The Interface: Recent Episodes
Amphenol
Interfacing with the people who make Amphenol the leader in interconnect technology. Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
A conversation with Stephen Lillyman, Technical Marketing Manager for Amphenol Fiber Optic Products. Stephen has been with Amphenol for eight years and is based in Seoul, South Korea. We talk about his role that started as a marketing and graphic design intern and morphed into various product management and business development roles before his current position. We talk about taking advantage of his endless curiosity to learn about fiber optic products and feel confident talking with customers. We talk about his current project of working in the IT/Datacom space, and his relationship with AI has helped him both personally and professionally. We talk about his well-traveled past, including living in Chicago, Nebraska, England, Australia, and South Korea, where he worked on an apple farm. We talk about spending time with his family when he's not working. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Julianne Inzana, Global MarCom Coordinator for Amphenol Advanced Sensors. Julianne has been with Amphenol for three years and is based in St. Marys, PA. We talk about her role as the leader of marketing communications efforts within the Advanced Sensors businesses and how her skills in project management help her be successful. We talk not only about the wide range of sensor types she has to promote but also the many mediums with which to promote sensor products, including her favorite--trade shows. We talk about growing up in the St. Marys area, why she enjoys living there so much, and how Amphenol has been the perfect fit for her. We talk about her desire to perform on stage, which started at a young age, and how she still loves the magic of Disney theme parks as an adult. And we discuss her desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Damien Chow, Director of Sales in the Asia Pacific region for the Amphenol Global Interconnect Systems Group. Damien is based in Singapore and has been with Amphenol for over 12 years. We talk about his role leading a sales team spread across a large region, working with customers on value-add solutions from the diverse AGIS group. We talk about the exciting and unique challenge of selling products and technologies in a wide variety of markets--from renewable energy to heavy equipment to IT datacom. We talk about being raised in Singapore, a little of the island state's history, and what makes it such a special place. We talk about his successful early career with a local company when he volunteered to move to San Jose because no one else raised their hand. We talk about his and his family's love of playing basketball together, and we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Brent McMurray, Director of Strategy, specifically for AT&T, for the Amphenol RF, Optics, and Broadband Group. Brent has been with Amphenol for a little over a year and is based in the Dallas area. We talk about his unique role, treating it as being an architect and serving as a conduit between the customer's roadmap and our product development teams. We talk about diving into data analysis to find the trends that will help him be successful. We talk about his efforts with the BEAD initiative to help expand high-speed internet access to rural areas. We talk about growing up in Southern California but moving to Texas as he started working and raising a family--and never left. We talk about his formative years in the telecom industry and dealing with pager and early cell phone technology. We talk about playing golf and doting on his granddaughters, and we discuss his Desert Island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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, working his way up to a GM position, his evolution in the role over the years, and how much he's learned from long-time Teradyne mentors who are still active within Amphenol. We talk about spending time with his family on the weekends, and we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Kyle Christoffersen, the new marketing director for Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney, NY. Kyle has been with Amphenol for 11 years, mainly in manufacturing and quality roles. We talk about his transition from the operations side of the business to leading the marketing team at the front end of the business with a unique perspective he can bring to his new team. We talk about his different operational roles- from quality and molding to plating and head of materials. We talk about growing up in the Binghamton, NY area, doing well in math, and how a visit to a BAE factory started his fascination with manufacturing. We talk about starting a landscaping business in high school and DJing local events to pay for college before settling into work life after graduation. We discuss his enjoyment of working on projects around the house. And we discuss his well-themed desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Greg Walz, Director of Product Marketing for High-Speed I/O Cables for the Amphenol Communications Solutions Division. Greg has been with Amphenol for four years and is based in Nashua, NH. We talk about his product line's place in the rapidly expanding AI market and how fast the massive amounts of data are being transferred. We talk about meeting the product development and operational needs of the market, where products are designed, used, and then replaced with the next generation in just 18-24 months. We talk about being a bit of an introvert growing up and how college unlocked his confidence in front of people, as well as his love of leadership. We talk about how an HP calculator got him excited about the electronics industry and led to his electrical engineering degree. We talk giving up the corporate life to run his own business and why he came back to work for Amphenol. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Gavin Gant, Global Controller for Amphenol Antenna Solutions. Gavin has been with Amphenol for 17 years and is based in England. We talk about the job of a controller and how it allows him to take the day-to-day financial data and turn it into something useful to support the GMs and businesses. We talk about his role in helping the AAS business units, including recently-acquired RFS Technologies, to continue taking market share in the global antenna market by having them ask, "What would Gavin do?" We talk about his unique path to accounting by starting as an accounts assistant who showed enough potential to have his education funded by his employer, and ended up being the fourth-ranked accountant in the world...sort of. We talk about his love of football, or soccer, his Liverpool fandom, and playing semi-professionally. We talk about picking up golf recently, and we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Gabriel Rivera, Operations Director for the Amphenol Alden facility in Hermosillo, Mexico. Gabriel has been with Amphenol for six years. We talk about his role at the Hermosillo facility, leading a team that builds connectors and cable assemblies for the medical industry. We talk about never having a boring day at work while he stresses the importance of their products' quality with the slogan, "We're not doctors, but we save lives." We talk about starting his career as a quality engineer, then switching roles after his now wife sent his resume to another company, and he got the job. We talk about moving his young family to Connecticut for a year to be a plant manager and the massive differences between Connecticut and Mexico. We talk about following the sport of boxing, and we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Cecilia Hernandez, Global Continuous Improvement Manager at Amphenol Advanced Sensors. Cecilia has been with Amphenol for six years and is based in Tijuana, Mexico. We talk about her unique and challenging role working with the gas, moisture, and temperature sensor teams to find inefficiencies and improve their businesses. We talk about the importance of statistics, data analytics, Six Sigma, the potential of AI, and using tacos as an example for explaining the importance of continuous improvement. We talk about living in the Tijuana area since birth, finding a path in industrial engineering, and then taking a break from work to backpack around Europe and Africa for six months after only planning on three weeks. We talk about spending plenty of time with her extended family in her free time and we discuss her desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 RFOB group but also for individual businesses. We talk about growing up in Baltimore, going to college for psychology, and working at a psychiatric hospital before a radical shift to the distribution world. We talk about her love of live music and we discuss her desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 talk about following the Grateful Dead on tour after college for six weeks and what she learned from that. We talk about her love of riding horses, especially her horse Jersey, and how riding provides her with a much-needed mental break. And we discuss her desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Dave Geer, Principal Engineer for Amphenol Advanced Sensors. Dave is based in St. Marys, PA, and has been with the company for 45 years. We talk about his focus on temperature sensors, their intricacies, and the growing number of applications where these are being designed. We talk about the evolution of the sensor business in St. Marys, the many changes that have occurred, and the great position they're in now as part of Amphenol for the last ten years. We talk about his place within the sensor organization of being a mentor to many of the young engineers just beginning their careers. We talk about growing up outside St. Mary's, enjoying the outdoors, and building his own forge to make knives in his free time. We talk about enjoying every inch of life and we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Don Marchesi, Global Director of Sales for Amphenol Alden. Don is based in New Hampshire and has been with Amphenol for 12 years. We talk about Amphenol Alden's product focus in the medical field and how his personal experience with Alden's connectors gives him unique insight into how important they are to their customers. We talk about the complexity associated with designing and building medical cables and connectors, knowing that someone's life could be saved by their products. We talk about growing up wanting to be a cop or a fireman and how helping people, especially those who may struggle to help themselves, gives him a tremendous sense of personal satisfaction. We talk about his love of dogs and his offer to dog-sit anyone's pets when they go on vacation. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Raul Cortez, Operations Manager for Amphenol DC Electronics in Nogales, MX. Raul has been with Amphenol for 14 years. We talk about his work overseeing cable assembly manufacturing for industrial and medical applications. We talk about how much he stresses the importance of the Amphenolian culture with his workers and how the work that they're doing is critically important in saving lives. We talk about constantly being in learning mode and being open to getting better with our work every day. We talk about growing up 70 miles south of Nogales, studying international business administration, then going to the University of Arizona for a year to learn English and the unique struggles that came with that. We talk about finding a job in Nogales, then working for Amphenol Printed Circuits before DC Electronics. We discuss his focus on relaxing with his family in his free time, and we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Jacky Liu, Field Applications Engineer for the Amphenol Communications Solutions Division. Jacky has been with Amphenol for two years and is based in Santa Clara, CA. We talk about his role in the IT/datacom world and how what he does straddles the line between being an engineer and being a salesperson. We talk about being into computers at a young age, building his own for many years, and how, despite the incredible power, speed, and complexity of the systems he works with in his job, the principles are still the same as what he learned when he was young. We talk about growing up in the Bay Area when social media platforms were exploding, the intense competition within that community, and how working for Amphenol gives him a unique chance to be a part of all of it. We talk about spending time outdoors and playing basketball in his free time. And, after some coaxing, we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Barbara Calderon, Manager of the Advanced Materials and Technology Team for the Amphenol Communications Solutions Division. Barbara has been with Amphenol for almost five years and is based in Nashua, NH. We talk about her new role in managing the research and evaluation of innovative materials for the next generation of connectors and cables, which is trying to achieve higher data rates. We talk about how much work goes into matching a material's required mechanical and electrical properties with its manufacturability to find the best solution. We talk about how much she's learned working with other Amphenol businesses in the RF and sensors groups. We talk about growing up in Venezuela, studying materials engineering, and following her fascination with plastics engineering to move to the U.S. for her Ph. D. We talk about being physically active and preparing for bodybuilding competitions in her free time. And we discuss her desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 part of his sales career after college "carrying a bag" for AT&T, then advancing through several leadership and executive positions before finding Amphenol. We talk about growing up in Northern New Jersey, being a huge Bruce Springsteen fan, and witnessing some amazing games and concerts as a stadium usher. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 lifelong love of reading. We talk about finishing college, pursuing a dream to become an author, and completing her first book. We talk about getting into the human resources career through a job at a college that eventually led to Amphenol. And we discuss her desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Marc Smith, General Manager of Amphenol XMA, in Manchester, NH. XMA is one of the newest Amphenol acquisitions, and Marc has been with the company since 2013. We talk about the origins of XMA with their focus on passive RF technology. We talk about some of the markets XMA serves, including quantum computing and the extreme conditions their cryogenic products must withstand to perform correctly. We talk about graduating with a political science degree and working in the public sector, then changing directions at the suggestion of a mentor to get into the RF industry. We talk about owning a working farm and why he finds the manual labor on a farm so therapeutic. