The Systems Engineering Podcast

The Systems Engineering Podcast

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The Systems Engineering Podcast episodes

  • Jolly Pradhan Interview - Stop Building the Wrong Thing: Real B2B Innovation Explained

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    πŸ”— EPISODE LINKS πŸ”—

    - Jolly Pradhan: -- https://www.endtoendinnovation.co/

    -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jollypradhan/

    ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS ⏱️

    00:00:00 Introduction β€” B2B innovation, building the right thing, notes + Tech Planning Copilot

    00:01:32 Jolly Pradhan and End-to-End Innovation Consulting from Idea to Launch

    00:03:01 Validating Customer Needs β€” Avoiding Assumptions & Interviewing Properly

    00:06:15 "Build the Right Thing" vs "Build It Right"

    00:06:49 Systems Thinking in Practice β€” Semiconductor Story & Cross-Discipline Integration

    00:10:08 De-Risking Early β€” Stakeholders, Manufacturing Lessons & Avoiding Rework

    00:12:49 Prioritisation β€” Avoiding Paralysis & Focusing on Core Needs

    00:15:10 B2B Reality β€” Integration Over ROI & The Hiring AI Case Study

    00:21:24 AI Hype vs Reality β€” Asking Better Questions & Scaling Responsibly

    00:25:49 Scaling & Architecture β€” Storage, Costs, Requirements Before Build

    00:30:12 Lean Startup vs Long-Term Thinking β€” MVPs, Architecture & Duct-Tape Software

    00:38:25 MIT SDM Journey β€” Career Pivot & Continuous Learning

    00:47:14 Innovation Inside Large Firms β€” Buy-In, Process Mapping & Structured Problem Solving

    00:57:55 Final Takeaways β€” End-to-End Thinking, Assumptions & AI as a Tool

    01:06:05 Outro β€” Links, Notes & Connect with Jolly

    1 hr 8 min
  • Dov Dori Interview - The Origins & Future of OPM (Object-Process Methodology)

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    πŸ”— EPISODE LINKS πŸ”—

    - Prof. Dov Dori: -- https://dovdori.technion.ac.il/

    -- https://professional.mit.edu/programs/faculty-profiles/dov-dori

    -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/dov-dori-90973

    - OPCloud: https://www.opcloud.tech/

    - Book: Dori, D. (2016). Model-based systems engineering with OPM and SysML (Vol. 15). New York: Springer.

    - Book: Dori, D. (2002). Object-process methodology: A holistic systems paradigm; with cd-rom. Springer Science & Business Media.

    - ISO 19450:2024 - Object-Process Methodology: https://www.iso.org/standard/84612.html

    Selected Papers:

    - Kang, X., Shteingardt, V., Wang, Y., & Dori, D. (2025). Neuro-Conceptual Artificial Intelligence: Integrating OPM with Deep Learning to Enhance Question Answering Quality. arXiv e-prints, arXiv-2502.

    - Dori, Dov. "Model‐based standards authoring: ISO 15288 as a case in point." Systems Engineering 27.2 (2024): 302-314.

    - Yaroker, Y., Perelman, V. and Dori, D. (2013), An OPM conceptual model-based executable simulation environment: Implementation and evaluation. Syst. Engin., 16: 381-390.

    - Somekh, J., Choder, M., & Dori, D. (2012). Conceptual model-based systems biology: Mapping knowledge and discovering gaps in the mRNA transcription cycle. PloS one, 7(12), e51430.

    ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS ⏱️

    00:00:00 Introduction β€” Who is Dov Dori, what is OPM + PDF notes

    00:01:48 OPM fundamentals β€” objects, processes, diagrams + OPL

    00:05:03 Learning OPM quickly β€” simplicity, books, OPC Cloud

    00:07:25 Origin β€” from information systems to systems engineering

    00:14:35 ISO 19450 journey β€” PAS β†’ ISO, qualitative OPM only

    00:16:55 Conceptual β†’ computational OPM β€” attributes, formulas, simulation

    00:18:20 OPM + AI β€” OPL interpretation, natural language β†’ models

    00:24:15 Model-based ISO standards, contradictions, risk modelling

    00:35:20 Feedback loops, system dynamics, modelling depth

    00:36:50 OPM vs SysML β€” strengths, diagrams, communication

    00:44:20 Beyond engineering β€” law, contracts, patents, structured knowledge

    00:57:30 Neuron demo β€” OPM in biology + AI narrative generation

    01:06:20 Future of OPM β€” education, kids, neuro-conceptual AGI

    01:16:35 Final message

    01:17:37 Outro β€” download PDF notes, buy books, training etc

    1 hr 19 min
  • William D. Miller Interview β€” Back to Our Roots - INCOSE's Future of Systems Engineering (FuSE)

