The Techne Connect

This week we are speaking to Mike Kireev, the Engineering Manager for Smart Charging at EVBox. 

Mike has had a long and fruitful career in the industry, as he was previously the Head of Product management for Embedded Software Platforms at ABB. 

He gives us a fantastic breakdown of his career journey, after University Mike began working as a software developer, focusing on database development. Due to Mikes hard work, he found himself as a    Senior developer, managing a small team of skilled engineers. Mike has continued to grow and develop since, slowly moving his way to being an industry expert. 

We also talk about Mikes passion for charging, smart charging, and all things energy management. 

The Techne Connect Podcast 🎧

Thank you for listening to Techne Connect! This podcast takes you inside the companies and conversations shaping the future of engineering.

From space and defence to robotics, AI, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and next-generation mobility, each episode features the founders, engineers and technology leaders building tomorrow's world.

Through candid discussions on innovation, leadership, product development and career journeys, the podcast uncovers the ideas, challenges and breakthroughs driving the world's fastest-moving industries. Whether you're an engineer, founder, investor or simply fascinated by emerging technology.

Techne Connect offers a front-row seat to the people creating what's next.

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This week we’re speaking to Stefano Marconi, the Head of Powertrain Controls at Bugatti-Rimac. 

Stefano has a brilliant track record, excelling even during his university days. Such a successful academic career led Stefano to Ferrari, in which he did 12 years in various engineering roles. Stefano has since moved over to Bugatti Rimac, to focus his talents on powertrain controls. 

He gives us some great advice, such as the importance of setting yourself targets, to help keep a clear vision of your gaols, and why being a “do-er” is so valuable in the workplace.

The Techne Connect Podcast 🎧

Thank you for listening to Techne Connect! This podcast takes you inside the companies and conversations shaping the future of engineering.

From space and defence to robotics, AI, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and next-generation mobility, each episode features the founders, engineers and technology leaders building tomorrow's world.

Through candid discussions on innovation, leadership, product development and career journeys, the podcast uncovers the ideas, challenges and breakthroughs driving the world's fastest-moving industries. Whether you're an engineer, founder, investor or simply fascinated by emerging technology.

Techne Connect offers a front-row seat to the people creating what's next.

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This week we're speaking to Dr Joachim Fox, the director of Safety and Cybersecurity at ZF Group. 

Joachim has had a brilliant career, spanning nearly 20 years. After gaining a PhD in Robotics and Mathematics, Joachim joined the sector as a manager of control engineering at Siemens. This saw him leading a small team of engineers, as they worked on an automotive brake-by-wire system, electrical motors, and adaptive belt load limiters. 

In his current role at ZF Group, Joachim has introduced a completely digitalised / governance safety system which helps ZF group see the complete project overview and it’s used across all sectors of the company, such as: Marines, Renewables, Automotive, Aerospace etc. 

Thanks to having so much hands on experience, Joachim gives some fantastic advice for young engineers such as the importance of continuously learning, why you should follow your passion, and how to identify when it’s a good time to switch roles.  

The Techne Connect Podcast 🎧

Thank you for listening to Techne Connect! This podcast takes you inside the companies and conversations shaping the future of engineering.

From space and defence to robotics, AI, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and next-generation mobility, each episode features the founders, engineers and technology leaders building tomorrow's world.

Through candid discussions on innovation, leadership, product development and career journeys, the podcast uncovers the ideas, challenges and breakthroughs driving the world's fastest-moving industries. Whether you're an engineer, founder, investor or simply fascinated by emerging technology.

Techne Connect offers a front-row seat to the people creating what's next.

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This week we speak to Andrew Johnston, the Director of Quality, Functional Safety and Cybersecurity (Acting) at Imagination Technologies. 

Andrew was the Senior Functional Safety & Cybersecurity Manager at Imagination Technologies during the time of his interview, but has since moved upwards. 

Not only does Andrew give some brilliant insights for younger engineers, we also discuss the growth in tech, changes in the industry, and the importance of not being afraid to ask questions. 

The Techne Connect Podcast 🎧

Thank you for listening to Techne Connect! This podcast takes you inside the companies and conversations shaping the future of engineering.

From space and defence to robotics, AI, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and next-generation mobility, each episode features the founders, engineers and technology leaders building tomorrow's world.

Through candid discussions on innovation, leadership, product development and career journeys, the podcast uncovers the ideas, challenges and breakthroughs driving the world's fastest-moving industries. Whether you're an engineer, founder, investor or simply fascinated by emerging technology.

Techne Connect offers a front-row seat to the people creating what's next.

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This week we are speaking to Yike Fang the Vehicle Cybersecurity Manager at Verne. 

Yike originally joined ZF, as she started her career as a systems engineer, this opened the door for her to become a cybersecurity engineer. 

From ZF, Yike picked up cyber, wanting to progress higher and wanting to take on more responsibility, which lead her to developing future solutions for shared autonomous mobility. This was a fantastic opportunity for a cyber engineer as it allowed Yike to work with various disciplines. 

We also talk about the importance of being open minded when it comes to work, the value of taking on new challenges, and why more women should enter the tech sector. 

The Techne Connect Podcast 🎧

Thank you for listening to Techne Connect! This podcast takes you inside the companies and conversations shaping the future of engineering.

From space and defence to robotics, AI, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and next-generation mobility, each episode features the founders, engineers and technology leaders building tomorrow's world.

Through candid discussions on innovation, leadership, product development and career journeys, the podcast uncovers the ideas, challenges and breakthroughs driving the world's fastest-moving industries. Whether you're an engineer, founder, investor or simply fascinated by emerging technology.

Techne Connect offers a front-row seat to the people creating what's next.

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This week we are speaking to Eray Canli, the Engineering Manager at Volocopter GmbH. 

