Shows
The InterfaceEpisode 225: Dan BarrettA conversation with Dan Barrett, General Manager of Amphenol Custom Cable. Dan is based in Tampa, FL, and has been with Amphenol for 26 years. We talk about his business of building custom cables, mainly for the IT and Datacom markets, how they're different from most Amphenol businesses, and their capabilities to satisfy their customer base. We talk about the business's unique service side and the challenges and rewards of installing their products in a wide range of locations--from shopping malls and amusement parks to hotels and sports stadiums. We talk about starting at Teradyne Systems in the late 1990s...2024-09-1135 min
The InterfaceEpisode 219: Ryan FlisA conversation with Ryan Flis, Director of Channel Sales for the Amphenol RF, Optics and Broadband Group. Ryan has been with Amphenol for one year and is based in Baltimore, MD. We talk about her new role for the RFOB group in developing a distribution strategy to help them maximize their coverage, especially at Tier 1 accounts. We talk about being new to Amphenol but not new to the telecommunications industry and how great it is to be able to provide the complete Amphenol solution to their customers. We talk about designing a strategy that's relevant not only for the...2024-06-2630 min
The InterfaceEpisode 218: Karen RobinsonA conversation with Karen Robinson, Business Development Director for the Amphenol Automotive Products Group. Karen has been with Amphenol for over 30 years. We talk about her current role in helping the automotive group by utilizing her years of prior experience as the general manager of Amphenol Adronics. We talk about the recent technological changes in the automotive world and how a car is now a computer on wheels. We talk about her taking over the family business at Adronics prior to being acquired by Amphenol and extending what was meant to be a 3-month stint into a career. We...2024-06-1927 min
The InterfaceEpisode 212: Vince MorrealeA conversation with Vince Morreale, Strategic Account Leader for the Amphenol RF, Optics, and Broadband group, part of the Amphenol Communications Solutions Division. Vince has been with Amphenol for 18 months and is based in New Jersey. We talk about his role in coordinating activities across all business units with his key customers as part of creating a One Amphenol strategy. We talk about being a part of the telecommunications industry for 40 years and being aware of Amphenol but not realizing the full potential and scope of technology and capabilities options until joining the company. We talk about the early...2024-04-2426 min
The InterfaceEpisode 211: Greta Martikainen-WatckeA conversation with Greta Martikainen-Watcke, Talent Acquisition Manager for the Amphenol Communications Solutions division. Greta has been with Amphenol for over two years and is based in Nashua, NH. We talk about her role in finding technical people for Amphenol during this major migration towards AI and machine learning technologies. We talk about attracting that talent to come to Amphenol where they can work with many of the key prime industry leaders versus only working for one. We talk about growing up as an active kid in a small town in Pennsylvania, doing well in school, and developing a...2024-04-1733 min
The InterfaceEpisode 209: Alan YangA conversation with Alan Yang, General Manager of Amphenol Assembletech. Alan is based in China and has been with Amphenol for 20 years. We talk about Assembletech's high-speed products in the IT/Datacom market and how their locations in China, the U.S., Vietnam, and the Amphenol brand name help them succeed. We talk about the massive growth of the business in his 20 years and how picking the right team has made a world of difference. We talk about how people from wildly diverse backgrounds can succeed in Amphenol if they're naturally curious, work hard, and take pride in sharing...2024-03-2132 min
The InterfaceEpisode 207: Mike ComerA conversation with Mike Comer, Director of Business Development and Product Marketing for Amphenol RF. Mike is based outside Los Angeles and has been with Amphenol since 2007. We talk about Amphenol RF's long history as one of the original core Amphenol businesses and how they've evolved to offer world-class coaxial solutions for RF, microwave, and data transmissions in every market Amphenol supports. We talk about his product and business development teams and how they promote Amphenol RF's product through multiple partners. We talk about being born and raised in southeast Pennsylvania and learning the value of hard work by...2024-03-0724 min
The InterfaceEpisode 204: Ashley Smith-HeineA conversation with Ashley Smith-Heine, Director of Sales & Marketing for Amphenol TPC Wire & Cable, one of the newest members of the Amphenol family. Amphenol TPC is headquartered in the Cleveland, OH area, and Ashley is based in Philadelphia. We talk about their 45-year history, mainly in the harsh environment industrial wire and cable industry, and some of the technological capabilities that make them stand out. We talk about recently becoming part of Amphenol, being pleasantly overwhelmed at a recent sales meeting, and excited to work more closely with their fellow Amphenolians. We talk about growing up in Philadelphia and...2024-02-0732 min
The InterfaceEpisode 200: Adam NorwittOn this 200th episode -- A conversation with Amphenol's President and CEO, Adam Norwitt. We talk about his recent visit to China to visit factories and people he hasn't seen in quite some time. We talk about some of the companies Amphenol acquired in 2023 and how they fit into Amphenol's entrepreneurial spirit. We talk about his upcoming 15th anniversary as CEO and how his most important job is to preserve and scale the unique Amphenolian culture. We talk about the emergence of AI over the past year, how he interacts with it, and how Amphenol enables the technology. We...2023-12-1351 min
The InterfaceEpisode 196: Natalie EmersonA conversation with Natalie Emerson, Product Specialist for Amphenol PCD in Beverly, MA. Natalie has been with Amphenol for close to a year. We talk about being the channel-to-market for Amphenol Socapex's products from France into the North American market. We talk about the outstanding support she gets from the French and U.S. engineering teams to help with customers. We talk about focusing on product education, not just for her customers, but for the sales teams and distribution partners. We talk about being raised in the greater Boston area and striving for greatness academically and in the many...2023-11-0133 min
The InterfaceEpisode 193: Lisa LocascioA conversation with Lisa Locascio, Project Leader for the Amphenol Industrial Products Group. Lisa is based in Chicago and has been with Amphenol for over 30 years. We talk about the group's future as it expands into more manufacturing locations to support demanding markets like the solar industry. We talk about being there at the beginning of Amphenol Industrial becoming its own business and how much it's evolved. We talk about working for the former Pyle National in Chicago in an operations role before Amphenol acquired them and taking a leap of faith that the opportunity to change jobs would...2023-10-0438 min
The InterfaceEpisode 192: Dan BlaneyA conversation with Dan Blaney, Group Director of Operations for Amphenol's High Technology Industrial Group. Dan has been with Amphenol, mainly with Amphenol Alden, since 2000. We talk about his new group role, which utilizes his vast knowledge and operations experience to help other AHTI businesses. We talk about being re-energized in this new role towards the tail end of his 46-year career as it allows him to mentor the next generation of operations experts and leave Amphenol in a better place once he retires. We talk about how important it is to effectively communicate how we're doing within our...2023-09-2742 min
The InterfaceEpisode 189: Nathan WashburnA conversation with Nathan Washburn, US Sales Director for Amphenol Procom. Nate is based out of Dallas and has been with Amphenol since January. We talk about his new, challenging role to lead Amphenol Procom's expansion outside their European stronghold and into the US and North American market. We talk about Procom's legacy antenna products and their new 5G, Internet of things, and endpoint devices, including the new ProEdge product line. We talk about how much having great Amphenol partnerships has helped open doors for him in his mission. We talk about growing up in Pennsylvania and getting into...2023-09-0630 min
