Applied Imperative

Discover how leading engineers reimagine what is possible in aerospace. Dale Goulding interviews Justin Morigeau, president of AeroTEC, about the company's innovative approach to aerospace design and manufacturing. They discuss AeroTEC’s focus on electrification and hybrid technologies, and the company's commitment to leading the charge in aerospace innovation and digital transformation. Justin sh...

How will AI reshape our lives, our work, and our future? Dale Goulding interviews Brian Connolly, a lead machine learning engineer at Beehive Industries. They discuss a wide range of topics, including Brian's academic and career history, the current state and future of AI and machine learning, the importance of information consumption, and personal preparations for the future. The conversation hig...

AI and immersive tech are redefining what CAD can do. Dale Goulding interviews George Rendell, VP of NX Design and Open Tools at Siemens Digital Industries Software, to discuss the evolution of CAD and the role of AI in product development. They explore how customer feedback and immersive technologies drive innovation. George shares insights on the skills needed for the next generation and the fut...

How is digital transformation accelerating innovation in aerospace? Dale Goulding interviews Todd Tuthill, VP of Aerospace, Defense, and Marine Industry at Siemens Digital Industries, about the five-step journey to digital transformation: configuration, connection, automation, generative design, and closed-loop processes. They discuss how AI and generative design are streamlining engineering, addr...

Next-generation nuclear requires next-generation tools. Dale Goulding interviews John Nixon—vice president, global strategy, energy chemicals and infrastructure—and William Hahn—director solutions consulting—to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, model-based systems engineering, and next-generation nuclear energy. They discuss the current state of the nuclear industry, the role of...

What happens when AI meets low-code? Dale Goulding interviews Ray Kok, CEO of Mendix, to discuss how AI is transforming software development. They explore how Mendix enables faster application development, the integration of AI, and the future of low-code in enterprise software. Ray also shares insights from his career at Siemens and the importance of collaboration between business and IT in digit...

How is AI transforming industrial software? Dale Goulding interviews Barry Chapman, vice president and general manager of US Industries at Siemens Digital Industries Software. They reflect on the energy of Siemens Realize LIVE, the impact of AI in industrial software, and the shift toward configuration-driven data management. Barry shares customer success stories and explains why rapid adaptation...

How will the incoming generation of tech-savvy engineers reshape the way we innovate? Dale Goulding interviews Del Costy, president and managing partner of Siemens Digital Industries Software and Automation for the Americas. They discuss Siemens’ ONE Tech Company initiative and explore how partnerships with Microsoft and Nvidia, advancements in AI, and a new generation of engineers are driving the...

AI is transforming everything, but it still needs human oversight. Dale Goulding interviews Prabha Jha, associate director for cyber strategy and risk at Verizon, about their shared experience at MIT’s AI program. They explore the growing impact of AI across sectors, from telecommunications to aerospace, and dive into topics like prompt engineering, agentic AI, and digital risk. Prabha shares how...

Digital innovation is accelerating the future of clean energy.  Dale Goulding interviews David Meyer, business development manager at Siemens Digital Industries Software, about the future of sustainable energy. They explore the rise of hydrogen, renewable natural gas (RNG), and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), along with the critical role of simulation in accelerating innovation. The conversation...

How will AI impact the future of your career? Cheyenne Ng interviews host Dale Goulding about his recent experience at MIT’s AI for Senior Executives program. Dale shares his insights from the first week, highlighting the diverse cohort, cutting-edge discussions, and key lessons on the future of work. The conversation explores AI’s potential to boost productivity and why human-centered leadership...

Interested in learning your organization’s MBSE maturity score? Dale Goulding and Mark Sampson, MBSE evangelist, dig deeper into the realities of adopting model-based systems engineering (MBSE). They discuss how to assess organizational maturity and walk you through Applied CAx’s assessment. The conversation also touches on the evolution of SysML and the need to adapt to rising product complexity,...

Why did SysML need a reboot, and what changes are coming with V2? Dale Goulding interviews Mark Sampson, MBSE evangelist, as he explains the evolution from SysML V1 to V2. They explore the challenges of adopting a standardized systems engineering language and the organizational shifts needed for success. Mark shares how V2 aims to simplify complexity and make model-based engineering more accessibl...

Misaligned teams build misaligned systems. MBSE helps fix that. Dale Goulding interviews Mark Sampson, MBSE evangelist, to explore how model-based systems engineering (MBSE) is transforming collaboration in complex industries such as aerospace. They discuss Conway’s Law, integrated development, and the cascading impact of design decisions, highlighting a case study on a speaker wire failure. The c...

What’s driving the future of innovation, and who’s leading the conversation? In the premiere of Applied Imperative, host Dale Goulding sets the stage for a podcast dedicated to the intersection of technology, engineering, and innovation. With a background in aerospace and a role at Applied CAx, Dale shares how Siemens software is empowering industries like aerospace, defense, and clean energy. Thi...

How can engineers solve complex problems before they happen? Dale Goulding interviews Mark Sampson, MBSE evangelist, about the shift from document-based engineering to model-based systems engineering (MBSE). They explore how MBSE enables cross-domain collaboration, tackles system complexity, and helps teams avoid repeated mistakes. Mark shares real-world insights that show why a model-centric appr...