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 achievements across the organization. We talk about spending in North America learning to work for a multi-national company in various roles before Amphenol found him and how his initial four-year plan turned into 20 years. We talk about spending quality time with his family, and we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Mike Polley, Head of IT for the Amphenol International Military Group in the UK. Mike has been with Amphenol for nearly five years and is based in Whitstable. We talk about his role managing the IT team for three different businesses -- Amphenol Limited, Martec Solutions, and Cablescan -- and the challenges that come with it. We talk about how he manages the hardware side of IT with the applications side to help run the businesses more efficiently, all while using his creativity to streamline key systems. We talk about the current and future implementation of AI and how this revolutionary technology can change the way his businesses work. We talk about being fascinated by computer technology at a young age and using discarded parts to learn how they work. We talk about his love of travel, and we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 observing his parents running the family store. We talk about his desire to escape the Northeast winters, journeying to southern California, and falling in love with the area where he's remained ever since. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Nicholas Diamandas, Managing Director of Amphenol Conec North America based in Toronto, Canada. Nicholas has been with Conec for 20 years. We talk about Conec's business, its product portfolio, and its vision as it expands into newer markets and products. We talk about being part of the larger Conec and Amphenol families' unique capabilities they bring to their customers. We talk about his progression from sales director to managing director and how his long-time sales experience helps him in his current role. We talk about being a first-generation Canadian whose parents are from Greece and who instilled the values of hard work in him at a young age. We talk about how his interest in old TV commercials translated into studying marketing and advertising. We talk about Toronto professional sports, and we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Kevin Truman, Business Development Manager for Amphenol Nexus Technologies in Stamford, CT. Kevin has been with Nexus for a year and a half. We talk about Nexus's business supplying ruggedized audio and soldier-worn connectors to the military and aerospace industries. We talk about Nexus's origins with building telephone plugs and jacks and push-button switches to today's micro-miniature, harsh-environment connectors. We talk about the ups and downs of his career in pharmaceutical sales before moving to Amphenol and how the goal of helping people, regardless of industry, was his focus. We talk about how spending much of his free time in the outdoors, whether it be fishing, hunting, or searching for artifacts, is his form of therapy. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 pretending to be a businessperson even at a young age. We talk about spending time with her daughters, which includes Sunday afternoons at Philadelphia Phillies games. And we discuss her desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Marcos Wrobel, Sales Director for Amphenol Antenna Solutions. Marcos has been with Amphenol, including pre-acquisition, for 17 years and is based in Madrid. We talk about his history in the antenna market and how Amphenol's diverse manufacturing locations are a huge benefit in a competitive market. We talk about quickly adapting to the rapidly changing technology while always focusing on establishing strong relationships. We talk about his days climbing antennas and working on huge sporting events like the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics, both in Brazil. We talk about inheriting a love of electronics from his father who used to bring spare parts home that he could tinker with. We talk about using the sport of padel to build customer relationships. And we discuss his desert island album, book, movie, and meal. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Jamie McBride, Global Business Development Director for Amphenol Energy Technologies. Jamie is UK-based and has been with Amphenol for over four years. We talk about his exciting work with the AET team of businesses and how they're creating solutions for the energy, power generation, and oil and gas industry. We talk about his efforts in alternative energy markets like solar and hydrogen and how, at the end of the day, product solutions must effectively transition energy regardless of the environment. We talk about growing up as a naturally curious tinkerer and his 20+ years of experience in this field. We talk about his love of soccer and cricket and how he continues to enjoy sports by helping coach his kids. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Melissa Steward, Unit Controller for Amphenol Custom Cable in Tampa, FL. Melissa has been with Custom Cable for eight years. We talk about Custom Cable's business of making cable assemblies for the telecommunications and IT/Datacom industries. We talk about the challenges for her managing a quick-turn supply chain and helping the team sell the value of their business to their customers. We talk about the satisfaction she feels when she implements specific accounting systems to help the business's health in all areas. We talk about her highly successful college basketball career and how being the team captain came naturally to her. We talk about her work progression from Build-A-Bear to Wells Fargo and eventually to Custom Cable. We talk about enjoying outdoor activities in the Tampa area. And we discuss her desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
On 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 talk about how Taylor Swift would make a great Amphenolian, and we discuss his ambitious personal goal for 2023 that he's close to completing. Finally, Adam closes by wishing all Amphenol employees, family, friends, customers, and partners a Happy Holidays. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Jay Sandidge, General Manager of Positronic in Springfield, MO. Jay has been GM for five months but has been with Positronic for nearly 20 years. We talk about Positronic's product portfolio, market focus, and desire to work closely with their customers on customized parts. We talk about being part of the 2021 acquisition by Amphenol and now understanding, three years later, why Amphenol was attracted to their business. We talk about the "generalist" part of being a general manager and how he focuses on creating a comfortable working environment for his team. We talk about moving around as a kid -- Belgium, Houston, Oklahoma, and Virginia Beach -- before settling in Springfield. We talk about his time as a drummer in a band in the early 2000s and opening for Tonic and the Goo Goo Dolls. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Elizabeth Matus, Distribution Specialist for Amphenol Aerospace. Elizabeth is now based in Sidney, NY after spending her first seven years with the company in the Nogales, Mexico facility. We talk about her role in distribution, working with high-service distributors, and why they're such an essential part of Amphenol's business. We talk about her recent move from Nogales to Sidney to help advance her career and what her first couple of months have been like, both personally and professionally. We talk about being born and raised in Mexico, being a troublemaker as a little girl, moving to California for a few years, and finally returning to Mexico. We talk about using this new career opportunity to explore and visit new places. And we discuss her desert island album, movie, and book, including her favorite passage from the book. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Craig Higginson, General Manager of Q Microwave in San Diego, CA. Q Microwave, founded by Craig and his business partner in 1998, is one of the newest acquisitions to join Amphenol just a few months ago. We talk about designing and manufacturing microwave and RF filter products for use in the wireless and military industries. We talk about old-school filter needs from the early cell phone era and some current real-world applications for what their filter connectors can do. We talk about growing up in the Bay Area in California, getting into computers from his father and brothers, and meeting some of the most famous legends of the early days of Silicon Valley. We talk about the days before being acquired by Amphenol where he would live on the edge and use his house as collateral to make huge investments in his business. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions, send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 sports she participated in. We talk about her unique first few jobs before learning about Amphenol while being picked up in a bar. We talk about her love of cooking in her free time, and we discuss her desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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This is an episode you won't want to miss -- A conversation with Vi Quach, Senior Operations Manager for Amphenol Fiber Optic Products. Vi has been with Amphenol since 2017. We spend the entire episode discussing his remarkable recovery from Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. We talk about the incredible journey from being told he had weeks to live to waking up every day with a smile, ready to get after whatever life has in store for him. We talk about how returning to work in April has been the best thing for him as it allows him to continue to share his story with others and tell people that there is no such thing as "impossible." We talk about how surviving cancer has changed his outlook on life, focusing on what matters and enjoying every second. And, of course, we discuss his very relevant desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with Kevin Rauer, General Manager of Bernd Richter, in Germany. Kevin has been with Amphenol and Bernd since 2009. We talk about his business, which focuses on custom, high-quality cables and connectors, mainly for the medical and defense industries. We talk about becoming general manager nine months ago and some of the things he's learned as he goes through his first year in the role. We talk about leaning on his fellow general managers, especially in similar industries, to offer advice and guidance. We talk about growing up in East Germany before reunification and some differences between now and then. We talk about taking a break from school and work for six months and traveling through Australia. We talk about raising two young boys, and we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
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A 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 pay off. We talk about why her unique skill set, inherited mainly from her father, makes her the perfect person to run projects across multiple businesses for the Industrial group. We talk about being a former gym rat, continuing to stay active, but avoiding the dangers of downhill skiing. And we discuss her desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
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A 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 organizations and with our customers. We talk about getting into the manufacturing world through teaching tennis lessons as a young man. We use a few sports analogies, primarily related to coaching and football, and we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with Keyon Keshtgar, Senior Design and Engineering Manager for Onanon in Milpitas, CA. Keyon has been getting things done with Onanon for seven years. We talk about Onanon's focus on designing and manufacturing connectors and cable assemblies, mainly for the medical industry. We talk about some new products he's most excited about, like MagConnect and SmartConnect, that integrate active and passive components in one solution. We talk about working with the next generation of engineers at the college level and mentoring them that learning from their failures is invaluable to their development. We talk about his early interest in the biomedical field and observing various surgical procedures before focusing more on engineering. We talk about playing basketball in his free time and we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with Jose Estevez, Director of Marketing for Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney, NY. Jose has been with Amphenol since the beginning of the year but has been in the interconnect industry for most of his career. We talk about his first nine months on the job, managing a large marketing team across two sites and wrapping his arms around Amphenol's strategic planning process for the first time. We talk about how the collaborative efforts with the other military and aerospace businesses have helped him and his team's efforts. We talk about his excitement around new product development, starting with a customer relationship that turns into an idea and eventually a finished product that makes money. We talk about growing up in the Dominican Republic, being attracted to engineering at a young age, and starting immediately in this industry. We talk about the joys of world cuisine, and we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
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A 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 the mortgage industry at the absolute wrong time before shifting to the telecom industry. We talk about moving to Texas and working with a recruiter who had an opportunity with Amphenol -- which was just what he wanted. We talk about raising a young son and we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
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A 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 using the Amphenol brand and culture has paid off for him. We talk about the intense sports competitions among the Amphenol Bangalore groups, where they battle each other in badminton, volleyball, and cricket. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
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A 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, their educational goals, and what their plans may be once they graduate. We talk about what they like to do outside of work and school. And we discuss their desert island albums, books, and movies. This is The Interface.
