From condition monitoring recommendations to detailed technical reports there is always a need to communicate our findings with others. How we present data and submit our diagnoses is fundamental to the quality of our work and the understanding of our target audience. In an era of digitalisation, we need to take additional care to ensure we contextualize. Join me as I share some valuable lessons learned from 30 years of analysis and reporting, and insights into the benefits and challenges of digitalization.

Three Key takeaways:

1. Target audience understanding

2. Good vs poor reporting practices

3. Benefits and challenges of digitalization

As a Global Subject Matter Expert, I apply my 30 years of experience and expertise in condition monitoring and machinery vibration analysis to provide engineering, consultancy and training services. I am a certified ISO 18436-2 Category IV Master Vibration Analyst and Technical Committee Member for Mobius Institute Board of Certification.

I am a software architect for digital condition-based maintenance (CBM) reporting systems that have been utilised by over 100 oil and gas facilities worldwide, enabling them to optimise their maintenance strategies and reduce operational costs. I have also authored numerous global guidance documents and CBM strategies for major international, joint venture, and independent oil and gas companies.

In addition, I have extensive project management and field experience in the avoidance of vibration induced fatigue in process pipework and have served as a committee member for the development of the Energy Institute Guidelines.

I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and insights with the industry, and I am an active community leader, editorial board member, and technical committee member for several online platforms and publications related to predictive maintenance, condition monitoring and vibration analysis.