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The Connected Workers

Andrew Chrostowski

33 episodes

5 days ago

Welcome to The Connected Workers Podcast with host Andrew Chrostowski. Discover the innovative solutions and cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of frontline work. Each episode features expert insights and real-world success stories, highlighting how these advancements are making work safer, more productive, and better connected. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving industrial landscape, empowering workers and transforming industries like never before!

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Welcome to The Connected Workers Podcast with host Andrew Chrostowski. Discover the innovative solutions and cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of frontline work. Each episode features expert insights and real-world success stories, highlighting how these advancements are making work safer, more productive, and better connected. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving industrial landscape, empowering workers and transforming industries like never before!

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Episodes (20/33)

The Connected Workers

Blueforce Dev Corp: Empowering Military, First Responders, and Frontline Workers | Ep 32

In this episode, Andrew Chrostowski interviews Michael Helfrich, founder and CEO of Blueforce Development Corporation, discussing the impact of dual-use military technologies on first responders and frontline workers. They explore how these technologies enhance situational awareness, dissolve data silos, and improve decision-making processes. The conversation covers various applications, including pipeline security, biometrics in healthcare, and […]

5 days ago

55 minutes 11 seconds

The Connected Workers

The Blue-Collar Renaissance – AI’s Gift to Frontline Workers | Ep 31

In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski explains why he is convinced that AI’s gift to frontline workers is an exciting blue-collar renaissance. As AI and automation reshape the job landscape, Andrew highlights how technology today augments, rather than replaces, human skills. From AI-driven training to the rise of “mixed-collar” jobs, […]

3 weeks ago

22 minutes 5 seconds

The Connected Workers

The History of the Future of Work | Ep 30

In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski and guest David Westrom explore the past as prologue and the evolution of industrial revolutions. They focus on the transition from mechanization to the digital age. They discuss the impact of technologies like PLCs, IoT, enterprise software, and AI on manufacturing productivity. They discuss […]

1 month ago

44 minutes 43 seconds

The Connected Workers

The Manifest Destiny of Frontline Work | Ep 29

The manifest destiny of frontline work is the augmented frontline worker – and technology is driving this renaissance in blue collar work! For this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski and Dirck Schou, CEO of Taqtile, discuss the transformative impact of Taqtile’s software platform, Manifest, on frontline work. They explore how Tactile’s Manifest […]

1 month ago

55 minutes 27 seconds

The Connected Workers

Push to Talk AI Agents are Here Today | Ep 28

In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski delves into the transformative role of Push to Talk Technology (PTT) in empowering frontline workers with AI as a cognitive companion. Joined by Vincent Higgins, CEO of Rugged Edge, they explore how this technology is revolutionizing communication and decision-making in high-risk environments. Discover how […]

1 month ago

38 minutes 40 seconds

The Connected Workers

Navigating the AI Revolution of Wearables for Frontline Workers | Ep 27

In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski and James Woodall delve into the transformative impact of AI and wearable technology on the future of work. They discuss the evolution from startups to scale-ups, emphasizing the critical role sales plays in crossing the bridge to a scale-up. They highlight the unique challenges faced […]

1 month ago

50 minutes 44 seconds

The Connected Workers

How AI is Transforming Work in 2025 | Ep 26

In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski delves into the transformative power of AI in reshaping industries in 2025. With insights from the MIT NANDA report, Andrew explores why 95% of generative AI pilots are failing despite significant investments. He also discusses AI’s impact on processes, workforces, and connected workforces, highlighting […]

2 months ago

26 minutes 29 seconds

The Connected Workers

Tailoring Digital Solutions with Barcotec’s Rob Duchac | Ep 25

In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski sits down with Rob Duchac from Barcotec to explore the transformative power of digital solutions in the industrial sector. Rob shares insights into the latest innovations in smart glasses and wearable technology, emphasizing the importance of tailoring solutions to meet diverse industry needs. Discover […]

2 months ago

44 minutes 41 seconds

The Connected Workers

Engineering the Future of Augmented Reality with Vuzix CEO, Paul Travers | Ep 24

In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski explores the transformative potential of AI-powered wearable technology with Paul Travers, CEO of Vuzix. Discover how AI is revolutionizing our interaction with technology, transitioning from smartphones to smart glasses that enhance productivity and connectivity. Delve into the major market opportunity for waveguides in the […]

2 months ago

53 minutes 1 second

The Connected Workers

Augmenting Workers – SAP and TeamViewer Deliver Tomorrow Today | Ep 23

In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski delves into the groundbreaking partnership between SAP and TeamViewer, designed to revolutionize the productivity, efficiency and safety of frontline workers. Discover from SAP’s Craig Kindleman and Stephan Braun how SAP’s robust enterprise asset management solutions integrate seamlessly with TeamViewer’s advanced augmented reality and remote […]

