Episode 19 - Fast gets all the attention slow has all the control; engineering excellence for HS2
For the last episode of AiTalks we met up with Vijay Patil from High Speed Two and Mark Williamson from IBM partner, SyntheSys.
When Stewart Brand, famous author, said ‘the fast gets all the attention but it is the slow that has all the control’. When there are some 10 million engineering artefacts involved this sums up neatly the world of Vijay and team as they drive engineering excellence throughtout the project.
Listen to Vijay gives his perspective on the proactive HS2 culture and leadership at play, how the role of technology like IBM DOORS to help mitigate the the complex aspects of engineering disciplines and the nuances between the supply chain of engineers, contractors, approvers and management. Mark and Vijay pick up on the socio technological impact of a high profile project that promises so much for UK business and sustainable train travel in our futures.
Vijay highlights the human centric side of the HS2 engineer with his own personal view of how important the role of digital tools and platforms have become and the pride experienced by being involved in such a monumental project.