The Engineering Buzzcast

So how exactly does one keep 'Engineering Interesting'? Well find out with us as we talk to Huseyin Kilic, the CEO and Founder of the popular social media company 'Interesting Engineering'. From his early roots playing Fifa in his dads internet cafe in Turkey, to constructing one of the most influential engineering pages around the world, providing cutting edge engineering news and easy-to-digest engineering content.

We'll deep dive into:

- The importance of why engineers need a serious 'profile boost' on the global stage

- The dangers but also the benefits of A.I in public media and news

- As well as the entrepreneurial spirit needed to transform simple ideas into powerful actions

So if you enjoy stories of ingenuity, tales of tech innovation, or just want to hear how a guy turned his time in his dads internet café into a digital engineering news empire, this episode is for you!!!

Get ready for an 'electrifying' episode of The Engineering Buzzcast! Today, we're joined by Sonja Basson, (at the time of recording) a Senior Manager at Deloitte with 17 years of global experience in the Energy & Resources industry. Sonja is a leading expert in energy transition, having worked across continents and sectors like solar, energy storage, and electrical substations.

In this episode, Sonja shares her journey from installing energy infrastructure in remote communities to spearheading digitization projects in power utilities. She’ll discuss the future of energy, clear communication in the workplace, and most importantly building your brand as an engineer.

Join us as Sonja reveals insights from her work in Africa, Australia, Canada, and Europe, and provides valuable tips on driving successful energy transitions and sustainability initiatives. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an aspiring engineer, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical advice.

Tune in and get 'energized' with Sonja Basson on The Engineering Buzzcast!

Join us for an insightful episode with Raquel Schreiber, strategic advisor at Aigen and Tesla alumni!

Hailing from the city that never sleeps, New York, Raquel's expertise extends from transforming soil with Aigen's robotics to pioneering solar technology at Tesla.

With a Harvard background in environmental sciences, she brings a fresh perspective on sustainability and efficiency.

But that's not all – Raquel shares her experiences from the trenches of manufacturing zones at Tesla's Gigafactory 1 to leading critical projects for Model 3 Battery.

Fasten your seatbelts; as Raquel takes us on an adventure through the dynamic landscape of sustainable engineering strategies.

Get ready to dive into the world of asset management and teamwork with Ellie Hubbard, the Associate Director for Engineering Assets & Project Delivery at KPMG. With her expertise in the power and utilities sector, Ellie knows how to manage assets holistically and balance risk, cost, and performance - all while keeping her team engaged and maintaining a sustainable work-life balance.

Ellie emphasizes the importance of engaging every member of the team, developing a growing pipeline of work, and finding opportunities for career growth. As a young professional, she's also had experience with overseas work placements - including work in Papua New Guinea - and knows firsthand the value of finding the right workplace and culture

Ellie is a true trailblazer in her field, so join us as we explore the exciting world of asset management and teamwork with an engineering leader set on creating a better tomorrow.

Prepare to connect and plug yourselves in as we chat to Chris Steer, the Capability Development Lead for WSP in Australia, direct from the WSP office here in the sunny Gold Coast!

As a leading expert in the trending field of digital engineering, Chris is a professional when it comes to all things  Building Information Modelling (BIM) and digital twinning. Two revolutionary topics taking the civil engineering design sector by storm, or should we say by software.

Chris also shares his extensive knowledge and experience in the use of digital tools and languages, such as Autodesk-Revit, 12D, Dynamo, Bentley and even video-game engines such as Blender to visually program and model huge civil engineering projects in real time. Some of which can be utilized to drive sustainability practices, through exploring carbon capture techniques and processes.

This couldn’t go without mentioning the importance of skill-set recognition and work-life balance when chasing a career throughout the engineering industry. Chris is a big supporter of ensuring his team is motivated to stay at the forefront of innovation, and exploring ways as to which we can engage the next generation of engineers coming through.

This is an episode not to be missed for anyone interested in the future of digital design in the built environment. Join us as we explore the exciting world of digital engineering with Chris Steer, a true pioneer in his field.

Chuck your thinking hats on, and your hard ones whilst you’re at it too, as we talk all things sustainable mining, energy, and renewables with Jan Kwak, the General Manager for Hatch Australia and Asia direct from the Hatch headquarters here in Brisbane!

This episode is bound to tickle your fancy as we discuss some of Hatches big-name projects in the news recently, such as the 30+ billion-dollar Sun Cable Project, Cross River Rail Project, Sydney Aerotropolis, Melbourne Metro, and the Sydney Metro. We also delve deep into numerous worldwide buzzing engineering complications such as green hydrogen, grid stability, sustainable cities, nuclear power, green steel, macro energy storage, and most importantly renewable energies. This couldn’t go without mentioning successful implemented engineering projects such as, the Great Lakes underwater energy storage, bio-engineered mosquitos, and even ice roads for trucks!

From small beginnings as an intern at a Canadian soap factory with a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering in his pocket, who knew you could spawn an impressive 25-year career in one of the most innovative and ground-breaking engineering consultancies in Australia, Jan certainly didn’t!

Truly embodying the phrase, ‘choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life’, Jan has found himself solving, directing and managing some of the most complex problems in sustainable mining across Australia, and it’s safe to say, there’s a lot… Throughout his career, he has managed every aspect of the design and operation of large mines and metallurgical facilities, developing innovative solutions for mining clients, in particular the safety and sustainability surrounding the closures of mines, mine tailings, mining practices, and mining processing procedures.

To top it all off, we delve deep into what it truly means to be a successful leader in the engineering industry, and which skills or attributes will help to place you on the right path for future success, as well as dipping into the importance of policy making and their affects across the engineering industry.

For anyone even remotely considering a career in sustainability, mining, engineering, innovation, or management this episode is PERFECT for you!

Buckle up and strap yourselves in as we bring you another episode straight from the fast lane as we speak to Romy Mayer, a race engineer from Triple 8 Race Engineering, and also co-founder of Future Females Gold Coast.

Originating from Germany, the home of companies such as Mercedes, Porsche and BMW, there she really put her career ‘into-gear’ with her thesis with Mercedes Benz, carrying out a particular focus on 8-cylinder AMG engines.

Eventually graduating from the University of Applied Sciences in Esslingen, Germany, there she really made her first move into ‘the fast lane’ with her first ever racing series, the DTM series.

She kept the ball rolling, or should we say ‘wheels rolling’ with her move to Australia, where in her first year with Triple Eight Race Engineering she secured 2nd place in the Dunlop Super 2 Championship, but it doesn't stop there, Romy has also gone on to secure 5 more podiums and 1 win in the competitive GT Asia World Challenge!

Parallel to her work she is the Head of Operations and Technology for the electric vehicle startup, Whirl, where she conducts regular analysis on the electric vehicle market for Australia, where on the side she is also the co-founder and ambassador for Future Females Gold Coast chapter!

Throughout this episode Jacob and Dan attempt to find out what it takes to stay focused in such a time-driven environment and the role that team leadership and communication play in everyday operations. This couldn’t go without mentioning what lay on the ‘road ahead’ in terms of innovation and breakthrough technologies in the world of race engineering, and what it takes to kickstart a career in this fast paced industry.

Sit back, and relax as we ‘race’ down the road less travelled, and find out what it truly takes to work in the world of race engineering.