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    πŸ”— EPISODE LINKS πŸ”—

    William D. Miller: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-miller-504a882/

    INCOSE Future of Systems Engineering (FuSE):

    - https://www.incose.org/communities/working-groups-initiatives/fuse INCOSE Systems Engineering Vision 2035:

    - https://www.incose.org/publications/se-vision-2035

    ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS ⏱️

    00:00:00 Introduction + who is Bill; PDF summary

    00:01:05 At INCOSE IW 2025 β€” What is the future of SE?

    00:01:15 Vision 2035 and shift from process to engineering of systems

    00:01:36 The "ilities" challenge β€” integrating quality metrics

    00:01:46 What a chief systems engineer actually does (requirements β†’ sell-off)

    00:02:31 Cross-discipline story - the F=ma whiteboard test

    00:03:08 Back to our roots β€” process β‰  outcomes; "engineering of systems"

    00:03:51 Four workstreams - foundations, methodology, vision/roadmap, applications

    00:04:04 Application extensions beyond aero/defense (incl. healthcare, automotive)

    00:04:22 Energy transition focus

    00:04:36 Kodiak Island microgrid case (hydro, diesel, wind, crane regen, flywheel)

    00:06:32 2003 Northeast blackout β€” overlooked dependencies at airports

    00:07:42 Fukushima lesson β€” scenario planning (CONOPS) and tsunami risk

    00:08:29 How to get involved- search "Systems Engineering Vision 2035"

    00:08:57 Be proactive β€” we can't be passive about the vision

    00:09:45 Vision 2035 structure - trends, current state, future, roadmap (2025/2030/2035)

    00:10:53 Parting message - collaborate across the whole systems community

    00:11:17 Wrap-up and thanks

    12 min
  • Michael D. Watson Interview β€” INCOSE President (2026–2027) & NASA's Theory of Systems Engineering

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    πŸ”— EPISODE LINKS πŸ”—

    Michael D. Watson: - https://www.incose.org/about-incose/organization/leadership/michael-watson-bio - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-watson-33294183/

    NASA/TP–20205003644: Engineering Elegant Systems: - https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/nasa_tp_20205003644_interactive2.pdf

    ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS ⏱️

    00:00:00 Introduction

    00:00:19 What it's like being INCOSE President-Elect?

    00:02:26 From NASA work to INCOSE principles (and why principles matter)

    00:03:20 Origin of NASA's "Engineering Elegant Systems: Theory of Systems Engineering"

    00:05:15 Why systems engineering is essential at NASA

    00:07:03 Adoption & impact: principles β†’ handbooks and guidance

    00:08:15 The commercial space shift - beyond big gov & primes - Parallels with aviation

    00:12:25 Shuttle reuse realities vs early vision

    00:14:21 Tech transfer NASA β†’ commercial engines & rockets

    00:16:46 Advice to students/early-career degrees, paths, options

    00:18:26 Multiple pathways machining, manufacturing, precision build

    00:20:33 How to get involved with INCOSE

    23 min
  • INCOSE President Ralf Hartmann - Making Systems Engineering Truly Global

    INCOSE (International Council on Systems Engineering) President Ralf Hartmann explains the global evolution of systems engineering, the unique role of the International Workshop, and how INCOSE is connecting technical leaders around the world. ======================

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    πŸ”— EPISODE LINKS πŸ”—

    - INCOSE (International Council on Systems Engineering): – https://www.incose.org/

    - Ralf Hartmann INCOSE President 2024-2025:

    – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralf-hartmann-1a03a214

    – https://www.incose.org/about-incose/organization/leadership/ralf-hartmann-bio

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    9 min
  • System Science Matters -- ISSS President Gary Smith (International Society for the Systems Sciences)

    Gary Smith explains the importance of systems science and how he has used his presidency of the ISSS to enable collaboration within the wider systems community. ======================

