Being an Engineer

May 17 2024 63
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The Being An Engineer podcast is a central repository in which we collect and share industry knowledge & best practices associated with the discipline of engineering. We hope that engineers throughout the world will benefit from this content as they connect with the companies, technologies, people, resources, and opportunities that are relevant to their engineering or engineering-adjacent roles. Contact us at [email protected]. Intro and Outro music by John Martell

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S5E20 Francis Lacoste | Vulnerability, Psychological Safety, & Befriending Uncertainty

May 17 2024 48 mins  
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 practices. Join us as we delve into

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

May 10 2024 46 mins  
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 engineeringBenefits and challenges of simulation implementation Case study on simulating blood flow in

S5E18.5 PDX: James Rogers

May 08 2024 12 mins  
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 transfer of practical skills and know

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

May 03 2024 53 mins  
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 mechanical engineering

S5E17.5 PDX: Roger Labrecque

May 01 2024 9 mins  
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 transfer of practical skills and know

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

Apr 26 2024 46 mins  
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 momentsLessons on Engineering LeadershipNavigating unknowns as lead for Netflix's House of CardsAchieving gro

S5E16.5 PDX: Joe Moak

Apr 24 2024 11 mins  
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 transfer of practical skills and know

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

Apr 19 2024 40 mins  
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 engineeringChallenges in R&DImportant tools and skillsKey attributes of successful R&D engineersLessons

S5E15.5 PDX: Ian McEachern

Apr 17 2024 10 mins  
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 transfer of practical skills and know

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

Apr 12 2024 41 mins  
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 pathsMedical device developmentLeading engineering teamsLeadership stylesEmerging trends in biomedical engineering like biologics and brain chips.About the guest: Derek Harper is a seasoned p