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A 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 still representative of the Amphenol culture. We talk about their future education plans and what they'd like to do after completing their degrees. We talk about what they like to do outside of work and school. And we discuss their desert island albums, books, and movies. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with Nickolai Belov, Engineering Manager for Amphenol Nova Sensors in Fremont, CA. Nickolai has been with Amphenol for 12 years. We talk about the fascinating manufacturing of microelectromechanical systems, or MEMS, devices for Nova Sensors and other businesses in the Sensor Technology Group. We talk about his anticipation of the new products, fabrication capabilities, and multi-sensor micro systems' future. We talk about Mother Nature and her sensing capabilities for all applications as the ultimate baseline for sensor technology. We talk about moving to the US in the 1990s and working for other sensor companies and start-ups before realizing he wanted to make sensors instead of talking about them when finding Amphenol. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with Zach Gallaway-Meyer, Senior Applications Engineer for Amphenol Limited in the UK. Zach has been with Amphenol for four years. We talk about his role as an applications engineer, combining his experience as a design engineer and his enjoyment of working face-to-face with customers to understand their needs first-hand. We talk about trying to learn the intricacies of Amphenol Limited's broad product portfolio but realizing it will take years to become a true expert. We talk about the satisfaction of walking around the Paris Air Show and seeing designs he worked on being displayed by some of his customers. We talk about playing rugby and soccer as a youngster, then getting into horses in his family's stable, where we learn the key to successfully competing is to simply hold on. We talk about his recent interest in running. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with Serge Veld, ROE Sales Director for Amphenol's Military and Aerospace Operations. Serge is based in The Netherlands and has been with Amphenol for 19 years over two stints. We talk about his work optimizing the sales force in Europe to represent 26 different Amphenol operations better while simplifying the work for their customers. We talk about seeing the emergence of electrification and newer submarkets at the Paris Air Show. We talk about managing his team, which is spread across multiple countries and cultures, and how focusing on interpersonal communications has helped him lead more productively. We talk about his interest in martial arts during his early years and following his son when he played professional soccer. We talk about his recent interest in learning more about the brain's workings. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
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A 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 talk about the sports of squash and clay pigeon shooting and about recently becoming a first-time father. Finally, we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
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A 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 band around the city, and enjoying life. We talk about his young son absorbing new languages with ease. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and BBQ. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with Tony Condello, Marketing Manager for Amphenol Canada. Tony is based in Toronto and has been with Amphenol for 17 years. We talk about Amphenol Canada's business designing and building various custom rectangular and filtered connectors, including their latest micro and nano connectors. We talk about his role as Marketing Manager and how it culminates many sales and engineering iterations he's had within ACC over the years. We talk about being a quiet kid growing up, skipping a couple of grades to graduate early, then finding his outgoing and jovial personality post-university. We talk about playing soccer in his free time when he's not spending time with his family. And we discuss his desert island album, book, movie, and video game. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with Benedikt Dahlhues, Group Controller for the Amphenol Sensor Technology Group. Benedikt has been with Amphenol for almost 13 years and is based in Germany. We talk about the role of a controller, what it entails, and its associated challenges to help the company grow profitably. We talk about the art and science of reviewing the financials of his sensor businesses and understanding their market applications, then making recommendations to help their profitability. We talk about growing up in Germany with his identical twin brother and pulling off a few swaps with teachers in their school days. We talk about studying business administration, studying abroad in India, and joining Amphenol for his first job. We talk about his young family, including his own set of twins. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
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A 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 time working for Saturday Night Live, and working in the eyewear industry before getting her MBA and finding Amphenol. We talk about being a first-generation American growing up in New Jersey and the joy of being part of a close-knit family. And we discuss her desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with Dale Dauenhauer, Amphenol All Sensors General Manager, in Morgan Hill, CA. Dale has been General Manager for five years but has been with All Sensors since its inception. We talk about All Sensors being one of the leading manufacturers of ultra-low pressure sensors and pressure transducers. We talk about the incredible work the All Sensors team did in successfully satisfying a massive influx of orders during the pandemic while keeping everyone safe and protected. We talk about growing up in small-town Illinois and some of the early jobs he did before deciding to follow in his brother's footsteps and be an engineer. We talk about the long and winding road through many iterations of the pressure sensor business before finally getting to All Sensors and Amphenol. We talk about spending time with family, traveling, and being outdoors. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with Jordan Grupe, Business Development Manager for Amphenol Industrial Operations. Jordan has been with Amphenol for over eight years and is based in Chicago. We talk about his focus on heavy equipment, how that market continues to evolve, especially relative to the larger EV market, and the upcoming EVS36 show in Sacramento, CA. We talk more specifically about the AIO products he's had the most recent success with, including the still-popular and widely-used RadSok socket contact technology. We talk about growing up in southern Illinois and competing in junior rodeos until getting thrown off a steer ended that career path. We talk about the highlight of his childhood -- when his Dad inadvertently got in the burnout line and crushed it. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with Luc Kan, General Manager of Amphenol LTW based in Taiwan. Luc has been with LTW and Amphenol for 20 years. We talk about celebrating LTW's 30th anniversary with the largest range of circular connectors and connector solutions in the industrial market. We talk about their focus on customized solutions with their incredible engineering team and new proprietary web tools to help the engineers and their customers. We talk about being born in Cambodia, where his family struggled until they emigrated to France, and how that experience taught him not to sweat the small stuff. We talk about how his schooling in France and his desire to see the world led him to the US, the UK, and finally to Taiwan. We talk about enjoying doing work, even when he's not working. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with John Duffy, Business Development Manager at Amphenol CTI, which is part of the Global Interconnect Systems Group. John is based in Massachusetts and has been with Amphenol for almost one year. We talk about CTI's capabilities in wire harness and cable assembly manufacturing and what differentiates them from other businesses in the AGIS group. We talk about his team, managing sales across all CTI locations, and how he helps with business development with the rest of AGIS. We talk about his interest in engineering, starting with his affection for shop class in school and for fixing bicycles as a kid. We talk about enjoying his young children's interest in engineering, partly through watching episodes of This Old House. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with Tammy Lyons, Director of Sales and Marketing for Amphenol Unlimited Services, which is headquartered in Wisconsin. Tammy has been with the company for one year. We talk about Unlimited Services, one of Amphenol’s newest acquisitions, their competencies with wire harnesses, complex assemblies, control panels, and more, mainly in the industrial markets, and how they provide “unlimited satisfaction to their customers.” We talk about her joining the company post-acquisition and experiencing the culture and power of Amphenol first-hand at the recent kickoff meeting. We talk about growing up in Iowa, working at Winnebago in sales and marketing, and understanding what’s truly valuable to her customers. And we discuss her desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
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A 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, then embarking on a 30-year journey in the telecommunications industry. We talk about the joys of playing music in his free time and how it's changed over the years from heavier to lighter. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
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A 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 about not enjoying his time as a law student but realizing the knowledge he gained from it was invaluable. We talk about growing up in Texas, loving Texas high school football, and being naturally curious about everything. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
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A 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 to mechanical engineering to use his technical degree to become a salesperson. We talk about working on his MBA while fitting in plenty of skiing, spending time at his family's lake house, and avoiding the frigid waters in Maine. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
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A 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 take off. We talk about growing up in a small, rural town in upstate New York, going to college for engineering, then lucking out by finding the perfect first job for him at Amphenol. We talk about some of his hiking recommendations around New York. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
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A 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. We talk about his love of drawing and playing music and his dream to create an Amphenol band playing music on an Amphenol 5G private network. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
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A 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. We talk about growing up in Long Island, deciding to major in electrical engineering, and finishing his degree while he was already working in the field. We discuss his love of boating and his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
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A 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. We talk about his and his wife's incredible work at their Colorado ranch providing physical rehabilitation for spinal injury patients. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Josh DuRousseau, Technical Director & Business Development Manager for Amphenol Borisch Technologies. Josh has been with Amphenol for three years and is based in Pasadena, CA's military and aerospace engineering offices. We talk a bit about Borisch's capabilities and their place at the top of the value-add pyramid for the military and aerospace businesses. We talk about his role at Borisch on the West Coast, working with customers and overseeing projects with local engineers from around the mil-aero group. We talk about how life-changing his moving from Georgia to southern California was at age 10. We have fun relating his various college and working experiences to the movie, The Karate Kid. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Jesús Martínez, General Manager of Piher Sensing Systems in Spain. Jesus has been with Piher and Amphenol for 24 years. We talk about Piher's work designing and manufacturing sensor technologies for position, speed, and current measurement. We talk about the importance of their sustainability efforts and how they get buy-in from everyone involved with the company. We talk about helping his father repair tractors and wanting to work in the automotive industry, and now coming full circle by designing sensors for that industry. We talk about growing up a few miles from where Piher is headquartered and enjoying the beautiful mountain life of Northern Spain. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Brandon Wicks, RF and Electrical Engineer for Amphenol Advanced Sensors. Brandon is based out of St. Marys, PA, and has been with Advanced Sensors for ten years. We discuss his broad role as an engineer and technology expert for multiple sensor types, solving complicated customer issues. We talk about the genuine fun, not work, of being in the lab running experiments to find the right product solutions, including some complex problems that can take years to solve. We talk about growing up in the St. Marys area, spending time in his uncle's garage, and then overhauling and rebuilding a '79 pickup truck before he finished high school. We talk about moving to New York City, working in Long Island as an RF engineer, then coming back home. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 table tennis at a young age, even if he had to stand on a chair to compete. We talk about how his taking apart every toy as a child got him interested in electronics. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Breiana Villella, Mid-West Key Account Manager of Kaye Instruments. Breiana is based out of St. Marys, PA, and has been with Amphenol for 12 years. We talk about her multi-faceted role, from customer service and customer care to sales support and account management -- in other words, being all things Kaye for her customers. We talk about Kaye Instruments' vaunted status in the pharmaceutical industry regarding thermal validation, especially during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. We talk about growing up in the St. Marys area and going to college for hotel and restaurant management and how much she learned about customer service from her time in the restaurant industry. We talk about returning home to be near family again and finding Kaye was the perfect place for her. And we discuss her desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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. We talk about his recent completion of the Ironman Triathlon, what it was like to mentally and physically prepare, and what he felt once the race was completed. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Brett Lawrence, Brand Manager for Amphenol Sine Systems. Brett is based out of the Detroit, MI area, and he's been with Sine for 16 years. We talk about his unique role as Brand Manager, the challenges, the rewards, and everything that goes with promoting Sine Systems' products and capabilities. We talk about Sine Systems' product portfolio and how their team relishes the opportunity to solve their customers' unique problems. We talk about how digital marketing has overtaken more traditional ways of advertising, with Sine's website being the key to their success. We talk about doing portrait and event photography and the joy it provides his customers and him. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 talk about growing up in many diverse places, including Minnesota and Mexico City, and how that's shaped him. We talk about going to college in Vermont with the original Phishheads. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 way to Amphenol. We talk about growing up in the Chicago area, being raised as a die-hard Cubs fan with his father, and the incredible joy that came with them winning the World Series in 2016. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 talk about his love of music and his joy in coaching youth sports for his children. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Lauren Bogar, Regional Sales Manager for Amphenol Fiber Systems International. Lauren is based in Florida and has been with Amphenol for six years. We talk about starting her new position at FSI after being a sales engineer for the military and aerospace group and what it's like to transition from covering all businesses to just covering one. We talk about the importance of relationship-building in her sales roles, not just for her customers but for her co-workers. We talk about growing up on the Space Coast of Florida, how the technology inspired her to become an engineer, and her tremendous pride in seeing the fruits of her labor. We talk about her battle with breast cancer, what it taught her about herself, and how she'd like to motivate others to get checked regularly. And we discuss her desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Jon Woodruff, Product Manager for Amphenol Fiber Systems International in Allen, TX. Jon has been with Fiber Systems for over 20 years. We talk about FSI's unique place in the fiber optics industry with their ability to ruggedize fiber optic connectors and cable assemblies for the harshest of environments. We talk about the difference between physical contact fiber optics and expanded beam fiber optics and how his previous engineering role enables him to look at opportunities with a technical eye. We talk about what it was like growing up in Albuquerque, NM, chasing hot air balloons, enjoying New Mexican cuisine, and having access to some of the excellent university research centers, especially for someone who loved to learn. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 to travel for trade shows as a way to see and experience new things. We talk about living on a farm, taking care of 60,000 chickens that produce 5,000 dozen eggs a day. And we discuss her desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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, studying electrical engineering, and then progressing through a series of jobs until she found the right fit with Amphenol. We talk about her passion and love of the Toronto Raptors NBA team. And we discuss her desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with David Einhorn, Regional Sales Manager for Cloud Infrastructure & Consumer Markets for Amphenol Communications Solution division. David is based out of the Dallas area and has been with Amphenol since 2013. We talk about his new role and the reasons behind its creation. We talk about the wide range of product lines he has to sell and how he works hard to become a product knowledge expert when working with customers. We talk about growing up in Long Island, going to college in Rhode Island, and eventually settling down in Texas. We talk about his interest in building things and how that served him well early in his career when building a successful sales team. We talk about his love of playing guitar, being in a Pearl Jam tribute band, and getting a taste of what it feels like to be a rock star. And we discuss his desert island albums, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
For 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. We talk about his evolving role as the CEO over the last 13 years and how his job is to properly scale the company for growth and preserve the culture, no matter how much Amphenol grows. And, in a slight change, we discuss his desert island app, book, and podcast. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Minesh Patel, Vice President of Product Management and Engineering for Charles Industries. Minesh has been with Charles Industries for 16 years. We talk about his work in their facilities expansion into Nogales, Mexico, and how, in a short time, is already becoming successful. We talk about how the relationships with their sister divisions in the RFOB group have helped him and his team better understand the industry and opened up tremendous potential opportunities in edge computing and EV charging. We talk about how he started at Charles Industries years ago and how the acquisition by Amphenol was almost exactly how it was described to him beforehand. We talk about being born in India, moving to the Chicago area when he was a young boy, and now having many family members who've moved there. We talk about the 1990's Chicago Bulls, and we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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. We talk about boxing in his free time and his love of mixed martial arts, even for someone who works in safety. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Dominic Imbrogno, Vice President of Charles Industries in Illinois. Dom has been with Charles for 25 years. We talk about how the manufacturing capabilities of the different facilities he manages in the US and Mexico are well aligned for expanding into new technologies. We talk about the 50-year history of Charles Industries and how it's evolved from a small family-owned company to being acquired by Amphenol in 2019. We talk about starting to see the true benefit of being part of the larger Amphenol family as they continue to grow. We talk about being a huge sports nut as a kid in Illinois and how he eventually decided to study electrical engineering in college. We talk about the joys of watching his children turn into successful young adults. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with two of our summer MBA interns -- Zaynab Malik Bellows and Ryan Conlin. Zaynab is interning at Charles Industries in Illinois and is a student at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management. Ryan is interning at Amphenol Alden in the Boston area and is a student at Yale School of Management. We talk about their roles and projects this summer and how they've had a lot of flexibility to learn, grow, and ultimately succeed. We discuss the business functions and areas they want to focus on as their careers progress. We talk about why, with so many options available to them, they chose to intern with Amphenol. We talk about their educational and work travels around the world, including significant time spent in Jordan, Rwanda, and Uganda. And we discuss their desert island albums, books, and movies. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 come to appreciate the company during their time here. We talk about their three dream dinner guests and discuss their desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 Winnipeg, including the Jets, the Blue Bombers, and the mosquitos. We talk about auto slalom racing against his fellow engineers in his free time. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Alex Lassalle, General Manager of Amphenol Active Optics Products. Alex is located in Berlin, Germany, and has been a part of AAOP for 15 years. We talk about their business designing custom optical data communications products that convert high-speed electrical signals to high-speed optical signals to transfer high data for multiple applications. We talk about his experienced team in Berlin, many of whom have been with the company for years, and how they make AAOP successful. We talk about growing up in France and how moving around as part of his father's military career helped him quickly get acclimated to new environments. We talk about his dream of being a fighter pilot not working out, but still not giving up on learning how to fly someday. We talk about his three dream dinner guests and discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Julianne Benson, Product and Applications Engineer for Times Microwave Systems in Mesa, AZ. Julianne has been with Amphenol for two years. We talk about the wide range of engineering disciplines she covers in her role -- from R&D design to manufacturing and process engineering. We talk about the silicon dioxide cable product line, its applications, and the advantages of manufacturing in the dry heat of Arizona. We talk about growing up in Oregon, then going to Northern Arizona University, sight unseen, to study mechanical engineering. We talk a bit about women in engineering and helping to promote engineering to younger people through STEM and other initiatives. We talk about spending most of her free time outdoors doing multiple activities, including hiking and wakeboarding. We talk about her three dream dinner guests and discuss her desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 in Sidney, NY, and how he learned a lot about connectors and himself. We talk about his love of the outdoors, especially in the French Alps, where he was born and raised. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Cristina Cristea, General Manager of Charles Industries, based out of Schaumburg, Illinois. Cristina has been with Amphenol for close to 11 years. We talk about the recent grand opening of the new 85,000 sq. ft. Charles Industries facility in Nogales, MX. We talk about the original small idea of looking for additional manufacturing space that eventually grew into a state-of-the-art facility with advanced fabrication capabilities for their fiber optic and wireless enclosure solutions. We discuss how the new facility will allow Charles to be more cost-competitive and expand their business beyond North America. We talk about growing up in Romania, moving to the U.S. at 18, and finding a job at Amphenol Borisch Technologies that revealed her passion for operations and running a factory. We talk about her love of traveling. And we discuss her desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 about how accounting and playing the tuba satisfy both his analytical and creative minds and are both vital in establishing the foundation for a successful group. We talk about his love of auto racing. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Vishal Chandrasekar, Product Line Manager for the OverPass products, which are part of the Amphenol High Speed IO group. Vishal recently joined Amphenol, but has worked in the IT/datacom industry for years. We talk about OverPass and its significant market potential in data centers, telecom, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other markets. We talk about its performance vs. the limitations of PCB copper in reaching 112 and ultimately 224Gbps. We talk about living in Dubai until the age of 10, living in India through his undergraduate days studying electrical engineering, then living in Ithaca, NY, while doing his graduate work at Cornell University. We talk about his anticipation of being a first-time father. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface. NOTE: Jai Chandrasekar was born on May 23rd. Both mother and child are doing great.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 she learned from the experience. We talk about returning and doing an internship with Teradyne before Amphenol acquired it and ultimately staying for good. We talk about spending time with her family when she's not working. And we discuss her desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 University of New Hampshire when he first connected with Teradyne. We talk about how working with connectors may not seem exciting, but it gives him access to the latest and greatest technologies. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Harsh Patel, Senior Field Application Engineer for Amphenol Communications Solutions Division with a focus on the automotive industry. We talk about his name and how it means "joyful" in his native language. We talk about his excitement about working in the automotive industry, especially with so many new products coming to market. We talk about the pros and cons of the many standards in the emerging sub-markets while being confident we have the portfolio to match any need. We talk about being born in India, moving to Canada as a young boy, and spending a lot of time with his friends programming Raspberry Pis. We talk about his love of running marathons, his improvements, and his goal of a sub-3-hour finish. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Jim David, Global Product Manager for the OverPass products from Amphenol Communications Solutions. Jim has been with the same company, which ultimately became Amphenol, for over 40 years and is retiring later this year. First, we talk about developing the new OverPass products and working with customers looking to add this cutting-edge new technology. Then we talk about the privilege of working for the last 40 years with such intelligent and dedicated people. We talk about advice he received throughout his career that has stuck with him. We talk about the mentors that helped guide him, especially his father, from whom he learned what it meant to work hard and sacrifice for the family. We talk about his plans once he retires, and, of course, we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Jason Ellison, Principal Engineer for Amphenol Communications Solutions. Jason is based out of Pennsylvania and has been with Amphenol for over ten years. We talk about his work on the ExaMAX2® High Speed Backplane Connector Series, which was developed for 112 Gb/s applications. We talk about how complex data center system architecture is and how difficult it can be to explain it to the layperson. We talk about signal integrity engineering and how he dedicates time every week to make sure he's up to speed on the latest developments. We talk about his time in the Army National Guard, being deployed overseas, and the lessons he learned about self-motivation, teamwork, and respect. We talk about growing up and observing his uncle as a tinkerer and how he's become the tinkerer for his kids and their toys. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Matt Burke, Global Director of Sales for Amphenol RF out of Danbury, CT. Matt has been with Amphenol for 20 years. We talk about his promotion to his current role where, in addition to the sales team, he manages program management, applications engineering, customer service, and a more proactive online presence to get closer to their customers. We talk about growing up as a huge sports fan just outside of the New York area, going to UMass Lowell for civil engineering, before finding his niche as a sales engineer for a materials company. We talk about his approach to sales, figuring out the best plan to succeed, and treating it like a sports competition. We talk about the hobby that takes up most of his time -- dirt track racing. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Stephen Jeremia, Group Business Development Manager for Amphenol RF, Optics, and Broadband Group. Stephen works out of Wallingford, CT, and has been will Amphenol full-time for one year after interning in the summer of 2020. We talk about his new role with ARFOB group, acknowledging how much he's learned in a short period of time, but more importantly, realizing how much more there is to learn about the group. We talk about growing up in Indonesia until he was 16, then moving, by himself, to Canada to further his education and opportunities. We talk about his immersion into flight simulators in his free time, including the joy of virtually flying by our corporate headquarters. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Sarah Dwyer, the new Group HR Director for Amphenol RF Optics and Broadband. Sarah is based out of Wallingford, CT, and has only been with Amphenol for five months but already feels so comfortable that it feels like five years. We talk about becoming familiar with the various businesses within ARFOB, their products, their unique cultures, and how they fit into the overall group. We talk about looking at her role in HR in a more proactive way as a key business partner, but also overseeing their key services such as hiring, compensation, and benefits. We talk about being born and raised in England and knowing at a young age that human resources was the career for her. We talk about getting married, moving to the United States over 20 years ago, and finding a home in Vermont. And we discuss her desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Thomas Ricko, General Manager of Amphenol Antenna Solutions in Conover, North Carolina. Tom has been with Amphenol for 24 years in many roles and has been with Antenna Solutions for three years. We talk about the challenges and rewards of transitioning the focus of his business from being one of many antenna manufacturers to a trusted design solution partner. We talk about hiring technical experts and getting out of the way. We talk about his upbringing in Northeast Pennsylvania, where he learned the value of rolling up your sleeves and working hard at a young age. We talk about his love of sports and, whether it's sports or running an antenna business, that success depends on the team's strength. