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Maintenance Mavericks Podcast

UpKeep Maintenance Management upkeep.com
A podcast for people who want to learn more about all things maintenance and reliability. UpKeep Founder and CEO, Ryan Chan, meets with an expert from the maintenance community to take a deep-dive into topics that can help elevate our entire industry. Visit us on the web at http://www.upkeep.com/ Check us out on socials! → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-upkeep → Twitter: https://twitter.com/OnUpKeep → Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onupkeep/ → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upkeepaom/
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Episodes

S4:E10 Chaos in America's Port and the Shipping Crisis with Lucas Marino

In this week's episode of the Maintenance Mavericks Podcast, we have Lucas Marino, who wears many hats, one of them being the Life Cycle Engineer at Amentum! Lucas and Ryan talk about America's Port — why they are struggling to keep up, who is profiting from this crisis, who is hurting from it, and who is to blame. Listen today! Visit us on the web at http://www.upkeep.com/ Join our Maintenance Community Slack Group: http://www.upkeep.org/ Download UpKeep from the App Store and Google Play for f...

Jan 25, 202235 minSeason 4Ep. 10

S4:E09 Why is the World Short on Everything!? with Larry Wigger

In this week's episode of the Maintenance Mavericks Podcast, we have Larry Wigger, supply chain management expert and Assistant Teaching Professor at UMKC, on the show! Larry and Ryan discuss a hot topic in today's world: the disruption in our global supply chain. Listen now! Join the Maintenance Community: https://upkeep.org/ https://bit.ly/UpKeepFacebook https://bit.ly/UpKeepLinkedIn Music from https://filmmusic.io "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://cr...

Dec 02, 202123 minSeason 4Ep. 9

S4:E08 The Data That Drives PM Optimization with Rick Clonan

In this week's episode of the Maintenance Mavericks Podcast, we have Rick Clonan, maintenance expert and co-author of the book Engineer’s Guide to Preventive Maintenance: Mitigating Asset Risks Through Preventive Action on the show! Rick and Ryan discuss topics surrounding the data that's necessary to leverage PM optimization and mitigate risk, both in an organization and on a larger scale. Listen now! Join the Maintenance Community: https://upkeep.org/ https://bit.ly/UpKeepFacebook https://bit....

Nov 27, 202125 minSeason 4Ep. 8

S4:E07: Sustainable Business Processes in Asset Management & Beyond with Chris Colson

In this week's episode of the Maintenance Mavericks Podcast, we have Chris Colson, Principal at Allied Reliability, and co-author of Clean, Green, and Reliable: A Sustainable Reliability Guide For Industrial Plants on the show! While the benefits of equipment reliability are most noted for reducing the cost of maintenance, Chris and Ryan discuss the benefits of reliable assets that reach far beyond cost and into environmental, social and governance practices. Listen now! Join the Maintenance Com...

Nov 18, 202133 minSeason 4Ep. 7

S4:E06 From the Military to Maintenance - How to Transition into a Successful Career

In this week's episode of the Maintenance Mavericks Podcast, we have a special panel episode co-hosted by Gary Wood, U.S. Army Ranger and UpKeep Senior Implementation Manager. To celebrate Veterans Day, we invite you to spend time with four Veterans who have transitioned from the US Armed Forces to a successful career in maintenance and reliability. Please join us to hear their stories of service, their unique perspective on how they prepared for their transition, and why you should hire a veter...

Nov 16, 202122 minSeason 4Ep. 6

S4:E05 Innovation and Its Importance with Shweta Saxena

In this week's episode of the Maintenance Mavericks Podcast, we have Shweta Saxena, CEO of MachineMax, on the show! Ryan and Shweta explore the topic of technological innovation — especially in the mining and construction industry — and how critical it is for the industry to adopt and adapt to new technology. Listen today! Join the Maintenance Community: https://upkeep.org/ https://bit.ly/UpKeepFacebook https://bit.ly/UpKeepLinkedIn Music from https://filmmusic.io "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (ht...

Nov 05, 202120 min

S4:E04 The Future of Asset Analytics with Dane Boers

In this week's episode of the Maintenance Mavericks Podcast, we have Dane Boers, founder of Modla, on the show! Ryan and Dane explore the topic of advanced analytical techniques and the future of analytics in preventive maintenance. Listen today! Join the Maintenance Community: https://upkeep.org/ https://bit.ly/UpKeepFacebook https://bit.ly/UpKeepLinkedIn Music from https://filmmusic.io "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b.....

