Best Techne Podcasts (2024)

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Behind the wheel: Dr Alkiviadis Boulos the Director of Engineering for BRUSA Elektronik 55:02

1d ago55:02

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This week we are speaking to Dr Alkiviadis Boulos the Director of Engineering for BRUSA Elektronik. Alkiviadis’s engineering journey began as he gained a master’s in electrical Power Drives, and a master in Control Engineering. This foundation lead him to gaining a Ph.D in Electrical Engineering Management. Alkiviadis always had a passion for cars,…

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Behind the Wheel: Frank Kindermann, the Head of Battery Systems at the Europe branch of NIO 50:19

8d ago50:19

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Frank’s background is in electrical engineering, which he studied at the Technical University of Munich. In his final semester in 2010, he was fortunate that battery research was experiencing a resurgence at German universities, leading him to shift his focus from biomedical engineering to battery engineering. In addition to earning his diploma (th…

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E97: re:joinder - OI: Oprahficial Intelligence 1:27:57

14d ago1:27:57

1:27:57

On today’s show, we once again fire up our rhetorical stovetop to roast some dubious public argumentation: Oprah Winfrey’s recent ABC special, “AI and the Future of Us.” In this re:joinder episode, Alex and Calvin listen through and discuss audio clips from the show featuring a wide array of guests - from corporate leaders like Sam Altman and Bill …

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Fulton Bank’s Avi Patel: Leveraging AI and Machine Learning to Augment Bank Marketing 19:35

15d ago19:35

19:35

Avi Patel, Chief Data Scientist and CMO at Fulton Bank, discusses his journey from coding to marketing analytics, emphasizing the integration of data science and marketing. He highlights the evolving role of AI and machine learning in enhancing customer experiences and predictive marketing and the need to become a full-stack marketer. Thanks for li…

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Behind the Power: Tudi Le Bleis, the Battery Management System Team leader at INVENOX 53:17

22d ago53:17

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This week we are speaking to Tudi Le Bleis, the Battery Management System Team leader at INVENOX. He has been a key member of development teams working on both prototypes and serial products. Alongside this, Tudi has extensive experience in customer communication and project leadership. Tudi’s skills have been used for some fantastic projects, incl…

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Behind the Power: Alfred Engler, the Head of Chief Engineering at Liebherr-Electronics and Drives GmbH 40:01

29d ago40:01

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This week we are speaking to Alfred Engler, the Head of Chief Engineering at Liebherr-Electronics and Drives GmbH. Alfred is a veteran in the field of engineering, having nearly 30 years of experience under his belt. He has spent over 12 years at ISET e.V., primarily working on research projects, before joining Liebherr as the Head of Predevelopmen…

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Behind the Power: Mike Kireev, the Engineering Manager for Smart Charging at EVBox 43:42

1M ago43:42

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This week we are speaking to Mike Kireev, the Engineering Manager for Smart Charging at EVBox. Mike has had a long and fruitful career in the industry, as he was previously the Head of Product management for Embedded Software Platforms at ABB. He gives us a fantastic breakdown of his career journey, after University Mike began working as a software…

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E96: Urban Renewal and Black Rhetorical Citizenship (w/ Dr. Derek G. Handley) 59:32

2M ago59:32

59:32

On today’s show, we bring back one of our all-time favorite guests (and emeritus co-Producer / co-Founder of re:verb) Dr. Derek G. Handley to talk about his newly-published book, Struggle for the City: Rhetorics of Citizenship and Resistance in the Black Freedom Movement. This episode is a spiritual successor to our first episode with Derek (all th…

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Behind the Wheel: Stefano Marconi, the Head of Powertrain Controls at Bugatti-Rimac 34:34

2M ago34:34

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This week we’re speaking to Stefano Marconi, the Head of Powertrain Controls at Bugatti-Rimac. Stefano has a brilliant track record, excelling even during his university days. Such a successful academic career led Stefano to Ferrari, in which he did 12 years in various engineering roles. Stefano has since moved over to Bugatti Rimac, to focus his t…

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Behind the Wheel: Joachim Fox, the director of Safety and Cybersecurity at ZF Group 49:46

2M ago49:46

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This week we're speaking to Dr Joachim Fox, the director of Safety and Cybersecurity at ZF Group. Joachim has had a brilliant career, spanning nearly 20 years. After gaining a PhD in Robotics and Mathematics, Joachim joined the sector as a manager of control engineering at Siemens. This saw him leading a small team of engineers, as they worked on a…

