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This week we are speaking to Dr ALKIVIADIS BOULOS the Director of Engineering for BRUSA Elektronik. Alkiviadis’s engineering journey began as he gained a master’s in electrical Power Drives, and a master in Control Engineering. This foundation lead him to gaining a Ph.D in Electrical Engineering Management. Alkiviadis always had a passion for cars, but never imagined he would work in the automotive industry. While at university, a major partnership with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) led to his involvement with the company. When he first joined, JLR had only four models in its lineup. Once he began working in the field, he discovered a deep love for vehicle development and the industry. He found the work incredibly rewarding and enjoyed every moment, eventually staying with JLR for over 22 years. We also talk about EV Charging, Wireless Charging, and the joys of working in the Automotive industry. You can listen to it here: https://lnkd.in/etHgjWBe

"I have to admit that at the beginning of my studies, it was electrical engineering kind of in general, and I didn't really know what the focus would be." Frank Kindermann the Head of Battery Systems at the Europe branch of NIO, gives us some great insight into his education journey, and how he ended up finding his place in the engineering world. If you haven't heard it already, give it a listen here: https://lnkd.in/eh9ti54j #TechneConnect #AutomotiveCareers #AutomotiveRecruitment #Engineeringcareers #AutomotivePodcast

🎙 Our new TECHNE CONNECT podcast is now live 🚘 This week we speak to Frank Kindermann, the Head of Battery Systems at the Europe branch of NIO. Frank’s background is in electrical engineering, which he studied at the Technical University of Munich. In his final semester in 2010, he was fortunate that battery research was experiencing a resurgence at German universities, leading him to shift his focus from biomedical engineering to battery engineering. In addition to earning his diploma (the equivalent of a master’s degree), Frank went on to pursue a PhD in battery cell modelling, with a particular emphasis on aging behaviour and effects. During his PhD studies, Frank Kindermann gained experience as a project manager and lecturer at TUM, but his industrial career is where he made his most significant impact. He began at AUDI as a Technical Project Lead in cell development, overseeing the coordination of all aspects of the process, from supplier management to internal progress and release reporting. In October 2022, Frank joined the European technical centre of NIO, a renowned Chinese premium EV manufacturer known for its battery-swapping technology. As Head of Battery System Europe, he has since built a team of over 10 people, overseeing battery hardware and software development projects across Europe. We also talk about the changes we will see in the Automotive Industry, the external influences on the EV sector, and the importance of following your passion. You can give his episode a listen here: https://lnkd.in/eh9ti54j #TechneConnect #AutomotiveCareers #AutomotiveRecruitment #Engineeringcareers #AutomotivePodcast

This time last year we spoke to the brilliant Dr. Hariharan Venkitachalam, who is the head of product safety and compliance at Iveco Group. With over 15 years in engineering, Hariharan's career spans diverse and fascinating experiences in R&D projects for both Passenger and Commercial Vehicles. From airbag systems to renewable energy, he's seen it all. If you didn't hear it the first time round, we recommend listening to it today: https://lnkd.in/ePscqv9S

"The main thing people have to understand about me is that curiosity is really my main driver." This week we spoke to the brilliant Tudi Le Bleis, the Battery Management System Team leader at INVENOX GmbH. He gives us some great insight into the industry, and tells us about the power of curiosity. If you haven't listened to his episode yet, you can catch it here: https://lnkd.in/ecf4qTrc

🎙 Our new TECHNE CONNECT podcast is now live ⚡ This week we are speaking to Tudi Le Bleis, the Battery Management System Team leader at INVENOX GmbH. He has been a key member of development teams working on both prototypes and serial products. Alongside this, Tudi has extensive experience in customer communication and project leadership. Tudi’s skills have been used for some fantastic projects, including supporting the renewable energy sector by converting waves into energy, and separating the hydrogen and taking the hydrogen through a custom-built fuel cell system that would transmit this to electricity. We also talk about why you should always keep on learning, the importance of trying new things, and the growing world of electric vehicles and their infrastructure. You can listen to the episode here: https://lnkd.in/ecf4qTrc

🎙 Our new TECHNE CONNECT podcast is now live ⚡ This week we are speaking to Dr.-Ing. Alfred Engler, the Head of Chief Engineering at Liebherr Group-Electronics and Drives GmbH. Alfred is a veteran in the field of engineering, having nearly 30 years of experience under his belt. He has spent over 12 years at ISET e.V., primarily working on research projects, before joining Liebherr as the Head of Predevelopment and Advanced Technology. At the time, Liebherr-Electronics & Drives GmbH had no specific focus on renewable energy. Initially, his work involved optimizing and developing power electronics for the aerospace industry, with a focus on CO2-neutral aircraft. Thanks to hard work and dedication, Alfred was then promoted to Head of Chief Engineering, where he advised on both Power Electronics (PE) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for grid systems and aircraft. This role expanded to include the development of electrical systems for construction machines, mining trucks, diggers, and ESS at various sites. In his current position, he is responsible for implementing processes and tools across all developments and projects. We also talk about the over reliance on IT Systems and the complications this can cause, updates in the power electronics sector, and the brilliance of Smart Converters. We highly recommend this one, you can listen to it here: https://lnkd.in/ewiKG4pN #TechneConnect #EngineeringRecruitment #Engineeringcareers #Podcast

"If you want a successful career, you need first to set certain goals." Mike Kireev, the Engineering Manager for Smart Charging at EVBox, gives some stellar advice for how to succeed. If you haven't heard his episode already, you can listen to it here: https://lnkd.in/eW6mpwHM #TechneConnect #AutomotiveCareers #AutomotiveRecruitment #Engineeringcareers #AutomotivePodcast

🎙 Our new TECHNE CONNECT podcast is now live ⚡ This week we are speaking to Mike Kireev, the Engineering Manager for Smart Charging at EVBox. Mike has 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. You can listen to it all here: https://lnkd.in/eW6mpwHM #TechneConnect #AutomotiveCareers #AutomotiveRecruitment #Engineeringcareers #AutomotivePodcast

🎙 Our new TECHNE CONNECT podcast is now live 🚘 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. You can listen to it here: https://lnkd.in/exeq_cbx #TechneConnect #AutomotiveCareers #AutomotiveRecruitment #Engineeringcareers #AutomotivePodcast