In this episode, Maithili Ghadge, podcast host, talks with Sameer Ramgoolam, the Director of SMARTBuild Engineering PTY LTD, an engineering management consultancy providing project management and engineering design services to major construction projects of all sizes. SMARTBuild specializes in the provision of high-level strategic and technical advice, as well as energy and design management support, with a focus on early engagement, effective communication, and risk identification and mitigation. Sameer, who is a native of South Africa, completed his undergraduate studies in his homeland before furthering his studies in Australia, where he earned his Master’s Degree in Engineering from the Swinburne University of Technology.
Sameer shares some insights on digital engineering and how it can be used in the field of building and construction. He explains how digital engineering benefits engineers and how they can adopt the approach. Sameer also discusses the contributions that he has made to advance the digital engineering approach and gives an in-depth of how modern technology has enhanced digital engineering. Tune in to learn more about this and other exciting topics!
Timestamps
[01:49] The definition of digital engineering
[05:20] How digital engineering can be used in the field of building and construction
[08:45] How digital engineering benefits construction engineers
[10:57] What it takes to adopt the approach of digital engineering
[14:04] Sameer’s contribution to the advancement of digital engineering
[18:50] Role of modern technology in advancing digital engineering
[19:42] Sameer’s advice to students and young engineers
Quotes
● Digital engineering is the foundation of the economic development of the real estate industry.
● Cloud computing and blockchain technology are the main propellers of digital engineering.
● Programming is the backbone of digital engineering.
● Digital engineering integrates information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and third-platform technologies in the enterprise context.
● Digital engineering is a must-have tool for designing, building, and integrating the incredibly complex products that drive our economy today.
Resource links
https://www.greatsampleresume.com/job-responsibilities/graphic-web-design/digital-engineer
