Interview with David Males, Director of Business Development, SSI

In this week’s episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with David Males, Director of Business Development, SSI. Mr. Males has 35+ years as a trusted sales and marketing executive in IT & Related Services in the US and Canada. His previous experience serving the industrial manufacturing and infrastructure development (AEC) sectors allows him to bring a practical perspective to help the marine and shipbuilding industry address key challenges surrounding digital transformation, lifecycle management, and the impact of emerging technology on current and future workers.

David is a frequent presenter at marine industry conferences addressing key challenges surrounding business transformation to digital shipbuilding and asset lifecycle management. He has been published in Maritime Technology magazine and chairs the SNAME O-52 Digital Twin Panel that aims to provide guidance to assist industry in the development of digital twin programs.

SSI delivers software, services, and expertise for the business of shipbuilding. They take advantage of the rapidly evolving technologies that define the future of the industry and understand how to implement them specifically for shipbuilders. For over 35 years, their team has been globally recognized for their specific solutions for the design, engineering, construction, and maintenance of shipbuilding projects.

In this episode:

  • How Canada ensuring its shipbuilding efforts align with long-term strategic priorities.
  • The biggest hurdles facing Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy today.
  • How the Canadian shipbuilding industry is adapting to global trends and digitalization.
  • Challenges that Canadian shipyards are running up against
  • How SSI’s digital ship sustainment platform fits in with the RCN’s initiatives
  • And more!