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CR176: From U.S. Marine Service to CMMS Support at MVP One with Jose Funes

CR176: From U.S. Marine Service to CMMS Support at MVP One with Jose Funes

From U.S. Marine Service to CMMS Support at MVP One with Jose Funes

In this episode of CMMSradio, Jose Funes joins to share his unique career journey, from his time as a United States Marine aviation aircraft data specialist to his current role in CMMS software support. His military experience in data analysis and maintenance administration provided a strong foundation for his work optimizing user experiences in CMMS systems. Jose discusses his approach to technical support, emphasizing effective communication and understanding user needs. He also reflects on his philosophy that true work-life balance doesn’t exist for those chasing ambitious goals, advocating for a blend of work, education, and hobbies.

Key Topics:

  • Transition from military aviation data specialist to CMMS industry.
  • Connecting military maintenance practices with CMMS software.
  • Focus on user experience optimization in technical support.
  • Work-life balance philosophy and the pursuit of ambitious goals.

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RM 189: From the Factory Floor to System Design: Why Women in STEM Matter with Kristen Eckart

RM 189: From the Factory Floor to System Design: Why Women in STEM Matter with Kristen Eckart

From the Factory Floor to System Design: Why Women in STEM Matter with Kristen Eckart

When we talk about reliability, we usually focus on materials, processes, test methods, and standards.
But what if one of the most overlooked reliability risks is who is not at the table when engineering decisions are made?

Today’s episode focuses on women in STEM, Science technology engineering and mathematics, and why this conversation extends far beyond mere representation. It impacts how problems are defined, how risks are identified, and how resilient our technologies ultimately become.

My guest is Kristen Eckart, an accomplished engineer whose career includes working in high-reliability environments at Lockheed Martin.

While Kristen’s background includes complex systems where failure is not an option, this conversation is not about any specific product or program. Instead, it is about the broader experience of women in engineering, the barriers that still exist, and why attracting and retaining women in STEM is essential to the future of technology and manufacturing.

For those of you working in electronics manufacturing, quality, reliability, or engineering leadership, this discussion connects directly to how teams make better decisions, reduce risk, and design systems that perform reliably in the real world.

This is a conversation about engineering excellence, opportunity, and why who we include ultimately matters.

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CR175: Asset Performance Management with Stephan Schomberg and Joe Caetano of Elevotec from Streamline 2025

CR175: Asset Performance Management with Stephan Schomberg and Joe Caetano of Elevotec from Streamline 2025

Asset Performance Management with Stephan Schomberg and Joe Caetano of Elevotec from Streamline 2025

We sit down with Stephan Schomberg & Jose Caetano of Elevotec from the 2025 Streamline Asset Management User Conference in Greenville SC to talk about their journeys and what matters in Asset Management. We cover a ton of maintenance, reliability, asset performance management and more!!

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CR174: Asset Management Identity Crisis, Decision Intelligence Framework, and More with Paul Daoust

CR174: Asset Management Identity Crisis, Decision Intelligence Framework, and More with Paul Daoust

Asset Management Identity Crisis, Decision Intelligence Framework, and More with Paul Daoust

Lots to cover in This one! We sat down with Paul Daoust of SCIO Asset Management from the Streamline Asset Management User Conference in Greenville, SC February 2025. We learn about the asset management identity crisis, a new decision intelligence framework, and more.

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RH016: David Kelly / Keeping Skies Safe: The Challenge of Aviation Maintenance

RH016: David Kelly / Keeping Skies Safe: The Challenge of Aviation Maintenance

David Kelly / Keeping Skies Safe: The Challenge of Aviation Maintenance

Andrew Daddo interviews David Kelly, manager of QE Business Tech and Enablement at Qantas. The discussion covers David’s extensive 35-year career at Qantas, including his initial aviation training in the Air Force and subsequent roles in aircraft engineering. David shares his experiences in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, detailing the challenges of parking and maintaining aircraft during lockdowns. He discusses the impact of the pandemic on Qantas’ operations, the shift to digital logbooks, and efforts to integrate technology like augmented reality. The conversation underscores the crucial role of maintenance and reliability in keeping aviation running smoothly.
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CR173: The Power of Story in Workshops and Presentations with George Williams at Streamline 2025

