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The Connected Workers
by Andrew Chrostowski
Welcome to The Connected Workers Podcast with host Andrew Chrostowski. Discover the innovative solutions and cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of frontline work. Each episode features expert insights and real-world success stories, highlighting how these advancements are making work safer, more productive, and better connected. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving industrial landscape, empowering workers and transforming industries like never before!
Episodes
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The Work Order Was Green. The Job Wasn’t – How Atheer AiR Intelligence Addresses Skipped Steps, and the Pain of Execution Gaps | Ep 66
A work order can close green while the torque spec was skipped, the photo was of the wrong flange, and the only person who would have caught it has already retired. Swaroop Kolli, president and chief product officer at Atheer, and Dan Fraser, an industry specialist who came up through oilfield...
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The Apprentice Inversion: When the AI Is the Boss and Blame Stays with You | Ep 65
SUMMARY:In Episode 45, Rama Oruganti said effective edge agents were years out and cyber was the big risk. Twenty episodes later we revisit these predictions. The agents arrived in months. It turns out the fracture is accountability.He calls it the “apprentice inversion”: the model talks like a...
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From Roomba to Right-of-Way: Yarbo Isn’t Just a Rugged Outdoor Robot. It’s a Time Machine | Ep 64
GUEST:James Asbury Links:https://oggn.com/connected-workers/https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewchrostowski/www.x.com/@ConnectedAndrewhttps://oggn.com/https://www.yarbo.comhttps:// www.asburyequipment.com Summary:The Roomba already mapped your living room. Yarbo is starting to map the driveway, the...
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How computer vision is changing industrial safety in real time – A Conversation with Everguard’s Paul Thurber | Ep 63
Guest: Paul ThurberTitle: How computer vision is changing industrial safety in real time – A Conversation with Everguard’s Paul ThurberSummary: What if the next serious injury at a high-hazard worksite could be prevented before it ever happens? In this episode of the Connected Workers Podcast,...
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From Firefight to Frontline AI: Andrea Hine on Building Tools That Actually Work in the Field | Ep 62
In August 2020, Andrea Hine was a shift supervisor fighting a plant fire with nothing but a handheld radio, describing a live, shifting scene to engineers who could see nothing. That night convinced her frontline workers deserve better.After leading one of the industry’s largest connected-worker...
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Compliance Is the Floor: Chet Brandon on Governing AI Like a Critical Safety Control | Ep 61
Guest name: Ronald “Chet” BransonShow Links: Episode Description:What happens when a 30-year EHS leader builds his own digital twin… then treats that AI the exact same way process-safety professionals treat critical controls? In this episode of The Connected Workers Podcast, Ronald “Chet” Brandon...
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From Fear to Fluency: Reskilling Workers for the AI Era with Dr. Andrew Schwarz | Ep 60
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform Title: From Fear to Fluency: Reskilling Workers for the AI Era with Dr. Andrew Schwarz SUMMARY:Imagine a technician troubleshooting a massive gantry crane at 6 a.m. using AI-powered smart glasses that guide him step-by-step in real time. In...
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Stop Water Authority: Epicore’s Wearable Biosensor Revolutionizing HSE Heat Stress Prevention | Ep 59
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform Title: TCW E59: Stop Water Authority: Epicore’s Wearable Biosensor Revolutionizing HSE Heat Stress Prevention Summary:In this special joint episode of The Connected Workers Podcast and The HSE Podcast, Andrew Chrostowski and Russell Stewart...
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AI Agents in the Driver’s Seat: How Samsara Turns 25 Trillion Data Points & 70 Billion Video Minutes into Life-Saving AI for Drivers & Workers | Ep 58
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform Summary:In Episode 58, Andrew Chrostowski talks with Johan Land, Chief Product Officer at Samsara. Discover how Samsara turns 25 trillion data points and 70 billion video minutes into life-saving AI agents that prevent over 380,000…
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The Death of Industrial Drudgery: How Your Competitors’ AI Agents Are Taking Action Now | Ep 57
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform The Death of Industrial Drudgery: How Your Competitors’ AI Agents Are Taking Action NowHow Ruh.ai is Freeing Up Resources, Cutting Costs, and Creating Massive Value in Construction, Oil & Gas, and Manufacturing Summary: Most “AI agents” are...
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The Blue Collar Renaissance: 55 Episodes on the Future of Work | Ep 56
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform Title: The Blue-Collar Renaissance: 55 Episodes on the Future of Work Summary:This episode explores how technology is transforming frontline work, emphasizing AI, edge computing, and connectivity to create a safer, more efficient, and…
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Hands-Free Revolution: ProGlove Wearables, Scanning Friction to Flow, and the Future of Physical AI | Ep 55
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform Picture this: It’s 6:30 a.m. on a fast-moving BMW assembly line. A worker fumbles for a heavy handheld scanner, breaking stride again and again—until he slips on a lightweight ProGlove scanner that keeps both hands free and turns every scan...
