Thom Singer and Craig Brown welcome Leigh Ringgold, a senior configuration manager for PLM, to take a look at effective configuration management from one of the largest and most unlikely manufacturers in the world — Facebook. Leigh offers a look at the logistical challenges that come with the configuration managing of such a massive company. She shares her experiences with Facebook that have proven to cultivate a more highly effective team.

On this episode Thom Singer and Craig Brown welcome Martijn Dullaart, Configuration Management Business Architect at ASML and speaker at ConX19. Martijn has over 13 years of experience. He shares insights into the benefits of effective configuration management, the importance of identifying the digital systems that companies need improvement, and value of getting training in the aspects of your career that you love and that will further your career.

On this episode Thom Singer is joined by Marny Lifshen, marketing communications consultant, author and speaker, to discuss the value of mentorship.  With over 50 years of experience between them, Thom and Marny have each had experiences as both mentors and mentees that have shaped their careers in countless positive ways.  They discuss what a mentor can do for anyone at any stage in their career, how to show up as the best mentee possible.

Live from ConX19 in San Diego, Thom Singer and Craig Brown welcome Erica Klein, Director of Hardware Engineering at Microsoft. Erica offers her perspective on the value of effective configuration management, the connection between the PLM system and overall product effectiveness, and the need for greater data governance. Erica also shares career advice — including a guaranteed move for anyone that wants to stand out in the workplace.

Live from ConX19 in San Diego, Thom Singer and Craig Brown welcome Peter Schroer, the CEO and founder of Aras, a PLM software company that is championing a new approach to the business of engineering and drives the PLM technology and business model disruption required to make it happen.

Live from ConX19 in San Diego, Thom Singer and Craig Brown welcome Jeanne Rues,  Managing Director of Engineering Services at Allison Transmission.  Jean has joined the conversation to talk about the ways that PLM is working to meet the needs of manufacturing engineers.  She offers insights into the benefits of simulation testing and explains how the Digital Enterprise is working to help engineers and vendors achieve greater system integration.

Live from ConX19 in San Diego, on this episode of the Digital Enterprise Society Podcast Thom Singer and Craig Brown welcome Cassandra Worthy, CEO of We Are Change Enthusiasts.  Cassandra is a chemical engineering turned consultant and keynote speaker who works to give people strategies and tools to navigate the emotional landscape of professional change.  She shares tips for effectively embrace change in the workplace and explains how you can use failure as a learning tool for greater career success

Dr. Thomas Hedberg, is the Project Manager for the Model-Based Enterprise program at NIST.  He shares insights into the many ways that companies of any size can benefit from a model-based enterprise and explains the value that comes with converting to smart manufacturing.  He also outlines ways that companies can maximize a model-based enterprise and shares some of the ways that NIST and the Digital Enterprise Society are working together to support the rapidly approaching digital industry of the future.

On this episode of the Digital Enterprise Society Podcast Thom Singer and Craig Brown welcome Dr. Michael Grieves, Chief Scientist for Advanced Manufacturing at the Florida Institute of Technology.  Dr. Grieves has joined the podcast to talk about the role of artificial intelligence in the work of the digital twin and the potential benefits of utilizing additive manufacturing.  He offers his insights into the importance of front running simulation and the critical role of data analytics.

Thom Singer and Craig Brown welcome Barry Vince, cofounder of Two Roads Professional Resources staffing and recruiting company.  Barry has joined the podcast to share his knowledge and expertise about employment, talent, staffing, and career development.  He shares several specific and doable tips that can help anyone position themselves to be more easily found by recruiters, to find a valuable mentor and to secure work in the field they are most interested in.