The InterfaceEpisode 188: S. ManimaranA conversation with S. Manimaran, Business Unit Head for Amphenol SEFEE in Bangalore, India. Mani has been with Amphenol for 11 years, all with SEFEE. We talk about the complex cable and harness assembly business he oversees and how they specialize in the commercial aerospace and rotorcraft markets. We talk about how the working relationship with the other locations in France makes the whole of SEFEE greater than the sum of its parts. We talk about how he manages his teams by utilizing the 3 F's: Firm, Flexible, and Friendly. We talk about the challenge of attracting employees locally and how...2023-08-3022 min
The InterfaceEpisode 187: Anthony Gaetano & Dylan OliverA conversation with two Amphenol summer interns, Anthony Gaetano and Dylan Oliver. Anthony attends Central Connecticut State University and has been working with the Amphenol Corporation IT team in Wallingford, CT. Dylan attends California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo and has been working with the Amphenol Environmental Health Safety and Sustainability team. We talk about the projects each of them has worked on this summer and how their work experiences have been contrasting. We talk about the similarities and differences between what they're studying in school and their actual work with Amphenol. We talk about their upbringing...2023-08-2325 min
The InterfaceEpisode 186: Minahil Nazir & Sophie DrouinA conversation with two of Amphenol's corporate MBA summer interns, Minahil Nazir and Sophie Drouin. Minahil attends the Yale School of Management and has been working with the Amphenol RF, Optics and Broadband Group, and Sophie just completed her time at INSEAD and has been working with the Amphenol Harsh Environment Solutions Division. We talk about some of the projects they've been working on this summer, how much freedom they've been given to perform, and how their work has been used in the latest strategic plans. We talk about their vastly different working experiences, but how each one is...2023-08-1629 min
The InterfaceEpisode 182: Deepak SurendranA conversation with Deepak Surendran, Aerospace Global Business Development Manager for Amphenol Limited in the UK. Deepak has been with Amphenol for a little over a year. We talk about his time at the Paris Air Show, visiting many of his customers' displays, and enjoying seeing the wide range of Amphenol connectors on so many pieces of equipment. We talk specifically about Amphenol Limited's product portfolio emphasizing power management and distribution, especially for new markets like EVTOL. We talk about his love of math and science and how a professional assessment correctly predicted he'd make a great salesperson. We...2023-07-0523 min
The InterfaceEpisode 181: Vincent AndersonA conversation with Vincent Anderson, Export Business Development Manager for Amphenol Socapex in France. Vincent has been with Amphenol for 12 years and Socapex for six years. We discuss his role in selling Socapex's high-performance, harsh-environment connectors worldwide to the military and commercial aerospace industries. We discuss his change from being a salesperson in South Africa, where he's from, selling all Amphenol products, to moving to France and selling for one Amphenol business. We talk about the excitement and challenges of moving to France and starting a family simultaneously. We talk about his year in London, playing music with his...2023-06-2824 min
The InterfaceEpisode 178: Maddie ChiviA conversation with Maddie Chivi, Business Development Manager for the Amphenol Corporation. Maddie has been with Amphenol for six months. We talk about the start of her Amphenol career, visiting many businesses, and meeting thousands of people, all while gaining a greater appreciation for the scope and reach of the company. We talk about her current projects, including a detailed study of government funding and evaluating the rise of AI and its potential effects on our businesses. We talk about her earlier career, including stints in the fashion industry working with some of the top name brands, a short...2023-06-0738 min
The InterfaceEpisode 172: Jim KaneA conversation with Jim Kane, Vice President of Sales and Product Management for Amphenol Broadband Solutions. Jim has been with Amphenol for seven years. We talk about the many layers he and his team have to navigate with the large MSO, or multiple-service operator, customers that they work with. We talk about the Amphenol Broadband Solutions web-based storefront, which serves as one face to their customers, covering multiple Amphenol businesses, the challenges to creating the storefront, and the benefits of having it. We talk about being born and raised in the Philadelphia area, going to Penn State for engineering...2023-04-1831 min
The InterfaceEpisode 171: Nick MeyerA conversation with Nick Meyer, General Manager for ICA Holdings, one of the newest Amphenol-acquired businesses in 2022. Nick has been with Amphenol for five years. We talk about the capabilities of ICA's vast wire harness and cable assembly manufacturing locations and the amazing team that helps make it successful. We talk about his recent promotion and the challenges of being a first-time general manager for a business new to the Amphenol family. We talk about working for the corporate mergers and acquisitions team and the unique perspective he gained in researching and evaluating the companies we acquire. We talk...2023-04-1137 min
The InterfaceEpisode 170: Matt O’LearyA conversation with Matt O'Leary, Field Application Engineer for Amphenol PCD in Beverly, MA. Matt has been with Amphenol for three years. We talk about his unique role working for Amphenol PCD and Amphenol Socapex in France to promote their products in North America through Amphenol PCD. We talk about getting in front of customers as much as possible and visiting with the Socapex team to learn everything he needs about the product portfolio. We talk about growing up in Boston and being a big sports fan. We talk about going to college as a business major, then switching...2023-04-0428 min
The InterfaceEpisode 169: Sean HermanA conversation with Sean Herman, Applications Engineer for the Amphenol Commercial Air Division in Sidney, NY. Sean has been with Amphenol for over five years. We talk about his customer-facing role, which, for him, is the perfect blend of engineering and learning what his customers do. We talk about the struggles during the commercial aerospace market downturn for a couple of years but then pivot to its current rebound and the emergence of new markets like EVTOL. We talk about the unique performance requirements for new connector designs in these emerging programs and the satisfaction of finally seeing them...2023-03-2828 min
The InterfaceEpisode 168: Tony PalloneA conversation with Tony Pallone, R&D Director for Amphenol Antenna Solutions. Tony is based in France and has been with Antenna Solutions for 25 years. We talk about his role in leading the research and development team, staying on top of the latest and greatest technologies, and continuing to develop a great team. We talk about the challenge and excitement of working in a shorter market cycle where new technologies are implemented quickly. We talk about his previous work as an IT manager and setting up a new ERP system with the Y2K issue looming on the horizon...2023-03-1432 min
The InterfaceEpisode 167: Dan KennedyA conversation with Dan Kennedy, Vice President of Strategic Accounts for Amphenol's RF, Optics, and Broadband Group. Dan has been with Amphenol for just over one year but has been in the industry for nearly 25 years. We talk about the challenges of managing strategic accounts -- from getting to know them, understanding their needs, and how Amphenol can help. We talk about the exciting new technologies in his group and how he's constantly amazed at their applications. We talk about how Amphenol's unique structure is ultimately a huge benefit when discussing the broad spectrum of solutions he can offer...2023-02-2736 min
