Tech Explorations Podcast

Welcome to another episode of the Tech Explorations podcast! Today, we are honored to have Ahmed Burse, a distinguished veteran with over 30 years of leadership experience in the military and federal government sectors. Ahmed has dedicated his career to fostering communication skills and leadership development within the STEM community. His unique perspective emphasizes the importance of soft skil...

In this episode of the Tech Explorations podcast, host Peter Dalmaris sits down with Jacob Strickling, a mechanical engineer turned science educator with a passion for making science accessible and engaging for students of all ages. Jacob's journey from a curious child experimenting with candles and matches at the kitchen table to a seasoned science teacher and founder of Make Science Fun is both...

In this episode of Tech Exploration Podcast, we reconnect with Philip Mallon, a retired yet incredibly active industry representative for the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Australia. Philip shares his journey over the past year, highlighting his involvement in the CSIRO's industry STEM program for schools and his collaboration with local councils such as B...

In this episode of the Tech Explorations podcast, Peter Dalmaris sits down with David, a telecommunications engineer and product manager at Arduino, to delve into the fascinating world of cloud computing, IoT, artificial intelligence, and automation. Broadcasting from Spain, David shares his extensive background in electronics and embedded systems, which spans over two decades, including his tenur...

In this episode, we reconnect with Kieran Nolan, a visionary educator and technologist, to discuss the latest developments in his groundbreaking project, the School of Bitcoin. Kieran, who has been instrumental in several innovative initiatives, shares the journey and evolution of this ambitious project since our last conversation a year ago. Kieran begins by recounting his experiences at Warrana...

Welcome to another episode of Tech Explosions! In this episode, we are thrilled to have Daniel Kao, one of the founders of EIM Technology, as our guest. EIM Technology is a pioneering company dedicated to creating portable electronics laboratory devices for makers and educators. Daniel's journey is as fascinating as the innovations his company brings to the table. Born and raised in China, Daniel...

In this episode of the Tech Explorations podcast, we welcome back Philip, an innovative technologist and educator, for his second interview. Over the past two years, Philip has been deeply engaged in many projects, many of which were influenced by the ongoing global pandemic. Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, Philip managed to complete around 100 projects, some directly related to pandemic...

In this episode, Jon Evans, a lead developer of KiCad, discusses the upcoming release of KiCad 6. He covers key features such as the new Python API, plugin development, and improvements to the PCB design tools. Evans explains the challenges faced by the development team and the roadmap for future versions. Listeners also gain insights into advanced routing techniques, import tools, and how KiCad’s...

I’m Peter Dalmaris, and in this episode, my guest is Robert Feranec. Robert is the founder of FEDEVEL Academy. He is well-known through his YouTube channel and online schematic design and PCB layout courses, where he teaches hardware design. Robert specializes in advanced digital development, focusing on high-speed, processor, and motherboard board design. He regularly posts on his Welldone Blog,...

In this episode, Peter Dalmaris talks with John Lee Dumas. The full video for this interview is available;  please check it out . John Lee Dumas (or “JLD” as people call him) is the host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, an award-winning podcast in which he interviews the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs. Past guests include Tony Robbins, Barbara Corcoran, Gary Vaynerchuk, and thousands more. With ov...

Jon is an electrical engineer and open-source software developer based in Boston, MA. He has eight years of experience designing electronics and firmware for industrial and consumer products, most recently in the 3D printing industry. Since around 2011, Jon has been designing electronics and firmware for industrial and consumer products, and most recently in the 3D printing industry. He has been a...

Zaf studied Engineering and Computer Science at Oriel College in Oxford and Communication Design at Central Saint Martins in London. He has worked as a programmer for more than 20 years in the United Kingdom and Greece, both for large private companies such as ZDNet/CNET and for top academic institutions such as the National Technical University of Athens. He currently creates software tools for s...

Richard has been teaching full-time for twenty years. He teaches college-level Network Engineering and is creating an “IoT Explorations” course for the coming school year. Richard also taught Secondary Technology Education concurrently for eleven years. In these venues, the topics included coding, operating systems, electronics, multimedia, and networking. Before his full-time teaching career, Ric...

Martin attended a technical school for mechanical engineering in Austria. However, he never worked as an engineer; instead, he became a software developer. Earlier in life, Martin built many remote-controlled cars and planes. As a software developer, most of his work with electronics involves a lot of coding, which he considers an essential part of “making”. Martin is relatively new to the world o...

Alain is the founder of OMZLO, a company that designs, manufactures and sells open-source hardware with a focus on wired IoT. Alain also works as a product manager and researcher for the Cloud Security Alliance. He previously worked as an IT expert for the French data protection authority (CNIL) and as a smartcard security consultant in the banking industry. He holds a Ph. D. in applied cryptograp...

In this episode, Peter Dalmaris talks with Wayne Stambaugh. Wayne has been a developer for the KiCad project for over 12 years and the lead project developer for the last 6 years. He is an electronics engineer with over 30 years of experience in electronics design and software development. Wayne has done a little bit of everything during his career including digital, analog, and embedded design as...

This podcast episode features George Katz, an electronics enthusiast and engineer, discussing his journey in building water rockets. Katz shares insights into how he and his children transformed a family hobby into a technical project involving custom-built ground launch equipment, rocket payloads, and advanced electronics. Inspired by shows like MythBusters, Katz talks about how this DIY activity...