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Protecting Your Career: The Essentials of Professional Liability Insurance
Feb 6, 2026
29m 34s
The Quiet Achiever: Leading Without the Spotlight
Jan 30, 2026
1h 01m 53s
Infrastructure Challenges and Opportunities in Ontario
Sep 11, 2025
54m 45s
Cybersecurity in Engineering: Building a Secure Future from the Ground Up
Aug 1, 2025
47m 43s
Inside the Minds of the Next Generation: Flexibility, Purpose, and Mental Well-being
Jul 5, 2025
1h 07m 23s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 2/6/26 | Protecting Your Career: The Essentials of Professional Liability Insurance | In this episode of Tech Takes, guest host David Terlizzi, Director of Member Engagement at OACETT, explores the often-overlooked but critically important topic of professional liability insurance for technicians and technologists—an essential safeguard in today’s complex professional landscape. Joined by Michael Loeters, Senior Vice President of Commercial Insurance and Risk Management at ProLink Insurance, the conversation uncovers the hidden risks many professionals face, from casual design... | 29m 34s | ||||||
| 1/30/26 | 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. Challenging the idea that great leaders must always be loud, bold, or extroverted. Joined by Linda Raynier, author of The Quiet Achiever, and Dr. Tatijana Busic, from Busic Psychology and Consulting, the conversation uncovers how introverted, reflective leaders bring un... | 1h 01m 53s | ||||||
| 9/11/25 | 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 critical role technicians and technologists play in shaping the province’s future. Panelists Nadia Todorova (RCCAO), Doug Jones, CET (Ministry of Transportation), Stacey McGuire (City of Windsor), and Matt Ashe, CET (GEI Consultants) explore topics ranging from tariff pressures a... | 54m 45s | ||||||
| 8/1/25 | 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 engineers and professionals across every industry. Joined by Tim McCreight, CEO and Founder of TaleCraft Security, their conversation uncovers the growing sophistication of cyber threats and the vital need to embed security into the engineering process from the very beginning. Together, t... | 47m 43s | ||||||
| 7/5/25 | 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 Member Engagement at OACETT, join the conversation to discuss why flexibility, purpose, and mental well-being are taking priority over traditional career paths. From the influence of social media to the rise of hybrid work and passion-driven careers, learn how young professionals are red... | 1h 07m 23s | ||||||
| 2/11/25 | 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. Joined by Dave Ellis, Principal Engineer and Director of Azura Associates, and Trisha Aldovino, Chemical Engineer and Process Analyst, their lively discussion explores how AD, a process rooted in nature and refined by engineering, is revolutionizing waste management and contributin... | 1h 02m 42s | ||||||
| 2/11/25 | Innovating the Future: Inside Niagara College's Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center (WAMIC) | In this episode of Tech Takes, guest host David Terlizzi is joined by Neil Wilkinson, Associate Director of Niagara College’s Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center (WAMIC), to explore the dynamic intersection of education, industry, and innovation. Discover how WAMIC and the Research Innovation Division are turning ideas into real-world solutions across manufacturing, green energy, healthcare technology, and IT. From prototyping and testing new technologies to developing practical p... | 38m 19s | ||||||
| 12/10/24 | Enhancing Ontario's Infrastructure: OACETT's New Municipal Designations | In this episode of the Tech Takes, host Louis Savard, C.Tech. explores the new Municipal Infrastructure Designations Program from OACETT. This program aims to improve the quality and value of non-transportation infrastructure in Ontario, focusing on the Municipal Infrastructure Inspector (mii) and Municipal Infrastructure Contract Administrator (mica) designations. Joined by Claude Gauthier, C.Tech., rcsi, mii, a civil engineering technician from the Region of Peel, and Carol Warner, C.Tech.,... | 44m 22s | ||||||
| 10/21/24 | Electrifying Ontario: TTC's Journey to a Zero-Emission Bus Fleet | In this episode of the Tech Takes, guest host Julia Farner dives into the exciting world of fleet electrification with experts Pablo Fernandez from the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and Mike Skrzynski from Power On. As mass transit shifts towards electric vehicles (EVs) to meet global climate goals, we explore the technological advancements, government policies, and the urgent need for sustainable transportation solutions in Ontario. Whether you’re a seasoned professional in the en... | 57m 40s | ||||||
| 9/11/24 | Integrating Nature: The Role of Green Infrastructure in Urban Planning | In this episode of Tech Takes, host Louis Savard investigates the importance of integrating green infrastructure technology in urban planning. Louis is joined by Gail Willis, C.E.T., of Willis Technical Services. Gail is a Certified Engineering Technologist with extensive experience in civil and municipal engineering. Together they explore how communities in Ontario are embracing sustainable practices to manage storm water, conserve energy, and enhance resilience to climate change. Jo... | 38m 50s | ||||||
