Terima kasih Malaysia

I had the most unexpected adventure in Kuala Lumpur recently, and it all started with a phone call from none other than Greg Gammon . Just imagine I'm lounging by the pool, mentally calculating the time difference between College Station and Kuala Lumpur, when Greg's name flashes on my phone screen. Greg, being the whirlwind of activity that he is, was already in KL and graciously extended an invitation for me to join him in meetings with Malaysian engineering giants, power generation wizards, and oil & gas gurus. Needless to say, I jumped at the chance to be part of the discussion surrounding the Asia Turbomachinery & Pump Symposium .

Now, let's talk about being a huckleberry. Ever heard of it? It's an old 1800s slang that essentially means "I'm the person for the job." And let me tell you, being the unofficial huckleberry for the symposium was quite the?honor. Greg and I made quite the dynamic duo (well, I think so anyway!) he dished out all the technical details while I added the?color?commentary, bringing levity and insight to the table. Think of it like a sports broadcast, where Greg was the main announcer and I was the witty commentator. With over 20 years of symposia experience under my belt, I was thrilled to contribute some real-world insights to the mix.

I'd like to thank everyone who were so gracious with their time and extended the courtesy in hearing the pitch. Some images from the meetings and highly suggest reaching out to everyone at the end of the post and either follow or connect with them here on LinkedIn.?

Of course, none of this would have been possible without the support of their amazing sponsors: PETRONAS , 埃克森美孚 , Shinkawa Electric Co. Ltd. , 艾默生 , and Ebara Elliott Energy these people rock! And let's not forget the incredible exhibitors who make the event shine.

I used to think that the Houston Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia was the be-all and end-all, but boy, was I wrong. After meeting with Greg and the brilliant Nurul Yezid , I've realized that passion for excellence knows no bounds. Malaysia, you've stolen my heart with your dedication and enthusiasm for advancing engineering practices in Southeast Asia.

To the advisory committee and everyone involved in developing this unique conference developed by engineers for engineers, a huge congratulations to?what I know is going to be a successful symposium. Your hard work and dedication will truly paid off.?

As for me, I can't wait to head back to Kuala Lumpur soon for another round of engaging discussions and, of course, some well-deserved poolside relaxation! Who's with me?

In no particualr order, here a short list of the companies we visited:

HRD Corp - Human Resource Development Corporation Syamsuri Sulong Nurul Nabila Ahmad Zaki Anuar Emran Nazaruddin Mohd Jamil Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) Hazariah Mohd Noh P.hD Dr. Elya Mohd Nor Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC) Natasha Lupang James Chan 西门子能源 Advance Gas Turbine Solutions - OTEC & Siemens Energy Joint Venture (Co. No 200701035063 | 793092-T) The Malaysian Oil, Gas & Energy Services Council (MOGSC) Ts. Syed Saggaf Syed Ahmad Ts. Anwarudin Saidu Mohamed, MMSET Zahris Sham Abu Musa Ahmad Faisal Alias ProEight Ir Siva Kumaran Chidambram Noor Ahmad Hamid DELEUM Ahmad Rizal Mohamad Institution of Mechanical Engineers - University of Malaya Student Chapter (IMechE UM)