Beste Techne Podcasts (2024)

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Behind the Wheel: Annika Gerk, the Head of Safety at Kopernikus Automotive 39:50

1d ago39:50

39:50

Annika is the Head of Safety at Kopernikus Automotive, where she oversees functional safety, cybersecurity, and system development processes. Starting as a working student at a small engineering service firm, she discovered her passion for safety, a field she’s since made her own. After just a year in her first role, she became a technical lead, an…

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Behind the Power: Barbara Panella, Global Division Technology Manager Distribution Solutions at ABB 38:17

8d ago38:17

38:17

This week we’re thrilled to be joined by the brilliant Barbara Panella. Barbara has spent most of her career at ABB, where she began as a research scientist in 2009 and is now the Global Division Technology Manager for Electrification Distribution Solutions. For those who may not know, ABB is a global leader in electrification and automation, dedic…

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Behind the Wheel: Eduardo Buján Team Coordinator at Audi AG 34:51

15d ago34:51

34:51

This week, we’re excited to welcome Eduardo Buján, Team Coordinator at Audi AG, to the podcast. Eduardo’s remarkable journey in the automotive industry highlights his expertise in vehicle safety, cabin architecture, and project management, alongside his dedication to fostering collaboration and innovation within his teams. At Audi, Eduardo plays a …

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Behind the Wheel: Matt Lewis the Head of Architecture & Diagnostics at Aston Martin Lagonda 1:00:07

22d ago1:00:07

1:00:07

This week we are speaking to Matt Lewis, the Head of Architecture & Diagnostics at Aston Martin Lagonda. Matt secured himself a place at the University of Glamorgan in South Wales, where he began a four-year degree in Electronic & Communication Engineering. This honed his engineering ability, as he excelled in the practical aspects of the course, g…

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Behind the Battery: Florian Turke the Head of Cell Test, System, and Simulation at Skeleton Technologies 42:27

29d ago42:27

42:27

This week we are speaking to Florian Turke, the Head of Cell Test, System, and Simulation at Skeleton Technologies. We truly see simulation operating as the heart of our industry at the moment, and it's great to unwrap how Florian has built this skill set up throughout his career. He provides us with some great technical insights into what is comin…

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

1M ago55:02

55:02

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

2M ago50:19

50:19

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

2M ago53:17

53:17

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

2M ago40:01

40:01

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

3M ago43:42

43:42

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

3M ago34:34

34:34

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

3M ago49:46

49:46

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

3M 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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Behind the Wheel: Yike Fang, the Vehicle Cybersecurity Manager at Verne 50:19

4M ago50:19

50:19

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

4M ago58:13

58:13

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

4M ago33:27

33:27

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

4M ago36:28

36:28

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

5M ago57:12

57:12

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

5M ago33:15

33:15

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

5M ago44:33

44:33

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

5M ago58:08

58:08

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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Florence Fitzgerald-Allsopp and Edwin Gilson: Nature - Nonhumans and the arts 47:49

6M ago47:49

47:49

In this episode Edwin Gilson and Florence Fitzgerald-Allsopp, both researchers exploring works of art involving nonhumans at the University of Surrey, join Felix for a conversation about our relationship with the flora and fauna around us. We discuss different approaches to art based on nonhumans, the social lenses humans look through at nonhumans,…

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

6M ago45:47

45:47

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

6M ago31:48

31:48

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

6M ago49:35

49:35

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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Rosalind Holgate-Smith: Senses - Deep Touch 32:33

7M ago32:33

32:33

In our latest instalment of our series on 'Senses', we hear from Rosalind Holgate-Smith. Rosalind is an AHRC-funded doctoral researcher whose work looks at touch, particularly in the field of dance and contact improvisation. In this episode, Rosalind talks to Morag about her conceptualisation of 'Deep Touch', and how this conceptualisation informs …

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

7M ago52:32

52:32

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

7M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

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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Jennifer Doveton: Work and Labour - I work in the kitchens 23:03

7M ago23:03

23:03

Jennifer Doveton - whose lovely music you hear every time you listen to the technecast - is a postgraduate researcher in her third year at Brunel University. Her research is on middle-class subjectivity and moral value in British screen fantasy. At the moment she's looking at the Harry Potter film series and the His Dark Materials television series…

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

7M 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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Behind the Wheel: Victor Moynot, team leader in power electronic design at SEG Automotive 35:26

7M ago35:26

35:26

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.Von Techne

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

8M 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

8M ago1:09:47

1:09:47

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

8M 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

8M ago32:06

32:06

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

9M 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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Julia Pond: Work and Labour - Dancing Degrowth 33:18

9M ago33:18

33:18

In this latest episode of our Work and Labour series we hear from Julia Pond, a transdisciplinary dance artist, teacher and researcher working with political economy. She works with choreography, improvised movement and text, humour, and, sometimes, bread dough, often siting work in public space. Currently, this takes shape in her performance proje…

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

9M ago57:14

57:14

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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Unit 38 (Part 2 of 2): Work and Labour - A people's design service 28:57

