The Techne Connect

In this episode, we were lucky enough to speak to Kiran Devlukia, the Global Head Electrical & Electronic Integration CoE at Tata Technologies.

He runs us through his engineering journey, from humble beginnings in a UK comprehensive school with over 1,000 students to the position he’s in today. 

Kiran talks to us about the good habits, and good choices he’s made that have helped fuel his success, including working with Lotus thanks to a graduate scheme. 

We also look into the gradual shifts in roles that Kiran has gone through, and the valuable experience he has gained through working with so many varied engineering companies.

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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We got time in with Nitish Sundarasan, the hardworking Head of Connected Cockpit at Automobili Pininfarina. Nitish has had an interesting engineering journey, hitting milestones such as designing and engineering his own car whilst at university. 

Initially starting as a product architect for Automobili Pinifarina, Nitish’s constant pushing for better has helped him climb to department head in just 4 years. Listen to this weeks episode to learn more about his journey. 

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 spoke to the talented Dr Fabio Dohr, the On-site Head of Platform Portfolio Electric Vehicle Drives for ZF Group. 

Dr Dohrs gives us insight to his working experience, from his contributions to the optimisation of the BMW transmission systems, to the new world of simulation testing. 

Whilst Dr Dohr has been at the same company for the majority of his working career, it doesn’t mean he is without experience, as he explains to us how he moved through the company thanks to his hunger for learning and a proactive can-do attitude. 

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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In this episode, we got to speak to Axel Bååthe head of The Rainforest at SAAB. He gives us insight into the aviation sector, talking about how he climbed the ranks of SAAB and now heads on one of their accelerator programmes. 

We look into Axels unique career journey, as he offers information for those starting their own career in the industry and gives us his expert advice on the future of the aviation industry.

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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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In today's episode, we welcome Robert Nash, Chief Technology Officer at Petalite.

Robert has a wealth of experience in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, particularly within product development for powertrain and energy management for electric vehicles, motorsport, and infrastructure.

With over 20 years experience in leadership roles, Robert has successfully created high-performing work environments that have enabled his teams to continue to push boundaries in the automotive space.

In this episode, we'll explore Robert's unique career path, predictions for the future of the industry and his advice for those starting out in the industry.

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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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Today, we are joined by Paul Exley, the Director of Engineering at ETAS. 

Spanning almost two decades, Paul's career is nothing short of remarkable.

His journey has been a diverse one, encompassing various roles in software development and sales, before seamlessly transitioning into leadership positions including project leader to team leader and even department head.

What's truly astounding is his pivotal role in managing exponential growth across several ETAS departments. Paul not only spearheaded team expansions by nearly 700% on multiple occasions but accomplished this remarkable challenge even during a pandemic!

In this episode, we'll explore Paul's unique career path, the key trends currently impacting the future of the automotive sector, as well as his advice for graduates looking to start out in the industry.


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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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We are thrilled to be joined by Fredrik Haag, the Head of Business Development eMobility at hofer powertrain.

With a remarkable 20-year track record in the automotive industry, Fredrick boasts over a decade of experience as a successful manager. 

His career took a distinctive turn as he initially stepped away from the automotive sector, only to re-enter when technological advancements, such as ADAS and autonomous driving, began revolutionising the industry.

Fredrick's journey has since led him into the dynamic field of business development, where he has excelled in sales and new customer acquisition.

 In this episode, we delve into Fredrick's unique career,  valuable advice for those starting out in the automotive industry, and outlook on the future of the sector.

www.techne-talent.com

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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Today, we are joined by Mike Soumelidis, the Director for Advanced Engineering at GKN Automotive.

With a fascinating career which spans over two decades, Mike has been a key player at renowned automotive organisations such as McLaren Applied, AVL, Romax Technology, and FORD.

At GKN Automotive, Mike leads a dynamic team of 40 professionals, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping strategies for growth and fostering innovation within electrification.

In this episode, we'll explore Mike's unique career path, his views on the current challenges currently impacting the sector, as well as his advice for those starting out in the automotive industry.

www.techne-talent.com

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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Today, we are joined by Andrea Mariotti, VP Engineering at Faction Technology Inc.

Andrea is an experienced leader and entrepreneur in the automotive with a career spanning over 25 years.

Andrea's expertise in machine learning and AI led to patent-worthy innovations and has even created a platform which has been acquired by Google.  

As a co-founder of various start-ups, he has played a pivotal role in developing driverless robotic platforms, from electric shuttles to industrial trucks.

In this episode, we discuss Andreas' unique career path, advice for engineers at the start of their careers, as well as his key insights into what's up and coming in the sector.

 www.techne-talent.com

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.

Today we are joined by Fredrik Haag, the Head of Business Development eMobility at Hofer Powertrain.

With a remarkable 20-year track record in the automotive industry, Fredrik boasts over a decade of experience as a successful manager. 

Fredrik stands out as a highly accomplished team leader, with one of his standout achievements being the remarkable reconstruction of the electrification team at AVL. This overhaul spanned a diverse range of components, encompassing everything from motors and battery management systems (BMS) to inverters.

 Fredrik's journey has since led him into the dynamic field of business development, where he has excelled in sales and new customer acquisition. 

In this episode, we delve into Fredrik's unique career,  valuable advice for those starting out in the automotive industry, and outlook on the future of the sector.

www.techne-talent.com

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.