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!

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Rich Nesbitt is the Head of Marketing and Business Strategy for Product Managment for the Bosch Chassis Division in North America. Rich is an Engineer by trade and found his path through tragic events in his youth that drove him to work to make the roads safer for all of us. As a father of two new drivers at home, Rich continues to be driven to continuously improve safety functions for vehicles. BONUS: Rich shares at the end of this episode some tips and non-negotiables for buying a used car...

Since his early teens Nolen Ryba has been an audiophile seeking the best sound imaginable. Today, he’s with a group of fellow sound enthusiasts delivering on that dream.  Nolen is a Design Engineer on a team of “audio nerds” at Electro-Voice. They’re delivering on that dream with the giant MTS speakers which offer market-leading output with exact coverage for indoor/outdoor sports and music venues as well as houses of worship.  Listen in as Nolen shares his passion for making the world...

Chat GPT, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI) - all buzz words that are taking over conversations in the tech space and beyond. With hot topics, there tends to be polarizing views and lots of opinions! In this episode, we talk to an expert in AI to help break down the concepts of Chat GPT, Machine Learning and AI in general. Listen in as Zico Kolter, Chief Scientist in AI for Bosch Research and a Professor of Computer Science Dept Carnegie Melon University shares insights on the...

A 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...

Listen in on this dynamic conversation with the woman known as the model who talks tech - Sinead Bovell. Sinead is a Model but also a Futurist, Speaker, Youth Tech Leader and the founder of WAYE – an organization that bridges the gap between millennials and the digital future. Bosch invited Sinead to the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) for her first time. In this episode, Sinead shares her experience and take aways from the show and where she sees tech heading in the future. She also shares a...

Being the fastest and best driver on the track is Greg Vandersluis’ goal when he races. Helping out, giving back, being friendly and making driving safer one person at a time is his higher calling. Professionally, Greg is the lead driving training instructor at the Bosch proving grounds in Flat Rock, Michigan and winter-proving grounds in Baudette, Minnesota. Greg teaches a performance and safety driving program that helps to provide engineers with the driving skills to validate and...

Matt Bazzle knew it was time to transform or get left behind. All around him, every day, he sees the great mobility transformation. His company is a big part of it as is the advanced Bosch manufacturing facility in Charleston, South Carolina where he has worked for the past 27 years. Knowing you need to transform is one thing. Having the courage and support to do so is another. Take a listen as Matt shares his story of transformation and where he's at in his journey.

Could automated valet parking actually bring more people together? Pull up a seat, grab a beverage or take a walk and listen as Mariana Eichel a technical project lead for Automated Valet Parking in North America, with 23 years of experience at Bosch shares her passion for Automated Valet Parking. With a passion for our customers and technologies that will shape the future, Mariana shares some of her personal story including the steps that brought her to where she is, overcoming the...

With millions and millions of bits of data coming from the manufacturing process and quality checks, how do you manage it all, and what do you do with it? Data Scientist Sam Duchscherer combines mathematics, statistics, artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve products for consumers, and to enhance the experience for associates working on manufacturing lines. Data-driven insights and solutions save associates time and effort so they can focus on other important things. Sam...

Hydrogen is green, blue, grey, brown, even pink. In this short mini-episode, Engineering Manager Matt Thorington explains what the colors of hydrogen mean and why Bosch is investing in hydrogen fuel cell technology. Green hydrogen has the potential to improve carbon neutrality in transportation and other industries. Find out how. Listen now. For more information about our investment in hydrogen fuel cell technology, visit https://www.bosch-mobility-solutions.com and search "hydrogen."

If you care about the environment and our planet, then this episode is for YOU. On this episode, we hear from Vanessa Wyns who is the education director for Canopy. Canopy is an urban forestry non-profit who's focus is on planting and caring for trees where people need them the most. Canopy is also a partner of the Bosch corporate foundation, the Bosch Community Fund.  This episode will inspire you and challenge you to shift your perspective. You do not want to miss this! Check out more of...

Students and Parents of students - this episode is for YOU! It's imperative to get today's students interested in exploring a path of Sustainability and STEM education and careers. In this episode we hear from Kathleen Bushnell Owsley - Executive of the Bosch Community Fund, the corporate foundation in North America and James Abraham, Former Bosch Community Fund Sustainability Fellow and now Bosch associate. Listen in on how hands-on experience is crucial and helps helped drive nterest in...

When 30% of urban traffic is due to looking for a parking spot, there is an opportunity for improvement. In this episode, we talk about Mobility Solutions and infrastructure around a special project called the Detroit Smart Parking Lab in Detroit, Michigan. Our guests include Dr. Kate Gasparro, a director with Bedrock’s Office of Urban Strategy and Innovation, and Kevin Mull, director of sales in mobility solutions for Bosch in North America. Kate and Kevin talk all things infrastructure,...

Who doesn't love to hear from the people who actually design and make the products you love?! Now is your chance to hear from product designer, and do-it-yourselfer, Fernando Porchas and product owner, Christopher Thomson who represent the larger team who brought the world the first ever cordless and brushless connected smart rotary tool, the Dremel 8260. Introducing connectivity to a rotary tool addresses user pain points with tool performance alerts and information while preventing and...

Whether you are at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas or having major FOMO as you stay local - we have a special mini episode just for you! Listen in as we talk with eBike enthusiasts and specialists from our Bosch team- Jocelyn Vande Velde and Scott Kasin. Jocelyn and Scott share their passion for eBikes, staying active and give us some insider info about what Bosch eBikes is featuring at CES 2022. Take 15 minutes to tease your curiousity and if you like what you hear, learn more...