The InterfaceEpisode 166: Zak RaleyA conversation with Zak Raley, Senior Advisor to the CEO of Amphenol Corporation. Zak has been with Amphenol for 27 years in various leadership positions, mainly within the ARFOB Group. We talk about how his current role as advisor allows him opportunities to work with high-level business development projects and mergers and acquisitions across the entire corporation. We talk about the staggering potential of quantum computing, what it could mean to all of us, and how Amphenol is helping with the development. We talk about working in the Amphenol operations cycle as the best business school you can ever attend...2023-02-2033 min
The InterfaceEpisode 162: Hakan SaracogluA conversation with Hakan Saracoglu, General Manager of the Amphenol Turkey and Middle East sales office. Hakan has been with Amphenol for 19 years. We talk about his team's unique mission to sell all Amphenol products in the Turkey and Middle East region. We talk about what he looks for when finding team members -- a strong engineering background, sharp technical skills, and a willingness to go above and beyond for their customers. We talk about how emotional intelligence with his customers is paramount to his success. We talk about growing up in Turkey and learning to play billiards and...2023-01-0927 min
The InterfaceEpisode 160: Jose AguillonA conversation with Jose Aguillon, Sales Engineer for Amphenol Military and Aerospace Group. Jose has been with Amphenol for four years and is based in San Diego, CA. We talk about studying engineering in college in Los Angeles, working locally in the connector industry, then making the cross-country move to become an Amphenol Aerospace design engineer in Sidney, NY. We talk about his positive experience in engineering, then transitioning to his sales role just as the Covid-19 pandemic began. We talk about how he approaches the sales and customer relationship process from the mindset of a former design engineer...2022-12-1333 min
The InterfaceEpisode 158: John GriffithsA conversation with John Griffiths, Business Development Director for Amphenol Industrial Operations. John is based out of Salt Lake City and has been with Amphenol for 11 years. We talk about his role in promoting and expanding the Radsok socket contact in endless markets and applications looking to increase power. We talk about the difference between his previous company, where he managed thousands of solar products to now managing only one product, Radsok, with Amphenol. We talk about how Radsok has evolved from automotive and industrial applications to military and data center applications with no end to the possibilities. We...2022-11-2228 min
The InterfaceEpisode 157: Ray EhlenA conversation with Ray Ehlen, Director of North American OEM Sales for the Amphenol Industrial Products Group. Ray is based out of Chicago and has been with Amphenol for 12 years. We talk about the mission of his sales team and the rewarding challenge of wrapping his arms around the wide variety of AIPG products and solutions he can offer customers. We talk about the importance of relationship building and time management when coaching his sales team to focus on adding value. We talk about the unexpected way he got into the interconnect business and how he eventually made his...2022-11-1427 min
The InterfaceEpisode 156: Jeremy WilliamsA conversation with Jeremy Williams, Product Line Manager for Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney, NY. Jeremy has been with Amphenol for 15 years. We talk about the filter technology and board-level product lines he manages and the challenges of mentally switching gears while overseeing two radically different product types. We talk about being born and raised in Sidney, having both his father and grandfather work in the factory, and how he never really thought he'd return after college. We talk about his short retail stint before deciding it was the right time to work for a large corporation like Amphenol. We...2022-11-0721 min
The InterfaceEpisode 153: Lorri BuppA conversation with Lorri Bupp, Global Marketing Manager for the Amphenol Communications Solutions division based out of Valley Green, PA. Lorri has been with Amphenol for over 25 years. We talk about her vast knowledge and expertise overseeing some of Amphenol's largest trade shows worldwide. We talk about going to her first event over 30 years ago, getting hooked on the process, and eventually developing a winning formula for maximizing their effectiveness. We talk about growing up in York, PA and getting a job at a local connector manufacturer, which eventually became FCI and Amphenol. We talk about using the opportunity...2022-10-1735 min
The InterfaceEpisode 152: Jenny NgA conversation with Jenny Ng, Director of Product Management and Marketing for the High Speed I/O business, part of the Amphenol Communications Solutions Division. Jenny is based out of Toronto and has been with Amphenol for a year and a half. We talk about her role in managing her product team, account management team, and customer service team; how she's developed a system of working together; and how she motivates them. We talk about the high-speed products she manages, including the OverPass product line and developments into 112 and even 224 GB/s. We talk about growing up in Edmonton...2022-10-1228 min
The InterfaceEpisode 150: Adam NorwittFor the 150th episode -- A conversation with Adam Norwitt, Amphenol's President and CEO. We talk about some changes to the corporation over the last year, most notably, the addition of three division presidents to help scale Amphenol for future growth and how these changes are already providing excellent results. We talk about him recently attending Amphenol's Women's Leadership Forum, how amazing the experience was for him, and what he learned in the process. We talk about some of the recent companies acquired by Amphenol and how much their technologies and human talent are expanding possibilities throughout the corporation...2022-09-1951 min
The InterfaceEpisode 148: Abraham MartinezA conversation with Abraham Martinez, EHS Manager for Amphenol Optimize in Nogales, MX. Abraham has been with Amphenol for a year and a half, and we talk about managing the EHS team for 20 different Amphenol operations and 38 plants in Nogales. We talk about the challenge and thrill of working with so many businesses and manufacturing processes, including the brand-new Charles Industries facility, and how safety is paramount above all else. We talk about getting a degree in engineering and how he got into working in the safety field, almost by accident, and realizing he had found his dream job...2022-09-0627 min
The InterfaceEpisode 145: Olivia Skaug & Jake FlynnA conversation with two of our summer interns; Jake Flynn and Olivia Skaug. Jake is finishing his undergraduate degree at Purdue University and is working for Amphenol TCS in San Jose, CA. Olivia is finishing her graduate degree at Dartmouth College and is working for Amphenol TCS in Nashua, NH. We talk about their work on mechanical engineering projects and system breakdowns and how much they've learned from their fellow employees. We talk about how they became interested in engineering during high school. We talk about the different ways they found Amphenol for their internship and how much they've...2022-08-0826 min
The InterfaceEpisode 144: Charles FriesenA conversation with Charles Friesen, Engineering Director for Amphenol Technical Products International and part of the Amphenol Industrial Products Group. Charles has been with Amphenol for over 10 years and is based out of Winnipeg in Canada. We talk about TPI's product portfolio, specifically for the solar and EV markets, with their PowerLok product line. We talk about collaborating with other Amphenol businesses to develop the best product solutions for their customers. We talk about getting into engineering as a kid, studying it in college, then working for a company making trailers by push-button design. We talk about all things...2022-08-0130 min
