Reliability - It Matters!

Akshay Athalye

At Reliability - It Matters! We try to dispel common misconceptions around Reliability and speak to Industry experts on their Reliability journey and leverage their experience. We will also break down complex Reliability topics and explain them in a simple manner.

  1. 12/09/2025

    Episode 40: Beyond the Curve: Making Sense of Remaining Useful Life

    In this episode, I speak with Philip Sage from Mantua Group, and we discuss Remaining Useful Life. We discuss how to calculate it, its importance, and how we can get it wrong. Tune in to hear an insightful conversation. You can reach out to Phil via LinkedIn.

    30 min

  2. 08/19/2025

    Episode 39: AI in Reliability and Maintenance

    In this episode, I speak with Sandeep Jadhav about Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Maintenance and Reliability. We discuss the implementation of Machine Learning in the Industry, the challenges it presents, and what can be done to implement it successfully. You can reach out to Sandeep via LinkedIn.

    29 min

  3. 07/21/2025

    Episode 38: Reading the Plot: Reliability Tales from Fleets & Parts with Ayaz

    In this episode of Reliability — It Matters, we’re heading to space — and straight into the fascinating world of probability plots, random failures, and what your data really says about your assets. Our guest, an engineer from Blue Origin, joins us to unpack the crucial difference between looking at failure data for a single component versus an entire fleet. We dig into why probability plots are powerful tools for spotting patterns, busting myths like the misuse of MTBF, and how good (or bad!) data practices can make or break your reliability insights — whether you’re launching rockets or keeping things running here on Earth. If you’ve ever wondered how to get real insights from failure data — beyond the averages and assumptions — this one’s for you. Buckle up! 🚀🔍 You can reach out to Ayaz through LinkedIn.

    30 min

  4. 06/17/2025

    Episode 37: MTBF: Making time for Broken Electronics with Philip

    In this episode, I speak with Philip Sage about the MTBF (again), but with a focus on its indiscriminate use to describe electronic component failures. Phil shares the history of its use and how it has become the de facto metric. If you want to learn more about how to assess the Reliability of your Electronic components, then you should reach out to Phil through LinkedIn or his website (https://mantua.group/).

    28 min

  5. 05/12/2025

    Episode 36: Reliability Rebooted: AI in Asset Management with Shane

    In this episode, I speak with Shane Scriven about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Asset Management and Reliability Engineering. We talk about how AI can transform Reliability practices and help us make better decisions faster. If you want to learn more, reach out to Shane through LinkedIn.

    31 min

  6. 02/09/2025

    Episode 35: One Size Fits All Asset Management?

    In this episode, I speak with Philip Sage about organizations' challenges with recording failure data and making the most of it, how this affects their ability to make data-driven decisions, and their inability to apply an Asset Management framework specific to their risk profile. If you want to learn more about creating an Asset Management framework tailored to your needs reach out to Philip Sage throughLinkedIn.

    29 min

  7. 01/27/2025

    Episode 34: Understanding Distributions

    In this episode, Miguel and I discuss Failure Distributions and how to interpret their information. We discuss everything from probability plots to CDFs and PDFs. If you want to learn more about the different distributions, feel free to ask me or Miguel, and we will be more than happy to help where we can.

    32 min

  8. 01/12/2025

    Episode 33: Reliability misconceptions in the Mining Industry

    In this episode, I enjoyed having Miguel on the podcast. We talked all about misconceptions surrounding reliability in the mining industry. From the common mix-ups between maintenance and reliability engineering to the often-overlooked strategies for enhancing the role of a reliability engineer, we’re tackling it all. We’ll discuss what it takes to become a better reliability engineer, clarify the distinct responsibilities of maintenance versus reliability professionals, and explore actionable ways to elevate the state of reliability engineering in the field. So grab your hard hat and let’s break ground on some eye-opening conversations that can transform the way you think about reliability in mining. If you have a question and want to contact Miguel, you can get in touch via LinkedIn.

    29 min
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At Reliability - It Matters! We try to dispel common misconceptions around Reliability and speak to Industry experts on their Reliability journey and leverage their experience. We will also break down complex Reliability topics and explain them in a simple manner.

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  • Creator
    Akshay Athalye
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Akshay Athalye
  • Show Website
    Reliability - It Matters!