Oct 27, 202121 min

S4:E03 Community Question Round-Up No.6 with Ramesh Gulati

In this week's episode of the Maintenance Mavericks Podcast, we'll be doing another Community Question Round-Up, where we review questions submitted by members in our Maintenance Community Slack Group and hear insight from one of our Maintenance Experts in Residence, the Reliability Sherpa himself — Ramesh Gulati. Listen today! Join the Maintenance Community: https://upkeep.org/ https://bit.ly/UpKeepFacebook https://bit.ly/UpKeepLinkedIn Music from https://filmmusic.io "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeo...

Oct 22, 202134 minSeason 4Ep. 3

S4:E02 Maximizing Safety and Reliability with Mark Benak

In this week's episode of Maintenance Mavericks, we have Mark Benak on the show! Mark is a technology entrepreneur who holds a ton of experience and industry knowledge. Ryan and Mark discuss the difference between maintenance and reliability, ensuring optimal maintenance strategies for safety and reliability, and much more! Listen today! Join the Maintenance Community: https://upkeep.org/ https://bit.ly/UpKeepFacebook https://bit.ly/UpKeepLinkedIn Music from https://filmmusic.io "Too Cool" by Ke...

Oct 14, 202118 min

S4:E01 Women in Maintenance with Caitlyn Young-Gilbert

We're excited to announce the launch of our podcast's rebrand to "Maintenance Mavericks"! To kick off our new season and our new name, we have our very own UpKeep Chief of Staff, Caitlyn Young-Gilbert, on the show! In this episode, Caitlyn shares with us her latest project, the Women in Maintenance Podcast, as well as her insights on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the industry. Listen today! Join the Maintenance Community: https://upkeep.org/ https://bit.ly/UpKeepFacebook https://bit.ly/UpK...

Oct 08, 202118 min

S3:E23 The Human Side of Maintenance with Jim Vantyghem

In this week's episode of The Maintenance Community Podcast, we have Jim Vantyghem, CMMS Senior Support Manager at Gentek Building Products, on the show! Jim has a huge passion for understanding the human side of maintenance — solving common frustrations and issues that maintenance personnel face, identifying underlying people issues within a maintenance organization, and more. Listen today! Join the Maintenance Community: https://upkeep.org/ https://bit.ly/UpKeepFacebook https://bit.ly/UpKeepLi...

Sep 29, 202122 min

S3:E22 TMCP Special: Community Question Round-Up No.5 with Ramesh and Ryan

In this week's episode of The Maintenance Community Podcast, we'll be doing another Community Question Round-Up, where we review questions submitted by members in our Maintenance Community Slack group and hear insight from one of our Maintenance Experts in Residence, the Reliability Sherpa himself — Ramesh Gulati. Listen today! Join the Maintenance Community: https://upkeep.org/ https://bit.ly/UpKeepFacebook https://bit.ly/UpKeepLinkedIn Music from https://filmmusic.io "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeo...

Sep 24, 202126 min

S3:E21 Working in the Food and Beverage Industry with Andy Gailey

In this week's episode of The Maintenance Community Podcast, we have Andy Gailey, Founding Director of UPTIME, back on the show! Andy has spent over 20 years at Pepsico, and Ryan takes this time to learn more about Andy's experience in this company, and in the Food and Beverage industry as a whole. Listen today! Join the Maintenance Community: https://upkeep.org/ https://bit.ly/UpKeepFacebook https://bit.ly/UpKeepLinkedIn Music from https://filmmusic.io "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incom...

Sep 15, 202117 min

S3:E20 TMCP Special: Community Question Round-Up No.4 with Ramesh and Ryan

In this week's episode of The Maintenance Community Podcast, we'll be doing another Community Question Round-Up, where we review questions submitted by members in our Maintenance Community Slack group and hear insight from one of our Maintenance Experts in Residence, the Reliability Sherpa himself — Ramesh Gulati. Listen today! Join the Maintenance Community: https://upkeep.org/ https://bit.ly/UpKeepFacebook https://bit.ly/UpKeepLinkedIn Music from https://filmmusic.io "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeo...