The InterfaceEpisode 141: Laurent LagrangeA conversation with Laurent Lagrange, Compliance Team Lead and Product Line Manager for Amphenol Socapex in France. Laurent has been with Amphenol for 20 years. We talk about his vital role in leading the product compliance team to ensure they meet the requirements of REACH, RoHS, and export licenses and its benefits in maintaining good customer relationships. We discuss leading the marketing and engineering for Socapex's extensive contacts product line. We talk about a bit of the 75-year history of Socapex and its long-time presence in the military and aerospace markets. We talk about spending a year at Amphenol Aerospace...2022-07-1129 min
The InterfaceEpisode 139: Jeff St. JohnA conversation with Jeff St. John, Supervisor of Corporate Reporting and Accounts Payable for Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney, NY. Jeff has been with Amphenol for nine years. We talk about the various responsibilities of his role, managing multiple entities, meeting deadlines, and ensuring that we accurately report the numbers. We talk about continuing to learn from the experts at Amphenol on how to use the numbers to shape strategy and direction. We talk about growing up in nearby Oneonta, NY, excelling in math, and finding a love of playing the tuba, which he continues to this day. We talk...2022-06-2027 min
The InterfaceEpisode 137: Ellen HaightA conversation with Ellen Haight, Active Optical Cable Product Manager for Amphenol Communications Solutions Division. Ellen is based out of Nashua, NH, and has been with Amphenol since 2001. We talk about her product line, how it's been growing for the past few years, and the best applications for active optical cables. We talk about growing up in New Jersey, going to Rensselear Polytechnic Institute for industrial engineering, then going to Proctor and Gamble diaper college for her first job. We talk about leaving work to travel around the world for six months with her best friend and how much...2022-06-0628 min
The InterfaceEpisode 136: Brian KirkA conversation with Brian Kirk, Chief Technology Officer for Amphenol High Speed Group, part of Amphenol Communications Solutions. Brian is based in Nashua, NH, and has been with Amphenol since 2004. We talk about his work with not only the high-speed team but the backplane team, the optics team, and the mezzanine products team. We talk about seeing a constant adjustment of system architectures which keeps the job fresh. We talk about his time at the University of Vermont, including building and racing a solar-powered car from New York to Philadelphia. We talk about being a teaching assistant at the...2022-05-2329 min
The InterfaceEpisode 126: Karl RidderlindA conversation with Karl Ridderlind, the new General Manager of Amphenol ConneXus in Stockholm, Sweden. Karl has been with Amphenol for over two years but assumed the GM position in January. We talk about the Amphenol ConneXus business building cable assemblies and wire harnesses for multiple markets. We talk about his challenges as a new GM and using his passion and enthusiasm to help set up a successful tenure. We talk about starting his career in the interconnect industry and how his early interactions with future Amphenolians, like Jean-Luc Gavelle, made the switch to Amphenol seem inevitable. We talk...2022-03-0725 min
The InterfaceEpisode 123: Rick SchneiderA conversation with Rick Schneider, Senior Adviser for Amphenol Corporation. Rick has been with Amphenol for over 16 years but has been part of the interconnect industry for over 30 years. We talk about his current role advising the next leaders of Amphenol as the corporation restructures to keep up with the tremendous growth. We talk about the rewarding experience of helping to lead the Amphenol Frontline team, which was created to assist Amphenolians worldwide combat the Covid-19 virus. We talk about a few of his mentors throughout his life and career, including his father, who taught him the value of...2022-02-1433 min
The InterfaceEpisode 121: Roxane DebatyA conversation with Roxane Debaty, Business Development Manager for the Amphenol Corporation. Roxane has been with Amphenol for a little over a year now. We talk about her business development role and her year-long crash course learning about a wide variety of Amphenol businesses. We talk about growing up in both South Carolina and France, the differences, the similarities, and what she's taken from those experiences. We talk about graduating high school at 16, finishing college, then her first job after college in direct sales where she learned as much about compassion for others as she did about her job...2022-01-2428 min
The InterfaceEpisode 119: Mette BrinkA conversation with Mette Brink, General Manager of Amphenol Antennas and Private Network Solutions. Mette is based out of Denmark and has been with Amphenol for almost five years. We talk about overseeing the operations of Amphenol Antenna Solutions and Amphenol Procom in both Europe and Asia. We talk about her excitement with her team's development of Integra, the world's first upgradeable antenna, and how it's helping companies reduce their carbon footprint. We talk about her younger years dreaming of being either a drummer in a rock band or a fighter pilot. We talk about her love of traveling...2022-01-1030 min
The InterfaceEpisode 114: Klaus DoerrA conversation with Klaus Doerr, Director of Organizational Development for Amphenol. Klaus has been with the company since 2010 and we talk about the process of finding the next generation of leaders for Amphenol with a team of two -- including himself. We talk about finding the right cultural fit in a potential candidate, how it's not one size fits all, and how he tells the Amphenol story. We talk about being born and raised in Germany. We talk studying literature and political science in college. We talk about his early career in adult education before moving to recruiting. We...2021-11-1537 min
The InterfaceEpisode 113: Annette TylerAnnette has been with FCI and Amphenol for over 20 years. We talk about her role at a high level and how often the most successful distribution partnerships with Amphenol are the ones that best understand our culture. We talk about the desire to get back in front of the distributors to develop the vital three-dimensional relationship that's suffered due to Covid. We talk about growing up in Montreal, then moving across Canada to Vancouver, and her love of both areas. We talk about the unbelievable story of working for an orthopedic surgeon and getting a leg up. We talk...2021-11-0835 min
The InterfaceEpisode 111: Erika FrankA conversation with Erika Frank, Amphenol's Environmental Health Safety and Sustainability Manager for the Americas. Erika has been with Amphenol since 2014. We talk about her role working with the various locations in her region to provide guidance and direction on all things EHS&S. We talk about her connection with sustainability, why it's so essential to the business, and why it's so important to her. We talk about her time working as an environmental engineer before finding Amphenol. We talk about being an identical twin growing up in western Pennsylvania and when she and her sister switched places. We...2021-10-2530 min
The InterfaceEpisode 110: Jonathan PlappertA conversation with Jonathan Plappert, Business Development Manager for Amphenol Automotive, based out of Germany. Jonathan has been with the company for one year. We talk about his role as the group business development manager and what it's like to work in mergers and acquisitions. We talk about the challenges of learning the Amphenol automotive businesses, products, and technologies during the Covid pandemic and his excitement to get out and see more of the market. We talk about experiencing college life while studying abroad in Canada. We talk about working for a consulting firm before joining Amphenol. And we...2021-10-1832 min
The InterfaceEpisode 108: Linda ChanA conversation with Linda Chan, Vice President of IT for the Amphenol Corporation. Linda has been with Amphenol since the beginning of 2021. We talk about her first year on the job, getting to know how the various Amphenol divisions work, and building a more tight-knit collaborative IT community. We talk about growing up in Long Island and working 40 hours a week during high school simply because she loved to work. We talk about majoring in psychology in college, but switching to IT in her first job and never looking back. We talk about the enjoyment of being a college...2021-09-2725 min