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Behind the Wheel: Andrew Johnston, Director of Quality, Functional Safety and Cybersecurity (Acting) at Imagination Technologies 1:01:28

2M ago1:01:28

1:01:28

This week we speak to Andrew Johnston, the Director of Quality, Functional Safety and Cybersecurity (Acting) at Imagination Technologies. Andrew was the Senior Functional Safety & Cybersecurity Manager at Imagination Technologies during the time of his interview, but has since moved upwards. Not only does Andrew give some brilliant insights for you…

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E95: veep:verb 1:21:38

3M ago1:21:38

1:21:38

On today’s show, Calvin and Alex analyze the rhetoric and politics of the 2024 presidential election in terms of a particularly significant job this cycle: the vice president, or veep! We begin by discussing Vice President Kamala Harris’s meteoric rise to the Democratic nomination following President Biden’s departure from the race, as well as Harr…

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Behind the Wheel: Yike Fang, the Vehicle Cybersecurity Manager at Verne 50:19

2M ago50:19

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This week we are speaking to Yike Fang the Vehicle Cybersecurity Manager at Verne. Yike originally joined ZF, as she started her career as a systems engineer, this opened the door for her to become a cybersecurity engineer. From ZF, Yike picked up cyber, wanting to progress higher and wanting to take on more responsibility, which lead her to develo…

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Behind the Yoke: Eray Canli, the Engineering Manager at Volocopter GmbH 58:13

3M ago58:13

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This week we are speaking to Eray Canli, the Engineering Manager at Volocopter GmbH. Originally Eray studied physics at university, after finishing his degree, Eray moved onto working on a master’s with a focus on the Aerospace sector. This hard work led him to his first career at Andar, working on the electrification of aircraft systems in the Def…

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Behind the wheel: Matus Rakoci, the ePowerTrain Senior Manager at GarrettMotion 33:27

3M ago33:27

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This week we speak to Matus Rakoci, the ePowerTrain Senior Manager at GarrettMotion. Matus has a strong passion for the automotive industry, stemming from his family having their own small automotive company, allowing him to develop his passion from a young age. Matus has a solid career history after spending the last 20 years working with mechatro…

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Behind the Wheel: Stephan Prufling, the Product Manager at AVL Software and Functions GmbH. 36:28

3M ago36:28

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This week we speak to Stephan Prufling, the Product Manager at AVL Software and Functions GmbH. He started his education at EMZ as a technical apprentice working on old house equipment, whilst training as a Mechatronics Engineer working on both a mixture of mechatronics & electronics. Stephan stuck with education, completing a master’s driven by hi…

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Behind the wheel: Lorena Ugarte, the Chief System Engineer at eVersum 57:12

4M ago57:12

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This week we are talking with Lorena Ugarte, the Chief System Engineer at eVersum mobility solutions. After spending 4 years working on a bachelor's degree in Spain, Lorena kick started her career by working for Indra Systems, designing the Air Traffic management systems. Lorena quickly picked up the technical aspects but moved to a more challengin…

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Behind the wheel: Alexander Gechis, Head of perception at Kopernikus Automotive 33:15

4M ago33:15

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This episode we're speaking with Alex Gechis, the Head of Perception at Kopernikus Automotive. Alex's journey began with a master’s in mathematics, leading him to work on fascinating projects in Germany, including creating his own “robo car.” This innovation paved the way for his role at Kopernikus. We’ll dive into developments in AI through the OP…

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Behind the Wheel: Hector Montemayor Ayala the Head of ADAS and AD at Iveco Group 44:33

4M ago44:33

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This week, we had the pleasure of speaking with the multi-talented Hector Montemayor Ayala, Head of ADAS and AD at the IVECO Group. Hector shares his journey from studying electronic systems engineering in Mexico to working in various engineering roles across the globe. He has experienced the full lifecycle of numerous projects, leveraging this exp…

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Behind the Wheel: Davide Montosi the Director of Software & Electronics Technology at Aston Martin 58:08

4M ago58:08

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In this episode, we sit down with Davide Montosi, the Director of Software & Electronics Technology at Aston Martin. Join us as Davide delves into the cutting-edge innovations and technological advancements driving one of the world's most iconic luxury car brands. From the integration of advanced software systems to the future of automotive electro…