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Fabien Dijols, Business Development and Engineering Manager for Amphenol Auxel. Fabien is based in France and has been with Auxel for 22 years. We talk about Auxel's business, both their legacy business and their newer customized power interconnects, specifically their value-added insulated busbar solutions. We talk about the 25-year history of Auxel and his time there, including a couple of years spent in China to help run a plant. We talk about growing up on a farm and how the accountability, reliability, and passion you need to run a farm successfully translates well to his career at Amphenol. We talk about raising twin boys and the time he likes to spend outdoors with his family. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with David Rosenboom, Director of Marketing at Amphenol AssembleTech. David is based in Houston, TX, and has been with AssembleTech for 26 years. We talk about AssembleTech's business, its core competency in internal high-speed cable assemblies, and the endless possibilities of the Internet of Things. We talk about how AssembleTech began in Texas as a small business and the wild story of how taking a significant risk to satisfy a huge computer customer quickly led to massive growth for AssembleTech. We talk about taking a couple of years off to be a fishing guide, but realizing he missed the fast-paced business world and coming back. We talk about continuing to love fishing and playing his guitar in his free time. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 about growing up in Sweden and his love of ice hockey, where he played up to 30 hours a week in his teenage years. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Weiying Sörlin, Senior Field Applications Engineer for Amphenol Global Interconnect Systems. Weiying works out of Sweden and has been with Amphenol since 2016. We talk about her current role for AGIS, the vast product portfolio she manages, and the markets she supports. We talk about growing up in China and studying electronics engineering at university in large part because it was the most challenging subject. We talk about meeting her husband and moving to Sweden with him and how long it took to be comfortable in a new country. We talk about being one of the top-ranked players in Europe in the ancient board game of Go. And we discuss her desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Mark Cunningham, General Manager of Amphenol Industrial Operations. Mark has been with Amphenol for almost 10 years. We discuss his AIO business and production facilities, and the continued proliferation of RADSOK contact technology into a wide variety of applications. We talk about the explosion of growth in the industrial market and how the AIPG continues to be so successful. We talk about growing up in Rhode Island, then going to college in Massachusetts and majoring in plastics engineering. We talk about his love of boating, starting a brewery in Northern CA, and the crazy 24-hour period where he gave away his daughter in marriage and became a first-time grandfather. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A 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 hard work and self-sacrifice. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Kyle Brown, the new Business Unit Director for Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney, NY. Kyle has been with Amphenol for 12 years. We talk about his new role which adds engineering to his team that also includes product marketing, distribution, and customer service. We talk about developing more front-end systems to better engage with customers in the military and aerospace markets. We talk about growing up in nearby Windsor, NY, and why his hometown, where he still lives, is comforting for him. We talk about his time at Rider University and his love of New York-style pizza. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie...and his idea for golfing while he's there. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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. We talk about why volunteering is so important to her. And we discuss her desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Kevin Cornacchio, who heads Sales and Marketing at PCB Piezotronics. Kevin is based out of Buffalo, NY, and has been with PCB for over 20 years. We talk about the science and technology behind piezoelectricity and the use of crystals in sensors. We talk about the wide range of sensor products they produce and the diverse market application opportunities, including designing an accelerometer to understand and record communications between chameleons. We talk about how growing up in the Southern Tier of NY and how its manufacturing transformation over the years led him to an early career in labor relations. We talk about his career shift to PCB and what it's been like for him, post-acquisition. We talk about operas and we discuss his desert island album, book, and comedy classic movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 and her incredible recent trip to Greenland. And we discuss her desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Jerry Laguerre, Region Sales Manager for AMAO in the central U.S. Jerry has held several sales roles since joining Amphenol in 2008. We talk about what he's learned leading his regional sales team over the past two years. We talk about being a first-generation U.S. citizen, raised by his grandparents from Haiti and observing their genuine kindness to others, and how he brings that kindness to his job every day. We talk about a desire to get into sales after college, then joining Amphenol and creating the famous Jerry's Book. We talk about living in Houston and playing in adult sports leagues where it's OK to have lost a step. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Catey Cavender, Sales and Distribution Manager at Amphenol Pcd. Catey has been with Amphenol for almost 12 years. We talk about being a people person and how much she enjoys working with her customers and distribution partners. We talk about growing up with three older brothers, one of whom chose the spelling of her name. We talk about moving around a lot as a child, from Alaska to Fargo, ND to New Jersey before settling in Massachusetts. We talk about the joy of being a mother of two lively young boys and their boundless energy. And we discuss her guilty pleasures with her selections for desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Katie Bedard, the new General Manager of Amphenol IPC in Endicott, NY. At the time of this recording, she was still the Global Product Marketing Manager for Amphenol ICC's Mezzanine Products. We talk about AICC's mezzanine products and their compression portfolio as the core technology. We talk about growing up in the historic town of Salem, MA, and dealing with the tourism rush, especially during the Halloween season. We talk about moving to Harrisburg, PA early in the pandemic and how different life is there compared to the greater Boston area. And we really put a lot of thought and effort into her desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Raul Gomez, Site Manager for Amphenol ICC's Mexicali facility, which houses both AICC and ABSI business, and is responsible for mezzanine, high-speed IO, cables, and backplane manufacturing. We talk about the challenges of overseeing the variety of product builds under his facility. We talk about his team designing a wheeled video conferencing center for the factory floor to have up close and personal quality and engineering video calls almost as though visitors were in the factory with them. We talk about the importance of starting each day strong to ensure they meet monthly and quarterly goals. We talk about using his industrial engineering background in his current role. We talk about his love of swimming and being outdoors. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie selections. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 talk about finding Amphenol after moving around the world a few times. And we talk about his themed desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
Annette 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 about joining FCI and the eventual thrill of being acquired by Amphenol. And we discuss her desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Phil Provost, Director of Business Development for Amphenol Borisch Technologies. Phil has been with ABT for almost nine years. We talk about his team and how superior customer service and deep customer relationships are the keys to their success as a business. We talk about growing up in eastern Michigan, then going to college in western Michigan and playing collegiate golf. We talk about starting his career in finance for 10 years, but feeling his roots pull him towards manufacturing, and ultimately ABT. We talk about his busy family life helping to raise four young children. And we talk about desert island album, book, and movie -- and ask the question, "What would Tristan do?" This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 talk about her busy family life and how she uses Zumba as a stress reliever. And we discuss her desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 agonize over his desert album, book, and movie selections. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Kelly Byers, Global Product Marketing Manager for Amphenol ICC Power Products. Kelly has been with Amphenol since 2014. We talk about how her marketing team is structured to put them in the best position to continue winning power products business. We talk about how her previous jobs selling office supplies taught her how to take a different approach to connect with customers. We talk about growing up in western Pennsylvania and being a fan of all things Pittsburgh. We talk about the immense pride she takes in working for a Fortune 500 company and how much she enjoys spending time with fellow Amphenolians. And we have the time of our lives talking about her desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 professor on the side. And we talk about her very practical desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 how it tied into the business of Amphenol. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Sergio Diaz, Director of Research and Development for Ardent Concepts in Hampton, NH. Sergio has been with Ardent for 15 years. We talk about his research and development team and some of the exciting new projects they're working on, like micro-LinkOVER. We talk about how a class in product development at MIT got him interested in engineering and design. We talk about the magical feeling of bringing a new product idea all the way through to fruition. We talk about how having Amphenol sister divisions to collaborate with has helped their work at Ardent. And we talk about his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Michael Piessens, a Mechanical Engineer for Amphenol Antenna Solutions in Conover, NC. Mike is part of the ARFOB Engineering Rotational Program and this is his first of three rotations. We talk about using his experiences in electrical engineering and coding to help with his mechanical engineering while working with antennas. We talk about his interest in the rotational program early in his college years and how his persistence in pursuing it paid off. We talk about his young explorations in how things work, like repairing kitchen sinks and coding video games. We talk about how he's spending his time in North Carolina, and we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Tom Lipkin, a Design Engineer for Amphenol RF, and part of the ARFOB Engineering Rotational Program. Tom started at Amphenol RF in May after graduating from WPI with a Mechanical Engineering degree. We talk about broadening his knowledge by learning other engineering disciplines that have helped him become a better mechanical engineer, and by working with other business functions to get a better feel for how the front end of the business works. We talk about doing an internship in Australia as well as spending time as a substitute teacher for kindergarten students. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Peter Chung and Louis Mungin, two of our MBA interns this summer. Peter is a student at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management and Louis at the Yale School of Management. We talk about their previous education and work experiences before they pursued their MBAs. We talk about their internship experience at Times Microwave Systems, for Peter, and at corporate headquarters, for Louis. We talk about bringing their newfound knowledge and appreciation of the Amphenolian culture back to school with them as they complete their degree over the next year. And we talk about their desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 island album, book, and movie selections. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 movie selections. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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In the 100th episode of The Interface, I once again chat with Adam Norwitt, Amphenol's President and CEO. We talk about the recent corporate earnings call and how successfully exceeding expectations is a testament to our entire team around the world. We talk about the number of acquisitions Amphenol has made over the years and how their initial apprehension at buying into the Amphenol entrepreneurial culture quickly fades away. We talk about the lingering Covid-19 pandemic, its effect on the company, our people, our mental health, and how vaccines are the proven answer to stop the spread. And we talk about his desert island book, album, and Amphenolian-like movie selection. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Gordon Udall, Director of Marketing and Product Development at Amphenol Alden in Brockton, MA. Gordon has been with Alden for over 20 years. We talk about the importance of setting his team up to be an extension of their customer's design engineering team. We talk about the aesthetics of new product design in the medical industry and how the products' comforting appeal is so vital. We talk about always remembering that the products they make can potentially save a loved one's life. We talk about his love of sailing and how it reveals his true self. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 his family. And we talk about his surprising selections for his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 his desert island album, book, and Australian movie classic. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Arthur Heijmerikx, EMEA Sales Director for the Amphenol Industrial Group. Arthur has been with Amphenol for over 20 years in various sales and business development roles within the Industrial group. We talk about his passion for connectors and how much time he puts into his knowledge of the products to pass that on to his team and customers. We talk about working through the pandemic and the huge success of developing a new online resource tool for AIPG. We talk about how being fluent in five different languages helps him in his job while still trailing his father, who's fluent in 11 languages. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Efosa Omoregie, Distribution Analyst with the Amphenol Industrial Products Group. Efosa has been with Amphenol for a few years and now works out of Florida. We talk about his role with the AIPG distribution team and how he's helped to streamline their reporting since he began. We talk about his daunting task of trying to decipher Amphenol's part numbers and how it's gotten easier as time goes on. We talk about his diverse educational background growing up in Nigeria and how his family encouraged him and his siblings to explore their own paths no matter where it took them. And we talk about his desert island album, book, movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A 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 selections. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.
