Designing products for the people who use them - Beyond Bosch podcast 45
Beyond Bosch
In this episode we talk with Chris Barker of Bosch Power Tools in the Chicago area. As a product owner, Chris Barker and his team make it their priority to design products that meet the needs of the people who will use them. Growing up on Midwestern job sites has given Chris a unique perspective to meet the user right where they are. "I know a lot of people in the trades I grew up with. I value their feedback tremendously because we're developing products that people use to make a living. I know they're going to tell me whether this is good or this is bad. It's a relaxed environment and...
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Feeling the Impact of keeping your cool when things get hot - Beyond Bosch podcast 44
Beyond Bosch
With roughly half a home's energy use going to heating and cooling, attention is turning to more efficient systems that don't use natural gas. That leads to heat pumps. You may not be well versed on the finer points of heat pumps, but this is likely to rapidly change over the next few years and this episode with satisfy your curiosity to know more. "In the next five to ten years, it will probably become the most common type of heating and cooling equipment installed," says Bosch's Katie Woodling. Get comfortable and listen as Katie Woodling, manager of product management for Bosch Home...
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PIVOT! Getting the job done when Mother Nature doesn't cooperate - Steve Sancricca and Ryan Greene
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...
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Beyond Bosch podcast 42 - Getting up close makes products safer
Beyond 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!
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Beyond Bosch podcast 41 - Cyber Security and the power of empowering others
Beyond 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!
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Opening New Domains - Auston Payyappilly
Beyond 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...
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Empowering the talent of the future - Kat Owsley & Kerry Ebersole Singh
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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...
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When the fashion meets function with Alona Wells
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“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...
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Hydrogen technologies of the 21st century - Matt Thorington
Beyond 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...
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The future of parking is here with Lisa John
Beyond 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_outlineA kitchen magnet on Uli Jaschek’s refrigerator serves as a daily reminder. It reads, “Impossible is just an opinion.” Uli is living proof of that. Just about everything she has put her mind to, she has achieved because of her own opinion of what is possible for her.
Uli is now the CEO of Bosch Automotive Workshop Services which is an independent startup company within the Bosch Automotive Aftermarket group.
It’s a transformative concept in need of a transformative leader. Listen in as Uli shares some of the highs and lows of her journey to CEO and the importance of having a diverse team and being a transparent leader. You won't want to miss this episode!
To learn more about Uli visit here: bit.ly/3KJIiid
To learn more about Bosch Automotive Workshop Services visit here: http://bit.ly/3y1GTfA
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