Sep 08, 202122 min

S3:E19 Maintenance Process Mapping with Ricky Smith

In this week's episode of The Maintenance Community Podcast, we have Ricky Smith, Expert in Residence at UpKeep, back on the show! Ryan and Ricky discuss Maintenance Process Mapping — what it is, why it's necessary, and how it can improve an organization's maintenance function. Listen today! Join the Maintenance Community: https://upkeep.org/ https://bit.ly/UpKeepFacebook https://bit.ly/UpKeepLinkedIn Music from https://filmmusic.io "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: ...

Sep 02, 202117 min

S3:E18 Makings of Great Maintenance Supervisors and Managers with Cliff Williams

In this week's episode of The Maintenance Community Podcast, we have Cliff Williams, Principal Advisor of Maintenance and Reliability at People & Processes, back on the show! Ryan and Cliff take a deep dive into the role of Maintenance Supervisors and Managers, and how these positions play a vital role in an organization. Listen today! Join the Maintenance Community: https://upkeep.org/ https://bit.ly/UpKeepFacebook https://bit.ly/UpKeepLinkedIn Music from https://filmmusic.io "Too Cool" by ...

Aug 18, 202118 min

S3:E17 The Leadership Mindset with Tom Furnival

In this week's episode of The Maintenance Community Podcast, we have Tom Furnival on the show! Tom is currently the Vice President of Marshall Institute, and holds a ton of experience working with industry professionals and teaching them highly relevant solutions to improve performance. In this episode, Tom shares what he has learned over the years, especially when it comes to leadership. Listen today! Join the Maintenance Community: https://upkeep.org/ https://bit.ly/UpKeepFacebook https://bit....

Aug 13, 202115 min

S3:E16 TMCP Special: Community Question Round-Up No.3 with Ramesh and Ryan

In this week's special episode of The Maintenance Community Pod, we'll be doing another Community Question Round-Up, where we review questions submitted by members in our Maintenance Community Slack group and hear insight from one of our Maintenance Experts in Residence, the Reliability Sherpa himself — Ramesh Gulati. Listen today! Join the Maintenance Community: https://upkeep.org/ https://bit.ly/UpKeepFacebook https://bit.ly/UpKeepLinkedIn Music from https://filmmusic.io "Too Cool" by Kevin Ma...

Aug 04, 202126 min

S3:E15 Building an Engaging and Successful Reliability Culture with Aaron Schultz

In this week's episode of The Maintenance Community Podcast, we have Aaron Schultz on the show! Aaron holds over 20 years of experience in manufacturing, and has gained a ton of valuable insight on how to work with organizations to improve their reliability culture. In this episode, Aaron shares with Ryan these insights and so much more! Listen today! Join the Maintenance Community: https://upkeep.org/ https://bit.ly/UpKeepFacebook https://bit.ly/UpKeepLinkedIn Music from https://filmmusic.io "T...

Jul 28, 202116 min

S3:E14 TMCP Special: Community Question Round-Up No.2 with Ramesh and Ryan

In this week's special episode of The Maintenance Community Pod, we'll be doing another Community Question Round-Up, where we review questions submitted by members in our Maintenance Community Slack group and hear insight from one of our Maintenance Experts in Residence, the Reliability Sherpa himself — Ramesh Gulati. Listen today! Join the Maintenance Community: https://upkeep.org/ https://bit.ly/UpKeepFacebook https://bit.ly/UpKeepLinkedIn Music from https://filmmusic.io "Too Cool" by Kevin Ma...

Jul 21, 202126 min

S3:E13 Prioritizing Asset Health and Monitoring with Allyson Hawley

In this episode of The Maintenance Community Podcast, we have Allyson Hawley, Asset Health Lead of Mobile Assets at Teck Resources Limited, on the show! Allyson is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to Asset Health and Monitoring, and Ryan takes the opportunity to learn more about this topic from her. Listen today! Join the Maintenance Community: https://upkeep.org/ https://bit.ly/UpKeepFacebook https://bit.ly/UpKeepLinkedIn Music from https://filmmusic.io "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://i...

Jul 14, 202113 min

S3:E12 Future of Manufacturing and Technology with Indranil Sircar

In this episode of The Maintenance Community Podcast, we have the incredible honor of interviewing Indranil Sircar, CTO of Manufacturing Industry at Microsoft. Ryan and Indranil tackle a few questions sourced from members of The Maintenance Community Slack Group. And, Indranil shares his vision for the future of the manufacturing industry. Listen today! Join the Maintenance Community: https://upkeep.org/ https://bit.ly/UpKeepFacebook https://bit.ly/UpKeepLinkedIn Music from https://filmmusic.io ...