A conversation with Phil Baynes, Director of Sales at Amphenol Canada. Phil has been with Amphenol for 10 years, but has been in the connector industry for almost 40 years. We talk about Amphenol Canada, what they specialize in, and how filter connectors work. We talk about the benefits of having their own ceramic capacitor facility. We talk about his team working around the travel restrictions between Canada and the U.S. over the past year. We talk about how he loves to spend time outdoors when he's not working. And we talk about his desert island book, movie, and most obvious Canadian choice for desert island album. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Tom Schaefer, Amphenol's Business Development Director specializing in eMobility and Battery Products for the Transportation industry. Tom has been with Amphenol for almost four years after spending time as a Submarine Officer in the U.S. Navy. We talk about the EV market including the interconnect product differences between EVs and gas-powered vehicles. We talk about his time in the ROTC program at MIT, then discuss what it was like working and living on a submarine. We talk about how having to be a jack-of-all-trades on a submarine has translated well to his work at Amphenol. And we talk about his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Brian Engle, Business Development Manager for Amphenol Advanced Sensors. Brian has been with Amphenol since 2014. We talk about his exciting work in the electric vehicle market. He explains the differences and challenges posed by electrically powering vehicles versus powering them with an internal combustion engine. We talk about how this shift radically changes the types of products we can provide. We talk about the thrill of working on new technology that will change how society moves from place to place as potential becomes reality. And we chat about tinkering with his own cars before discussing his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Jeff Fortin, Group Technology Director for the Amphenol Sensor Technology Group. Jeff has been with Amphenol since August of last year. We talk about growing up in Maine, working on farm equipment, and developing an interest in how things work at a young age. We talk about working full-time while earning his degrees in physics. We talk about his time doing research, both for General Electric and for Penn State University, and his desire to get out and see all of what Amphenol has to offer. And we talk about his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Dr. Raffi Sahul, Director of Business Development for Amphenol Piezo Technology Products. We talk about his sensor technology developments in the medical, military, and commercial aerospace markets. We talk about transitioning from traveling around the world every week to suddenly working from home over the last year. We talk about how he first became interested in material science and engineering at a young age, and how he then juggled his educational pursuits with his personal pursuits. And we talk about his desert island album, book, and "Old School" movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A 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.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Ben Reed, General Manager of Times Microwave Systems in Wallingford, CT. Ben has been with Amphenol since 2013. We talk about his recent transition from Fiber Systems to TMS, the differences and the similarities, and his antsiness with not being able to visit all of the TMS facilities yet. We talk about him starting his career as an engineer, but realizing he wanted something broader and finding the perfect fit at Amphenol. We talk about his passion for surfing and the struggle he has with finding good waves in CT. And we talk about his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Adam Norwitt, Amphenol's President and CEO, and Dave Silverman, Amphenol Senior VP HR, as we discuss the current state of the company as it fights the Covid-19 pandemic and our goal of getting a vaccination for every person at Amphenol. We talk about the amazing scientific achievements that produced effective vaccines so quickly. We talk about the importance of our general managers in leading the local efforts around the world. We talk about addressing vaccine hesitancy, as well as the emphasis on mental health concerns. And we talk about protecting our families and being ambassadors for the community. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Billy Glass, Lead Senior Sales Engineer at Onanon Inc. located outside of San Jose, CA, and a recent Amphenol acquisition for the Industrial Products Group. Billy has been with Onanon for 6 years. We talk about the focus of their business, their product portfolio, and what makes them unique in the medical industry. We talk about quickly developing a relationship with the AIPG team and seeing the immediate benefits of working together. We talk about how he found Onanon by admiring a nice pair of shoes. And we talk about his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Chris Ranwell, Global Director of Product Management for Amphenol Advanced Sensors. Chris has been with Advanced Sensors, and its various iterations, for his entire 27-year career. We talk about the design and development of their newest product, the Reachmaster Pro, which came about from watching repair being done in his kitchen. We talk about studying agriculture and figuring out being a farmer may not be the best career for him. We talk about being a volunteer firefighter and high school rugby coach. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Spencer Williams, General Manager of Amphenol Network Solutions in Liberty Lake, WA. Spencer has been part of Telect, which eventually became part of Amphenol Network Solutions, since 2009. We talk about Network Solutions business, dealing with the pandemic, and what he's most excited about for the future. We talk about growing up in the family business and realizing that it was something he really wanted to be a part of. We talk about the writings of Adam Smith and why he chose to become a Horned Frog. And we talk about his desert island music, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Jason Holt, General Manager of Holland Electronics in Ventura, CA. Jason has been with Holland for almost 30 years. We talk about the early days of the company supporting local cable TV services and how he started working there while in high school. We talk about expanding the business outside of the U.S. into Colombia, then other countries in South America. We talk about working with his Dad on restoring classic cars -- and now doing the same with his kids. We talk about the future of Holland as part of the ARFOB group and we discuss his desert island music, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with David Kean, General Manager of Positronic, the latest acquisition to join the Amphenol family. Dave has been with Positronic for the last six years after working in locations worldwide for consumer goods and automotive businesses. We talk about what Positronic brings to the Amphenol family. We talk about feeling like a kid in a candy store to take advantage of all of the resources now available to them. We talk about how he and his family spent 14 years overseas because of various jobs. And we talk about his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Barry Holt, Vice President of Global Cable Operations for Amphenol Broadband Solutions. Barry has been with Amphenol for almost 23 years, mainly with Times Fiber, before merging with others to become ABS. We talk about the advantages for customers working with ABS from his perspective. We talk about placing a premium on developing relationships with the people you work with to succeed, and he reminds us we have two ears and only one mouth for a reason. We talk about the experience and adventure of opening up a new plant in Vietnam. We talk a little hockey, and we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie selections. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A 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 Amphenol. And we talk about his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Bob Brunetz, General Manager of Amphenol Borisch Technologies in Grand Rapids, MI. Bob has been with Borisch since 2006 and has worked his way up from an intern during his college days to becoming GM four years ago. We talk about the business of Borisch, their capabilities, and the value they bring to their customers that's rooted in their core values. We talk about the transition from a small, family-owned company to a division of a multi-billion dollar corporation once Amphenol acquired Borisch years ago. We talk about finding what he loved to do during his college years through some trial and error and some great advice from his future wife. And we talk about his desert island album, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A 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 the business's success. And we discuss his desert island music, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Gregory Fassbender, Business Development Manager for Amphenol based out of Berlin, Germany. Greg has been with Amphenol for almost 2 years after beginning his career in the space industry as an engineer. We talk about his early love of all things space, largely from the book Foundation by Isaac Asimov. We talk about his days working on the Ariane launch vehicle and trips to the launch site in French Guyana. We talk about his decision to leave the space industry and satisfy his curiosity by exploring other career opportunities, then finding Amphenol. And we talk about his desert island music, book, and TV series (not movie). This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A 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 The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Braden Ishaug, the new Engineering Director for Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney, NY. Braden has been with Amphenol for almost 10 years and spent the last three years in Pasadena running the AMAO Design Engineering Center. We talk about the excitement of the challenge before him of coming up to speed on so many product lines. We talk about the experience of starting up the Engineering Center and all of the roles he needed to fulfill while he was there. We talk about his time at Alden and working in the medical devices industry. We talk about being born and raised in Minnesota, and we judge his selections for desert island music, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Lorenzo Vaccarella, Global Director of Engineering for Amphenol Alden in Brockton, MA. Lorenzo has been with Amphenol since May 2018 after spending years in the medical device industry. We talk about his time at Amphenol, the challenges, and the projects he's most proud of. We talk about his past work experience, the satisfaction of working in the medical industry and moving from the device side to the component side. We talk about leading a team as it adapts to working remotely without a loss in productivity by relying on trust and communication. And we talk about his desert island music, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A 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 on a desert island with. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Jennifer Baumgartner, Director of Global Sales for the Casco Automotive Group. Jennifer is based out of Novi, MI and has been with Casco for almost 20 years. We talk about the expanding Amphenol presence in Novi and how that can help growth for multiple Amphenol divisions. We talk about the challenges of helping to navigate Casco through a major product launch during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk about her 18-month work study experience in Japan and how that shaped many of her future work opportunities. And we talk about her favorite desert island music and book, and why she’ll hold off on the movie for now. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Susan Prakash, General Manager of the Amphenol High Speed I/O Connector Division. Susan has been with Amphenol for 10 years and has been with the Amphenol ICC group the entire time. We talk about the products her division designs and manufactures. We talk about the incredible growth of the business since she’s started and the excitement she has for the future. We talk about being raised by an engineer and how much that upbringing has influenced her over the years. And we talk about her desert island music, book, and movie. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Julie Hoben, Global Compliance Director for the Amphenol Industrial Products Group. Julie has been with Amphenol since 2010, first at Amphenol Alden, before moving to the Industrial Group. We talk about a formative experience early in her career that made her realize the true potential her job has to change lives. We talk about her current role and her enthusiasm for helping the Industrial team expand while avoiding obstacles. We talk about her time working for Polaroid and teaching herself Braille so she could read in darkrooms. And we talk about her desert island music, book, and movie. This is The Interface. NOTE: The Interface will return Friday, December 4th.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Corinne MacDonnell, Environmental Health and Safety Manager for Times Microwave Systems in Wallingford, CT. Corinne has been with Amphenol for 2 years after 7 years as an EH&S consultant outside of the interconnect industry. We talk about how annual summer trips out West and an inspirational college professor inspired her to get into environmental science. We talk about how much she’s learned over the last eight months in dealing with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the business. And we talk about her favorite desert island music and a book called Llama Llama Red Pajama. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Luis Reyes, Amphenol PCD Product Specialist, based out of the Pasadena, CA engineering center. Luis joined Amphenol a few months ago and is quickly getting up to speed on all things Amphenol. We talk about working with PCD’s in-flight entertainment product line and how different it is from his previous experience with fiber optic connectors. We talk about how his passion for all things engineering blossomed once he got to college and realized how quickly he took to the concepts of mechanical engineering. And we discuss his desert island music, movie, and maybe the most practical book ever for surviving on an island by yourself. This is The Interface. Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Carlos Diaz de Leon, Power Electronics Product Line Manager for Casco Automotive Group. Carlos has been with Amphenol for two years after spending the early part of his career with General Motors and Valeo Systems. We talk about his excitement for Casco’s successful and game-changing 2-kilowatt inverter for the automotive market. We talk about how his past experiences working with major OEMs help him at Casco. We talk about his favorite desert island music, book, and movie. And Carlos explains how tequila inadvertently fueled his current hobby of competing in Ironman Triathlons. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Anthony Annunziata, Core Product Line Manager for Amphenol Aerospace. Anthony has been in a number of roles since joining Amphenol in 2014. We talk about his time as a Customer Service Manager and an Operations Manager and how much perspective that experience has given him in his current role. We talk about his excitement with the new Tracer Rapid Prototyping product line and how this can greatly benefit his customers. We talk about his college years studying philosophy, in particular existentialism, and how important it is to ask, "Why?" And we discuss his desert island music, movie, and maybe the "definitive" book for this game. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Eric Rushbrook, Group General Manager for the Amphenol Commercial Air Group. We talk about the divisions and products within the Commercial Air Group and how they’ve leaned on the strengths of the organization to get through the coronavirus pandemic. We talk about his years working and living abroad in both China and Ireland for Teradyne, then for Amphenol. We talk about his obsession with drones and his latest harrowing drone rescue story. And we talk about his favorite desert island music, movie, and book. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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Another 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.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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For Amphenol internship information, please contact Ed Faitakes at efaitakes@amphenol.com.