The InterfaceEpisode 107: Ray CummingsA conversation with Ray Cummings, General Manager of Amphenol Commercial Air Division in Sidney, NY. Ray has been with Amphenol for over 20 years after time working for other aerospace manufacturers. We talk about his Commercial Air Division, its mission, its products, and how it's evolving in the current market environment. We talk about being a part of the expanded Commercial Air Group in Amphenol and the opportunity to increase collaboration with other divisions. We talk about the importance of having a great mentor to help guide you in your career. We talk about the challenge of raising pigs and...2021-09-1727 min
The InterfaceEpisode 102: Avi WaldmanA conversation with Avi Waldman, General Manager of Amphenol Tel-Ad in Israel. Avi has been with Amphenol since early 2015 after time running businesses in other industries. We talk about the unique aspects of Tel-Ad's business which consists of selling Amphenol parts into Israel and designing and building custom connectors, cables, and power cabinets and enclosures for the Israeli market. We talk about his time in the Israeli Army and why it was the best university for him. We talk about being a do-it-yourself guy at home and enjoying travel with family and friends. And we talk about his desert...2021-08-1327 min
The InterfaceEpisode 101: Maxim Tahon, Alli Miller, and Danielle GetzA conversation with three college interns who've spent the summer working at Amphenol Aerospace -- Maxim Tahon, a University of Maryland mechanical engineering major; Alli Miller, a Rochester Institute of Technology industrial engineering major; and Danielle Getz, a University of Rochester chemical engineering major. We talk about how they chose their majors and then chose Amphenol for their internship. We talk about their work experiences and their autonomy to figure out how to get the job done, whatever it was. We talk about their advice for future Amphenol interns. And we talk about their desert island album, book, and...2021-08-0628 min
The InterfaceEpisode 098: Wilson IngA conversation with Wilson Ing, Amphenol Business Development Manager for AMAO group, and the Technical Director for the Pasadena Technical Center. Wilson has been with Amphenol for three years but has been in the connector industry for 13 years. We talk about his roles and the importance of continuing to grow Amphenol's presence on the West Coast. We talk connector engineering and the benefits of being able to work on so many different programs. We talk about the work ethic instilled in him by his parents and how that's carried through in his role at Amphenol and at home with h...2021-07-1628 min
The InterfaceEpisode 097: Stephen RichardsA conversation with Stephen Richards, Sales and Marketing Director for Amphenol Australia. Stephen has been with Amphenol since 1998 through an acquisition of Alcatel Components. We talk about his unique sales role of expanding the audio connector business with design and manufacturing based in Australia while selling imported Amphenol products for many other markets. We talk about why Amphenol Australia's audio connectors are so well known and where the future of audio connectors is going. We talk about how taking four years to reconstruct a '57 Chevy was a sign that he is a true Amphenolian. And we talk about...2021-07-0933 min
The InterfaceEpisode 094: Mariano RigottiA conversation with Mariano Rigotti, Business Development Director for Amphenol Energy Technologies, part of Amphenol Industrial Products Group. Mariano has been with Amphenol for eight years. We talk about the formation of Amphenol Energy Technologies, which combined four different Amphenol industrial divisions into one larger group. We talk about his time as a consultant in both the steel and furniture industries before coming to Amphenol. We talk about living in Argentina and Italy before settling in the US. We talk about enjoying the abundance of outdoor activities in California. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie...2021-06-1823 min
The InterfaceEpisode 088: Sheri YoungsA conversation with Sheri Youngs, Director of Human Resources for Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney, NY. Sheri has been with Amphenol for 24 years. We talk about her incredible work to protect our employees during the Covid-19 pandemic. We talk about majoring in English, starting at Amphenol as a temp in customer service, then finding a home she never left in Human Resources. We talk about why being raised in Sidney and understanding its history makes working at Amphenol that much more special. And we talk about her desert island book, movie, and surprisingly cool album selection. This is The Interface.2021-05-0726 min
The InterfaceEpisode 079: Matt ShapsonA conversation with Matt Shapson, Director of Marketing for Amphenol Broadband Solutions. Matt has been part of Amphenol since 2014. We talk about the tremendous sense of pride in being part of the Amphenol FRONTLINE team during the Covid-19 pandemic. We talk about the unique structure of ABS and how bringing a number of similar divisions into one storefront has paid huge dividends for their success. We talk about his time at Temple University and his job at Apple during his college years. We talk about what it was like for his family’s business to eventually be acquired by Am...2021-02-2635 min
The InterfaceEpisode 077: Wayne MorrisonA conversation with Wayne Morrison, former General Manager of Cable Backplane Systems and long-time employee of Amphenol and Teradyne. Wayne has been retired for a few years but is still quite active with the Amphenol community, especially with his role on the Amphenol Frontline team over the last year. We talk about his work history, both with Amphenol and Teradyne. We talk about the fears he had when Amphenol acquired Teradyne and how those fears quickly vanished. We talk about his favorite part of the job -- customer interactions -- and why they were so crucial to him and...2021-02-1236 min
The InterfaceEpisode 075: Alan SpencerA conversation with Alan Spencer, Global Business Development Director for Amphenol Procom. Alan has been with Amphenol for 11 years and has taken on the task of expanding Procom’s business into new markets. We talk about his efforts with opportunities in the military and industrial markets over the last year. We talk about the strategy of partnering with other Amphenol divisions and how his successes would not have been possible without Amphenol collaboration. We talk about looking at the sport of fishing as a metaphor for business development. And we talk about his desert island music, book, and movie. This is...2021-01-2928 min
The InterfaceEpisode 072: Victor MullerA conversation with Victor Muller, General Manager of Amphenol Alden in Brockton, MA. Victor has been with Amphenol for 11 years and with Alden for five. We talk about the effects of the Covid pandemic on Alden’s medical business. We talk about growing up in Argentina and the recent passing of Diego Maradona. We talk about moving to the US for business school and finding Amphenol. We talk about the importance of making networking with other Amphenol divisions a priority for his team. And we talk about why he’d choose the book called The Rational Optimist to be stranded o...2020-12-1827 min
The InterfaceEpisode 063: Alex Dills & David WrightAnother conversation with two former interns who recently became full-time employees, Alex Dills, a graduate from Clarkson University who works at Times Microwave Systems; and David Wright, a graduate from the University of New Hampshire who works at Amphenol TCS. We talk about their internship experience with Amphenol. We talk about their knowledge of the company before they even started. We talk about their transition to their full-time positions and how much they’ve learned. And Alex and David give prospective interns their thoughts on why they should choose Amphenol. This is The Interface.
