The Techne Connect

Welcome to our new series, Behind the Wheel, where we explore the fascinating world of the E/E automotive industry. 

Today we welcome Paul Newton, Engineering Consultant – EE at Tata Technologies. 

Paul has a remarkable track record in the automotive industry which spans over two decades. 

He started his career as a mechanical engineer apprentice at Delphi Technologies, before transitioning into the electronics space where he played a pivotal role at renowned businesses: McLaren Automotive, Vinfast and Tata Technologies.

Paul is also an advocate for taking risks and embracing new challenges. His career is a testament to this mindset, having immersed himself in diverse cultures and work environments by living and working in countries like the USA and Vietnam.

In this episode, we explore Paul's impressive career trajectory and gain invaluable perspectives on the automotive industry's landscape and its future predictions.

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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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Welcome to our new series, Behind the Wheel, where we explore the fascinating world of the E/E automotive industry. 

Today we have the pleasure of welcoming Selin Tur, the Vice President of Advanced Technologies and Innovation at CNH Industrial. 

Selin's fascination with engineering ignited at a young age, and since then, she has forged an impressive path in her career. Her contributions have been instrumental in spearheading the electrification initiatives of renowned automotive giants like Jaguar Land Rover, and most recently, CNH Industrial.

Selin also turned her passion for Formula One into a reality when working with Mercedes-AMG HPE, Aston Martin and notably playing a crucial role in the establishment of Jaguar's Formula E Racing Team.

In this episode, we delve into Selin's remarkable career, gain valuable insights and advice for aspiring individuals entering the automotive industry, as well as explore her experience working within a predominantly male-dominated environment.

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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Welcome to our new series, Behind the Wheel, where we explore the fascinating world of the E/E automotive industry. 

Today we are joined by Roberto Silva, Head of EV Charging Solutions EMEA at Delta Electronics.

Starting out in the industry over 16 years ago, Roberto’s career has been outstanding. He has worked for a variety of renowned global businesses including Continental, Porche Engineering, and Mahle – where he grew the R&D team for the electric powertrain from 5 to over 60 people across 3 countries.

Roberto’s roles have taken him to reside in different countries and work with different cultures - including his most recent position working for a Taiwanese company – which has enabled him to continue to develop and overcome challenges from a different perspective.

In this episode, we’ll explore Roberto’s exceptional career, valuable insights for growing a successful team, as well as the career advice he would give to his younger self.

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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Welcome to our new series, Behind the Wheel, where we explore the fascinating world of the E/E automotive industry. 

In this episode, we are joined by Simon Duke from Saietta.

Simon is a great example of how you can transition between multiple disciplines to achieve a very successful career.

Starting out in the automotive industry slightly different to our other guests, Simon began his career as a technician apprentice and later pivoted into mechanical design where he was exposed to world-class projects. He continued to make transitions throughout his career, most recently swapping from a chief engineer role to overseeing the software and controls group.

In this episode, we’ll discuss Simon's key achievements, as well as his insights for the future of the automotive 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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Welcome to our new series, Behind the Wheel, where we explore the fascinating world of the E/E automotive industry. 

Today we have Ronnie Aquino, Systems Engineering Manager at APTIV. 

Ronnie’s career so far has been impressive. He graduated in the Philippines with a degree in Electronics Engineering after successfully identifying what skills would be relevant to society in the future. 

He has since worked at Lear and Aptiv, where he has travelled across the globe and collaborated with teams from many diverse countries and cultures. 

In this episode, we’ll explore his valuable insights into a successful career as well as his advice for those looking to progress within the automotive industry.

Tune in to discover more about the exciting world of automotive engineering and how you can turn your passion for cars into a successful career.

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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Welcome to our new series, Behind the Wheel, where we explore the fascinating world of the E/E automotive industry. 

In this episode, we are joined by Stephen Lambert from McLaren Applied who spearheads the business’ electrification product strategy and programme management.

Stephen’s career to date has been remarkable. He got into the EV tech space early on and has played a pivotal role in world-class projects for renowned businesses, such as Lotus and McLaren Racing. He also spent several years working in the intense environment of Formula 1 where he helped develop one of the most effective battery systems to date.

In this episode, we’ll explore Stephen’s exceptional career, valuable insights for growing a successful team, as well as the career advice he would give to his younger self.

Tune in to discover more about the exciting world of automotive engineering and how you can turn your passion for cars into a successful career.

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.

Welcome to our new series, Behind the Wheel, where we explore the fascinating world of the E/E automotive industry. 

Today we’re joined by Dario Bignamini from REE Automotive who currently heads up the project management and engineering management division. 

Dario has a great story that I’m really looking forward to hearing about. Originally from Italy, he has travelled around the world and now resides in the UK.

 He has blended experience from across the automotive industry, working within renowned businesses such as Maserati and Jaguar Land Rover, as well as a variety of pioneering start-ups. Dario’s innovative vision and leadership skills have enabled him to design world-class projects and grow accomplished teams.

In this episode, we’ll cover Dario’s tips for building a successful team within the automotive industry, as well as key challenges impacting the sector.

Tune in to discover more about the exciting world of automotive engineering and how you can turn your passion for cars into a successful career.

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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Welcome to our new series, Behind the Wheel, where we explore the fascinating world of the E/E automotive industry. 

We are joined by Vishal Lalwani, Head of Department E/E Full Vehicle at INEOS who has and is still currently playing a key role in the business' automotive venture which includes designing the renowned Project Grenadier. 

His career journey so far has been admirable. In addition to his impressive time at Cummins & Ford, he also took on the challenge of operating as a Chief Engineer for a brand new automotive business, as well as successfully pivoting from Mechanically-biased into E/E Engineering focused. His story is a great example of how you can wear multiple engineering discipline hats throughout your career.

In this episode, we’ll explore how he built a successful career within the space, as well as his predictions for the future of the industry.

Tune in to discover more about the exciting world of automotive engineering and how you can turn your passion for cars into a successful career.

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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Welcome to our new series, Behind the Wheel, where we explore the fascinating world of the E/E automotive industry. 

We are joined by Wolfgang Freese, Director of Functional Safety at APTIV.

Wolfgang started to specialise in Functional Safety just before the ISO26262 standard was introduced in 2011 and was one of the first engineers to take up a career in Functional Safety in the industry, and has since developed a very successful career within this space.
 
Somewhat now becoming a rareity, Wolfgang has worked for APTIV since the start of his career and is a great case study to show how you can continually progress, even if you remain at the same company.
 
In this episode,  we’ll explore Wolfgang’s insights into building a successful career in functional safety, as well as his advice into tackling the challenges across the industry.

Tune in to discover more about the exciting world of automotive engineering and how you can turn your passion for cars into a successful career.

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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Welcome to our new series, Behind the Wheel, where we explore the fascinating world of the E/E automotive industry. 

We are joined by Grant Smith, Chief Engineer EE Architecture and Software at Volta Trucks.

Grant originally became interested in automotive after completing the Formula Student project in his final year at university, so I'm looking forward to receiving his view on this. 

He has since achieved an impressive CV, including roles at McLaren Automotive, Gordon Murray Design and most recently Volta Trucks where he has been with the company since it was a start-up, and has been a key player in its rapid growth.

In this episode, we'll explore his outstanding achievements to date, his advice for those starting out in their career as well as his insights into the future of the industry.

Tune in to discover more about the exciting world of automotive engineering and how you can turn your passion for cars into a successful career.

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.