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The Americas Quarterly PodcastBrazil's Polarized Presidential ElectionJair Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva are early favorites in Brazil's presidential election next October. Can a "third way" candidate defy expectations, or is the country headed for a showdown between two divisive figures? Thomas Traumann, a journalist and consultant, joins AQ to look at the contenders' strategies – and whether any of them can end Brazil’s decade-long malaise.Guests: Thomas Traumann is a journalist and independent consultant, and was Brazil's communications minister from 2014-2015Brian Winter is AQ's editor-in-chiefSupplemental reading:Lula Is Back. But Which Lula? by Thomas Traumann(https://www.americasquarterly.org/article/lula-is-back-but-which-lula)Why Lula...2021-12-0934 min
Commissioning Podcast - CommissioningCoach.com on Air#12 - The Building Commissioning Association (BCxA) - Interview with Ryan Lean, President of the BCxARyan Lean, the Building Commissioning Association president, has been interviewed by Thomas Stuenkel on February 21, 2021. 00:00 Introduction 00:32 How did you come to commissioning? 04:25 What does the BCxA understand under the term "commissioning"? 09:59 Is it about buildings only? What are "systems"? 13:08 Why is it much more than building commissioning? 14:47 Why does the BCxA exist? 22:51 What kind of support does the BCxA give to its members? 28:46 Why should I join the Building Commissioning Association? 31:18 Building envelope commissioning 35:46 What are the certifications by the BCxA? 40...2021-03-2246 min
CommissioningCoach.com on AirThe Building Commissioning Association (BCxA) - Interview with Ryan Lean, President of the BCxARyan Lean, the Building Commissioning Association president, has been interviewed by Thomas Stuenkel on February 21, 2021. 00:00 Introduction 00:32 How did you come to commissioning? 04:25 What does the BCxA understand under the term "commissioning"? 09:59 Is it about buildings only? What are "systems"? 13:08 Why is it much more than building commissioning? 14:47 Why does the BCxA exist? 22:51 What kind of support does the BCxA give to its members? 28:46 Why should I join the Building Commissioning Association? 31:18 Building envelope commissioning 35:46 What are the certifications by the BCxA? 40:21 How can I join the Building Commissioning Association? 45:07 Closing words More about the Building Commission Association (BCxA): https://www.bcxa.org Contact Ryan Le...2021-03-2247 minCommissioning Podcast - CommissioningCoach.com on Air#12 - The Building Commissioning Association (BCxA) - Interview with Ryan Lean, President of the BCxARyan Lean, the Building Commissioning Association president, has been interviewed by Thomas Stuenkel on February 21, 2021. 00:00 Introduction 00:32 How did you come to commissioning? 04:25 What does the BCxA understand under the term "commissioning"? 09:59 Is it about buildings only? What are "systems"? 13:08 Why is it much more than building commissioning? 14:47 Why does the BCxA exist? 22:51 What kind of support does the BCxA give to its members? 28:46 Why should I join the Building Commissioning Association? 31:18 Building envelope commissioning 35:46 What are the certifications by the BCxA? 40...2021-03-2246 min
Global Summitry Podcasts‘Now’, Ep. 21: Brooking’s Thomas Wright on the United Kingdom and Ireland’s Responses to Covid-19It is a pleasure to welcome back Tom Wright to the ‘Now’ Series to review the United Kingdom and Ireland’s responses to the pandemic. Tom remains the director of the Center on the United States and Europe at the Brookings Institution and a senior fellow there on the Project on International Order and Strategy. Tom has been very busy on examining Europe’s responses to Covid-19 as well as the Trump Administration’s response. He has also been closely following U.S.-China relations and the Trump efforts to ‘call-out’ China’s pandemic responses.