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The InterfaceEpisode 062: Sina Duncan & Greg StantonA conversation with two former Amphenol interns who recently became full-time employees – Sina Duncan, a graduate from the University of Massachusetts Amherst who works at Amphenol TCS; and Greg Stanton, a graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute who works at Amphenol Printed Circuits. Sina just started full-time in the HR Department at TCS while Greg was recently hired as a Process/Industrial Engineer at APC. We talk about their first reactions to their initial internships with Amphenol. We talk about their transition into their full-time positions and a few of their early successes in their jobs. And we talk about their...2020-10-0220 min
Amphenol FRONTLINE PodcastEpisode 28: Corinne MacDonnell -- Times Microwave SystemsThis episode of the Amphenol FRONTLINE podcast features Corinne MacDonnell, EH&S Manager for Times Microwave Systems, as she reviews last week's webinar on air ventilation and filtration. We talk about the four main takeaways -- First, the concept that buildings are systems; the clear benefits of filtration; the importance of increasing air intake; and the additional supplements, such as UV protection, that can be used. Please visit Amphenol Connections or the Frontline dashboard for more information -- as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed....2020-08-2700 minAmphenol FRONTLINE PodcastEpisode 27: Julie Hoben -- Amphenol Industrial Products GroupThis episode features Julie Hoben, Global Compliance Director for the Industrial Products Group, as she updates us on the progress of the contact tracing wearables trials going on around Amphenol. We talk about the initial results of the wearables trials with lessons learned, from the logistics of setting them up to analyzing the results and making smart changes as a result. Please visit Amphenol Connections or the Frontline dashboard for more information -- as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.For Amphenol FRONTLINE podcast g...2020-08-2100 minAmphenol FRONTLINE PodcastEpisode 26: Julie Hoben -- Amphenol Industrial Products GroupThis episode of the Amphenol FRONTLINE podcast features, Julie Hoben, Global Compliance Director for the Industrial Products Group, as she discusses the concept of contact tracing and why it's so important to ensure the health and safety of our employees. We talk about risk management and how the contact tracing method doesn't need to be perfect, but it needs to be effective. We also talk about setting up a cross-functional team before deploying wearables devices to assist in contact tracing. Please visit Amphenol Connections or the Frontline dashboard for more information -- as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic aro...2020-08-0600 minAmphenol FRONTLINE PodcastEpisode 25: Rick Schneider -- Amphenol CorporationThis episode features Rick Schneider, Senior Adviser to the CEO for the Amphenol Corporation, as we discuss the recent outbreak of COVID-19 cases at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA where 14 patients and 26 staff workers contracted the virus. We talk about using this example as a vivid reminder, that even a highly respected medical center can fall victim to not abiding by the proper COVID-19 and guidelines. This should be a reminder to all at Amphenol to remain vigilant -- as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world. Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by...2020-07-3100 minAmphenol FRONTLINE PodcastEpisode 23: Ulrich Troester -- Amphenol TuchelThis episode features Ulrich Troester, General Manager of Amphenol Tuchel in Germany. Ulrich was kind enough to share his very personal story about contracting the COVID-19 virus and how it affected him at home and at work. We talk about the spread of the virus in the business and how Tuchel reacted quickly to stave off any further infections. We also talk about the physical and mental toll this took on him personally -- as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.For Amphenol FRONTLINE p...2020-07-0700 minAmphenol FRONTLINE PodcastEpisode 22: Ritchie Lacson -- Amphenol PCDThis episode features Ritchie Lacson, Operations Director for Amphenol PCD in Beverly, MA. Ritchie talks about some of the measures he and his team undertook to keep the factory employees safe and how they've made adjustments along the way. We also talk about PCD's temperature screening process and the reasons why they've narrowed down their system of choice -- as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.For Amphenol FRONTLINE podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a Li...2020-06-2300 min
The InterfaceEpisode 048: Steve SoldingerA conversation with Steve Soldinger, long-time Director of Operations for Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney, NY. Steve is retiring at the end of June after 39 years with Amphenol and we go through his career with the company. We talk about first coming to Amphenol after his Army service, then moving steadily through the ranks. We talk about his work philosophy, his team-first approach to leadership, responding to major crises, and appreciating the great work that has been done during his time. Finally, we talk about his plans for retirement and his parting thoughts on Amphenol. This is The Interface.
2020-06-1927 minAmphenol FRONTLINE PodcastEpisode 20: Wayne Morrison -- Amphenol FRONTLINE TeamThis episode features Wayne Morrison who is part of the corporate Frontline task force. Wayne and I talk about the progress of our evaluation of various temperature screening systems for all Amphenol facilties around the world. We talk about both infrared thermal camera systems and tablet-based systems, and the pros and cons of each so Amphenol businesses can make informed decisions -- as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.For Amphenol FRONTLINE podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or...2020-06-1600 minAmphenol FRONTLINE PodcastEpisode 19: Zak Raley -- Amphenol RF, Optics and BroadbandThis episode features Zak Raley, Senior Vice President and Group General Manager of the Amphenol RF, Optics and Broadband Group. We talk about how a large portion of his business has been at the forefront of the drastic increase in usage of new communication tools around the world and how they've allowed him to interact with high-level contacts at customers like never before. We also discuss keeping his employees safe as they work in the field ensuring customers are designing in and using the interconnect products correctly. And we talk about some of the measures being taken as the...2020-06-1100 minAmphenol FRONTLINE PodcastEpisode 18: Pam Simonds -- Amphenol Printed CircuitsWelcome to the Amphenol Frontline podcast where we share success stories and best practices of Amphenol management throughout the corporation. This episode features Pam Simonds, General Manager of Amphenol Printed Circuits in Nashua, NH. We talk about the safety measures she's taken in the facility, from automated temperature screening to beta testing a new contact tracing system. We also talk about the challenges of employee safety measures, from testing availability to personal travel guidance. And we talk about the importance of regular communication with all of her employees -- as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.2020-06-0900 minAmphenol FRONTLINE PodcastEpisode 17: Rob Twiney and Chris Ranwell -- Amphenol Sensor Technology GroupThis episode features both Rob Twiney, Group Technical Director of the Amphenol Sensor Technology Group, and Chris Ranwell, Global Director of Product Management for the Amphenol Advanced Sensors Gas & Moisture Product Line. In separate conversations, Rob talks about the different temperature screening systems being used and evaluated by Amphenol facilities, the pros and cons and how the technology works for each, while Chris provides detailed information on the new temperature screening system being developed by Amphenol Advanced Sensors -- as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.2020-06-0400 min
The InterfaceEpisode 045: Gary RoutledgeA conversation with Gary Routledge, EMEA Region Engineering Manager for Amphenol Backplane and System Integration. Gary has been with Amphenol since 2011, first at Amphenol TCS before moving to ABSI. We talk about the challenges of working on custom IT/Datacom designs that can take years to come to fruition. We talk about utilizing the vertical integration of Amphenol to help him with backplane design wins. We talk about expanding into different markets as high speeds and backplane technology evolves and we talk about being from northern England and finding a home in Sweden. This is The Interface.
