Shobana discusses her remarkable engineering career journey through tech giants like Roku, Netflix, Yahoo and Symantec. She shares insights on engineering leadership, building innovative solutions, and her commitment to diversity in STEM. Main Topics: Shobana's pivotal career moments Lessons on Engineering Leadership Navigating unknowns as lead for Netflix's House of Cards Achieving groundbreaking results through diverse teams About the guest: Shobana Radhakrishnan is a distinguished figure in the engineering world with a remarkable journey through the tech landscape. As the Senior Director ..read more

PDX offers a dynamic bootcamp-style experience tailored exclusively for engineers engaged in the design and development of hard goods products. Unlike conventional conference presentations, our interactive event fosters direct engagement between the industry’s highest-performing subject matter experts and ambitious engineers, facilitating the transfer of practical skills and knowledge across the PDX community. Participants not only benefit from invaluable insights shared by seasoned professionals but also gain access to a vibrant community of like-minded peers committed to mutual support, adv ..read more

The episode features an interview with James Rogers about his career in R&D engineering. He discusses what drew him to engineering, his experiences working in R&D, the challenges of the field, important mindsets, and advice for others. Main Topics: Defining R&D engineering Challenges in R&D Important tools and skills Key attributes of successful R&D engineers Lessons learned over his career. About the guest: James Rogers holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a master’s degree in additive manufacturing and has substantial experience in both design and pro ..read more

PDX offers a dynamic bootcamp-style experience tailored exclusively for engineers engaged in the design and development of hard goods products. Unlike conventional conference presentations, our interactive event fosters direct engagement between the industry’s highest-performing subject matter experts and ambitious engineers, facilitating the transfer of practical skills and knowledge across the PDX community. Participants not only benefit from invaluable insights shared by seasoned professionals but also gain access to a vibrant community of like-minded peers committed to mutual support, adv ..read more

Derek Harper shares his experiences in engineering innovation in the medical field, including insights on career development and effective leadership strategies.  Main Topics: Engineering career paths Medical device development Leading engineering teams Leadership styles Emerging trends in biomedical engineering like biologics and brain chips. About the guest: Derek Harper is a seasoned professional in the biomedical engineering field with a rich history of innovation and leadership. Derek's career has spanned various roles and has been instrumental in developing and introducing groundb ..read more

PDX offers a dynamic bootcamp-style experience tailored exclusively for engineers engaged in the design and development of hard goods products. Unlike conventional conference presentations, our interactive event fosters direct engagement between the industry’s highest-performing subject matter experts and ambitious engineers, facilitating the transfer of practical skills and knowledge across the PDX community. Participants not only benefit from invaluable insights shared by seasoned professionals but also gain access to a vibrant community of like-minded peers committed to mutual support, adva ..read more

Ian McEachern returns to discuss his career in R&D engineering, focusing on challenges in medical device development and the importance of persistence. He shares stories about developing artificial heart pumps and mentoring young engineers. Main Topics: Challenges in sourcing components and standards interpretation for medical devices Defining the role of R&D engineers; streamlining manufacturing processes Failure and iteration in product development Ian's grandfather's journey from WWII to NASA Building an encouraging engineering culture. About the guest: For over 15 years Ian McEac ..read more

Aaron Moncur interviews Paul Lee about his career in renewable energy engineering and his role in the documentary "Cities of the Future." They discuss emerging sustainable energy technologies and the challenges and opportunities in transitioning to renewable sources Main Topics: Space-based solar power Vertical air taxis Wind and solar farm technology Hydrogen fuel cells Smart buildings Battery storage Rooftop solar costs Engineering collaboration Cities of the future film About the guest: Paul Lee is a renewable energy engineer in Los Angeles who is always searching for new ways to harness ..read more

Aaron Moncur interviews Dylann Ceriani about her career in mechanical engineering and medical devices. They discuss prototype injection molding, material selection, 3D printing applications, and advice for young engineers. Main Topics: Career journey from biomechanics to founding ProtoShop Differences between production and prototype molding   Cost considerations and timelines for prototype tooling Advances in medical device development and regulations Tips for minimizing molding costs and selecting materials Advice for advocating for yourself and learning from all experiences About t ..read more

Aaron Moncur interviews Roger LaBrecque about his career journey in medical device innovation, focusing on accelerating R&D processes while ensuring compliance. They discuss strategies for effective collaboration, problem-solving, and networking. Main Topics: Strategies for accelerating R&D while following regulations  Techniques for collaboration and problem-solving across functions  Approaches to innovation and patenting, and advice for networking as an engineer. About the guest: Roger Labrecque, a distinguished figure in the field of medical device innovation. Roger boas ..read more