The Human Side of Engineering & Product Developement

Hear insights, stories, and best practices from leaders and experts in the world of engineering & product development. Understand the human element and the people behind the technology.

The Human Side of Engineering & Product Developement is a business podcast hosted by Saratech, with 14 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Saratech hosts The Human Side of Engineering & Product Developement, a business show with 14 episodes published.

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  Episode #2

  Highly Systematic: Learning Model-Based Systems Engineering With Michael Ali

  Feb 26, 202631 minS1

  <p>SYSTEMS HELP US BUILD THE NEW WORLD, BUT HOW ARE SYSTEMS BUILT?</p><p>Andy will be tinkering this out as he welcomes Michael Ali, Vice President for Engineering Operations at Saratech. Mike will be sharing his journey into systems engineering and will help us understand what it is and how it benefits everyone. Tune in and learn more here in the latest episode of The Human Side of Engineering and Product Development.</p><p> </p><p>HUMANIZING MOMENTS:</p>Mike’s background in engineeringAn early fascination with ScienceGetting into efficiency and optimizationAdvancement of technology in the engineering fieldWhat’s cha...

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  Episode #3

  Processes, Engineered, Perfected: Understanding Product Development Processes

  Feb 26, 202630 minS1

  <p>NOTHING BREEDS SUCCESS LIKE SUCCESS</p><p>These are powerful words from our special guest today, Ken Blakely, a Senior Business Management Consultant. Join Andy and Ken as they talk about the definition and key components of the Product Development process. The benefits and challenges of streamlining this process, as well as some tips for organizations looking to improve their product development.</p><p> </p><p>HUMANIZING MOMENTS:</p>The human side of Ken BlakelyThe parallels between art and engineeringDefining the product development processEngineering challenges of the remote setup of workThe human aspect of communicationImportant implementations when starting up o...

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  Episode #4

  Work as One? Dealing With Engineering Resource Issues & Challenges in a Distributed Work Environment

  Feb 26, 202621 minS1

  <p>It’s another episode of The Human Side Of Engineering And Product Development, and today we have Ken Scherwinski, Senior Vice President of Engineering Services of Saratech. Ken will be sharing his story and will talk about how to deal with engineering resource issues and challenges in a distributed work environment.</p><p> </p><p>HUMANIZING MOMENTS:</p>Introducing Ken ScherwinskiThe need for engineers who work in the field todayThe importance of human-to-human connectionThe most important thing you can do for your teamWhat can a company do when short on resourcesGetting your people into a new processHow to build a c...

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  Episode #5

  A Daughter’s Plea: Getting to Know the Life of Dr. Saeed Paydarfar, Father of Saratech

  Feb 26, 202628 minS1

  <p>“I DON'T EVEN REMEMBER WHEN YOU LIVE HERE ANYMORE”</p><p>These are the words of Dr. Saeed Paydarfar’s daughter, Sara, that pushed him to the edge and decided to leave his job, and start a company of his own so he can spend more time with his family. Saeed is the CEO and Founder of Saratech. He will be sharing his engineering journey and how his human side gave life to Saratech, only here, in The Human Side of Engineering and Product Development podcast.</p><p> </p><p>HUMANIZING MOMENTS:</p>How Saeed became an engineerDoing surprising things...

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  Episode #6

  3D-fy: Utilizing 3D Printing Tech in Medicine With Justin Ryan, PhD

  Feb 26, 202627 minS1

  <p>Welcome to another episode of The Human Side Of Engineering & Product Development. In this episode, we welcome a guest who brings the best of both worlds, 3D printing technology, and medicine, Dr. Justin Ryan, Director of the 3D Lab at Rady Children’s Hospital.</p><p> </p><p>HUMANIZING MOMENTS:</p>Meet Justin Ryan, PhD, Director of the 3D Innovations Lab3D technology really helped out during the pandemicCreating surgical models for doctors and surgeons before surgeryUsing 3D printing to create models of patients’ anatomyDaily challenges of the 3D LabHow far 3D technology can goCollaborations with the 3D manufacturers to gi...

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