2 months ago

48 minutes 40 seconds

The Connected Workers

Robots, and Drones, and AI – oh, my! | Ep 22

In this episode of the Connected Workers Podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski delves into the groundbreaking innovations of Energy Robotics with CEO Marc Dassler. Discover how Energy Robotics’ unified platform is revolutionizing high-risk industries by seamlessly integrating diverse robotic systems and data flow for tasks like inspection and monitoring. Learn how their system makes deploying robots […]

3 months ago

55 minutes 29 seconds

The Connected Workers

When Technology is Exponentially Accelerating, Get in the Game Early! | Ep 21

In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski recaps the technologies introduced over the first twenty episodes. He shares how the various solutions introduced in the series are making a difference in productivity, efficiency, and safety. It emphasizes that in an industrial landscape with exponentially changing technologies, getting in and taking action […]

3 months ago

14 minutes 40 seconds

The Connected Workers

Cutting Costs, not Cutting Corners with ARIX Robotic Inspection | Ep 20

This episode explores how ARIX Technologies is revolutionizing safety and efficiency in high-risk operations like oil and gas, chemical plants, and manufacturing through innovative robotic inspection systems. The discussion highlights the evolution of the company, the technology behind their robots, and the significant cost savings and efficiencies enabled by data collection and analysis. The platform […]

4 months ago

43 minutes 58 seconds

The Connected Workers

A “First-Person Exploration” of the Future of AI in Oil and Gas – and Beyond | Ep 19

In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski and “Grace Grock” discuss the transformative impact of AI and AI agents in the oil and gas industry. They explore how AI enhances worker safety, boosts productivity, and integrates with IoT devices. The conversation covers the challenges of deploying AI in remote areas, the future […]

4 months ago

24 minutes 20 seconds

The Connected Workers

How Tampnet Networks are Impacting Oil and Gas Operations and Beyond | Ep 18

This week’s episode was recorded in-person at OTC 2025. I was excited to sit down with Frode Støldal, Chief Digital Officer and President of the Americas for Tampnet, the world’s largest offshore communications network provider. We discuss how high-capacity offshore networks are enabling the future of work and the connected, frontline worker; the importance of […]

4 months ago

43 minutes 48 seconds

The Connected Workers

Ammar Sabbagh of Ericsson & Transforming Offshore Operations with Private 5G | Ep 17

This week’s episode was recorded in-person at OTC 2025 with Ammar Sabbagh, VP of Industry & Partnership for Ericsson who shares his views on the transformative impact Private 5G networks are having in offshore oil and gas operations. From Digital Twins to real-time data transfers and remote control of operations to Netflix for the crews, […]

5 months ago

41 minutes

The Connected Workers

Navigating the Future of Offshore Safety – with Russell Holmes from the COS | Ep 16

In this conversation, Andrew Chrostowski speaks with Russell Holmes, Senior Director at the Center for Offshore Safety, about the critical importance of safety in the offshore oil and gas industry. They discuss the evolution of safety management systems, the role of technology and automation in enhancing safety, and the importance of collaboration among industry stakeholders. […]

5 months ago

37 minutes 45 seconds

The Connected Workers

Epicore Biosystems Addresses the Epic Challenge of Dehydration and Heat Stress in Industrial Athletes | Ep 15

In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski speaks with Matt Marrapode, Vice President of Strategy at Epicore Biosystems, about the critical issue of dehydration among industrial workers, or industrial athletes, as they refer to them. They discuss the innovative technology platform developed by Epicore that provides real-time hydration insights, guides personalized hydration […]

5 months ago

37 minutes 38 seconds

The Connected Workers

TeamViewer’s Bridge to the Future of Work for Oil and Gas Operations

In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski speaks with Wade Lindsay, Vice President of Product Management at TeamViewer. They discuss the complexities faced by the oil and gas industry and how TeamViewer Frontline addresses these challenges through augmented reality and smart solutions. The conversation covers the importance of simplifying operations, enhancing safety, […]

5 months ago

33 minutes 21 seconds

The Connected Workers

EAG, Inc. On Frontline Wins and Collaborating for Success | Ep 13

In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski speaks with Curtis Forsythe from EAG Inc. about the critical role of digital transformation in the oil and gas industry. They discuss how EAG enhances productivity for connected workers through pragmatic approaches to technology integration, the importance of understanding frontline worker needs, and the challenges […]

5 months ago

31 minutes 21 seconds