A 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 advice to current college students considering an internship with Amphenol. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Scott Brown, General Manager of Casco Automotive Group in Frankfurt, Germany. Scott has been with Amphenol since 2014 when Amphenol acquired Casco. We talk leading his team’s push into power electronics in the automotive industry. We talk about his early years after college working for Caterpillar before Casco. We talk about choosing the adventure of living and working in Germany – and ultimately staying there for 22 years and counting. And we talk about his favorite desert island book, music, and movie – and he’ll have you salivating for a schnitzel with green sauce. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Milan Stojkov, Industrial Engineering Manager in Antenna Production for Amphenol Antenna Solutions in Macedonia. We talk about his work at the expanding manufacturing facility in Macedonia as more business units move into the facility there. We talk about his working relationship with the R&D team in France and how they collaborate to ensure they're making the best products. And we talk about him following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather by utilizing his engineering and tinkering skills to good use when choosing a career. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Cyrille Leblanc, Project Leader for Amphenol Antenna Solutions in France. Cyrille has been with Amphenol for seven years after coming here right out of college. We talk about being a university exchange student for a year at Rochester Institute of Technology in upstate New York. We talk about finding RF and antenna technology during his time at university. We talk about the good fortune of finding his Antenna Solutions so close to his home in France and we talk about his growth in his R&D leadership role. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Ulrich Tröster, General Manager of Amphenol Tuchel Electronics in Germany. Ulrich has been Amphenol over 3 years after spending much of his career in the automotive industry. We talk about his fascination with the automotive manufacturing processes even more than his passion for high-performance machines. We talk about his product portfolio and his new high voltage, high power connectors for hybrid-electric and all-electric vehicles. We talk about why Amphenol, even though it's a large company, is a great fit for the way he likes to work and we talk about the things he's grateful for after having tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. This is The Interface. Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Ross Young, Sales and Marketing Manager for Martec Limited in the UK. Ross has been with Martec since 2016 after working in an industry that couldn’t be more different than custom hermetic connectors – the food industry. We talk about the transition he made when first starting at Martec, we talk about the great storytelling process he uses when speaking to potential customers about the benefits of working with Martec’s custom design team, and we talk about his formative years, after college, in selling industrial floor cleaning equipment. And please, check on LinkedIn for the photograph we talk about in the episode. This is The Interface.
P.S. The movie where Ross was an extra was called To Kill a King from 2003.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Bill Callahan, General Manager of Times Microwave Systems in Wallingford, CT. Bill has been with Amphenol since 2014, first as the General Manager of Amphenol Borisch Technologies before moving to TMS a few years ago. We talk about his work history and how his well-rounded experience with many facets of the business fueled his desire to be a general manager. We talk about the growth of Times Microwave Systems in the short period of time he’s been there and how other Amphenol divisions helped pave the way. And we talk about his favorite album, movie, and book. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Dan Gorsage, Director of Sales and New Business Development for the Amphenol Mobile Consumer Products Group. Dan has been with Amphenol for 14 years but has been in the connector industry for nearly 30 years. We talk about adjusting to working with customers and developing business during the coronavirus pandemic. We talk about the inherent volatility in the mobile consumer products markets and how the difference between success and failure is sometimes measured in hours, not weeks or months. And we talk about being a former college catcher who became an announcer at ice skating competitions. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Mike Matusik, Global Operations Director for Amphenol Advanced Sensors. Mike has been with Amphenol for 10 years after starting his career in the automotive industry. We talk about growing up in a hard-working, middle-class family in the Midwest and the life-long values he inherited. We talk about learning from incredible mentors in the automotive industry, then the decision to leave that world and come to Amphenol. Finally, we talk about how, whether it’s leading an automotive team or a sensors team, operational success is always the same. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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In this episode of The Interface, I speak with Lisa Pilcher, Human Resources Manager for Amphenol Procom in the UK. Lisa has been with Procom almost two years after spending her entire career working for Sainsbury’s, one of the largest supermarket chains in the UK. We talk about growing up in the same company and moving up the ranks over the years. We talk about the differences between human resources in the consumer retail industry versus the antenna industry and we talk about using her skills and experience to deal with the current COVID-19 pandemic. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Tom Bliznik, Business Development Director for the Amphenol Industrial Products Group. Tom has been with Amphenol for about two years and resides in Michigan. We talk about his unique approach to successfully organizing virtual sales meetings for the AIPG team last month for hundreds of employees. We talk about the previous work assignments that had him living in wildly diverse places like the Arctic Circle, Nigeria, Azerbaijan, Malaysia, Romania, and Michigan. We also talk about the challenges of developing new business in this environment and the power of having a positive attitude. This is The Interface.
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A brief update on the first year, and first 50 episodes, of The Interface Podcast. Thankfully, this podcast shows no sign of slowing down. As was said in the very first episode, “We have thousands of people who work at Amphenol, each with a unique story, and this is our chance to connect with them.” We’ve barely scratched the surface in telling the story of Amphenol’s greatest resource – our people. We’ll be back with our usual schedule of new episodes, released every Friday, starting again on July 24th. Please send guest recommendations to Chris Cappello either via email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello. Here’s to a great first year of The Interface Podcast and to many more years to come.
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A conversation with Mark Tacea, Western Regional Sales Manager for the Amphenol Military & Aerospace group. Mark has been with Amphenol for 30 years, but spent much of his childhood in Sidney, NY as his father worked for Bendix prior to its being acquired by Amphenol. We talk about playing with connectors from his Dad’s sample kits as a child, we talk about the impact of a large factory in a small town like Sidney, we talk about the benefits of learning all aspects of the business before he transitioned to his sales role, and we talk about the thrill of riding along with the incredible growth of the company. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with Ovetta Hobson, Director of Engineering and Product Development for Amphenol Tecvox in Madison, AL. Ovetta has been with Tecvox for 9 years after working in the automotive industry in the Huntsville area. We talk about her father encouraging her to become an engineer at an early age. We talk about her time with Chrysler and Continental and the many roles she had to assume over the years. We talk about how different it’s been to work for Amphenol and feel a greater connection to the work her and her team do and we talk about her passion for community service. This is The Interface.
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A 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.
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A conversation with Bill Gray, AICC Global Business Development Director for the Industrial Markets. Bill has been with the company since 2005 after being a long-time customer and fan of Amphenol at his previous company. We talk about the various roles he’s held, including starting up a new sales team for Amphenol Commercial Products and the challenge of being General Manager of Amphenol Canada’s Data-Telecom business while working remotely. We also talk about using the “where we focus, we win” philosophy with his new role in bringing AICC’s products and technologies to the industrial markets. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with Scott Manahl, Sales Director of the Storage Initiative for the Amphenol ICC group. Scott has been in sales for over 30 years, mostly with Amphenol and we talk about his extensive experience of working out of his home office. He and I talk about setting boundaries, being flexible, and making sure to find some buffer, or decompression, time throughout the day when working from home. We also talk about how his approach with his sales team, and with his customers, has shifted over the past few months in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. This is The Interface.
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A 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.
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A conversation with Erik Thijssen, Senior RF Engineer for Amphenol Antenna Solutions in France. Erik has been with Amphenol since 2013. We talk about his eclectic work background, from horticulture to a chocolate making factory to eventually, the antenna industry. We talk about learning about antennas without any formal education, we talk about moving to Thailand for work and falling in love with the country, we talk about some of the 5G design challenges, and we briefly chat about how Amphenol Antenna Solutions has dealt with the COVID-19 outbreak. This is The Interface.
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A new conversation with Adam Norwitt, Amphenol’s President and CEO, as we both work remotely from our home offices during the current COVID-19 outbreak. 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 growing threat. This is The Interface.
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A 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 salesperson in Florida and as a business development manager for Amphenol Borisch Technologies before accepting his first general manager's role at IPC. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with Sabrina Xie from Amphenol Canada and Brad Wolfe from the Amphenol Military and Aerospace Group as together we, along with many others in Amphenol, continue to work 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.
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A 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 moments who help her realize her dream. Her path to Amphenol is simply amazing. This is The Interface.
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Another special edition of The Interface where I chat with Perry Vandepeer from Amphenol Limited in the UK, Brandy Gosselin from Times Microwave Systems, and Braden Ishaug from the Amphenol Mil/Aero engineering center in Pasadena, CA as together we, along with many others in Amphenol, continue to work 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.
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A conversation with Adam Norwitt, Amphenol’s President and CEO, as we both work remotely from our home offices during the current COVID-19 outbreak. We talk about the early days of the outbreak in China and how our amazing leadership team there helped lead the way for how the rest of the corporation responded, 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. This is The Interface.
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Another 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.
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In this special edition of The Interface, I chat with Kelley Nall from SV Microwave and Jeremy Williams and Megan Kinter from Amphenol Aerospace, as together we adjust to working from home as the result of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. While a number of our factories are still manufacturing products, many of our employees, who are capable of doing their jobs from home, are adjusting to this new work environment in their own unique way. These editions of The Interface 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.
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A 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 we talk having the job he always wanted but never knew he wanted. This is The Interface.
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A 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 the forefront of design. And finally, we talk about working with fellow Amphenol divisions to bring turnkey solutions to the market that no other interconnect manufacturer can match. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with Mark Joseph, Business Development Manager for the Amphenol Military and Aerospace Group. Mark is based out of New Jersey and has been with Amphenol for over a year. He and I mainly talk all things Navy as we exhibited at the AFCEA West Navy Show in San Diego, CA this week. We talk about his work in trying to increase Amphenol's share in the Navy market. We talk about how some of his former jobs, specifically at one of our competitors and at one of our biggest customers, made him appreciate the importance of interconnects when designing major weapons systems. We talk about the major differences between the military world and the commercial world and he confesses that, even though he has great respect for the Navy, he does not want to stay overnight on a Naval ship anytime soon. This is The Interface.
