IPEIA’s Presenters offer industry-led programming, insights that matter, a platform for innovation, and raise awareness across the pressure equipment industry through: Technical Presentations, Symposiums, Regulator Updates, Panel Discussions, Keynotes, Student Posters & Mentorship opportunities, and more! Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Inspection Technologies & methodologies
- Asset Integrity Management
- Failure Case Studies
- NDT/NDE, & New Technologies
- Risk-based inspection
- Student Technical Posters
- Corrosion & Material Selections/Properties
- Regulatory Codes & Standards
- Small Modular Reactor Discussions
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The presentations from IPEIA’s Presenters can be viewed in our membership portal’s past presentations or upcoming at IPEIA’s LIVE Webinars, events, and conference! Learn more by visiting:
- IPEIA Webinar Presentations Schedule – IPEIA
- The Conference – IPEIA
- IPEIA Presentations – IPEIA
- Integrity Challenges Forum – IPEIA
- Student Technical Posters – IPEIA
Get To Know IPEIA’s Presenters!
Alex Tatarov, Ph.D., P.Eng. Acuren Group Inc.
show moreAlex Tatarov obtained his PhD in Physics and Math from the Kyiv State University. Until 1995 he was working as a professor of Physics in Kyiv.
In 1995 Dr. Tatarov moved to Canada, obtained a designation of P. Eng. in Physics and concentrated on Failure Analysis and Fitness-For Service.
He has performed over 2000 failure analyses on pipelines, pressure vessels and storage tanks. He has also performed hundreds of Level II and III API 579 fitness-for-service assessments on different assets.
LIVE Webinar Event: Thursday, January 16, 2025, 10:00-11:30am (MT)
IPEIA Technical Presentations: FFS Assessment of Localized PWHT of Pressure Vessel
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Evan Almberg, P.E. Director of Process Boiler Engineering HRST, Inc
show moreEvan Almberg is the Technical Engineering and Process Boiler Manager with HRST, Inc. providing technical services for waste heat recovery boilers in the process and refining industry, as well as heat recovery steam generators for the combined cycle and cogeneration industries. His area of expertise includes boiler engineering and design, thermal and performance assessment, and in-service inspection during turnarounds. Mr. Almberg holds both Master and Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering and is a registered professional engineer in the USA.
LIVE Webinar Event: Thursday, January 16, 2025, 10:00-11:30am (MT)
IPEIA Technical Presentations: Go With the Flow Regime: Boiler Evaporator Tube Failure and Prevention
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Matt Boat, Eddyfi Technologies
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- BSc – Mathematics
- PhD – Applied Mathematics
- 5 year research analyst – Silverwing NDT Manufacturer
- 7 year storage tank inspection & NDT product NDT development – Silverwing & Eddyfi Technologies
- 3 year Application Expert – Eddyfi Technologies
LIVE Webinar Event: Thursday, March 20th, 2025, 10:00-11:30am (MT)
IPEIA Technical Presentations: Modern Corrosion Mapping of Storage Tank Bottoms: Advancements in Critical Zone Coverage, Inspection Efficiency, and Data Integrity
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Srnic, Djordje, ABSA – The Pressure Equipment Safety Authority
show moreDjordje Srnic obtained his Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering (1984) and Master of Science Degree (1990) from the University of Belgrade, Serbia; Course of Study: steam boilers. Since 1984, he has worked on many different projects, resulting in strong international engineering experience. His early career included being a Boiler Design Engineer, Design Team Leader, and Project Engineer in boiler design and leading equipment delivery projects for power plants. He moved to Canada in 1996 and began working for ABSA. Djordje served as Design Surveyor from 1996 until he was promoted to Design Survey Manager in 2007, and then in 2014 was appointed concurrent roles of Manager, Codes and Standards, and Assistant Chief Inspector.
In 2020, he became the Administrator and Chief Inspector. He exercises the powers and authorities and perform the duties of Administrator ascribed to those roles under the Safety Codes Act as they relate to the pressure equipment safety discipline. He also represents Alberta’s interests as a member of the Canadian Association of Chief Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, as a member of the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.
LIVE Webinar Event: Thursday, March 20th, 2025, 10:00-11:30am (MT)
IPEIA Technical Presentations: Reshape of the 100-year old book
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Chris Bishop, Apave IRISNDT
show moreChris Bishop has over 26 years of experience in the inspection business and maintains CGSB certifications in both radiographic testing and penetrant testing. He is a CR and DDA Subject Matter Expert.