Jul 07, 202135 min

S3:E11 Making Sense of Data in Manufacturing with Christine Witte

In this week's episode of The Maintenance Community Pod, we have Christine Witte, Director of Product and Services at Seam Group, on the show! Ryan and Christine discuss data optimization and analytics in the manufacturing sector, as well as provide practical steps on how manufacturers can make sense of the data they are collecting and deduct information that comes out of their systems. Listen today! Join the Maintenance Community: https://upkeep.org/ https://bit.ly/UpKeepFacebook https://bit.ly...

Jul 01, 202117 min

S3:E10 Building Technology for the Deskless Workforce with Tom Ross

In this week's episode of The Maintenance Community Pod, we have Tom Ross, Applications Engineer Manager of Machine Health Monitoring at Everactive, on the show! Ryan and Tom discuss the rise of technological tools as the world is evolving. And, how these tools are driving improved performance in maintenance organizations. Listen today! Join the Maintenance Community: https://upkeep.org/ https://bit.ly/UpKeepFacebook https://bit.ly/UpKeepLinkedIn Music from https://filmmusic.io "Too Cool" by Kev...

Jun 29, 202110 min

S3:E9 Standardizing Instructions and Enabling Industrial Maintenance as a Service with Florian Ferrier

In this week's episode of The Maintenance Community Pod, we have Florian Ferrier, Co-Founder and Director of msapp, on the show! Ryan and Florian discuss the advancement of information sharing, explore industrial maintenance as a service, and so much more. Listen today! Join the Maintenance Community: https://upkeep.org/ https://bit.ly/UpKeepFacebook https://bit.ly/UpKeepLinkedIn Music from https://filmmusic.io "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creative...

Jun 24, 202116 min

S3:E8 Improving Data Quality with Sarah Lukens

In this week's episode of The Maintenance Community Pod, we have Sarah Lukens, Data Scientist at GE Digital, on the show! Sarah shares her vast knowledge on data quality and maintenance data, as well as her journey and experience in this space. Listen today! Join the Maintenance Community: https://upkeep.org/ https://bit.ly/UpKeepFacebook https://bit.ly/UpKeepLinkedIn Music from https://filmmusic.io "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/...

Jun 22, 202116 min

S3:E7 Change Management Practices with Dan Anderson

In this week's episode of The Maintenance Community Pod, we have Dan Anderson, Manager at Life Cycle Engineering and member of the SMRP Board of Directors, on the show! Ryan and Dan discuss change management practices, and how organizations can shift their culture to proactive maintenance. Listen today! Join the Maintenance Community: https://upkeep.org/ https://bit.ly/UpKeepFacebook https://bit.ly/UpKeepLinkedIn Music from https://filmmusic.io "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.co...

Jun 15, 202118 min

S3:E6 TMCP Special: Community Question Round-Up with Ramesh and Ryan

In this week's episode of The Maintenance Community Pod, we’ll be reviewing questions submitted by members in our Maintenance Community Slack group and hearing insight from one of our Maintenance Experts in Residence, the Reliability Sherpa himself — Ramesh Gulati. Listen today! Join the Maintenance Community: https://upkeep.org/ https://bit.ly/UpKeepFacebook https://bit.ly/UpKeepLinkedIn Music from https://filmmusic.io "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http:/...

Jun 10, 202138 min

S3:E5 Thomas’s COVID-19 Rapid Response with Cathy Ma

In this week's episode of The Maintenance Community Pod, we are excited to have Cathy Ma, Director of User Acquisition at Thomas, on the show! Cathy shares with us how Thomas mobilized over 6,000 manufacturers in North America to speed up PPE distribution and production. She also shares her thoughts on digital transformation and diversity in the industry. Listen today! Join the Maintenance Community: https://upkeep.org/ https://bit.ly/UpKeepFacebook https://bit.ly/UpKeepLinkedIn Music from https...

Jun 08, 202117 min

S3:E4 CMMS Implementation with Gary Wood

In this week's episode of The Maintenance Community Pod, we are excited to have one of our very own, Gary Wood, on the show! Gary is the Senior Implementation Manager at UpKeep. But, before working in the tech space, Gary garnered over 20 years of experience in maintenance. And, in this episode, he shares his expertise on CMMS implementation and when its the right time for organizations to adopt a CMMS to be set up for success! Join the Maintenance Community: https://upkeep.org/ https://bit.ly/U...

Jun 02, 202120 minSeason 3Ep. 4
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