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Commissioning Podcast - CommissioningCoach.com on Air#11 - 'Soft Landings' in Commissioning - Interview with Alex HowardInterview with Alex Howard - Technical Director Engineurs Alex Howard is a chemical engineer and a fellow of The Institute of Chemical Engineers. In his career, Alex has been a site commissioning manager for multibillion-dollar projects as well as a regional commissioning and start-up manager for a 42-billion-dollar industrial gasses company. Alex is now the technical director of ‘Engineurs’, who specialize in supporting their clients from cradle to grave on new and existing assets. In this commissioning podcast episode Alex speaks about these topics: What is the difference between operations compared to commissioning? 2019-05-2719 min
CommissioningCoach.com on Air#11 - 'Soft Landings' in Commissioning - Interview with Alex HowardInterview with Alex Howard - Technical Director Engineurs Alex Howard is a chemical engineer and a fellow of The Institute of Chemical Engineers. In his career, Alex has been a site commissioning manager for multibillion-dollar projects as well as a regional commissioning and start-up manager for a 42-billion-dollar industrial gasses company. Alex is now the technical director of ‘Engineurs’, who specialize in supporting their clients from cradle to grave on new and existing assets. In this commissioning podcast episode Alex speaks about these topics: What is the difference between operations compared to commissioning? What is the system of 'soft landings'? What...2019-05-2719 minCommissioning Podcast - CommissioningCoach.com on Air#11 - 'Soft Landings' in Commissioning - Interview with Alex HowardInterview with Alex Howard - Technical Director Engineurs Alex Howard is a chemical engineer and a fellow of The Institute of Chemical Engineers. In his career, Alex has been a site commissioning manager for multibillion-dollar projects as well as a regional commissioning and start-up manager for a 42-billion-dollar industrial gasses company. Alex is now the technical director of ‘Engineurs’, who specialize in supporting their clients from cradle to grave on new and existing assets. In this commissioning podcast episode Alex speaks about these topics: What is the difference between operations compared to commissioning? 2019-05-2719 min
Commissioning Podcast - CommissioningCoach.com on Air#10 - Process safety during start-up - Interview with Richard FreemanInterview with Richard Freeman - Commercial Director Engineurs Richard Freeman is a Chemical Engineer and a Fellow of the Institute of Chemical Engineers. His career spans a total of 30 years in industry of which 5 years in design, 13 years in operations and 12 years in commissioning management. Richard is now Commercial Director of a start-up company named Engineurs providing engineering services that include flawless startup and operational excellence. It is unfortunate to say but there are far too many lessons that we can learn from past incidents. There are many valuable publications available such as...2019-05-2508 min
CommissioningCoach.com on Air#10 - Process safety during start-up - Interview with Richard FreemanInterview with Richard Freeman - Commercial Director Engineurs Richard Freeman is a Chemical Engineer and a Fellow of the Institute of Chemical Engineers. His career spans a total of 30 years in industry of which 5 years in design, 13 years in operations and 12 years in commissioning management. Richard is now Commercial Director of a start-up company named Engineurs providing engineering services that include flawless startup and operational excellence. It is unfortunate to say but there are far too many lessons that we can learn from past incidents. There are many valuable publications available such as those from the engineering institutes especially the...2019-05-2508 minCommissioning Podcast - CommissioningCoach.com on Air#10 - Process safety during start-up - Interview with Richard FreemanInterview with Richard Freeman - Commercial Director Engineurs Richard Freeman is a Chemical Engineer and a Fellow of the Institute of Chemical Engineers. His career spans a total of 30 years in industry of which 5 years in design, 13 years in operations and 12 years in commissioning management. Richard is now Commercial Director of a start-up company named Engineurs providing engineering services that include flawless startup and operational excellence. It is unfortunate to say but there are far too many lessons that we can learn from past incidents. There are many valuable publications available such as...2019-05-2508 min