...2020-05-2924 minAmphenol FRONTLINE PodcastEpisode 16: Thayne Hardy -- Amphenol OptimizeThis episode features Thayne Hardy, General Manager of Amphenol Optimize in Nogales, Mexico. We talk about the unique challenges of managing the many business units with operations within Optimize while the Mexican government shut down the facilities. We talk about the challenges of ensuring social distancing with the employees as much outside of work as within the factories and we talk about the measured increase in workforce at Optimize over the next month -- as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.For Amphenol FRONTLINE p...2020-05-2900 minAmphenol FRONTLINE PodcastEpisode 15: Bill Doherty -- Amphenol ICCThis episode features Bill Doherty, Senior Vice President and Group General Manager of the Amphenol ICC group. We spend time thanking the ICC leadership team for the incredible job they've done in leading the group through the COVID-19 outbreak. We talk through the slow and steady approach to coming back into the offices and the detailed plan to safely and efficiently bring the ICC teams back. We also talk about using the summer interns to help with design ideas on the virtual office of the future -- as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world....2020-05-2600 minAmphenol FRONTLINE PodcastEpisode 14: Albert Chen -- Amphenol ICCThis episode features Albert Chen, Field Applications Engineer based out of San Jose, CA, for Amphenol ICC. Albert talks about the changes to his normal routine of working face-to-face with customers on a daily basis. We talk about how helping with the call center and chat features on the Amphenol ICC website has given him a new perspective on these tools to help gain a unique insight into how their products are used across markets. We also talk about using these tools as part of the regular FAE work cycle moving forward -- as together we combat the coronavirus...2020-05-1900 minAmphenol FRONTLINE PodcastEpisode 13: Adam Norwitt -- Amphenol CorporationThis episode features Adam Norwitt, Amphenol’s President and CEO. We talk about the state of Amphenol after a few months of our work and personal lives changing so dramatically. We talk about the continued lessons learned from our Chinese facilities as we progress in both Europe and North America and how that head start has been invaluable. We also talk about the use of new tools and how they’ve likely changed the way we work for years to come and we talk about the importance of remaining vigilant and disciplined at a critical time when complacency is a gr...2020-05-1500 minAmphenol FRONTLINE PodcastEpisode 12: Raul Gomez -- Amphenol MexicaliThis episode features Raul Gomez, North American Regional Manager of the Amphenol Mexicali facilities supporting Amphenol ICC. Raul shares his story of having to close his facilities in compliance with the Mexican government's directive during the COVID-19 outbreak, then working with Amphenol senior management to help re-open as quickly as possible. We talk about the amazing work done behind the scenes, the experience of working with the local government, and the pressure he felt to be one of the first Mexicali facilities to re-open -- as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.Hosted by...2020-05-1200 min
The InterfaceEpisode 042: Marc WetsigA conversation with Marc Wetsig, General Manager of Amphenol IPC in Endwell, NY. Marc has been with Amphenol for 16 years and served in a number of sales, marketing, and business development roles before heading IPC. We talk about how he and his team have been dealing with the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic on his business and how their facility in China helped them prep for what to expect in North America. We talk about being raised in Sidney, NY in the shadow of Amphenol Aerospace. We also talk about what he learned most from his time as a...2020-05-0828 minAmphenol FRONTLINE PodcastEpisode 11: Eric Rushbrook -- Amphenol Commercial Air GroupThis episode features Eric Rushbrook, Group General Manager for the Amphenol Commercial Air Group. Eric and I mainly talk about his Amphenol PCD facility in Beverly, MA and how they have modified their work environment. We discuss some of the ingenious, homemade tools his team has invented to protect the health and safety of the employees. And we talk about the early adoption of an automated temperature screening system at Amphenol PCD -- as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.For Amphenol FRONTLINE podcast g...2020-05-0700 minAmphenol FRONTLINE PodcastEpisode 10: Rich Riccitelli -- Amphenol ICCThis episode features Rich Riccitelli, Director of Global Sales for the Amphenol ICC Group. Rich and I talk about the radical shift in his and his team’s day-to-day work life over the past two months. We also talk about the successes his team has had despite of the current state and we discuss how the COVID-19 outbreak has proven that, more than ever, Amphenol is enabling the electronics revolution -- as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.For Amphenol FRONTLINE podcast guest inquiries and...2020-05-0500 minAmphenol FRONTLINE PodcastEpisode 9: Dave Silverman -- Amphenol CorporationThis episode features Dave Silverman, head of Human Resources for the Amphenol Corporation. We talk about taking the lessons learned from dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak in our Chinese facilities to help better prepare us as it spread to the rest of the world. We also talk about the importance of each employee being diligent about their personal health, both at work and at home, and finally we talk a little about upcoming testing at our facilities -- as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.2020-04-3000 minAmphenol FRONTLINE PodcastEpisode 8: Rick Schneider -- Amphenol CorporationThis episode features Rick Schneider, Senior Adviser to the CEO for Amphenol Corporation. Rick has been leading the COVID-19 efforts to provide guidance and best practices to all of the facilities and divisions in Amphenol. We focus this discussion on two key components to keeping our employees safe in the very near future -- automated temperature screening and contact tracing -- as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.For Amphenol FRONTLINE podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or se...2020-04-2800 min
The InterfaceEpisode 040: Jemila SalehA conversation with Jemila Saleh, a Buyer in the Purchasing Department for Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney, NY. Jemila has been with Amphenol for 2 years and her story of how she eventually came to work at Amphenol is one you’ll never forget. Jemila was born and raised in the small African country of Eritrea which borders the Red Sea, near Sudan and Ethiopia. She details her harrowing, years-long journey out of her oppressive home country in hopes of a better life for her and her daughters. Along the way, she is blessed to connect with amazing people at critical mo...2020-04-2446 minAmphenol FRONTLINE PodcastEpisode 7: Eric Heidt -- Amphenol Sensor Technology GroupThis episode features Eric Heidt, who's in charge of business development for the Amphenol Sensor Technology Group, as we discuss the explosion of sensor opportunities in new markets with new customers as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak and how that can translate to broader Amphenol product and technology needs as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.For Amphenol FRONTLINE podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello2020-04-2300 minAmphenol FRONTLINE PodcastEpisode 6: Ruben Macias Jr. -- Amphenol DC ElectronicsThis episode features Ruben Macias, General Manager for Amphenol DC Electronics in San Jose, CA, as he and his team adjust to the current opportunities as the result of the COVID-19 outbreak. We talk about quickly shifting priorities of his design and manufacturing teams to satisfy a critical demand in a matter of hours and days versus