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From Audit Scrambles to Constant Readiness: Discover a Compliance System That Actually Works for Frontline Teams | Ep 54
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform SHOW LINKS: SHOW SUMMARY:Picture finishing a critical inspection on a rig or in a plant, only to scramble through spreadsheets weeks later when an auditor arrives. That all-too-common frustration is what drove Jeff Cianciola to found...
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Why Fiber Still Rules Offshore: Tampnet’s Hybrid Networks are Powering AI, Safety & Connected Crews | Ep 53
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform SUMMARY:At 3 a.m. on a rig in the Guyana-Suriname Basin, seconds of latency can cost millions and endanger crews.Tampnet’s hybrid networks — subsea fiber backbone, private 5G on deck, and smart LEO backup — deliver 99.99% uptime and are...
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Beating the Tyranny of the Urgent: How Journyx Helps Connected Workers Reclaim Their Most Precious Resource: Time | Ep 52
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform TCW E52: Beating the Tyranny of the Urgent: How Journyx Helps Connected Workers Reclaim Their Most Precious Resource: Time SUMMARY:What if the biggest threat to your frontline teams isn’t safety, technology, or even burnout, but the silent...
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Turning Field Data into Business Insights is a Walk in the Cloud with Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection | Ep 51
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform Explore the latest innovations in gas and flame detection technology with Shannon Sanders from Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection. Discover how connected devices, Teledyne GDCloud integration, and AI are transforming productivity and safety…
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19 Lives Lost in Minutes: How One Tragedy Sparked Satellite Tech That Could Save the Next Generation of First Responders | Ep 50
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform Title: 19 Lives Lost in Minutes: How One Tragedy Sparked Satellite Tech That Could Save the Next Generation of First Responders Summary:In this powerful episode, Andrew speaks with Rod Goossen, founder and CEO of RoGo, about the 2013…
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How ASSP & Avetta Are Unleashing a Thousand Dreams for Frontline Workers by Transforming Safety Culture from Abstract to Actionable | Ep 49
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform Summary:In this inspiring episode, Andrew opens with the powerful truth that “a healthy person has a thousand dreams — a sick or injured one has only one.” Joined by Linda Tapp of the American Society for Safety Professionals (ASSP) and…
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Turning Field Data into Business Insights is a Walk in the Cloud with Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection | Ep 48
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform SUMMARY:Explore the latest innovations in gas and flame detection technology with Shannon Sanders from Teledyne. Discover how connected devices, Teledyne GDCloud integration, and AI are transforming productivity and safety in hazardous...
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An “EASY BUTTON” for Automation, Orchestration, and Process Control with Dean Gartelos | Ep 47
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform SUMMARY:This episode explores the challenges and solutions in implementing digital transformation in connected work environments, featuring Dean Gartelos’s insights on vendor selection, change management, and getting the most from AI, 5G…
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Smartglasses and AI Insights from Kris Kolo | Ep 46
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform SUMMARY:Explore the transformative impact of AI, XR, and wearables on frontline workers, with insights from industry expert Kris Kolo, former Global Executive Director of VR AR Association. Discover how smart glasses and AI are enhancing...
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Tech Talks from the Frontier: How AI-Driven Hardware Prototyping Will Transform Frontline Work | Ep 45
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski and Rama Oruganti discuss the democratization of innovation in technology, particularly in hardware. They explore the challenges of pilot purgatory, the importance of...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Frictionless Industrial AR Deployment Arrives | Ep 34
In this episode of the Connected Workers Podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski welcomes Sebastian Beetschen and Timon Binder, CEO and CTO of RealWear, to discuss the groundbreaking launch of the ARC-3 Smart Wearable. They delve into the innovative features of the ARC-3 that make it the easiest to use...
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Every Frontline Worker Deserves a Mentor – Now They Can Have One | EP 33
In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski interviews Susan Carlock, the dynamic COO of Murray Mentor. Susan shares her journey from being an ER nurse to co-founding an AI startup aimed at addressing the skills gap in manufacturing. The discussion delves into the...
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Blueforce Dev Corp: Empowering Military, First Responders, and Frontline Workers | Ep 32
In this episode, Andrew Chrostowski interviews Michael Helfrich, founder and CEO of Blueforce Development Corporation, discussing the impact of dual-use military technologies on first responders and frontline workers. They explore how these technologies enhance situational awareness, dissolve…
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The Blue-Collar Renaissance – AI’s Gift to Frontline Workers | Ep 31
In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski explains why he is convinced that AI’s gift to frontline workers is an exciting blue-collar renaissance. As AI and automation reshape the job landscape, Andrew highlights how technology today augments, rather than replaces,...
