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Techday NZ
11-07-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Parker Burke named President to lead Fluke & reliability group
Fluke Corporation has appointed Parker Burke as President and Group President of Fortive's Connected Reliability Group, placing him in charge of both Fluke Corporation and Fluke Reliability. Parker Burke has accrued 15 years of leadership experience within Fortive businesses. Prior to his new role, Burke served as Group President for Fortive's Environmental Health & Safety Group, overseeing companies such as Industrial Scientific and Intelex. His work in this position was centred on advancing connected safety and environmental health and safety software, as well as pursuing innovation initiatives focused on workplace safety and regulatory compliance. Leadership qualities Fortive Chief Executive Officer Olumide Soroye highlighted Burke's suitability for the position. "As Fluke continues to extend its global leadership in professional instrumentation and reliability solutions in a very dynamic world, Parker's deep operational expertise, passion for market-leading innovation, and diverse high-stakes leadership experiences make him the right leader to guide our next chapter. He brings a strong track record of growth, execution, and people-first leadership across global industrial and technology markets." Fluke, which forms part of Fortive's Connected Reliability Group, supplies professional electronic test tools and software for industrial measurement and condition monitoring. The group's objective is to provide customers with solutions and insights that help shift operations from reactive to predictive, aiming for increased safety, reduced downtime, and enhanced operational resilience. Under Burke's leadership, the group is set to continue investing in artificial intelligence-driven solutions, precision measurement technology, and connected workflows that aim to provide identifiable benefits to clients. Operational focus Parker Burke is recognised for his role in embedding the Fortive Business System across teams globally and for fostering cultures built around continuous improvement. His previous roles within Fortive include leadership positions with Gilbarco Veeder-Root and Anderson-Negele, both focused on driving customer-centric growth and operational excellence. Before joining Fortive, Burke served as an Officer in the United States Marine Corps. Burke commented on his new appointment, reflecting on Fluke's objectives and future direction. "Fluke is an incredible brand that continues to reinvent itself. I'm honoured to take on this role and partner with our customers and teams to shape the future of connected reliability. Together, we will build on Fluke's heritage of precision, safety, and innovation to solve the most critical challenges facing today's industrial workforce." Burke holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from the United States Naval Academy and a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He will be based at Fluke's global headquarters located in Everett, Washington. Company background Founded in 1948, Fluke Corporation has provided electronic test tools and software for industrial customers, technicians, engineers, electricians, and maintenance professionals engaged in installation, maintenance, and calibration. Its clients include those working with industrial, electrical, and electronic equipment and processes requiring precise measurement and monitoring. Fluke has been part of Fortive Corporation since 2016, following an initial acquisition by Danaher in 1998. Fortive later emerged as a standalone industrial technology group after spinning off multiple businesses, with Fluke remaining under its corporate umbrella. Today, Fluke operates within the portfolio of Fortive's Connected Reliability Group, which is known for its set of brands focused on digital and connected industrial solutions. The appointment of Parker Burke comes as Fortive and its Connected Reliability Group seek to reinforce their position in offering expertise and technology for reliability, safety, and performance-focused operations across industrial sectors.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Indian-origin techie among 3 killed in tragic climbing accident in US
Live Events Indian-origin techie Vishnu Irigireddy was among the three persons killed in a tragic climbing accident in Washington state's North Cascades Range of western North America. Vishnu, 48, a resident of Seattle , was attempting to climb North Early Winters Spire area of the Cascades along with his three friends, Tim Nguyen, 63, Oleksander Martynenko, 36 and Anton Tselykh, 38, on Saturday when the accident happened, NBC News group noticed a storm coming and started to retreat when at some point during their descent, the team's anchor point failed and sent the group plunging 200 feet down, Climbing website the sole surviving climber, miraculously survived the dangerous fall and drove 64 kilometres to inform the authorities about the accident that killed his three friends and family describe him as an experienced climber "who found joy and purpose in nature."(Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)"Originally from India and a proud member of Seattle's vibrant tech and cultural community, Vishnu built a life that reflected his values-integrity, compassion, and a relentless pursuit of growth," a note by family and friends on website to a notice for his cremation ceremony, to be held on Thursday, his friends and family would be making donations to two non-profits to honour Vishnu, who they said had "developed an intense passion for mountaineering and climbing throughout his life." They also made an appeal to others to donate to those charitable organisations till May was working as Vice President of Engineering at Fluke Corporation , a test equipment manufacturing company in the Greater Seattle Area His company described him as an extraordinary leader in a statement released after his death adding that his loss "felt profoundly" across the is currently in hospital and is being treated for internal bleeding and a traumatic brain Early Winters Spire, a granite peak in the Liberty Bell group of the North Cascades, is popular among experienced climbers.
