Beyond Bosch
What happens when months of preparations are greeted with unprecedented warm temps and everyone is looking for a cold place to calibrate and validate? Some find themselves flying to Alaska while others have to shift working hours to work with the cold mid-morning temps. In this episode, we talk to two experienced winter test professionals at Bosch who spend a few months every winter working 7 days a week and grueling hours to cram in the amount of testing needed to ensure vehicles can perform well in winter climates. Listen now as Application Engineering managers Steve Sancricca and Ryan...
info_outline Beyond Bosch podcast 42 - Getting up close makes products saferBeyond Bosch
Nader Hammoud is a senior application engineer on Bosch's Two-Wheeler & Powersports team with a focus on active safety systems. Passionate about motorcycle safety and getting up close and personal to bring solutions to the customer without compromising the fun and performance of the bike. Listen in as Nader share his personal story that includes coming to the states from Lebanon and his other passion, skydiving!
info_outline Beyond Bosch podcast 41 - Cyber Security and the power of empowering othersBeyond Bosch
Rita Barrios is a senior cyber security engineer and project security manager at Bosch. She's been in cyber security and the tech space for decades. Rita believes that nothing is impossible and that there is power in saying yes to opportunity. Beyond her passion for cyber security, Rita devotes her time mentoring others in the field. In this episode we dive into Rita's experience, her advice on overcoming things like imposter syndrome and be sure to watch until the end for a special surprise from a mentee of Rita's, Shams Ahson!
info_outline Opening New Domains - Auston PayyappillyBeyond Bosch
In this episode, we talk with Auston Payyappilly, Senior Manager; Product Manager and System Architect for ADAS & Cockpit Vehicle Computers. Auston's coworkers know him as the go-to guy for getting answers. Whether it's about mechanical engineering, software, marketing, or finance, Auston has insights to share. His eclectic knowledge makes him a fitting person to have on hand at the 2024 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. There, Bosch will showcase for the first time one of our latest innovations, the ADAS & Cockpit Integration Platform, or xIP, using a single...
info_outline Empowering the talent of the future - Kat Owsley & Kerry Ebersole SinghBeyond Bosch
In this episode we talk with Kerry Ebersole Singh at Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Kat Owsley, President, Bosch Community Fund about talent and the future of work. Kerry and Kat share insights from decades in the business of developing people and systems that encourage inclusivity. We talk about grant opportunities and support for students and families to empower the younger generations to pursue jobs that will continue to be in high demand. We get personal with what and who has inspired Kat and Kerry in their work and life. Grab a...
info_outline When the fashion meets function with Alona WellsBeyond Bosch
“If you have well designed product it can transcend to an experience for the everyday consumer.” Alona Wells is talking about dishwashers. Wells brings her experience in high fashion to the appliance world. The consumer experience is carefully crafted from a considerable amount research and data on what people want from their products and just as important, how they want their products to make them feel. These experiences don’t just happen, they are created by people behind the scenes…people like Wells. Wells is the senior category manager for Dishcare at Bosch and part of the team...
info_outline Hydrogen technologies of the 21st century - Matt ThoringtonBeyond Bosch
For technicians and engineers, the greatest job satisfaction often comes from taking on the most challenging problems. Today, some of the most stubborn problems can be found in heavy industry, particularly "hard to decarbonize" sectors like steel, cement and heavy trucking. That's where Matt Thorington comes in. Matt is an Engineering Manager for fuel cell systems at Bosch. He leads a team facing the problem head-on through the development of hydrogen technologies: fuel cells that provide power using hydrogen, and systems that produce hydrogen itself. The systems produce hydrogen through...
info_outline The future of parking is here with Lisa JohnBeyond Bosch
Whether or not you love driving, there is one thing that most of us can agree we do not love and that's parking. The innovation and technology in the mobility sector continues to advance rapidly and in this episode we focus on the topic of parking. You will hear from Lisa John, Director of engineering for parking systems for Bosch in North America. Lisa is as passionate about leading well as she is about making driving and parking better. Listen in as Lisa shares a bit of her story and passion. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3NbvhM9
info_outline Racing toward an electrified future with Aakhilesh SinghaniaBeyond Bosch
Intensity on the racetrack steers the way toward an electrified future Aakhilesh Singhania loves an intense situation. And these come hard and fast in his job as a senior applications engineer with Bosch Motorsport. His work often places him on the side of a racetrack, giving professional teams technical and safety assistance on the fly. Aakhilesh works on the Le Mans Daytona hybrid (LMDh) vehicles which are North America's first hybrid-powered prototype race cars competing in the International Motor Sports Association's Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class. In this episode,...
info_outline When software meets hardware and passion meets purpose with Steven BrohlBeyond Bosch
What does software, ride sharing and a parrot have in common? Well, you'll have to listen to this episode to find out. Steven Brohl is a software engineer who went from the neighborhood computer repair guy to playing a crucial role in the RideCare Solutions group at Bosch in Plymouth, MI. RideCare products give owners of ride share fleets and ride-hailing cars more control over their vehicles and create a safer operating environment. RideCare devices do things like detect the presence of smoke or the number of passengers in a car, log damage events, record and save video footage in the...
info_outlineHave you ever uttered the words "I just feel so burned out!"? Or perhaps you know someone who by just looking at them seems to need a break? Well, this episode is for you...and for them. We've all been there - trouble focusing, sleep issues, stress, fatigue, low motivation, never seem to find the right balance between work and home life.
If this resonates with you, grab a beverage and sit down or download this episode and take it on a walk or commute. You will pull up a seat at the table with two experienced HR professionals who have made it their lifes work to know people and how to help them.
Joining us from Bosch in North America, Carolina de Arriba and Jason Paradowski get real and vulnerable with us as we talk all about burnout, work-life balance and the future of work. You do not want to miss this episode!
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More about our guests:
Carolina de Arriba, VP - Organization Talent Development at Bosch, North America
Carolina is HR professional with +15 years of progressive corporate and plant experience across different areas within Human Resources in three different countries. Currently working as VP of Associate and Organizational Development at Robert Bosch LLC.
Jason Paradowski, Head of HR Service and Talent Acquisition at Bosch, Americas region
Jason was named director of the HR Shared Services team for Bosch in North America in 2013. In this role, he was responsible to launch the HR services organization for the US and Canada; and he now serves as the Regional Head for HR Shared Services; providing support to over 42,000 associates across the Americas.