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E94: re:blurb - Ethos 35:29

4M ago35:29

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Have you ever wondered why you immediately gravitate towards some speakers and writers? How they form a connection with you and make you want to pay closer attention? Or why you react with disgust and revulsion to other kinds of communicators? What is it about strategic discourse that fosters and nurtures deep connections with some audiences while …

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Behind the wheel: Andrea Croce the Electrical Engineering Manager at Rimac Energy 45:47

4M ago45:47

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We had the privilege of speaking with Andrea Croce, the Electrical Engineering Manager at Rimac Energy. Andrea shared interesting insights from his career journey, including his passion for power electronics and the pivotal decisions that shaped his professional path. We also discuss industry developments, the influence of AI, and the ever-expandin…

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Behind the wheel: Alexander Freiburg the Chief Engineer for System Capability at GKN Automotive 31:48

5M ago31:48

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Alexander is currently the Chief Engineer for System Capability at GKN Automotive and has years of various engineering experience under his belt. We talk about system engineering capabilities, the complexity of software defined vehicles, the power and importance of simulation, and the positive shift to flexible working arrangements.…

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Behind the wheel: Narcisa Madaras the head of global software house at Forvia Hella Timisoara 49:35

5M ago49:35

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This week we spoke to Narcisa Madaras, the talented Head of Global Software House at Forvia Hella. She tells us about her journey of juggling being both a mother, and a working professional, as she deals with two teenage boys at home, and a team of over 130 members at Forvia Hella. Narcisa also gives a fantastic insight into her educational journey…

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E93: Queer Techné and Queering A.I. (w/ Dr. Patricia Fancher) 1:02:15

6M ago1:02:15

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On today’s show, Alex and Calvin are thrilled to be joined by Dr. Patricia Fancher, a Continuing Lecturer in the Writing Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara. In her fabulous new book Queer Techné: Bodies, Rhetorics, and Desire in the History of Computing, Dr. Fancher offers a groundbreaking history of how the Manchester Universit…

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Behind the Wheel: Andreas Heim the VP of Engineering - Automotive at Flex 52:32

6M ago52:32

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In this episode, we were fortunate enough to get some time with Andreas Heim, the multi-talented vice president for technology and engineering at FLEX Automotive. Andreas shares his passion for all things automotive with us, and how that passion has helped within his career. As part of the podcast, he gives us an in-depth look into his working hist…

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Behind the Wheel: Aj Verma the Deputy Head of Powertrain & Advanced Systems at Lilium 1:04:37

6M ago1:04:37

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In this episode we focus on future air mobility, as we hear from the brilliant Aj Verma. Aj is the Deputy Head of Powertrain & Advanced Systems at Lilium and is a living example of how you can turn your childhood passion into a legitimate career. Not only is Aj an experience team leader, he also has over 10 years’ experience working with and suppor…

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E92: Academic Organizing and Palestinian Solidarity (w/ Olivia Wood) 54:03

6M ago54:03

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On today’s show, Alex is joined by Olivia Wood, a lecturer in the English Department at City College of New York (CCNY) to discuss the recent escalations of force by the NYPD and campus administrators against student protesters in solidarity with Palestine over the past several weeks. In particular, we touch on the flashpoint raids by police - at t…

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Behind the Wheel: Graham Martin, Development Director at Delta Cosworth 1:02:35

6M ago1:02:35

1:02:35

This week we spoke to the brilliant Graham Martin, Development Director at Delta Cosworth. We talk about tech, tinkering, and even airsoft, as Graham gives us more of an insight into who he is, and what steps he took on his career journey to become a development director. This episode is extra special, as Graham has added some fantastic imagery to …

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E91: Thinking Rhetorically (w/ Dr. Robin Reames) 45:01

6M ago45:01

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On today’s show, Calvin and Alex sit down with Dr. Robin Reames - Associate Professor of English at the University of Chicago - to discuss her new book The Ancient Art of Thinking for Yourself: The Power of Rhetoric in Polarized Times. In this book, Robin synthesizes rhetorical theories and concepts from Greek antiquity to the 20th century to deliv…

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Behind the Wheel: Victor Moynot, team leader in power electronic design at SEG Automotive 35:26

