. Aaron Moncur, host About Being An Engineer The Be…

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S4E44 Dave Jones | Music, NASA, and Napkin Sketches to Circuits 43:50

8M ago43:50

43:50

Dave Jones' career mixed electrical engineering, music, a NASA joint venture, and entrepreneurship. His business provides engineering services specializing in taking electronics from napkin sketch to production ready. This episode will provide insights into blending unique experiences, problem solving, and running a business. https://dedesignworks.…

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S4E43 Kevin Surace | How To Use AI For Engineering 55:27

8M ago55:27

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As an AI Keynote speaker & disruptive innovation specialist, Kevin Surace helps companies navigate the dynamic landscape of AI-driven transformation. A few of Kevin’s accomplishments include the following: Recipient of INC Magazine's Entrepreneur of the Year (2009) Built multiple startups from ground zero to $1B+ valuations Awarded 94 worldwide pat…

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S4E42 Pam Hurley | Technical Writing, Presentations, & Communications 46:51

8M ago46:51

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Pam Hurley is the founder of Hurley Write, Inc., where she has developed a curriculum that hundreds of companies use to improve their teams’ writing, reviewing, & presentation skills. Technical writing is an area in which many engineers struggle; if you’re one of those engineers, it is holding you back from opportunities that would otherwise be ava…

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S4E41 Neil Thompson | Technical Pitches: Revealing Flaws, Using Stories, & Wiggling Toes 27:48

9M ago27:48

27:48

Neil Thompson holds degrees in materials engineering and biomedical engineering. Neil has held roles as a product development engineer, freelance writer, patent agent, professional speaker, business development manager, author and company founder. You can find him online at teachthegeek.com, askuncleneilbooks.com, & youtube.teachthegeek.com. Aaron …

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S4E40 Gina Covarrubias | The Engineering Life Coach 43:04

9M ago43:04

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Gina Covarrubias is a certified Life Coach and holds a B.S. Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering from Purdue, and a M.S. Mechanical Engineering from the University of Utah. After over 12 years of engineering and technology experience in government, academia and corporate aerospace, Gina founded Deliberate Doing LLC, an exclusive STEM coaching s…

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S4E39 Kyle Valiton | Common Pitfalls of Startups, Dealing With Stress, Setting Budgets 42:18

9M ago42:18

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Kyle Valiton graduated from Cal Poly in 2010 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and has since gained experience in a wide variety of roles from web development to R&D engineering to operations consulting. http://buildlaunch.net Aaron Moncur, host About Being An Engineer The Being An Engineer podcast is a repository for industry knowledge and a…

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S4E38 Ahmed Wasfy | Feedback Loops, Systems Over Intentions, & the Power of Predictability 45:49

9M ago45:49

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Ahmed Wasfy holds a master of applied science degree in electrical and computer engineering. He has worked as a senior engineer and engineering manager at software giants Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. In addition to his current role at Amazon, he also coaches engineers on how to become great tech leaders through a structured framework he has piece…

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49- Innovation, Hard work, and a bit of Duct Tape 27:29

10M ago27:29

27:29

Interview with Heath Tims, an Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and a Professor for Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering and Science at Louisiana Tech University. Heath believes in a hands-on AND in-class approach to teaching engineering students. He is also involved in a very successful Eco-Car team, which is an interdiscipl…

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S4E37 Troy Nergaard | Lightship – L1 Electric RV 38:32

10M ago38:32

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Troy Nergaard has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering. He has held roles ranging from project engineer to CEO, and is currently the head of controls and embedded systems at Lightship, where he and his team are designing and producing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer that liberates travelers from the noise, emissions, an…

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