Interview with Motor Age's 2025 Best Young Tech Award winner Cawen Fleurilus
Technical and multimedia content director Erik Screeden and Motor Age's 2025 Best Young Tech Award recipient Cawens Fleurilus have a quick conversation about Cawens’ journey to becoming a technician as well as the direction and evolution of the industry.
Fleurilus emphasizes the need for the industry to address existing challenges in technician training and to help show appreciation to the technician by helping them grow. Because of the constant evolution in technology, the modern technician needs to emphasize continuing education, and the way they perfect their craft.
To learn more about Fleurilus and his journey, check out the full Motor Age feature here.
About the Author
Erik Screeden
Technical and Multimedia Content Director
Erik Screeden is the Technical and Multimedia Content Director for the Vehicle Service & Repair Group. Erik is an ASE Master Automobile Technician with L1, and L4 credentials, who has been in the industry for over 25 years in various capacities. During that time, Screeden was a technician. He started out at a Ford dealership and continued to several independent repair facilities as well as spent time in the specialty aftermarket at a GM-specific performance shop. After his time as a technician came to an end, Screeden transitioned into a role providing scan diagnostic and J2534 tool support. He was then able to parlay his experience as a technician and a support specialist and use that in several technical sales roles.
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