Technical Leadership Talks

Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management
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Dive into the world of technical management with "Technical Leadership Talks."  Brought to you by Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management (METM), join us as we speak with top industry leaders and executives about tech leadership skills, current industry insights, and EQ-based management strategies that are creating the tech leaders of the future.  

  1. FEB 4

    Building the Future of Technical Leadership at METM with Dr. Sunshine Webster

    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Sunshine Webster, director of Texas A&M’s Master of Engineering Technical Management (METM) program, to discuss where METM is today and where it’s headed.  Dr. Webster shares her vision for the future of the program, how METM continues to evolve alongside industry and technology, and the skills today’s technical professionals need to lead in an increasingly complex world.  Technical Leadership Talks is brought to you by Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management, a program that equips working technical professionals for the next step in their careers.

    18 min

  2. JAN 7

    Designing Leaders, Not Just Engineers: METM’s Founding Story with Dr. Ben Zoghi

    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ben Zoghi, founder of Texas A&M’s Master of Engineering Technical Management (METM) program, to explore how METM began and why it was created. Dr. Zoghi shares the industry needs that inspired the program, the leadership gaps he saw in traditional engineering education, and the vision behind METM’s focus on technical leadership, emotional intelligence, and real-world application.  Technical Leadership Talks is brought to you by Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management, a program that equips working technical professionals for the next step in their careers.

    24 min

  3. 12/03/2025

    Leading Across Generations: Building Culture Through Evolving Management Styles with Austin Gary

    In today’s episode, we are featuring Austin Gary, a Senior Project Manager at STRUCTURAL. We discuss how leaders can strengthen workplace culture while navigating the differing management styles of multiple generations.  Listeners will learn practical strategies for bridging these gaps, improving communication, and leading unified, high-trust teams. Technical Leadership Talks is brought to you by Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management, a program that equips working technical professionals for the next step in their careers.

    19 min

  4. 11/05/2025

    Taking the Leap Into Entrepreneurship

    In this episode, we sit down with Teena Redhorse, Founder and CEO of Redhorse Engineering. Teena shares her journey of launching her own company—from the courage it took to take the leap, to the challenges, rewards, and leadership lessons she’s gained along the way. Visit Redhorse Engineering's website at this link.  Technical Leadership Talks is brought to you by Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management, a program that equips working technical professionals for the next step in their careers.

    18 min

  5. 10/01/2025

    From Combat to Career: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence to Overcome Challenges

    In this episode, we sit down with Christopher Jimenez—combat veteran, engineer, and founder and coach at EQ-Discovery. Chris shares his personal journey from military service to engineering and entrepreneurship, revealing how emotional intelligence has been a guiding force along the way. Through his story, we explore how EQ can help us navigate life’s toughest challenges, strengthen leadership, and create resilience in both career and personal growth. To learn more about Chris’s work and coaching, visit EQ-Discovery. Technical Leadership Talks is brought to you by Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management, a program that equips working technical professionals for the next step in their careers.

    16 min

  6. 09/03/2025

    Executive Leadership Series: Rafael Patron

    In today’s episode, we are featuring Rafael Patron, the Plant Senior Director at Tenaris. The audio you will hear is from Texas A&M’s Master of Engineering Technical Management’s Executive Leadership Speaker Series. At this series, Rafael spoke to METM students about his leadership journey and provided insights and advice to help guide students as they navigate their current and future leadership roles.  Technical Leadership Talks is brought to you by Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management, a program that equips working technical professionals for the next step in their careers.

    53 min

  7. 08/06/2025

    METM Alumni Spotlight: Julianne Sanscartier

    In today’s episode, we are talking to Julianne Sanscartier. She currently works as an Engineer 3 at Los Alamos National Laboratory and graduated with her Master of Engineering Technical Management (METM) degree in 2024. Today, we discuss moving into management at a young age, her leadership style, and the skills she took away from the METM program. Technical Leadership Talks is brought to you by Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management, a program that equips working technical professionals for the next step in their careers.

    10 min

  8. 07/02/2025

    Leading Successful Enterprise-Wide Technology Rollouts with Branden Ramsey

    In this episode, we are featuring Branden Ramsey. Branden works at Axiom Space as the Senior Director of Digital Transformation. Today, Branden discusses how to lead successful enterprise-wide technology rollouts. He delves into how to overcome the challenges of these rollouts, as well as the tools and tactics that lead to successful ones.  Technical Leadership Talks is brought to you by Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management, a program that equips working technical professionals for the next step in their careers.

    13 min
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Dive into the world of technical management with "Technical Leadership Talks."  Brought to you by Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management (METM), join us as we speak with top industry leaders and executives about tech leadership skills, current industry insights, and EQ-based management strategies that are creating the tech leaders of the future.  

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    Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
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    Clean
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