Originally Eray studied physics at university, after finishing his degree, Eray moved onto working on a master’s with a focus on the Aerospace sector. This hard work led him to his first career at Andar, working on the electrification of aircraft systems in the Defence and Aerospace industry. 

This aerospace experience lead Eray to Volocopter, he was in the core team that developed some of their first aircrafts. As Eray contributed to the flight of two different blocks of aircrafts at Volocopter, all of which were compliant to EASA standards.

As well as his career, we also talk about some of Erays tech driven side projects, such as working with the blockchain, using 3D Printers, and the fun of breaking down and rebuilding electronics.

The Techne Connect Podcast 🎧

Thank you for listening to Techne Connect! This podcast takes you inside the companies and conversations shaping the future of engineering.

From space and defence to robotics, AI, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and next-generation mobility, each episode features the founders, engineers and technology leaders building tomorrow's world.

Through candid discussions on innovation, leadership, product development and career journeys, the podcast uncovers the ideas, challenges and breakthroughs driving the world's fastest-moving industries. Whether you're an engineer, founder, investor or simply fascinated by emerging technology.

Techne Connect offers a front-row seat to the people creating what's next.

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This week we speak to Matus Rakoci, the ePowerTrain Senior Manager at GarrettMotion. 

Matus has a strong passion for the automotive industry, stemming from his family having their own small automotive company, allowing him to develop his passion from a young age. 

Matus has a solid career history after spending the last 20 years working with mechatronics, with his hard work being recognised he was soon promoted to a team leader. 

We also talk about the importance of a good work / life balance, the developments within the ePowerTrain sector, and why we need more people to gain technical knowledge of the inverter and the motor.

The Techne Connect Podcast 🎧

Thank you for listening to Techne Connect! This podcast takes you inside the companies and conversations shaping the future of engineering.

From space and defence to robotics, AI, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and next-generation mobility, each episode features the founders, engineers and technology leaders building tomorrow's world.

Through candid discussions on innovation, leadership, product development and career journeys, the podcast uncovers the ideas, challenges and breakthroughs driving the world's fastest-moving industries. Whether you're an engineer, founder, investor or simply fascinated by emerging technology.

Techne Connect offers a front-row seat to the people creating what's next.

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This week we speak to Stephan Prufling, the Product Manager at AVL Software and Functions GmbH. 

He started his education at EMZ as a technical apprentice working on old house equipment, whilst training as a Mechatronics Engineer working on both a mixture of mechatronics & electronics. Stephan stuck with education, completing a master’s driven by his love of the hands-on technical projects. 

Stephans career started with AVL as he became a development engineer focused on Systems & Applications for the E-Drive department. The core responsibility was to collect requirements from a systems-level point of view. 

After 3 years, Stephan moved into product management on Battery Management Systems. Whilst he is located in the Systems Engineering department, he is mainly supporting product management activities. He gets to work closely with customers, discussing project sets such as the scope of work, delivery required from AVL and understand customer expectations. Stephan is also highly involved in R&D topics and evaluating the latest technologies/trends and how this can be beneficial for AVL such as wireless BMS. 

Alongsider Stephans career journey, we also talk about vehicle cyber security, the developments in vehicle Ai, and the innovations happening within the automotive industry.  

The Techne Connect Podcast 🎧

Thank you for listening to Techne Connect! This podcast takes you inside the companies and conversations shaping the future of engineering.

From space and defence to robotics, AI, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and next-generation mobility, each episode features the founders, engineers and technology leaders building tomorrow's world.

Through candid discussions on innovation, leadership, product development and career journeys, the podcast uncovers the ideas, challenges and breakthroughs driving the world's fastest-moving industries. Whether you're an engineer, founder, investor or simply fascinated by emerging technology.

Techne Connect offers a front-row seat to the people creating what's next.

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This week we are talking with Lorena Ugarte, the Chief System Engineer at eVersum mobility solutions. 

After spending 4 years working on a bachelor's degree in Spain, Lorena kick started her career by working for Indra Systems, designing the Air Traffic management systems. Lorena quickly picked up the technical aspects but moved to a more challenging role after not feeling technically fulfilled. 

We also discuss the risks and benefits of working with a start-up, the challenges faced by those working with EV industries, and why it’s OK to make mistakes.  

The Techne Connect Podcast 🎧

Thank you for listening to Techne Connect! This podcast takes you inside the companies and conversations shaping the future of engineering.

From space and defence to robotics, AI, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and next-generation mobility, each episode features the founders, engineers and technology leaders building tomorrow's world.

Through candid discussions on innovation, leadership, product development and career journeys, the podcast uncovers the ideas, challenges and breakthroughs driving the world's fastest-moving industries. Whether you're an engineer, founder, investor or simply fascinated by emerging technology.

Techne Connect offers a front-row seat to the people creating what's next.

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This episode we're speaking with Alex Gechis, the Head of Perception at Kopernikus Automotive. 

Alex's journey began with a master’s in mathematics, leading him to work on fascinating projects in Germany, including creating his own “robo car.” This innovation paved the way for his role at Kopernikus.

We’ll dive into developments in AI through the OPEN AI Network, the future and sustainability of self-driving vehicles, and Alex's transition from working in a small team to becoming a team leader.

The Techne Connect Podcast 🎧

Thank you for listening to Techne Connect! This podcast takes you inside the companies and conversations shaping the future of engineering.

From space and defence to robotics, AI, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and next-generation mobility, each episode features the founders, engineers and technology leaders building tomorrow's world.

Through candid discussions on innovation, leadership, product development and career journeys, the podcast uncovers the ideas, challenges and breakthroughs driving the world's fastest-moving industries. Whether you're an engineer, founder, investor or simply fascinated by emerging technology.

Techne Connect offers a front-row seat to the people creating what's next.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.