weeks and months previously. We also talk about the employee safety measures his team has taken in the factory during this time as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.2020-04-2300 minAmphenol FRONTLINE PodcastEpisode 5: Julie Hoben -- Amphenol Industrial Products GroupThis episode features Julie Hoben, Global Compliance Director for the Industrial Products Group, as she shares her suggestions on how to stay safe during the COVID-19 outbreak. We talk about focusing as much on what we do outside of our facilities with smart risk-management behaviors, self-care techniques, and helpful cleaning tips. We also talk about the importance of a strong culture of quality and how our behaviors have ripple effects throughout the corporation as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.For Amphenol FRONTLINE podcast...2020-04-2300 minAmphenol FRONTLINE PodcastEpisode 4: Josh Hirschey -- Amphenol Broadband SolutionsThis episode features Josh Hirschey, General Manager of Amphenol Broadband Solutions, as we talk about how his business is helping to support connectivity as the demand on networks has increased dramatically and how the ABS product and technology portfolio is helping the health and safety of installers and technicians as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.For Amphenol FRONTLINE podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello2020-04-2300 minAmphenol FRONTLINE PodcastEpisode 3: Adam Norwitt -- Amphenol CorporationThis episode features Adam Norwitt, our President and CEO, as we discuss many topics related to the COVID-19 outbreak. We talk about the initial response in China and how the amazing leadership there helped lead the way, we talk about balancing the entrepreneurial management style of Amphenol with the need for high-level corporate leadership at a time like this, we talk about some of the great success stories at our divisions, and we talk about what the new normal may look like once this is over as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.Hosted...2020-04-2300 minAmphenol FRONTLINE PodcastEpisode 2: Gary An -- Amphenol ICCThis episode features Gary An, Group General Manager for Amphenol ICC Commercial Products. Gary was one of the first to confront the challenges of the COVID-19 outbreak in China. We discuss how he organized his leadership team at the onset of the outbreak, how he has safely gotten his factories back online while protecting his employees, and we talk about his personal story of dealing with the worldwide repercussions as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.For Amphenol FRONTLINE podcast guest inquiries and suggestions...2020-04-2300 min
The InterfaceEpisode 037: Work From Home - Edition #2Another special edition of The Interface where I chat with Catey Cavender from Amphenol Pcd, Lacey Weiss from Amphenol’s corporate headquarters, and Franco Minatel from Amphenol Canada as together we, along with many others in Amphenol, adjust to working from home as the result of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. These special editions are meant to share this experience with one another and to get a quick glimpse into what it’s like to work from home – the good, the not-so-good, and the daily challenges – as together we navigate through uncharted territory. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris...2020-04-0330 min
The InterfaceEpisode 035: Sean ZimmerA conversation with Sean Zimmer, Engineering Manager for Amphenol Aerospace in Mesa, AZ. Sean worked at Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney, NY for four years, most recently as Manufacturing Improvement Supervisor, before becoming one of the first employees at the brand new facility in Arizona. We talk about the daily challenges and lessons learned while helping start a brand-new Amphenol facility. We talk about the adjustment of moving from rural, upstate New York to the busy desert life of Arizona. We talk about the differences between working at a wind turbine startup and starting up a new Amphenol facility. And...2020-03-2030 min
The InterfaceEpisode 034: Kurt WhitcombA conversation with Kurt Whitcomb, Director of Marketing and Product Engineering for Amphenol Printed Circuits in Nashua, NH. Kurt has been with Amphenol for 19 years. We briefly talk about the Coronavirus pandemic and its effect on APC's business. We talk about what a printed circuit board actually is, how they're designed and manufactured, and the challenges to building them. We talk about the unique manufacturing capabilities that allow Amphenol Printed Circuits to do so well in the industry. We talk about the ever-changing technology improvements in printed circuit boards that place a premium on his team to be at...2020-03-1331 min
The InterfaceEpisode 032: Tom CzerneckiA conversation with Tom Czernecki, Global Operations Director at Amphenol TCS in Nashua, NH. Tom has been with Amphenol for 14 years and with TCS for almost 3 years. We talk about the challenges of leading a global operations team where the majority of the manufacturing is not in Nashua and how different it is from his previous work at Amphenol Aerospace. We talk about his tremendous work in Sidney after the floods in 2006 and 2011 including being the program manager for the new Amphenol Aerospace facility. We talk about the vast differences between working in the defense and aerospace markets versus...2020-02-2832 min
The InterfaceEpisode 023: Ryan FisherA conversation with Ryan Fisher, General Manager of Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney, NY. Ryan’s been with Amphenol close to 15 years and has worked in numerous roles before becoming a General Manager. We talk about the recent expansions for Amphenol Aerospace in both Nogales, Mexico and Mesa, AZ. We discuss how much he learned becoming a GM for the first time at Amphenol Alden, then moving back to Amphenol Aerospace to assume the role there. We talk about why he thinks his degree in political science has helped him in his role and we talk about his beloved Buffalo Bi...2019-12-2038 min
The InterfaceEpisode 020: Fred FarahaniA conversation with Fred Farahani, General Manager of Amphenol Nexus Technologies in Stamford, CT. Fred has been with Amphenol since 2008 when Nexus Inc. was acquired by Amphenol. We talk about the history of Nexus, from its origins in 1961 all the way up to the latest developments. We also talk about Fred’s odyssey of emigrating to the US from Iran in 1979, we talk about his initial feelings when Amphenol acquired Nexus and how those feelings changed very quickly, we talk about his fire to strive for greatness still burning bright, and we talk about surpassing his wildest imagination for what...2019-11-2933 min
The InterfaceEpisode 017: Sherri ScribnerA conversation with Sherri Scribner, Amphenol Corporation’s Director of Strategic Development. Sherri’s been with Amphenol for just over a year after spending a number of years working on Wall Street. We talk about switching careers from architecture to finance to Amphenol. We also talk about the different types of creativity, we talk about using parti diagrams, we talk about the importance of distilling lots of information down to its essence no matter what your job is, and we talk about the benefits of her flexible role in helping to tell the story of Amphenol. This is The Inte...2019-11-0831 min
The InterfaceEpisode 013: Tom AubinA conversation with Tom Aubin, Director of Engineering for Amphenol IPC in Endicott, NY. Tom has had a long career in the interconnect industry, including 16+ years with Amphenol, and is getting ready to retire at the end of the year. We talk about his numerous roles with different Amphenol divisions over the years. We also discuss what makes Amphenol IPC so unique in the industry, we talk about looking at engineering as a discipline when solving problems, and we talk about the importance of getting the design right the first time. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chri...2019-10-1125 min