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| 6/24/24 | The Role of AI in Modern Engineering: Opportunities and Challenges | In this episode of Tech Takes, host Louis Savard delves into the transformative potential of AI in revolutionizing work processes and industries. With our guests, Doug Nix, Co-owner of Compliance Insight Consulting Inc., and Mayy Habayeb, Artificial Intelligence Program Coordinator at Centennial College, they explore the impact of AI on engineering tasks such as design optimization and testing and how automation enhances productivity and efficiency. They also discuss the importance of acqu... | 1h 09m 46s | ||||||
| 3/13/24 | Transforming Toxic Terrains: Ontario's Approach to Brownfields | In this episode of Tech Takes, host, Louis Savard, C.Tech., takes a deep dive into the world of brownfield regulations and remediation in Ontario. Our guests, OACETT Past President Kim Pickett, C.E.T., and Eric Cowan, C.E.T., project manager at Vertex Environmental Inc., share their extensive knowledge on the subject and discuss the challenges and processes involved in transforming contaminated and underused industrial and commercial properties into safe and usable land. Join us as we discov... | 1h 03m 07s | ||||||
| 12/4/23 | Bridging the Gap: Supporting Internationally Educated Professionals in Ontario | In this episode of Tech Takes, host Louis Savard discusses the difficulties that internationally trained professionals face when they immigrate to Canada and the resources available to support them. It features a round-table conversation with Charline Tyrell, a career and training counsellor for the Accelerating Career Advancement (ACA) program at Achēv, Daniel Liao, the Dean of Applied Science, Technology and Trades at St. Lawrence College, and Pieter Bruwer, C.E.T., an internationally edu... | 56m 51s | ||||||
| 8/18/23 | The 3D Printing Revolution | Join host Louis Savard as he dives into the world of 3D printing, a technology that is disrupting industries and unlocking new dimensions of innovation. Louis speaks with Hargurdeep Singh, Vice President of Advanced Manufacturing at CAD MicroSolutions, who provides insights into various 3D printing processes, their significance for businesses today, and their integration within modern manufacturing practices. Louis and Hargurdeep also discuss 3D printing's real-world impact, from crafting es... | 40m 35s | ||||||
| 7/4/23 | Hacking for Good: Safeguarding the Digital World | Join host Louis Savard and Steve Vaillancourt, Senior Cyber Security Instructor at Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, as they discuss the importance of cybersecurity in today's landscape and explore how ethical hackers play a crucial role in stopping cyber criminals. Have a topic you’d like to discuss or comments about the episode? Reach us at techtakes@oacett.org. | 58m 28s | ||||||
| 6/8/23 | The Future of Nuclear Power Technology in Canada | In this episode of Tech Takes, host Louis Savard explores Canada's effort to provide low-carbon baseload power to remote areas and heavy industry through the development and design of small modular reactors (SMRs) and micromodular reactors (MMRs). The episode discusses the benefits and limitations of nuclear power, as well as the design of reactors and restrictions on the use of technology. Joining Louis are Lawrence Robitaille, a Technical Advisor in New Technologies at Langcore Construction... | 40m 08s | ||||||
| 1/22/23 | Understanding Passive House Technology | The built environment accounts for 39 percent of annual global CO2 emissions, according to the World Green Building Council and Passive House is widely recognized as the most powerful tool we have today to produce buildings that help to mitigate these emissions. Ontarians like most people worldwide want a level of comfort and safety in their homes and passive houses offers that. Greg Leskien, a certified Passive House consultant and C.E.T., an expert in the design, construction review, and ve... | 54m 19s | ||||||
| 11/24/22 | From 3Ps to 3Cs: Building collaborative partnerships that drive student success | The future of work is changing. Students must leverage the right skill sets and credentials for present and future job markets. Collaborations between colleges, companies and professional associations, like OACETT, are becoming more important in achieving this. In Ontario, the transition from a private-public partnerships model, or 3Ps, to a colleges, corporations and certifications, or 3Cs model, will improve the overall outcome of the student experience, build a vibrant talent pipeline, su... | 41m 27s | ||||||
| 10/19/22 | The ‘E’ Word: Understanding the Ethical Implications of New Technology | As we navigate through our rapidly changing world, where ethical considerations in innovation have become more critical to mitigating risk and challenging our values, organizations will benefit today from adopting stewardship and ethics to ensure technology is used to make the world a better place. Host Louis Savard, C.Tech., discusses with Mark Abbott, director of Engineering Change Lab and Wayne Collins, a faculty member of the computer science and information technology department at... | 39m 47s | ||||||
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