Stephen Fike, 37
Principal
Assured NDT
West Palm Beach, FL, United States
What Makes Stephen an Engineering Leader
As principal of Assured NDT and Risk Assured, Stephen stands out as a risk engineer who bridges the gap between technical inspection and real-world outcomes. With more than a decade of experience advising Fortune 500 companies, insurers and facility operators, he has advanced how organizations identify hidden electrical and infrastructure risks.
Stephen’s application of nondestructive testing and data-driven maintenance strategies has helped reduce failures, improve safety and strengthen insurance outcomes. By translating complex engineering insights into actionable decisions, he has made a measurable impact on operational resilience, asset performance and risk management across multiple industries.
Leadership & Industry Contributions
Stephen demonstrated leadership by spearheading the implementation of a portfolio-wide electrical inspection program aligned with NFPA 70B for a multisite commercial client. He coordinated with facilities teams, executive leadership and insurance stakeholders to help the organization shift from reactive maintenance to a data-driven, condition-based approach.
Stephen developed standardized inspection protocols, reporting frameworks and prioritization methods that allowed teams to identify and address high-risk issues before failures occurred. He also educated internal stakeholders about how inspection data affects safety, downtime and insurance outcomes, building support at both the operational and executive levels.
As a result, the organization improved system reliability, reduced its exposure to costly failures and strengthened its overall safety culture while positioning itself more favorably with insurers.
Stephen also contributes to the industry through thought leadership and education. He is a selected speaker at the 2026 NFPA Conference & Expo and the 2026 BOAF Annual Conference, where he is set to present on electrical safety, NFPA 70B and risk management. He regularly develops educational content and training related to infrared thermography, nondestructive testing and compliance-driven maintenance strategies.
Stephen also engages with industry organizations including IFMA, RIMS and ASNT, helping bridge the disciplines of engineering, safety and insurance.
Why Stephen Chose This Career
Stephen chose this career because it combines analytical problem-solving with real-world impact. He has always been drawn to challenges that require critical thinking, practical solutions and the ability to make complex issues easier to understand.
He also values working in the field, where every facility, system and situation is different, creating continual opportunities to learn and improve outcomes. Most importantly, Stephen finds purpose in helping organizations identify hidden risks, prevent failures, and protect people, property and operations.
