Category: tcw

  • All My AI Needs is a Nice, Functional, Data Lakehouse | Ep 44

    Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform SUMMARY:In this episode, Andrew Chrostowski dives into the revolutionary role of AI at the edge—what it means for worker safety, operational efficiency, and organizational intelligence. Discover how data lake house architectures unify raw and structured information, enabling real-time insights that empower frontline teams while reducing costly silos. You’ll…

  • Amii – An AI Institute Focused on Artificial Intelligence For Good & For All | Ep 43

    In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski welcomes Trevor Lamson from the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii). They discuss Amii’s origins, its role in advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in Canada, and its alignment with the national AI strategy. Trevor highlights Amii’s focus on research, literacy training, and commercialization,…

  • Cognitive Companions on the Job | Yan Simard, Kognitiv Spark | Ep 42

    In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski speaks with Yan Simard, CEO of Kognitiv Spark, about the evolution of mixed reality technology and its application in the oil and gas industry. They discuss the importance of cognitive companions for frontline workers, the challenges of knowledge transfer in an aging workforce, and…

  • Generational Improvement in Gas Detection for Oil and Gas | Ep 41

    In this episode, Andrew Chrostowski interviews Ian Rogoff, CEO of NevadaNano, about their groundbreaking disruptive and versatile gas detection technology. These intrinsically safe, highly accurate MEMs-based sensors are extremely low-power, require no calibration, and resist poisoning. They discuss the company’s strategic pivots, the technology behind their MPS sensor technology, and its applications in various industries,…

  • OpsMate AI Is Transforming Manufacturing & Empowering Frontline Workers with Agentic AI | Ep 40

    In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski interviews Howard Heppelmann, co-founder and CEO of OpsMate AI. They discuss the transformative impact of agentic AI on manufacturing operations, the challenges of traditional software in unique factory environments, and the importance of capturing tribal knowledge from experienced workers. Howard emphasizes the need for trust…

  • A Connected Workers’ Christmas | Ep 39

    🎄 Dive into the magic of the season with our special holiday edition of the Connected Workers podcast! Discover how cutting-edge technology is transforming Santa’s North Pole operations, making toy production and global deliveries smarter and safer. From AI mentors to smart glasses, see how innovations showcased on this podcast help all the good little…

  • Connecting Rugged Devices with Reliable Satellite Networks | Ep 38

    n this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski discusses the evolution of connectivity solutions for frontline workers in harsh environments. Featuring guests from DeltaVue, RuggON, and Ubiqconn, the conversation explores how ruggedized technology and satellite communications are transforming operations in industries like mining and oil and gas. The discussion highlights the importance of…

  • Grateful for the Tech Revolution: Empowering Frontline Workers toward a Safer, Smarter World | Ep 37

    In this special episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski explores gratitude for the transformative impact of technology on frontline industries such as oil and gas, manufacturing, services, and logistics. It’s a Thanksgiving episode that highlights how innovations like IoT sensors, wearables, AI, and augmented reality are enhancing safety, productivity, and efficiency for frontline…

  • Geoffrey Moore: How to Reduce Latency and Unlock Trapped Value | Ep 36

    “The frontline worker is how you bring your heart and soul to the customer.” Join host Andrew Chrostowski as he reconnects with Geoffrey Moore, bestselling author of Crossing the Chasm and a globally renowned consultant with over 35 years of expertise in scaling disruptive technologies. In this episode, Moore shares powerful strategies for accelerating AI…

  • Accelerate Transformation with Better Data for Better Decisions | Ep 35

    In this episode of The Connected Workers Podcast, Andrew Chrostowski and Hsing-Hsing Li of ACELER8.AI discuss the transformative impact of AI on frontline workers and business operations. They explore how the company’s AI tools help breakdown information silos, overcome inefficiencies, manage disruptions, and improve decision-making through better data integration. Better data leads to better decisions…