Commissioning Podcast - CommissioningCoach.com on Air#9 - Masterclass Completions Online Training - Interview with Alan MillsAlan Mills is a subject matter expert in Systems Completion, operating as an auditor, advisor and trainer. Thomas Stuenkel is a subject matter expert in Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning & Start-Up. In this podcast episode Alan & Thomas announce the collaboration in regards to Alan's "MasterClass Online Training" in Completions. Find out more in this podcast episode what this completions training is about, what are the benefits for you and how to enroll in this online training. Registration for MasterClass Online Training in Completions: http://falconglobal.net/services/training/registration-for-online-training/ Alan Mills...2019-04-2913 min
CommissioningCoach.com on Air#9 - Masterclass Completions Online Training - Interview with Alan MillsAlan Mills is a subject matter expert in Systems Completion, operating as an auditor, advisor and trainer. Thomas Stuenkel is a subject matter expert in Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning & Start-Up. In this podcast episode Alan & Thomas announce the collaboration in regards to Alan's "MasterClass Online Training" in Completions. Find out more in this podcast episode what this completions training is about, what are the benefits for you and how to enroll in this online training. Registration for MasterClass Online Training in Completions: http://falconglobal.net/services/training/registration-for-online-training/ Alan Mills on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-mills-752b9b173/ Contact Alan...2019-04-2913 minCommissioning Podcast - CommissioningCoach.com on Air#9 - Masterclass Completions Online Training - Interview with Alan MillsAlan Mills is a subject matter expert in Systems Completion, operating as an auditor, advisor and trainer. Thomas Stuenkel is a subject matter expert in Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning & Start-Up. In this podcast episode Alan & Thomas announce the collaboration in regards to Alan's "MasterClass Online Training" in Completions. Find out more in this podcast episode what this completions training is about, what are the benefits for you and how to enroll in this online training. Registration for MasterClass Online Training in Completions: http://falconglobal.net/services/training/registration-for-online-training/ Alan Mills...2019-04-2913 min
Commissioning Podcast - CommissioningCoach.com on Air#8 - What is flawless execution and how can PULSE help with it? - Interview with Richard FreemanRichard Freeman is a Chemical Engineer and a Fellow of the Institute of Chemical Engineers. His career spans a total of 30 years in industry of which 5 years in design, 13 years in operations and 12 years in commissioning management. Richard is now Commercial Director of a start-up company named Engineurs providing engineering services that include flawless startup and operational excellence. More about the company Engineurs: http://www.engineurs.com Find out more about the completions management system PULSE here: https://www.pulse-cms.com Talk soon, Thomas Stuenkel ...2019-03-1915 minCommissioning Podcast - CommissioningCoach.com on Air#8 - What is flawless execution and how can PULSE help with it? - Interview with Richard FreemanRichard Freeman is a Chemical Engineer and a Fellow of the Institute of Chemical Engineers. His career spans a total of 30 years in industry of which 5 years in design, 13 years in operations and 12 years in commissioning management. Richard is now Commercial Director of a start-up company named Engineurs providing engineering services that include flawless startup and operational excellence. More about the company Engineurs: http://www.engineurs.com Find out more about the completions management system PULSE here: https://www.pulse-cms.com Talk soon, Thomas Stuenkel ...2019-03-1915 min
CommissioningCoach.com on Air#8 - What is flawless execution and how can PULSE help with it? - Interview with Richard FreemanRichard Freeman is the Commercial Director of a start-up company named Engineurs providing engineering services that include flawless startup and operational excellence.More about the company Engineurs:http://www.engineurs.comFind out more about the completions management system PULSE here:https://www.pulse-cms.comTalk soon,Thomas StuenkelPS: You can enroll into the FREE Online Commissioning Training here:https://www.CommissioningCoach.com/free2019-03-1915 min
