About Code the Future Podcast
Building Trust in Surgical Robotics: Are We There Yet?
Episode 10 | Jason Waldman, Associate Director of Embedded Business Development, Advantech
Host Matt Chandler sits down with Jason Waldman, Associate Director of Embedded Business Development at Advantech, about the fast-evolving world of surgical robotics. From breakthroughs in clinical applications to development challenges and FDA certification, Jason shares personal and professional insights on how emerging technologies are reshaping patient care.
Training Tomorrow's Software Engineers: The Battle for Talent
Episode 9 | Professor Rafik Goubran, Carleton University
Host Matt Chandler speaks with Professor Rafik Goubran of Carleton University about how he’s equipping the next generation of software engineers with the skills that will make them job-ready from day one of their working careers, whether at an automaker or aerospace company. Together they explore how practical learning drives student success, sparks innovation, and strengthens the global embedded systems talent pipeline.
Alex Roy on AVs, AI, and Auto Innovation
Episode 8 | Alex Roy, American Racing Driver
Mobility futurist, record-setting endurance driver, and transportation tech venture capital investor Alex Roy - often dubbed “the most interesting man in mobility” - joins host Matt Chandler for a wide-ranging conversation on what’s next for the automotive world. Roy shares sharp insights on the skills that will define the next generation of talent, where Western OEMs are falling behind, and what it will take to truly earn public trust in the age of smart mobility.
Robotic Surgery - Inside the Operating Room of the Future
Episode 7 | Stéphane Lavallée, Chairman at eCential Robotics, President of MinMaxMedical and more
Host Matt Chandler sits down Stéphane Lavallée, a trailblazer in the surgical robotics field with more than 200 patents to his name. Together they explore the challenges of earning trust in robotic-assisted procedures, the importance of surgeon training, and what the future holds as AI and new digital tools reshape the operating room.
How is Driver Monitoring Tech Saving Lives?
Episode 6 | Mike Lenné, Chief Safety Officer, Seeing Machines
Host Matt Chandler sits down with Mike Lenné, Seeing Machines’ inaugural Chief Safety Officer (previously Chief Science & Innovation Officer), to discuss how advanced driver monitoring software can significantly reduce auto accidents and fatalities. Together, they explore the technology's ability to detect driver fatigue, distraction, and other risky behaviors in real-time, and its broader implications for road safety.