He has been in the inspection industry for over 28 years, and all that time has mainly been industrial radiography with APAVE / IRISNDT. He started out working in fabrication shops, and achieved several CGSB tickets, then moved into different plant sites primarily focused on TML, CML surveys. At that time, he used conventional film, and as new equipment became available, he switched to Computed Radiography, then onto Digital Detector Array panels. Now as Digital Radiography is becoming more popular, Chris’ main focus is on training, developing new techniques, and keeping up to date on new equipment.
LIVE Webinar Event: Thursday, April 17th, 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm (MT)
IPEIA Special Sessions – NDT Innovation Symposium
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Ryan Brosda, Manager, Robotics for Inspection, Acuren
show moreRyan Brosda is the Manager of Acuren’s Robotics for Inspection division, based out of the Edmonton office. Since joining Acuren in 2020, Ryan has been at the forefront of advancing the company’s use of robotic technologies to support safer, more efficient industrial inspections.
Under his leadership, the Robotics for Inspection team specializes in collecting high-value data using drones and other robotic systems. This cutting-edge approach minimizes risk by reducing the need for personnel to enter confined spaces or perform at-height work unnecessarily.
With a strong commitment to innovation and safety, Ryan is focused on expanding the reach of the Robotics for Inspection division across multiple industries and regions throughout Canada.
LIVE Webinar Event: Thursday, April 17th, 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm (MT)
IPEIA Special Sessions – NDT Innovation Symposium
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Sascha Schieke, Director – Corrosion Monitoring Solutions, Molex
show moreSascha started his career at the German Center for Space & Aeronautics in Germany where he worked on an acoustic monitoring instrument aboard the European space probe Rosetta. He joined General Electric in 2005 where he held different positions in engineering and product management related to non-destructive examination, condition monitoring & structural health monitoring using sensors, software, and analytics. He joined Molex at the end of 2015 where he now holds the position of the Director – Corrosion Monitoring Solutions. Sascha has a Masters in Geophysics and a PhD in Engineering and currently owns 10+ patents and patent applications as lead and coinventor. He is the lead author of the chapter “NDE in Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical facilities” in the “Handbook of Non-destructive Evaluation 4.0”.
LIVE Webinar Event: Thursday, April 17th, 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm (MT)
IPEIA Special Sessions – NDT Innovation Symposium
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Trevor Seipp, Becht
show moreTrevor Seipp is the Canadian Operations Lead for Becht. He is a world-renowned expert in the field of design-by-analysis. He is a member of numerous ASME Code Committees. He is an ASME Fellow, and a recipient of ASME’s Dedicated Service Award.
LIVE Webinar Event: Thursday, May 15th, 2025, 10:00-11:30am (MT)
IPEIA Technical Presentations: ASME 2025 Code Update
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W.M. Hayden Jr., Ph.D. Engineering Management
show moreBill has had a distinguished career in civil engineering, spanning from 1960 to 2004, where he contributed significantly to municipal, construction, design, and operations projects. He holds an AAS in Highway and Bridge Construction Technology, a BSCE and MSCE in Civil Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Engineering Management.
In addition to his professional achievements, Bill served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo’s School of Management from Fall 1999 to Fall 2023, teaching courses in Project Management, Strategic Quality Management, and Fundamentals of Strategic Management.
Now retired, Bill’s legacy in both the engineering field and academia continues to inspire future generations.
- From 1960 to 2004: Civil Engineering in municipal, construction, design and operations
- Fall 1999-Fall 2023: Adjunct Asst. Professor, University at Buffalo, School of Mgt; Courses in Project Mgt/Strategic Quality Mgt/Fundamentals of Strategic Mgt.
- AAS, Highway and Bridge Construction Technology; BSCE/MSCE, Civil Engineering;
Ph.D., Engineering Management
LIVE Webinar Event: Thursday, May 15th, 2025, 10:00-11:30am (MT)
IPEIA Technical Presentations: Cultivating Innovative Collaboration in Management of Projects: “Strategies That Unite”
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Marc Lemmons, EPRI
show moreMr. Marc Lemmons has been the Boiler/Combustion Specialist since 2007. Mr. Lemmons earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Akron. Mr. Lemmons has prior boiler OEM experience as a Field Service engineer and research and development engineer for utility and industrial steam generators. Mr. Lemmons spent 12-years at Sargent & Lundy has a Senior Boiler Specialist, specializing in fuel conversions and conditions assessments on large utility boilers. His duties at Sargent & Lundy also included project management for larger EPC projects. He recently spent 2.5 years working at John Zink Hamworthy Combustion, acting as a Customer Advisor Supervisor, focusing on fuel conversion projects, start-up and tuning and troubleshooting for refineries, industrial and utility applications in the Midwest and Southeast.