6M ago35:26

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Victor has over a decade of industry expertise, working within both the automotive and industrial sectors. We will be looking into his support of the development of electric motors and invertor systems. He’s worked for some fantastic companies such as YASA Motors, Bosch, and Groupe PSA.By Techne

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E90: reel:verb - Civil War (Garland, 2024) 1:12:59

7M ago1:12:59

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Spoiler Alert: This episode contains numerous plot spoilers for Civil War. On today’s show, we inaugurate a new episode series called reel:verb, in which we rate, review, and analyze a recent movie from the perspective of politics, culture, and language in action. In the first installment, Alex, Olivia, and Calvin tackle the 2024 dystopian thriller…

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Behind the Wheel: Camilla Johannesson, Engineering Manager at Sigma Connectivity 35:39

7M ago35:39

35:39

Starting her career in the early 2000s, Camilla now has over 20 years’ experience working with software and software architecture. Starting as a C Developer, Camilla quickly progressed into software architecture. She spent 9 years in the sector, working with seniors to learn as much as possible. Her expertise has then led to a variation of software…

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Behind the Wheel: Kiran Devlukia, Global Head Electrical & Electronic Integration CoE at Tata Technologies 1:09:47

7M ago1:09:47

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In this episode, we were lucky enough to speak to Kiran Devlukia, the Global Head Electrical & Electronic Integration CoE at Tata Technologies. He runs us through his engineering journey, from humble beginnings in a UK comprehensive school with over 1,000 students to the position he’s in today. Kiran talks to us about the good habits, and good choi…

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E89: Distance and Suffering in News Reporting (w/ John Oddo, Cameron Mozafari, & Alex Kirsch) 1:07:11

7M ago1:07:11

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On today’s show, Calvin and Alex sit down with the co-authors of a hot-off-the-presses article in Discourse & Society about journalistic reporting on US drone strikes in the Middle East: Dr. John Oddo (Carnegie Mellon University), Dr. Cameron Mozafari (Cornell University), and Alex Kirsch (MA Professional Writing graduate, CMU). In their article, e…

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Behind the Wheel: Nitish Sundarasan, Head of Connected Cockpit, Automobili Pininfarina 1:05:50

7M ago1:05:50

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We got time in with Nitish Sundarasan, the hardworking Head of Connected Cockpit at Automobili Pininfarina. Nitish has had an interesting engineering journey, hitting milestones such as designing and engineering his own car whilst at university. Initially starting as a product architect for Automobili Pinifarina, Nitish’s constant pushing for bette…

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Behind the Wheel: Dr Fabio Dohr, On-site Head of Platform Portfolio Electric Vehicle Drives, ZF Group 32:06

7M ago32:06

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This week we spoke to the talented Dr Fabio Dohr, the On-site Head of Platform Portfolio Electric Vehicle Drives for ZF Group. Dr Dohrs gives us insight to his working experience, from his contributions to the optimisation of the BMW transmission systems, to the new world of simulation testing. Whilst Dr Dohr has been at the same company for the ma…

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Behind the Wheel: Axel Bååthe, Head of the Rainforest 49:43

8M ago49:43

49:43

In this episode, we got to speak to Axel Bååthe head of The Rainforest at SAAB. He gives us insight into the aviation sector, talking about how he climbed the ranks of SAAB and now heads on one of their accelerator programmes. We look into Axels unique career journey, as he offers information for those starting their own career in the industry and …

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E88: re:joinder - Lose Bigly with Scott Adams, pt. 3: Movies, Moist Robots, and Mass Delusions 1:27:43

8M ago1:27:43

1:27:43

Do you consider yourself to be a rational person? If so, Scott Adams (a.k.a. “The Dilbert Guy”), has some bad news for you. On today’s show, we attempt to surmount our various cognitive dissonances and confirmation biases to better understand “How to See Reality in a More Useful Way,” according to the third chapter of Scott Adams’s 2017 pseudo-rhet…

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Behind the Wheel: Robert Nash, Chief Technology Officer, Petalite 57:14

8M ago57:14

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In today's episode, we welcome Robert Nash, Chief Technology Officer at Petalite. Robert has a wealth of experience in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, particularly within product development for powertrain and energy management for electric vehicles, motorsport, and infrastructure. With over 20 years experience in leadership roles, Robert ha…

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