TECH TAKES
Tech Takes podcast knows what matters to you. Thought-provoking interviews with industry leaders, government officials, academia and influencers on hot topics relevant to the engineering and applied science profession and the technologies that shape the world around us.
Podcasting since 2022 • 18 episodes
TECH TAKES
Latest Episodes
The Quiet Achiever: Leading Without the Spotlight
In this special episode of Tech Takes, guest host David Terlizzi, Director of Member Engagement, Services, and Government Relations at OACETT, explores the often-overlooked but deeply impactful concept of quiet achievers. Challe...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:01:53
Infrastructure Challenges and Opportunities in Ontario
In this special edition of Tech Takes, recorded live at OACETT’s 2025 Conference in Windsor, Ontario, host Louis Savard, C.Tech, moderates a discussion on Ontario’s infrastructure challenges and opportunities—and the critic...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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54:45
Cybersecurity in Engineering: Building a Secure Future from the Ground Up
In this episode of Tech Takes, host Louis Savard, C.Tech, explores the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity—a discipline that has rapidly transformed from an IT concern into a core strategic priority for engineer...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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47:43
Inside the Minds of the Next Generation: Flexibility, Purpose, and Mental Well-being
In this episode of Tech Takes, guest host Mladen Ivankovic explores how the next generation is reshaping ideas around work, education, and success.Psychologist Dr. Andrew Wong and David Terlizzi, Director of M...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:07:23
The Future of Waste Management: Anaerobic Digestion and Renewable Energy
In this episode of Tech Takes, host Louis Savard, C.Tech, dives into the world of anaerobic digestion (AD) technology—a game-changing process that turns organic waste into renewable energy and organic fertilizer. <...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:02:42