Steph sits down with 22-year-old Kirbi Taylor, a Controls Testing Technician for TAIT, the engineering company that provides specialised equipment and technical expertise for the entertainment industry. 

Kirbi discusses her fascinating role in ensuring all control equipment meets the high standards required for large-scale shows, including those of international musical superstars and West End shows.

Steph talks to Kirbi about her journey from a heavy industrial background to the entertainment sector, the challenges she faces as a woman in engineering, and how she feels seeing her work in action on stage. 

We also hear valuable insights on how to get into the engineering field, the importance of practical experience, and Kirbi’s aspirations to manage her own team in the future.

00:00 Introduction and guest welcome

00:21 Behind the Scenes of Entertainment Engineering

00:39 The Role of a Controls Testing Technician

00:55 Equipment and Operations in Entertainment

03:10 Personal Journey into Engineering

05:25 Challenges and Opportunities for Women in Engineering

09:31 Future Ambitions and Career Goals

10:45 Encouraging the Next Generation

17:25 Final thoughts

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