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    πŸ”— EPISODE LINKS πŸ”—

    - International Society for the Systems Sciences (ISSS): – https://www.isss.org/home/

    - Gary Smith ISSS President 2024: – https://www.isss.org/isss-president-gary-smith/ – https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-smith-5338aa4/

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    8 min
  • The Built Environment Connective - Mark Enzer and Alexandra Bolton - Join the Movement

    πŸ–οΈJoin us on 3 July 2025πŸ–οΈ 1.30pm-5pm BST (in person at Imperial College, London or online): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connect-to-change-tickets-1349530474979?aff=oddtdtcreator

    πŸ”— EPISODE LINKS πŸ”—

    - 3 July 2025 Connect to Change Event (register for in person or online): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connect-to-change-tickets-1349530474979?aff=oddtdtcreator

    - Built Environment Connective (including links to documents): https://be-connective.com/

    - Built Environment Connective: https://www.linkedin.com/company/built-environment-connective

    - Mark Enzer OBE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-enzer/

    - Alexandra Bolton OBE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-bolton-cw/

    ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS ⏱️

    00:00:00 - Opening meeting Mark Enzer and Alexandra Bolton

    00:00:32 - What is the Built Environment?

    00:02:30 - Why systems thinking is essential

    00:04:30 - Long life of the Built Environment

    00:05:07 - Connected systems, disconnected institutions

    00:08:30 - Urgency and long-term planning

    00:09:58 - Legacy and long life of infrastructure

    00:13:25 - Infrastructure corridors and lost opportunities

    00:18:30 - What is the Built Environment Connective?

    00:20:13 - What got the Built Environment Connective started and getting involved?

    00:26:22 - Details about the 3rd July 2025 event

    00:28:40 - Avoiding systems thinking as a buzzword

    00:33:25 - Defining outcomes vs. defaulting to interventions

    00:38:20 - The Scope-Outcomes-Systems-Interventions-Feedback model

    00:47:46 - Lessons from other sectors and countries

    00:52:20 - Final thoughts

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    54 min
  • Book Insights: "A Journey Through the Systems Landscape" by Harold "Bud" Lawson

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    πŸ”— EPISODE LINKS πŸ”— - Book: https://www.collegepublications.co.uk/systems/?00001 - Harold "Bud" Lawson: https://harold-lawson.com/

    ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS ⏱️ 00:00:00 - Opening - Systems thinking vs. Systems acting 00:02:03 - Who is Joshua Sutherland? 00:02:24 - Other videos and resources 00:05:05 - Flicking through the book 00:05:50 - Harold "Bud" Lawson 00:06:27 - 1 - What is the central idea or argument of this book, and why does it matter? 00:10:30 - 2 - Who is the book for? How can YOU apply this to your work? 00:13:11 - 3 - Who was Harold "Bud" Lawson, and what role did he play in shaping systems thinking and systems engineering? 00:14:37 - 4 - How is the book organised? How should I read it? 00:17:56 - 5 - What are the key ideas Lawson presents in his "Introduction to Systems"? 00:28:38 - 6 - What is Lawson's "Systems Survival Kit"? 00:34:48 - 7 - What is Thinking in Systems vs. Acting in Systems? 00:42:04 - 8 - What are some key topics from Systems Thinking? 00:42:55 - 9 - What are some key topics from Acting in Systems? 00:43:57 - 10 - What are the case studies presented in the book? 00:46:30 - 11 - What is the importance of change management to systems? 00:48:11 - 12 - What is Life Cycle Management? 00:49:21 - 13 - Why talk about Data vs. Information vs. Knowledge in a systems book? What is the difference? What about Ontologies and Taxonomies? 00:53:34 - 14 - Organizations and Enterprises as Systems 00:54:52 - 15 - Concluding Thoughts 00:56:19 - Unit X Giveaway 00:57:36 - Other books

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    πŸ“– BOOK CITATION πŸ“– Lawson, Harold W. A journey through the systems landscape. College Publications, 2010.

