Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations

Malavika Tohani leads the Operational Excellence practice at Verdantix, a UK-based firm, where her current research agenda focuses on digital technologies for Operational Excellence including digital twins and software solutions for operational risk and asset performance management. In January 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a discussion with Malavika and Cody Gray, Director of Product for the iOFFICE Asset Division, during a webinar called "The Digital Transformation of Asset Management". They explored Verdantix's view of the asset management landscape, the integration of safety, risk, and asset reliability, and the availability of new digital technology in 2021 and beyond.

Download the full video recording of the webinar: https://managerplus.iofficecorp.com/webinar-verdantix-recording

Connect with Malavika on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtohani/

Connect with Cody on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gray-cody/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/

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Alex Carter is the Director of Demand Gen for the iOFFICE Asset Division where he leads a team that is tasked with understanding the needs of the customer base while also exploring trends in the marketplace. Mike Petrusky asks Alex about some of the challenges that asset management professionals are facing and how they can overcome them using the latest CMMS and EAM software technology. They discuss collaboration and integration of systems while sharing inspiration through music!

Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-carter-04b42144/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/

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Lucas Marino, D.Eng., PMP, CMRP is a Life Cycle Engineer / Integrated Logistics Support Manager at Amentum and the Founder of EAST Partnership where he is passionate about reliability engineering, maintenance, provisioning, training, and configuration management. Mike Petrusky asks Lucas to provide an overview of the asset management industry and trends in the marketplace while sharing his areas of interest for professional training and development in the New Year. With a shared interest in technology and music, Mike and Lucas discuss the impact of both while getting to know each other. This is the first of what will certainly be a series of conversations on the show!

Connect with Lucas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-marino-pmp/

Learn more about EAST Partnership: https://www.eastpartnership.org/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/

Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]

Stan Mitchell is CEO of Key Facilities Management International, the UK's longest-established Facilities Management business and a globally-recognized FM pioneer. Stormy Friday is President of The Friday Group, an internationally recognized woman-owned facilities management consulting firm that generates customized solutions and strategies to current business issues and challenges. Mike Petrusky asks Stan and Stormy about their pandemic lives and experiences while exploring positive perspectives on the future of the built environment and the people in our community. They discuss the opportunity we have to leverage technology to achieve business outcomes and how to deliver best value to your organization by bringing together both asset management and facility management. As usual, "The Stan & Stormy Show" brings together two great FM minds along with some fun stories, music and inspiration!

Connect with Stan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-mitchell/

Connect with Stormy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stormy-friday-93351b12/

Learn more about Key FM: https://key.fm/

Learn more about The Friday Group: http://www.thefridaygroup.com/

Listen to previous podcasts featuring Stan & Stormy: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/podcast/fm-customer-service-profm-credential-program & https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/podcast/short-and-long-term-implications-of-the-pandemic-on-facility-management

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/

Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]

Heshan Samarawickrama, BEng, DipPM, PMI is Manager at VBIS where his experience spans across new offerings development, business transformation, business management, project management and engineering. Mike Petrusky asks Heshan about his experiences engineering and delivering building projects and how he later moved to business management and now is involved in Asset Management while delivering services and managing VBIS. They explore lessons Heshan has learned working on technology-based business transformation projects for Fortune 500 and large Australian companies and share some inspirational stories and discuss the power of movie soundtracks!

Connect with Heshan on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/heshan-samarawickrama

Learn more about VBIS: https://vbis.com.au/ Follow VBIS on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vbis/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/

Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]

Ramesh Gulati, PE, CMRP, CMRT, CRL, CRE, CAMA is an Asset Management & Reliability Specialist at JACOBS, Asset Management Group in Tullahoma, TN where he is a world-renowned leader in the maintenance, reliability and asset management field and the author of more than four books, including the award-winning "Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices", now in its third edition. Mike Petrusky asks Ramesh about his perspectives on the world of asset management and they discuss industry trends and inspirational stories for reliability leaders. Ramesh is also known as a "Reliability Sherpa" in the industry, so Mike seeks guidance on his journey to "climb the mountain" of learning all there is to know about asset management!

Connect with Ramesh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramesh-gulati-90739a20/

Get Ramesh's book "Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices": https://www.amazon.com/Maintenance-Reliability-Practices-Ramesh-Gulati/dp/0831136472/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Get the book "10 Rights of Asset Management": https://reliabilityweb.com/bookstore/book/10-rights-of-asset-management-hardcover

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/

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Mike Petrusky celebrates the "quarter century" episode of the podcast by sharing a fast-paced highlight reel featuring some of the inspiring quotes and commentary delivered during the show. Past guests Suzane Greeman ASQ-CMQOE, CAMA, CAMP, CMRP, MBA, Chris Klos, Darrell Rounds, FMA, C.E.M., Alex Abraham, Don Barry, Carolyn McGary, FMP, CFM, SFP, Susan Lubell, P.Eng, MBA, MMP, CAMA, Frank "Chip" Knowlton, John Fortin, Dean Stanberry, CFM, LEED AP O+M, and Mary Jo Cherney. Check out these great quotes and actionable advice that will inspire you to be an Asset Champion!

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/

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Darin Rose CFM, SFP, GGP, CRFP is Facilities Supervisor at the City of Englewood, Colorado where he uses his experience as a Facilities and Asset Management leader to oversee complex, multi-site facilities. Mike Petrusky asks Darin about his career in facility management and the role that IFMA has played in his education and career advancement while helping others at the same time. They explore industry trends and technologies as Darin describes some of the challenges he has faced during these fast-changing times. By connecting the dots with past guests, referencing 80's new wave music, and offering inspirational stories, Mike and Darin deliver practical advice for Asset Champions everywhere!

Connect with Darin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinrose1/

Learn more about IFMA: https://www.ifma.org/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/

Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]

Frank "Chip" Knowlton is Partner Consulting Sales, Travel, Transportation & Hospitality at DXC Technology where he is passionate about providing cost-effective, innovative solutions and go-to-market strategies within asset-intensive Private and Public Sector industries and rapidly changing business environments. Mike Petrusky asks Chip about his career journey and experiences from the United States Merchant Marine Academy to the world of asset management. They explore the trends and challenges of our industry and the need to address total asset visibility by defining requirements and focusing on the business outcomes your organization is trying to achieve. What does "The Brady Bunch" have to do with asset management? Chip shares a unique analogy that brings Mike back to his childhood and it will put a smile on your face!

Connect with Chip on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chipknowlton/

Learn more about DXC Technology: https://www.dxc.technology/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/

Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]

John Fortin is Global Lead for Asset Management at JACOBS where he enjoys leading an internal Global Asset Management Community of Practice as well as supporting execution of a diverse portfolio of client strategic initiatives leveraging the principles from the DELTA FORCE model. Mike Petrusky asks John about his experiences as an asset management and reliability practitioner with years of facilities 'lifecycle' experience including design, construction and O&M. John describes how he has developed and implemented effective organizational change management programs required to implement a sustainable asset management culture and discusses the initiatives which are described in his book "Why Execution Fails and What to Do About It". Mike and John talk about the challenges of 2020 and discover they both enjoy listening to U2 music from the 1980's which leads them to sing about getting a fresh start on "New Year's Day"!

Get John's book: https://reliabilityweb.com/bookstore/book/why-execution-fails-2nd-edition

Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-fortin-author-cmrp-crl-371258123/

Get the free poster at John's website: https://www.johnwfortin.com/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/

Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]