Mr. Lemmons is currently working at EPRI as a Senior Technical Leader assisting in the Boiler, HRSG and HEP programs focusing on boiler tube failure reduction and life assessment activities at coal and gas fired power plants. Additional efforts include future developments on hydrogen and ammonia firing. He is member of the ASME Section I and NFPA 85.
LIVE Webinar Event: Thursday, June 19, 2025, 10:00-11:30am (MT)
IPEIA Technical Presentations: Hydrogen Firing for Process and Power Burners/Development of Phased Array Pitch-Catch Technique
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Paul Holloway, President of Holloway NDT & Engineering Inc.
show morePaul is a Professional Engineer and UT Level 3 based out of Ontario, Canada, providing advanced ultrasonic field services, R&D, training and consulting. He has a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 20 years experience in ultrasonic testing. He holds numerous international patents and trademarks, including the PA-CAT technique and various calibration blocks in collaboration with PH Tool. He regularly publishes articles for industry journals and hosts a popular YouTube channel related to UT.
LIVE Webinar Event: Thursday, June 19, 2025, 10:00-11:30am (MT)
IPEIA Technical Presentations: Development of Phased Array Pitch-Catch Technique for Assessment of Contact Point Corrosion on Pipe and Vessel Supports
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Steve Roberts, Shell Global Solutions (US) Inc.
show moreSteven Roberts is a senior engineer with Shell based in Houston, Texas. He provides technical assurance for the design and fabrication of mechanical static equipment and piping systems and is the current chair of ASME BPV Section VIII Standards Committee. Mr. Roberts is a Registered Professional Engineer in Texas, an ASME Fellow and is also a Certified National Board Pressure Equipment Inspector, ASME Construction.
Steven has spent 35 years in the industry after graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
LIVE Webinar Event: Thursday, July 17, 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm (MT)
IPEIA Special Session: A Detailed Overview of ASME PCC-2; Repair of Pressure Equipment and Piping
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Nick Marx- ISERNA
show moreNick Marx started in the Oil & Gas sector in 1975 as a NDE technician in Quebec. This included work in mining, pulp & paper, marine & nuclear. Moved to Alberta in 1990 and continued work as a NDE technician. In 1994 passed the API 510 certification and moved more into inspection report assessment as well as establishing inspection types and intervals. Attained my ISI in 2002 and started representing Owners’ IMS programs.
LIVE Webinar Event: Thursday, September 18, 2025, 10:00-11:30am (MT)
IPEIA Technical Presentations: Similar Service Pitfalls – a Case Study
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Bastian Zars- Vysus Group
show moreBastian Zars is the Asset Integrity Manager and Training Manager at Vysus Group, based in Calgary. With over 15 years of international experience, he specializes in risk-based inspection (RBI), integrity management, and the implementation of asset integrity programs for clients across diverse industries.
He’s also certified in several key industry standards—including API 510, 570, 580, and 1169—as well as PMP and CMRP, which reflect his well-rounded expertise in both technical and project leadership domains.
In today’s session, Bastian will walk us through a real-world RBI implementation case study, focusing on the often-overlooked transition from deployment to operational excellence.
LIVE Webinar Event: Thursday, September 18, 2025, 10:00-11:30am (MT)
IPEIA Technical Presentations: Implementation to Operational Sustainment. The Transition Challenge
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Andy Legault- Unified Valve Group
show moreAndy Legault is a Director Quality & Safety with Unified Valve Group has been in the valve repair industry for 40 years, 30 of which have been with Unified. Andy has 20 years of experience as Director of Quality & Safety . Andy is a National Board certified individual on pressure relief valves, ISO 9001 internal auditor and is an active member on AB-524 Steering Committee.
LIVE Webinar Event: Thursday, October 16, 2025, 10:00-11:30am (MT)
What happens if your last resort fails?
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