    πŸ“– BOOK DESCRIPTION πŸ“– Systems are everywhere and affect us daily in our private and professional lives. We all use the word "system" to describe something that is essential but often abstract, complex and even mysterious. However, learning to utilize system concepts as first class objects as well as methodologies for systems thinking and systems engineering provides a basis for removing the mystery and moving towards mastery even for complex systems. This journey through the Systems Landscape has been developed to promote learning to "think" and "act" in terms of systems. A unique aspect is the introduction of concrete system semantics provided as a "system survival kit" and based upon a limited number of concepts and principles as well as a mental model called the system-coupling diagram. This discipline independent presentation assists individuals and is essential for building a learning organization that can utilize a systems approach to achieving its enterprise goals. The eight chapters are presented as stops along a journey that successively build system knowledge. Each chapter terminates with a Knowledge Verification section that provides questions and exercises for individuals and groups. Case studies reflecting the utilization of the system related concepts, principles and methodologies are provided as chapter interludes.

    1 hr
  • Book Insights: "Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley Are Transforming the Future of War" by Raj M. Shah & Christopher Kirchhoff

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    πŸ”— EPISODE LINKS πŸ”— - Book: https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Unit-X/Raj-M-Shah/9781668031384 - Raj M. Shah: https://shieldcap.com/team/raj-shah - Christopher Kirchhoff: https://www.christopherkirchhoff.com/about-me

    ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS ⏱️ 00:00:00 - Opening 00:13:48 - 1 - What is the central idea or argument of this book, and why does it matter? 00:20:08 - 2 - How is the book organised? How should I read it? 00:33:21 - 3 - What is DIUx, and why was it created? What makes it unique? 00:36:54 - 4 - What are some of the key challenges the U.S. military faces in adopting new technology? 00:41:30 - 5 - How did DIUx overcome resistance from Congress and within the Pentagon? 00:45:58 - 6 - What are some real-world examples of innovations enabled by DIUx? 00:51:04 - 7 - Are there other entities like DIUx in the world? In military or otherwise? 00:55:39 - 8 - What role did key figures, like Ash Carter and Eric Schmidt, play in this story? 01:00:39 - 9 - How do the authors portray the global stakes, particularly regarding China's advancements? 01:03:12 - 10 - What does the future of warfare look like, according to this book? 01:03:34 - 11 - Ethical Considerations of AI in Warfare 01:04:10 - 12 - What lessons can businesses and governments learn from the DIUx model? 01:07:03 - 13 - Book's Reception and Impact 01:08:46 - 14 - Concluding Thoughts

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    πŸ“– BOOK CITATION πŸ“– Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley Are Transforming the Future of War Raj M. Shah Christopher Kirchhoff Scribner, 2024.

    πŸ“– BOOK DESCRIPTION πŸ“– A riveting inside look at an elite unit within the Pentagonβ€”the Defense Innovation Unit, also known as Unit Xβ€”whose mission is to bring Silicon Valley's cutting-edge technology to America's military: from the two men who launched the unit. A vast and largely unseen transformation of how war is fought as profound as the invention of gunpowder or advent of the nuclear age is occurring. Flying cars that can land like helicopters, artificial intelligence-powered drones that can fly into buildings and map their interiors, microsatellites that can see through clouds and monitor rogue missile sitesβ€”all these and more are becoming part of America's DIU-fast-tracked arsenal.

    1 hr 14 min
  • 012 - Pari Singh – Fast, Iterative & Collaborative

    Pari Singh is the CEO of Flow Engineering

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    EPISODE LINKS:

    - Flow Engineering: https://flowengineering.com/

    - Pari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parisingh/

    OUTLINE TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00:00 - Introduction

    00:01:00 - Flow Engineering

    00:03:06 - Systems Engineering and Design Teams

    00:06:02 - The Evolution of Systems Engineering Tools

    00:11:11 - Building Capability Step by Step

    00:13:20 - Analogue, Digital, and Systems Phases of Engineering

    00:16:14 - Flow Engineering's Genesis and Mission

    00:25:54 - Client Engagement and Product Lifecycle

    00:29:44 - Systems Engineering and Modern Industries

    00:36:11 - Navigating the Various Engineering Tools

    00:42:52 - Safety Concerns in Fast-Paced Engineering

    00:45:02 - Far future

    00:49:22 - Vertical Integration and Manufacturing Decisions

    00:53:29 - Avoid being spread too thin

    01:01:08 - Role of AI

    01:04:50 - Closing

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    1 hr 7 min

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