India Today
15-05-2025
- Health
- India Today
Indian-origin tech executive in US falls to death from 400 feet in climbing accident
An Indian-origin techie was among three climbers who were killed in a climbing accident in Washington State's North Cascades Range. Vishnu Irigireddy and his fellow climbers fell to death from 400 feet while 48, a resident of Seattle, was part of four climbers attempting to climb the North Early Winters Spire area of the Cascades, which is very popular among climbers. Irigireddy was an experienced climber, his family three men were killed in the climbing accident, one person miraculously survived. Anton Tselykh, 38, after regaining his consciousness, reached his car and drove 64 kilometres to get group saw a storm coming and began to head back down, but during their descent, the anchor they were using developed a snag, causing them to fall 200 to the Associated Press, they fell some 200 feet, landing in a more sloping ravine where they tumbled for another roughly 200 feet before coming to a stop in a tangle of was the Vice President of Engineering at Fluke Corporation, a test equipment manufacturing company in the Greater Seattle Area, according to news agency CLIMBER HAS MIRACULOUS ESCAPEThree climbers were killed in the climbing accident that occurred on Sunday (May 11). The other deceased were 38-year-old Tim Nguyen and Oleksander Martynenko, Tselykh miraculously survived the dangerous fall and drove 64 kilometres to inform the authorities about the accident. It was Sunday morning, eight hours since he regained he is being treated in a hospital. He suffered head trauma and internal bleeding."He was in satisfactory condition at Harborview Medical Centre, meaning he was not in the intensive care unit," AP quoted Susan Gregg, Media Relations Director for UW Medicine, as IRIGIREDY FOUND JOY AND PURPOSE IN NATUREVishnu Irigireddy's family described him as an experienced climber who found joy and purpose in nature."Known for his adventurous spirit and profound curiosity about the world, Vishnu was an experienced climber who found joy and purpose in nature. Whether it was scaling mountains, exploring new heights, or encouraging others on their own journeys, he approached each challenge with focus, humility, and deep respect for the outdoors," Vishnu's family said in a statement issued on Wednesday on the website, an online platform that allows individuals to create memorial pages for lost from India and a proud member of Seattle's vibrant tech and cultural community, Vishnu Irigireddy built a life that reflected his values — integrity, compassion, and a relentless pursuit of growth, according to the was a dedicated professional, a loyal friend, and a beloved son and sibling who remained deeply connected to his roots and family, the statement family said that those who knew Vishnu described him as brilliant yet humble, adventurous yet grounded, and always ready to lend a hand or offer encouragement.
Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Who was Vishnu Irigireddy? Indian-origin techie killed in Washington's North Cascades in climbing accident
Vishnu Irigireddy, a 48-year-old Indian-origin tech executive based in Seattle, lost his life in a climbing accident in Washington state's North Cascades last weekend. Vishnu, vice president of Engineering at Fluke Corporation and an experienced mountaineer, was scaling the North Early Winters Spire with three friends when they suddenly fell. Tim Nguyen (63), Oleksander Martynenko (36), Anton Tselykh (38), and Vishnu were climbing in the popular Liberty Bell group area of the Cascades when they spotted an incoming storm and decided to descend. A climbing website reported that during their retreat, the team's anchor point gave way, causing three of them to fall approximately 200 feet. ALSO READ| Who is Nick Galante? New Jersey firefighter divorces wife at birthday party, video viral Only Tselykh survived the fall. He sustained serious injuries, including internal bleeding and a traumatic brain injury, but still managed to drive nearly 64 kilometres to alert authorities. He somehow untangled himself before 'crawling and feeling around in nearly pitch darkness,' per NBC News. Okanogan County Undersheriff David Yarnell told the outlet Tselykh's survival 'is miraculous to say the least.' He is now in a Seattle hospital. 'Originally from India and a proud member of Seattle's vibrant tech and cultural community, Vishnu built a life that reflected his values—integrity, compassion, and a relentless pursuit of growth,' Vishnu's family wrote a tribute post on His colleagues at Fluke Corporation echoed that sentiment, describing him as 'an extraordinary leader' whose sudden loss is being 'felt profoundly' across the organization. He had been part of the company's leadership team. ALSO READ| Just one straight answer cost a Delhi student his US visa, Reddit speculates what went wrong Vishnu's family shared that he had 'developed an intense passion for mountaineering and climbing throughout his life.' To honor his memory, donations are being directed to two nonprofits he supported, with an appeal to continue contributions until 22 May. Notably, a cremation ceremony for the Indian-origin techie is scheduled for Thursday.
NDTV
15-05-2025
- General
- NDTV
Indian-Origin Techie Among 3 Killed In Tragic Climbing Accident In US
New York: Indian-origin techie Vishnu Irigireddy was among the three persons killed in a tragic climbing accident in Washington state's North Cascades Range of western North America. Vishnu, 48, a resident of Seattle, was attempting to climb North Early Winters Spire area of the Cascades along with his three friends, Tim Nguyen, 63, Oleksander Martynenko, 36 and Anton Tselykh, 38, on Saturday when the accident happened, NBC News reported. The group noticed a storm coming and started to retreat when at some point during their descent, the team's anchor point failed and sent the group plunging 200 feet down, Climbing website reported. Tselykh, the sole surviving climber, miraculously survived the dangerous fall and drove 64 kilometres to inform the authorities about the accident that killed his three friends. Vishnu's friends and family describe him as an experienced climber 'who found joy and purpose in nature.' 'Originally from India and a proud member of Seattle's vibrant tech and cultural community, Vishnu built a life that reflected his values—integrity, compassion, and a relentless pursuit of growth,' a note by family and friends on website said. According to a notice for his cremation ceremony, to be held on Thursday, his friends and family would be making donations to two non-profits to honour Vishnu, who they said had 'developed an intense passion for mountaineering and climbing throughout his life.' They also made an appeal to others to donate to those charitable organisations till May 22. Vishnu was working as Vice President of Engineering at Fluke Corporation, a test equipment manufacturing company in the Greater Seattle Area. His company described him as an extraordinary leader in a statement released after his death adding that his loss 'felt profoundly' across the organisation. Tselykh is currently in hospital and is being treated for internal bleeding and a traumatic brain injury. North Early Winters Spire, a granite peak in the Liberty Bell group of the North Cascades, is popular among experienced climbers.