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A 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 the commercial markets and we discuss how he's combating the Coronavirus effect on his operations in China. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with Gordon Vinther, General Manager of Ardent Concepts in Hampton, NH. Gordon founded Ardent Concepts in 2003 and the business was acquired by Amphenol in 2018. We talk about the events that led to him taking a leap of faith and forming his own company based on his developments in compression mount connector technology. We talk about the challenges of leading his small team in the first couple years and about finding an early adopters in one of his ideas with Teradyne. We discuss his courtship with Amphenol leading up to being acquired and how he's now utilizing the power of Amphenol to open new doors for the company. And finally, we discuss why he named the company Ardent Concepts. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with Jared Sibrava, High Speed Solutions Business Unit Director for Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney, NY. Jared has been with Amphenol for 8 years after spending time learning the industry while working for Lockheed Martin and Curtiss Wright. We talk about his early desire to be a pilot in the Air Force and how he found his love of engineering from an influential high school teacher. We talk about his insatiable thirst for knowledge, the power of knowing you don't know everything, and how important it is to challenge one another. We talk about how much he learned about the needs of the market in his previous roles and how that benefited him when starting at Amphenol and we talk about some of the amazing high speed products his team is developing. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with Jon Prouty, Business Development Director for the Amphenol Commercial Air Group. Jon is based out of Phoenix, AZ and has been with Amphenol since 2014. We talk about how his curious, inquisitive mind, and his mechanical engineering interests, formed at a young age when he began tinkering with cars in high school. We talk about his appreciation for the history of aviation and how being a part of it now is the coolest job in the world. We talk about the joys of crawling around in an aircraft underdevelopment to see how he can help with the next great connector design. And we talk about the future of air transport and the challenges that will bring. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with Neal Wobbe, Senior Human Resources Generalist for Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney, NY. Neal has been with Amphenol since 2014 and has spearheaded a number of HR projects in his time. We talk about his time at college as a business major trying to do business things, but finding human resources in the process. We talk about wearing many hats when working in HR and how oftentimes he's as much a therapist as anything else. We talk about the vast differences between working for a major defense contractor and working for Amphenol. And we talk about the constant desire to take on new challenges and find ways to better our work environment. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with Alan Spencer, Global Business Development Director for Amphenol Procom, based in Denmark and the UK. Alan has been a part of Amphenol for 10 years and has worked in the antenna industry for over 30 years. We talk about the history of Amphenol Procom and how three unique companies combined into one. We talk about the vast antenna product portfolio of Procom. We talk about pushing the technology envelope with new custom designs so they're not just a "me too" company and we talk about the evolution of antennas in his time and how he sees the technology progressing in the near future. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with Dale Albert, Director of Strategic Accounts for Amphenol Military and Aerospace Operations. Dale has been with Amphenol for over 20 years in a variety of sales and business development roles. We talk about his experience of living in Puerto Rico as a young boy and how that shaped him. We talk about our annual sales meeting and why it's so important for our teams to network and get to know each other. We talk about looking at sales people as the quarterbacks of the company. We talk about his current role and the time in college where a screenplay he wrote got made into a short film. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with Dee Fuller, Director of Distribution for the Amphenol Industrial Products Group. Dee has been with Amphenol for 43 years and has had jobs in almost every area of the business throughout her career. We talk about her seven years running machines on the factory floor and how much she learned from that time. We talk about her journey through various roles in sales and marketing before finally finding a home in distribution. We also talk about her taking a leap of faith to join the brand new industrial team 20 years ago and we discuss how building and maintaining relationships is the single biggest reason for her long, successful career. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with PJ Lantin, Group Controller for the Amphenol Military & Aerospace Group. PJ has been with Amphenol since 2015. We discuss his role as a controller and why it's so important to the success of the company. We also talk about his brief foray into Belgian politics, including an all-night session with the Prime Minister on corporate tax reform -- that included a break for French fries and beer. We talk about working together with different countries and cultural norms in his current role, we talk about his excitement for the future of AMAO, and he tells me about the joys of exploring the NYC subway system with his 4-year-old son. This is The Interface.
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A 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 Bills chances to win the AFC East this year. This is The Interface.
NOTE: New episodes will begin again on Friday, January 3, 2020. Happy Holidays to All.
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Remembering Mike Brewster, Business Development Director for Times Microwave Systems, who passed away unexpectedly last week at the age of 61. Mike was the featured guest on Episode 14 and it’s worth hearing again how passionate and knowledgeable Mike was about his work in the RF and microwave industries and how passionate he was to work for Amphenol. He will be missed greatly. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with Richard Jacobs, retired Director of Distribution for the Amphenol Corporation. Richard retired in 2018 after working for Amphenol for over 25 years, but he's spent a lifetime of working in the electronics industry going all the way back to his family's business when he was a young boy. We talk about his affinity for city life and his culture shock when working in rural upstate New York, we talk about his leading role in helping to grow Amphenol's distribution network, we talk about his current training to be a life coach in his post-retirement years, and I make him humor me with tales of his days hanging out at Studio 54 in New York City in the late 1970’s. This is The Interface.
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A 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 was possible in life. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with Lyndsay Gray, Experimental Manufacturing Supervisor for Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney, NY. Lyndsay has been with Amphenol since 2015 and has had a number of family members and friends who have worked in Sidney over the years. We talk about learning the business of Amphenol while working in customer service. We also talk about setting up a mentoring system for new customer service employees, we talk about her current role in the experimental manufacturing side of the business, and we talk about her involvement in the women’s empowerment group to promote women working in the STEM industry. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with Mohamed Alarabi, currently a design engineer at Times Microwave Systems in Wallingford, CT. Mohamed has worked at a number of Amphenol divisions over the past two years as both an intern and an employee. We talk about the culture shock he faced of growing up in Benghazi in Libya, then moving to Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY. We also talk about the manufacturing similarities between working in a bakery and working in molding at Amphenol, we talk about his involvement in the Engineering Development Program, and we talk about learning multiple languages as part of his never-ending desire to keep learning. This is The Interface.
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A 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 Interface.
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A conversation with Dave Slack, Director of Engineering at Times Microwave Systems in Wallingford, CT. Dave has been with Times Microwave Systems for almost 24 years and even though he’s in more of a management position now, he still enjoys getting in his reps as an engineer. We also talk about the two things he always wanted to do as a kid: be an engineer and be in the Navy; we discuss the importance of contributing to something much larger than yourself; and we talk through the challenges he faces with Times Microwave Systems growing so rapidly over the past few years. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with Bianca Harper-Kelly, Marketing and Communications Coordinator for Amphenol Fiber Systems International in Allen, TX. Bianca has been with Amphenol FSI for almost two years and is relishing the challenge of helping spread the word on the benefits of working with FSI. We talk about her journey to Amphenol from high-level college basketball to the Air Force ROTC program to morning radio before finding a home at FSI. Along the way, we talk overcoming adversity, we talk about the importance of time management, and we talk about taking a career leap of faith when inspiration strikes in the form of a captivating leader. This is The Interface.
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A conversation with Mike Brewster, Director of Business Development for Times Microwave Systems in Wallingford, CT. Mike has been in the RF and microwave industry for over 35 years with the last six at Amphenol for Times Microwave. We discuss how much has changed in this industry during his time. We also talk about his admiration for Times Microwave from afar for many years before joining the company, we talk through terms like amplitude stability and synthetic aperture radar technologies, and we talk about his love of engineering which started years ago in his family’s machine shop. This is The Interface.
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A 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 Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with John Whittaker, Product Marketing and Business Development Manager for Amphenol PCD in Beverly, MA. John has the unique challenge of managing new product development while helping to sell products from our European sister divisions at the same time. We talk about the two kinds of people in this world – circular connector people and rectangular connector people. We also talk about his transition from an electrical engineer to product management, and we talk about his experiences as a high school basketball referee where I ask the question, “What’s more difficult – dealing with an unruly coach or an unruly customer?” This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello/
A conversation with Andrew Kurzrok, Business Manager for Silicon Dioxide and Semi-Rigid Products for Times Microwave Systems in Wallingford, CT. Andrew just embarked on this new position for him and we talk about how he plans to tackle the challenge. We also talk about his lessons learned working at a Department of Energy research lab, we talk about the importance of Amphenol mentors and role models, and, in the face of so much new technology, we discuss the power of simply asking the question, “So what?” This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello/
A conversation with Anjali Mann, an engineer with Amphenol Advanced Sensors, specifically Nova Sensors, in Fremont, CA. Anjali came to the U.S. from India to pursue her Master’s degree at the University of Florida before joining Amphenol two years ago. We talk about her ever-inquisitive mind that helped her learn how sensors are designed and built with no previous exposure to them. We talk about her passion for women in STEM and we talk about inspiring the next generation of female engineers. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello/
A conversation with Adam Norwitt, Amphenol’s president and CEO, at the corporate headquarters in Wallingford, CT. We talk about his history coming up through the ranks of the company, about the unique culture of Amphenol that makes us the industry leader in interconnects, and about what it means to be a true Amphenolian. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello/
A conversation with Mark Ross, General Manager of Amphenol Nova Sensors in Fremont, CA. We get into what it’s like to be a first-time general manager with almost no knowledge of his new division’s products or technology. We also chat about moving back to California after 12 years in New York, about learning something new at work every day, and about what it means to make the decision to marry a company. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello/
A conversation with Nima Alizadeh, Product Manager for Amphenol PCD in Beverly, MA. Nima is a new addition to the Amphenol team and we talk about the unique challenge of quickly becoming knowledgeable about his products after coming from a different industry. We also talk about his Iranian roots, about moving to the US in his teens, and about learning to speak English from the TV show Seinfeld. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello/
A conversation with Ritch Selfridge, Engineering Director for Amphenol Aerospace. Ritch has worked his way up the engineering ladder over the course of almost 30 years with the company. We talk about his journey from Vermont to Virginia Tech and finally to Amphenol. Along the way, we go through all sorts of stories, including the time he electrocuted himself, all in an attempt to win business. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello/
A conversation with Dave Amet, Business Development Manager for the Amphenol Military & Aerospace group, where we discuss his 20+ years of experience in special operations as a Navy SEAL; his transition to the business world at Amphenol; and his enthusiasm in tackling the challenges of his new role. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello/
A conversation with Igor Alexis, International Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Specialist from Amphenol PCD, where we discuss his struggles growing up in Haiti before moving to the U.S.; his fortunate break finding work with PCD; and his incredible missions to help the people of Haiti recovering from natural disasters. This is The Interface.
To learn more about Igor's missions to Haiti and how you can help, visit https://friendsofcanaan.org/.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Hardik Parikh, Western Regional Sales Manager from Amphenol SV Microwave, where we discuss his history with Amphenol; setting up a design engineering team in India; his philosophy on working with customers; and his impending move to Arizona. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
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A conversation with Matt Simonds, Applications Engineer from Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney, NY, where we discuss the difference between mechanical engineering in college vs. the real world; his passion for working with customers on high power, ruggedized applications; and his successes (and failures) in creating fun adventures for he and his friends. This is The Interface.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello/
A quick introduction to what The Interface podcast is all about. We want to highlight the amazing people who make Amphenol the leading interconnect manufacturer in the world.
Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.
For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello/