#25 – Murat Islam: He’s a Turk, Definitely not a Turkey.
Murat is a Lead Engineer at John Crane Couplings

Fellow of the IMechE, like the ASME
We call it A-S-M-E, they call it as-me.
Growing up in Turkey, he and brothers made their own toys.
Turkey’s college entrance exam is different from the US and UK.

It helps direct you into your best subject


SAT and other tests are not the best, but they are what we have
Some of his engineering classes were in English.
Earned a master’s degree in UK.
Received patent for installing undersea cables and pipelines, therefore, he helps data circle the world.
Engineering failures aren’t the end of the world, but we still don’t like them
Learn from your failures and the failures of others
Failures also drive new requirements
Is a chartered engineer. Similar to professional engineer in US.

CE – more experience based. PE – more test based


Fellowship is similar but much higher level. Also requires mentorship.
How turkeys got their name.
US and England – divided by a common language
Buses and small Scottish and Welsh roads
Likes RVing or caravaning and makes small customizations for it.
He is a big fan of AI.
ChatGPT is like the Model T. A good start with an amazing future.

Murat’s undersea cable patent GB2554434
Bert’s Company – www.dexterityeng.com

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