Show Notes
Air fryers are a godsend – especially when you want crispy fries without the mess and fuss of a deep fryer. Easy and instant, it's hard to imagine life without it. But like any kitchen appliance, they need regular care to keep delivering the results you expect. Just as you wouldn't leave kitchen appliances unattended, high-voltage systems require the same amount of TLC and proactive maintenance. Service and maintenance aren't just about fixing issues after they occur – it's also about keeping everything in tip-top shape to avoid problems before they even happen. In this episode, we invited Sofia Sauvageot, Head of Global Product Group High Voltage Service at Hitachi Energy, to break down the service strategies and trends that will safeguard the high-voltage grid. --- Sofia Sauvageot, Head of Global Product Group High Voltage Service of the High Voltage Products business at Hitachi Energy. Sofia holds a material engineering degree from Ecole Européenne d'Ingénieurs en Genie des Matériaux, Nancy France and from Lulea University, Sweden. Throughout her 25-year career, she held various roles in manufacturing, project management, R&D, marketing, and sales. Sofia is a high-energy go-getter who loves pushing boundaries, both in her career and personal life. Passionate about the energy transition, she finds fulfillment in the challenges that motivate and empower her to make a real difference in the world. Sofia also enjoys meeting new people and lives by the motto, "The sky is the limit." --- Make sure to follow us and click the notification button to get updates on new episodes. Visit www.hitachienergy.com/powerpulse for more information. The Power Pulse podcast is produced and edited by Creative Chimps for Hitachi Energy.
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