Commissioning Podcast - CommissioningCoach.com on Air#7 - Commissioning: What makes THI Energy Consultants different than other firms? - Interview with Tom HindTom Hind was introduced to electrical work right out of highschool by a friend’s father. He saw it as a rewarding way to make good money while learning a trade & traveling. Tom worked hard & moved up through the field by studying & learning everything possible and taking advantage of opportunities to work closely with engineers and consultants. At 25 years old he moved 1,000 miles away to Texas following rumors of a booming oil industry which ultimately led into commissioning oil pipelines and facilities. Tom Hind is a Licensed Master Electrician, a Licensed Commercial Electrical In...2019-03-1510 minCommissioning Podcast - CommissioningCoach.com on Air#7 - Commissioning: What makes THI Energy Consultants different than other firms? - Interview with Tom HindTom Hind was introduced to electrical work right out of highschool by a friend’s father. He saw it as a rewarding way to make good money while learning a trade & traveling. Tom worked hard & moved up through the field by studying & learning everything possible and taking advantage of opportunities to work closely with engineers and consultants. At 25 years old he moved 1,000 miles away to Texas following rumors of a booming oil industry which ultimately led into commissioning oil pipelines and facilities. Tom Hind is a Licensed Master Electrician, a Licensed Commercial Electrical In...2019-03-1510 min
CommissioningCoach.com on Air#7 - Commissioning: What makes THI Energy Consultants different than other firms? - Interview with Tom HindTom Hind is a Licensed Master Electrician, a Licensed Commercial Electrical Inspector by The International Code Council and a Certified Petroleum/Gas Pipeline Inspector by American Petroleum Institute.Check out here how THI Energy Consultants, LLC can help you in your projects:http://www.thi-ec.comUntil the next podcast episode!Talk soon,Thomas StuenkelPS: You can enroll into the FREE Online Commissioning Training here:https://www.CommissioningCoach.com/free2019-03-1510 min
CommissioningCoach.com on Air#6 - Cx Manager - Free Commissioning Software - Interview with Thomas Jarlov - Strategic Commissioning ManagerThomas Jarlov is a strategic commissioning manager. In his spare time he develops computer software. Here to mention CxWiki.dk the Danish Wikipedia for Commissioning and Cx Manager a free online software to manage Commissioning projects in.Cx Manager (CMS):https://cxmanager.live (English)https://cxmanager.dk (Danish)Thomas Jarlov:https://ttj.dkEnjoy the epsisode!Thomas StuenkelPS: FREE Online Commissioning Training:https://www.CommissioningCoach.com/free2019-03-1219 min
Commissioning Podcast - CommissioningCoach.com on Air#6 - Cx Manager - Free Commissioning Software - Interview with Thomas Jarlov - Strategic Commissioning ManagerThomas Jarlov from Denmark started his technical career as an industry electrician with focus on BMS installations. This included renovation of all Herlev Hospitals ventilation plants, the large combustion Lynetten and other construction sites. Thomas liked the inter-connectivity of all the building installations, and started on a further education as an Energy Technologist on Copenhagen School of Design and Technology. Thomas completed his education as an Energy Technologist and was awarded with "TEKNIQ's Energiteknologpris" for the highest grade point for all students. During his education as Energy Technologist, Thomas learned about The Commissioning Process that caught his...2019-03-1219 minCommissioning Podcast - CommissioningCoach.com on Air#6 - Cx Manager - Free Commissioning Software - Interview with Thomas Jarlov - Strategic Commissioning ManagerThomas Jarlov from Denmark started his technical career as an industry electrician with focus on BMS installations. This included renovation of all Herlev Hospitals ventilation plants, the large combustion Lynetten and other construction sites. Thomas liked the inter-connectivity of all the building installations, and started on a further education as an Energy Technologist on Copenhagen School of Design and Technology. Thomas completed his education as an Energy Technologist and was awarded with "TEKNIQ's Energiteknologpris" for the highest grade point for all students. During his education as Energy Technologist, Thomas learned about The Commissioning Process that caught his...2019-03-1219 min
CommissioningCoach.com on Air#5 - Completion, Commissioning and Zenator - Interview with Alan Mills - Systems Completion and CSU Advisor, Auditor and TrainerAlan Mills specializes in Commissioning & Start-Up (CSU) and is a subject matter expert in Systems Completion, operating as an auditor, advisor and trainer.Find out more about Alan Mills here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-mills-752b9b173/Falcon Global:http://falconglobal.netZenator (CCMS - Commissioning Completions Management System):http://falconglobal.net/products/zenator/Books by Alan Mills:http://falconglobal.net/category/books/2019-03-0835 min