9M ago28:57

28:57

David McEwen, a co-founder and director of Unit 38, joins Felix to continue their conversation about architecture and community. Unit 38 is an architecture practice working on community projects in east London, in particular Wards Corner in Tottenham. In this part we hear about Unit 38’s involvement with Clapton Community Football Club, as well as …

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Behind the Wheel: Paul Exley, ETAS 1:05:36

9M ago1:05:36

1:05:36

Today, we are joined by Paul Exley, the Director of Engineering at ETAS. Spanning almost two decades, Paul's career is nothing short of remarkable. His journey has been a diverse one, encompassing various roles in software development and sales, before seamlessly transitioning into leadership positions including project leader to team leader and ev…

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Behind the Wheel: Fredrik Haag, Head of Business Development eMobility, hofer powertrain 1:19:06

10M ago1:19:06

1:19:06

We are thrilled to be joined by Fredrik Haag, the Head of Business Development eMobility at hofer powertrain. With a remarkable 20-year track record in the automotive industry, Fredrick boasts over a decade of experience as a successful manager. His career took a distinctive turn as he initially stepped away from the automotive sector, only to re-e…

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Behind the Wheel: Mike Soumelidis, Director Advanced Engineering, GKN Automotive 1:17:19

10M ago1:17:19

1:17:19

Today, we are joined by Mike Soumelidis, the Director for Advanced Engineering at GKN Automotive. With a fascinating career which spans over two decades, Mike has been a key player at renowned automotive organisations such as McLaren Applied, AVL, Romax Technology, and FORD. At GKN Automotive, Mike leads a dynamic team of 40 professionals, where he…

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Unit 38 (Part 1 of 2): Work and Labour - A people's design service 26:33

10M ago26:33

26:33

David McEwen, a co-founder and director of Unit 38, joins Felix for a conversation about architecture and community. Unit 38 is an architecture practice working on community projects in east London, in particular Wards Corner in Tottenham. The discussion explores questions of community resources, privilege and design focused on people not materials…

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Behind the Wheel: Andrea Mariotti, VP Engineering, Faction Technology Inc. 1:06:23

10M ago1:06:23

1:06:23

Today, we are joined by Andrea Mariotti, VP Engineering at Faction Technology Inc. Andrea is an experienced leader and entrepreneur in the automotive with a career spanning over 25 years. Andrea's expertise in machine learning and AI led to patent-worthy innovations and has even created a platform which has been acquired by Google. As a co-founder …

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Behind the Wheel: Fredrik Haag, Hofer Powertrain 1:19:10

10M ago1:19:10

1:19:10

Today we are joined by Fredrik Haag, the Head of Business Development eMobility at Hofer Powertrain. With a remarkable 20-year track record in the automotive industry, Fredrik boasts over a decade of experience as a successful manager. Fredrik stands out as a highly accomplished team leader, with one of his standout achievements being the remarkabl…

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Behind the Wheel: Rafal Dorociak, FORVIA Hella 40:24

10M ago40:24

40:24

Today, we are joined by Rafal Dorociak, the Global Head of Platform Body Control at FORVIA Hella. Rafal's career journey is a really interesting one. He embarked on a path in functional safety early on, which undoubtedly contributed to his remarkable success. What's particularly inspiring is his willingness to pivot, even when holding high-ranking …

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Behind the Wheel: Bogdan Racotea, SMART Engineering & Development 1:00:08

10M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

Today, we are joined by Bogdan Racotea, Founder and CEO at SMART Engineering & Development. With a career spanning more than 15 years, Bogdan brings a wealth of experience in the automotive industry, having developed and led numerous successful teams. Having recently embarked on a journey into entrepreneurship, Bogdan is now dedicated to supporting…

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Emma Mitchell: Senses - Scenting story: unlocking olfactory memories of Georgian London 48:36

10M ago48:36

48:36

In this latest instalment of our 'Senses' series we hear from Emma Mitchell. Emma is an AHRC-funded Creative Writing doctoral researcher at Brunel University London whose work uses archival research and experimental literary forms and practices to reclaim the voices of marginalised women from History. Her project focusses on Georgian sex workers an…

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Behind the Yoke: Stéphane Viala, Ascendance Flight Technologies 1:09:52

10M ago1:09:52

1:09:52

In our new series, Behind the Yoke, we are delighted to introduce Stéphane Viala, Engineering and Program Director at Ascendance Flight Technologies. Stéphane's passion for the aviation industry is genuinely inspiring. Boasting nearly three decades of expertise, Stéphane brings extensive experience in the aviation sector, having held various leader…

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Behind the Wheel: Raúl Bartolomé, Harman International 48:10

11M ago48:10

48:10

Today, we're joined by Raúl Bartolomé, Director of Engineering and Software Product Line at HARMAN International, a Samsung company. With over 20 years in the automotive sector, Raúl has led teams in developing complex E/E systems and software products. Holding four degrees, he's currently pursuing a doctorate, showcasing his commitment to continuo…

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