Thoughts and stories from the field, on engineering, industry, technology and the choices that shape a career.
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From Industrial Innovation to Asset Integrity
One question has followed me throughout my career: how do you prevent a failure before it happens? Whether the asset is a downhole tool, a machine on a production line, or a piece of critical infrastructure, the real challenge is…
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Why I turned down my dream job and took the one nobody expected me to take
As a kid, I had three professional convictions. The first was to become an engineer, a conviction I formed in middle school. The second was to become the CEO of a large group, which came a little later, in high…
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Choisir sans renoncer: my conversation with Laura Bokobza on decision-making
I had the pleasure of taking part in Choisir sans renoncer (Choosing Without Giving Up), the podcast by Laura Bokobza dedicated to decision-making and the loneliness of leadership. We talked about my years at Schlumberger, my move into entrepreneurship, and…
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What I take away from the loss of the Titan submersible
Beyond the loss of life, and without getting into the debate over the resources involved, the loss of the Titan submersible reminds us that technical, technological or usage innovation must never come at the expense of its users’ safety. The…