Commissioning Podcast - CommissioningCoach.com on Air#5 - Completion, Commissioning and Zenator - Interview with Alan Mills - Systems Completion and CSU Advisor, Auditor and TrainerAlan Mills specializes in Commissioning & Start-Up (CSU) and is a subject matter expert in Systems Completion, operating as an auditor, advisor and trainer. Alan created Falcon Global Ltd in the UK as a start-up 2000, then spearheaded the market launch of 2 successful software products; first PathMaker in 2005, followed by Zenator in 2010. He then went on to develop business on 5 continents, producing worldwide sales revenues of $40 million with blue-chip customers that include: Chevron, ExxonMobil, Anadarko, Petrofac, PDO and others. His 35 year career in the oil & gas industry, much of it spent working internationally in US...2019-03-0835 minCommissioning Podcast - CommissioningCoach.com on Air#5 - Completion, Commissioning and Zenator - Interview with Alan Mills - Systems Completion and CSU Advisor, Auditor and TrainerAlan Mills specializes in Commissioning & Start-Up (CSU) and is a subject matter expert in Systems Completion, operating as an auditor, advisor and trainer. Alan created Falcon Global Ltd in the UK as a start-up 2000, then spearheaded the market launch of 2 successful software products; first PathMaker in 2005, followed by Zenator in 2010. He then went on to develop business on 5 continents, producing worldwide sales revenues of $40 million with blue-chip customers that include: Chevron, ExxonMobil, Anadarko, Petrofac, PDO and others. His 35 year career in the oil & gas industry, much of it spent working internationally in US...2019-03-0835 min
CommissioningCoach.com on Air#4 - LIFE LESSONS - Interview with David Nisbett - Senior Commissioning Manager40+ years in the commissioning businessDavid Nisbett has over 40 years experience in Production, Oil and Gas, Well Services, Shutdowns, Hand-overs, Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning and Start-Up.David worked at all levels from Operator to Superintendent both on Offshore and Onshore plants and from Engineer to Manager on Commissioning and Start-Up.You can contact him as follows:Mobile: +44 7455 556 333Email: davidnisbett@hotmail.com or da_nisbett@yahoo.co.ukTalk soon,Thomas Stuenkel2019-02-1510 min
Commissioning Podcast - CommissioningCoach.com on Air#4 - LIFE LESSONS - Interview with David Nisbett - Senior Commissioning ManagerDavid Nisbett has over 40 years experience in Production, Oil and Gas, Well Services, Shutdowns, Hand-overs, Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning and Start-Up. David worked at all levels from Operator to Superintendent both on Offshore and Onshore plants and from Engineer to Manager on Commissioning and Start-Up. David is still available for commissioning consultancy and commissioning training. You can contact David Nisbett as follows: Mobile: +44 7455 556 333 Email: davidnisbett@hotmail.com or davidnisbett@yahoo.co.uk Talk soon, Thomas Stuenkel2019-02-1510 minCommissioning Podcast - CommissioningCoach.com on Air#4 - LIFE LESSONS - Interview with David Nisbett - Senior Commissioning ManagerDavid Nisbett has over 40 years experience in Production, Oil and Gas, Well Services, Shutdowns, Hand-overs, Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning and Start-Up. David worked at all levels from Operator to Superintendent both on Offshore and Onshore plants and from Engineer to Manager on Commissioning and Start-Up. David is still available for commissioning consultancy and commissioning training. You can contact David Nisbett as follows: Mobile: +44 7455 556 333 Email: davidnisbett@hotmail.com or davidnisbett@yahoo.co.uk Talk soon, Thomas Stuenkel2019-02-1510 min
CommissioningCoach.com on Air#3 - How to start a career in commissioning?Interview with Miroslav Grman - a 30 years old commissioning manager & commissioning engineer.Miro speaks about his career path in commissioning. He started when he was a student at age 21.Now he works as a freelance commissioning manager at BHU Umwelttechnik GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany. (https://www.bhu-et.com)If you are a student or young engineer you should listen to this episode.Enjoy!Thomas StuenkelPS: Free Online Commissioning Training - https://www.CommissioningCoach.com/free2019-02-0723 min
