RISE Above: Where Challenge Meets Opportunity
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INNOVATION LAB
Knowledge Level - NDT Level III
Presentation Topic Level - Intermediate
Target Audience - General Interest
Target Audience - Small Business Managers
Target Audience- Technicians/Inspectors
| Wednesday, October 8, 2025 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Fiesta 7-9 |
Speaker
Joshua Spychalla
NDT Technician
HSI Group Inc
RISE Above: Where Challenge Meets Opportunity
Presentation Description
A not to be missed presentation on the ASNT RISE program. A concise breakdown of the most impactful leadership development opportunity in our industry that almost nobody knows about. In under 30 minutes, you'll get an insider's perspective on how this program works, what it actually delivers, and the real-world value for both professionals and companies. The speaker will share compelling stories about doors that opened and connections made that simply wouldn't have happened otherwise. If you're serious about developing talent or advancing in NDT, this presentation will give you practical information you won't find anywhere else.
Short Course Description
Biography
Joshua Spychalla is an Advanced Ultrasonics Technician specializing in phased array, corrosion mapping, and automated ultrasonic testing (AUT). He is a graduate from the 2024 ASNT RISE Leadership Development Program.
Joshua holds the ASNT ISQ UTT for Oil and Gas, as well as Level II certifications in phased array ultrasonic testing, ultrasonic testing, penetrant testing and IRATA Rope Access (Level I).
Joshua served as an officer in the U.S. Army. He currently volunteers as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the ASNT Greater Los Angeles Section where he continues to support the NDT community through volunteer leadership.
