Being an Engineer

Aaron Moncur
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13 snips
Nov 24, 2023 • 54min

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

Send us Fan MailJonathan 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 Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new episodes every Friday.The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment like cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us at www.teampipeline.usWatch the show on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TeamPipelineus 
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Nov 17, 2023 • 46min

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

Send us Fan MailDave 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.com/Aaron Robison, host Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new episodes every Friday.The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment like cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us at www.teampipeline.usWatch the show on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TeamPipelineus 
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Nov 10, 2023 • 58min

S4E43 Kevin Surace | How To Use AI For Engineering

Send us Fan MailAs 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+ valuationsAwarded 94 worldwide patents, including 32 in the USJoin us on this episode to hear how engineers can leverage AI to improve their work and accelerate their careers. https://appvance.ai/Aaron Moncur, host Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new episodes every Friday.The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment like cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us at www.teampipeline.usWatch the show on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TeamPipelineus 
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Nov 3, 2023 • 49min

S4E42 Pam Hurley | Technical Writing, Presentations, & Communications

Send us Fan MailPam 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 available to you. Listen to this episode to learn how to improve your technical communication skills. Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new episodes every Friday.The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment like cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us at www.teampipeline.usWatch the show on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TeamPipelineus 
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Oct 27, 2023 • 29min

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

Send us Fan MailNeil 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 Moncur, host Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new episodes every Friday.The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment like cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us at www.teampipeline.usWatch the show on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TeamPipelineus 
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Oct 20, 2023 • 45min

S4E40 Gina Covarrubias | The Engineering Life Coach

Send us Fan MailGina 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 service dedicated to helping technical professionals defeat career despair.Aaron Moncur, host Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new episodes every Friday.The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment like cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us at www.teampipeline.usWatch the show on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TeamPipelineus 
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Oct 13, 2023 • 44min

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

Send us Fan MailKyle 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.netAaron Moncur, host Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new episodes every Friday.The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment like cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us at www.teampipeline.usWatch the show on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TeamPipelineus 
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Oct 6, 2023 • 48min

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

Send us Fan MailAhmed 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 pieced together during his own years in leadership. https://www.thethrivingem.com/home Aaron Moncur, host Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new episodes every Friday.The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment like cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us at www.teampipeline.usWatch the show on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TeamPipelineus 
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Sep 29, 2023 • 41min

S4E37 Troy Nergaard | Lightship – L1 Electric RV

Send us Fan MailTroy 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, and range anxiety of gas RVing.Being an Engineer Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WHJ9SGD Survey participants will be entered to win a Being an Engineer t-shirt. Five winners will be chosen and announced in our newsletter Wednesday, October 4th. Aaron Moncur, host Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new episodes every Friday.The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment like cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us at www.teampipeline.usWatch the show on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TeamPipelineus 
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Sep 22, 2023 • 37min

S4E36 Wes Schwie| Intellectual Property

Send us Fan MailWes Schwie is a dreamer and innovator who loves solving problems. He uses his skills as a patent attorney, engineer, entrepreneur, and business executive to bring ideas to life.Wes is the founder and a patent attorney at Gallium Law, a boutique intellectual property law firm. He is also a co-founder and the General Counsel at Innovelis, a company that makes innovative mounts for home electronics. Many of their products can be found in Apple Stores worldwide. Wes is an animal lover and avid workout enthusiast; you can find him on his rowing machine (where he identifies as "The Vegan Rower"), riding a bike, or taking long walks in nature. In his spare time, he enjoys writing comedy sketches and jokes, which he plans to bring to the stage one day.Being an Engineer Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WHJ9SGD Survey participants will be entered to win a Being an Engineer t-shirt. Five winners will be chosen and announced in our newsletter Wednesday, October 4th. Aaron Moncur, host Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new episodes every Friday.The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment like cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us at www.teampipeline.usWatch the show on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TeamPipelineus 

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