Commissioning Podcast - CommissioningCoach.com on Air#3 - How to start a career in commissioning?How to start a career in commissioning? Interview with Miroslav Grman - a 30 years old commissioning manager & commissioning engineer. Miro speaks about his career path in commissioning. He started when he was a student at age 21. Now he works as a freelance commissioning manager at BHU Umwelttechnik GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany. (Check out the company website here: https://www.bhu-et.com) If you are a student or young engineer you should listen to this episode. Enjoy! Thomas Stuenkel PS: Enroll here into the Free Online Commissioning...2019-02-0723 minCommissioning Podcast - CommissioningCoach.com on Air#3 - How to start a career in commissioning?How to start a career in commissioning? Interview with Miroslav Grman - a 30 years old commissioning manager & commissioning engineer. Miro speaks about his career path in commissioning. He started when he was a student at age 21. Now he works as a freelance commissioning manager at BHU Umwelttechnik GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany. (Check out the company website here: https://www.bhu-et.com) If you are a student or young engineer you should listen to this episode. Enjoy! Thomas Stuenkel PS: Enroll here into the Free Online Commissioning...2019-02-0723 min
CommissioningCoach.com on Air#2 - Which are the most important commercial CMS / CCMS in the industry?"Could you tell me which are the most important commercial CMS/CCMS in the industry?" - Alexander from Columbia asked me.A CMS (commissioning management system) or CCMS (completions and commissioning management system) is often used on upstream and downstream installations because of the large quantity of activities and data involved in the commissioning process.So, let me show you a few of the most important CCMS in this episode.Find all links on my blog on https://www.CommissioningCoach.com.2019-01-3104 min
Commissioning Podcast - CommissioningCoach.com on Air#2 - Which are the most important commercial CMS / CCMS in the industry?"Could you tell me which are the most important commercial CMS/CCMS in the industry?" - Alexander from Columbia asked me. What is a CMS or CCMS? A CMS (commissioning management system) or CCMS (completions and commissioning management system) is often used on upstream and downstream installations because of the large quantity of activities and data involved in the commissioning process. The advantage of a CCMS is having all information digitally available 24/7, which means showing the exact point at which a project stage is. This means up-to-date information is available to all authorized...2019-01-3104 minCommissioning Podcast - CommissioningCoach.com on Air#2 - Which are the most important commercial CMS / CCMS in the industry?"Could you tell me which are the most important commercial CMS/CCMS in the industry?" - Alexander from Columbia asked me. What is a CMS or CCMS? A CMS (commissioning management system) or CCMS (completions and commissioning management system) is often used on upstream and downstream installations because of the large quantity of activities and data involved in the commissioning process. The advantage of a CCMS is having all information digitally available 24/7, which means showing the exact point at which a project stage is. This means up-to-date information is available to all authorized...2019-01-3104 min
CommissioningCoach.com on Air#1 - How can virtual commissioning save time in the real commissioning process?Question to the commissioning community:How can virtual commissioning save time in the real commissioning process of an industrial plant?Thank you very much for your comments!Thomas StuenkelPS: Join the FREE Online Commissioning Training here:https://www.CommissioningCoach.com/free2019-01-2803 min
Commissioning Podcast - CommissioningCoach.com on AirHow can virtual commissioning save time in the real commissioning process?Question to the commissioning community: How can virtual commissioning save time in the real commissioning process of an industrial plant? Thank you very much for your comments! Thomas Stuenkel PS: Join the FREE Online Commissioning Training here: www.CommissioningCoach.com/free2019-01-2803 minCommissioning Podcast - CommissioningCoach.com on AirHow can virtual commissioning save time in the real commissioning process?Question to the commissioning community: How can virtual commissioning save time in the real commissioning process of an industrial plant? Thank you very much for your comments! Thomas Stuenkel PS: Join the FREE Online Commissioning Training here: www.CommissioningCoach.com/free2019-01-2803 min