CR173: The Power of Story in Workshops and Presentations with George Williams at Streamline 2025

The Power of Story in Workshops and Presentations with George Williams at Streamline 2025

We rolled again with George Williams of ReliabilityX to learn about the power of story in workshops and presentations to facilitate maintenance and reliability learning on CMMSradio live from the 2025 Streamline Asset Management User Conference in Grenville, SC. Anyone who knows George is aware of his presentation and teaching skills – they’re unmatched.

Enjoy the episode and be sure to connect with ReliabilityX if you need a rock star presentation or workshop at your event! https://reliabilityx.com/ [Read more…]

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SOR 1157 Dealing with No Failures

SOR 1157 Dealing with No Failures

Dealing with No Failures

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Mojan and Fred tackle the common engineering dilemma of what to do when a test concludes with zero failures. They discuss how to “artificially” assume a failure to benchmark against existing models and how to determine if your product is actually better than expected or if your test was simply flawed.

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SOR 1156 Reasons to Model

SOR 1156 Reasons to Model

Reasons to Model

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Mojan and Fred discuss the strategic shift from modeling as a checkbox exercise to using RAM (Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability) models as a driver for proactive decision-making. They explore how modeling forces teams to confront “the weakest link” and align resources where they can have the most impact early in a program
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CR171: CMMSradio Panel Discussion Recorded at Sustainable Manufacturing Expo 2025

CR171: CMMSradio Panel Discussion Recorded at Sustainable Manufacturing Expo 2025

CMMSradio Panel Discussion Recorded at Sustainable Manufacturing Expo 2025

Tune in for a panel discussion recorded at the 2025 Sustainable Manufacturing Expo in Anaheim California featuring panelists Corey Dickens (Brightly) and Jim Mayer (The Manufacturing Connector) talking maintenance, maintenance management, CMMS, leadership, and change management in sustainable manufacturing!

Find these panelist on LinkedIn and check out The Manufacturing Connector right here: https://themfgconnector.com/

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Using AI to Detect and Assess Imminent Failure

Using AI to Detect and Assess Imminent Failure

Using AI to Detect and Assess Imminent Failure

podcast episode with guest speaker Alexander Bell

Complex systems, such as automobiles, contain many moving parts that can lead to failure from a variety of causes and failure modes. AI can utilize system data recorded over time to automatically alert us to imminent failure and identify root causes.

Decision Trees are a relatively simple and popular AI tool, that can quickly learn and assess key variables and their interactions which contribute to an outcome such as system failure. They are fast to create, easy to interpret and can help us identify failure modes.

In this webinar, we will look at the basics of decision tree modelling and consider a simple demonstration of its application to assess imminent failure in automobiles. [Read more…]

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QDD 190: Stop Being a Witness to Decisions That You Should be Helping to Shape

QDD 190: Stop Being a Witness to Decisions That You Should be Helping to Shape

Stop Being a Witness to Decisions That You Should be Helping to Shape

You’ve been there. You walk into a design review, a planning session, or a phase gate meeting. You’re ready to contribute, to challenge, to solve. But within minutes, you realize: the decision was already made. The room is a stage, the discussion a script, and you’re just an audience member.

This isn’t just frustrating. It’s a sign of a deeper systemic issue.

In this episode, Dianna shares a powerful personal story from attending a state-level congressional hearing that mirrored the exact same dynamic she’s seen in product development: a performance, not a process. She reveals why these “formal” meetings often fail, not because of bad people, but because of broken incentives and poor timing.

The real solution? Influence doesn’t happen in the meeting. It happens before it. By shifting your focus to early, intentional conversations with cross-functional teams, you can stop being a witness and start shaping the outcome. This isn’t about being louder. It’s about being earlier for upstream influence in product development.

Learn how to build credibility, surface risks, and align on problems before solutions are locked in. The result? Less rework, better decisions, and teams that actually move forward together.

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