I am passionate about multidisciplinary knowledge required to prevent technical faults and human errors. My experience includes:- Technology specification- Technology purchase- Technology development- Technology qualification- Organisational development- Software development- Reliability and maintenance engineering - Condition monitoring sensors- Collection and analysis of failure data- Investigation of incidents- Technical expert in patent dispute- Knowledge managementMy work experience has given me a good understanding of how drilling, well, subsea and topside equipment works. My interest in failure data and failure mechanisms has also given me a good understanding of why equipment fails and how failures can be prevented. The experience gained by working in multidisciplinary teams with skilled colleagues and clients has been thoroughly documented in lessons learned books independent of company affiliation.An observation that has gradually matured is the importance of the tacit knowledge that emerges when discussing with experienced people. Obvious things are said that you won't find in textbooks. Discussions with colleagues and customers must not be underestimated as a source of learning.