In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant & Jonathan Scott sit down with Fernando Valera, Chief Technology Officer at Visure Solutions, to explore how organizations can finally bridge the gap between hardware and software teams through smarter, integrated requirements engineering. With decades of expertise in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), ALM (Application Lifecycle Management), and MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering), Fernando reveals how these frameworks can unite technical teams, accelerate product delivery, and reduce costly misalignments across disciplines. Discover how AI, digital twins, and systems engineering are transforming modern product development, making it faster, safer, and more connected than ever before. 🔥 In This Episode: ✅ What PLM and ALM really mean, and how they align through requirements engineering ✅ How to bridge the cultural divide between hardware and software teams ✅ Why MBSE and systems engineering are critical for cross-domain collaboration ✅ The power of digital twins in synchronizing hardware and software lifecycles ✅ How AI is automating 80% of repetitive requirements work ✅ Best practices for blending ALM and PLM in real-world use 💡 Key Insights & Quotes 00:00:00 Digital Engineering Challenges 00:02:45 PLM, ALM & Requirements Engineering Explained 00:06:10 Hardware vs. Software Development Cycles 00:09:05 Agile + Waterfall Integration in Practice 00:12:20 Cultural Challenges in Requirements Engineering 00:15:35 Systems Engineers & the Role of MBSE 00:18:30 Complexity Reduction: MBSE & Digital Twins 00:22:40 Digital Twins Accelerating Development Cycles 00:25:15 Convergence of Industries: Construction, Aerospace & Software 00:28:10 AI’s Role in Requirements Management 00:32:20 Using AI to Streamline Standards & Compliance Check out the complete guide: Join our Member Portal for FREE and Gain Full Access to more Podcasts, Exclusive Whitepapers, and Interviews. Link Below:👇 #ai #hardware #softwaredevelopment #digitalengineering