TECH TAKES
Episodes
Protecting Your Career: The Essentials of Professional Liability Insurance
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Takes, guest host David Terlizzi, Director of Member Engagement at OACETT, explores the often-overlooked but critically import...
The Quiet Achiever: Leading Without the Spotlight
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Tech Takes, guest host David Terlizzi, Director of Member Engagement, Services, and Government Relations at OACETT, explore...
Infrastructure Challenges and Opportunities in Ontario
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of Tech Takes, recorded live at OACETTās 2025 Conference in Windsor, Ontario, host Louis Savard, C.Tech, moderates a discuss...
Cybersecurity in Engineering: Building a Secure Future from the Ground Up
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Takes, host Louis Savard, C.Tech, explores the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurityāa discipline that has rapidly transf...
Inside the Minds of the Next Generation: Flexibility, Purpose, and Mental Well-being
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Takes, guest host Mladen Ivankovic explores how the next generation is reshaping ideas around work, education, and success.Psy...
The Future of Waste Management: Anaerobic Digestion and Renewable Energy
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Takes, host Louis Savard, C.Tech, dives into the world of anaerobic digestion (AD) technologyāa game-changing process that t...
Innovating the Future: Inside Niagara College's Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center (WAMIC)
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Takes, guest host David Terlizzi is joined by Neil Wilkinson, Associate Director of Niagara Collegeās Walker Advanced Manufa...
Enhancing Ontario's Infrastructure: OACETT's New Municipal Designations
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Tech Takes, host Louis Savard, C.Tech. explores the new Municipal Infrastructure Designations Program from OACETT. This program...
Electrifying Ontario: TTC's Journey to a Zero-Emission Bus Fleet
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Tech Takes, guest host Julia Farner dives into the exciting world of fleet electrification with experts Pablo Fernandez from th...
Integrating Nature: The Role of Green Infrastructure in Urban Planning
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Takes, host Louis Savard investigates the importance of integrating green infrastructure technology in urban planning. Louis i...
The Role of AI in Modern Engineering: Opportunities and Challenges
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Takes, host Louis Savard delves into the transformative potential of AI in revolutionizing work processes and industries.With ...
Transforming Toxic Terrains: Ontario's Approach to Brownfields
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Bridging the Gap: Supporting Internationally Educated Professionals in Ontario
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Takes, host Louis Savard discusses the difficulties that internationally trained professionals face when they immigrate to Can...
The 3D Printing Revolution
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Louis Savard as he dives into the world of 3D printing, a technology that is disrupting industries and unlocking new dimensions of innovatio...
Hacking for Good: Safeguarding the Digital World
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Louis Savard and Steve Vaillancourt, Senior Cyber Security Instructor at Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, as they discuss the importance ...
The Future of Nuclear Power Technology in Canada
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Understanding Passive House Technology
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The built environment accounts for 39 percent of annual global CO2 emissions, according to the World Green Building Council and Passive House is widel...
From 3Ps to 3Cs: Building collaborative partnerships that drive student success
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The future of work is changing. Students must leverage the right skill sets and credentials for present and future job markets. Collaborations between...
The āEā Word: Understanding the Ethical Implications of New Technology
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we navigate through our rapidly changing world, where ethical considerations in innovation have become more critical to mitigating risk and challen...