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The History of the Future of Work | Ep 30
In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski and guest David Westrom explore the past as prologue and the evolution of industrial revolutions. They focus on the transition from mechanization to the digital age. They discuss the impact of technologies like PLCs, IoT,...
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The Manifest Destiny of Frontline Work | Ep 29
The manifest destiny of frontline work is the augmented frontline worker – and technology is driving this renaissance in blue collar work! For this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski and Dirck Schou, CEO of Taqtile, discuss the transformative impact of Taqtile’s software...
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Push to Talk AI Agents are Here Today | Ep 28
In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski delves into the transformative role of Push to Talk Technology (PTT) in empowering frontline workers with AI as a cognitive companion. Joined by Vincent Higgins, CEO of Rugged Edge, they explore how this technology is...
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Navigating the AI Revolution of Wearables for Frontline Workers | Ep 27
In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski and James Woodall delve into the transformative impact of AI and wearable technology on the future of work. They discuss the evolution from startups to scale-ups, emphasizing the critical role sales plays in crossing the bridge…
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How AI is Transforming Work in 2025 | Ep 26
In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski delves into the transformative power of AI in reshaping industries in 2025. With insights from the MIT NANDA report, Andrew explores why 95% of generative AI pilots are failing despite significant investments. He also...
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Tailoring Digital Solutions with Barcotec’s Rob Duchac | Ep 25
In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski sits down with Rob Duchac from Barcotec to explore the transformative power of digital solutions in the industrial sector. Rob shares insights into the latest innovations in smart glasses and wearable technology…
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Engineering the Future of Augmented Reality with Vuzix CEO, Paul Travers | Ep 24
In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski explores the transformative potential of AI-powered wearable technology with Paul Travers, CEO of Vuzix. Discover how AI is revolutionizing our interaction with technology, transitioning from smartphones to smart glasses…
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Augmenting Workers – SAP and TeamViewer Deliver Tomorrow Today | Ep 23
In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski delves into the groundbreaking partnership between SAP and TeamViewer, designed to revolutionize the productivity, efficiency and safety of frontline workers. Discover from SAP’s Craig Kindleman and Stephan Braun how SAP’s...
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Robots, and Drones, and AI – oh, my! | Ep 22
In this episode of the Connected Workers Podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski delves into the groundbreaking innovations of Energy Robotics with CEO Marc Dassler. Discover how Energy Robotics’ unified platform is revolutionizing high-risk industries by seamlessly integrating diverse robotic systems…
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When Technology is Exponentially Accelerating, Get in the Game Early! | Ep 21
In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski recaps the technologies introduced over the first twenty episodes. He shares how the various solutions introduced in the series are making a difference in productivity, efficiency, and safety. It emphasizes that in an industrial...
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Cutting Costs, not Cutting Corners with ARIX Robotic Inspection | Ep 20
This episode explores how ARIX Technologies is revolutionizing safety and efficiency in high-risk operations like oil and gas, chemical plants, and manufacturing through innovative robotic inspection systems. The discussion highlights the evolution of the company, the technology behind their...
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A “First-Person Exploration” of the Future of AI in Oil and Gas – and Beyond | Ep 19
In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski and “Grace Grock” discuss the transformative impact of AI and AI agents in the oil and gas industry. They explore how AI enhances worker safety, boosts productivity, and integrates with IoT devices. The conversation covers the...
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How Tampnet Networks are Impacting Oil and Gas Operations and Beyond | Ep 18
This week’s episode was recorded in-person at OTC 2025. I was excited to sit down with Frode Støldal, Chief Digital Officer and President of the Americas for Tampnet, the world’s largest offshore communications network provider. We discuss how high-capacity offshore networks are enabling the…
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Ammar Sabbagh of Ericsson & Transforming Offshore Operations with Private 5G | Ep 17
This week’s episode was recorded in-person at OTC 2025 with Ammar Sabbagh, VP of Industry & Partnership for Ericsson who shares his views on the transformative impact Private 5G networks are having in offshore oil and gas operations. From Digital Twins to real-time data transfers and remote…
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Welcome to The Connected Workers Podcast with host Andrew Chrostowski. Discover the innovative solutions and cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of frontline work. Each episode features expert insights and real-world success stories, highlighting how these advancements are making work safer, more productive, and better connected. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving industrial landscape, empowering workers and transforming industries like never before!
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