The Connected Workers

Andrew Chrostowski · oggn.com

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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From Firefight to Frontline AI: Andrea Hine on Building Tools That Actually Work in the Field | Ep 62
4d ago · 42:10
In August 2020, Andrea Hine was a shift supervisor fighting a plant fire with nothing but a handheld radio, describing a live, shifting scene to engineers who could see nothing. That night convinced her frontline workers deserve better.After leading one of the industry’s largest connected-worker programs (10,000+ devices and $200M in efficiencies), she left a […]
Compliance Is the Floor: Chet Brandon on Governing AI Like a Critical Safety Control | Ep 61
18d ago · 46:07
Guest name: Ronald “Chet” BransonShow Links: Episode Description:What happens when a 30-year EHS leader builds his own digital twin… then treats that AI the exact same way process-safety professionals treat critical controls? In this episode of The Connected Workers Podcast, Ronald “Chet” Brandon (Senior Director of Global Sustainability, Product Stewardship & Regulatory Affairs at Hexion) […]
From Fear to Fluency: Reskilling Workers for the AI Era with Dr. Andrew Schwarz | Ep 60
1mo ago · 51:27
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform Title: From Fear to Fluency: Reskilling Workers for the AI Era with Dr. Andrew Schwarz SUMMARY:Imagine a technician troubleshooting a massive gantry crane at 6 a.m. using AI-powered smart glasses that guide him step-by-step in real time. In this episode, LSU’s E.J. Orso Professor Andrew Schwarz joins host […]
Stop Water Authority: Epicore’s Wearable Biosensor Revolutionizing HSE Heat Stress Prevention | Ep 59
1mo ago · 41:29
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform Title: TCW E59: Stop Water Authority: Epicore’s Wearable Biosensor Revolutionizing HSE Heat Stress Prevention Summary:In this special joint episode of The Connected Workers Podcast and The HSE Podcast, Andrew Chrostowski and Russell Stewart welcome Matt Marripode and Randall Arms from Epicore Biosystems. Learn how Epicore’s reusable armband biosensor […]
AI Agents in the Driver’s Seat: How Samsara Turns 25 Trillion Data Points & 70 Billion Video Minutes into Life-Saving AI for Drivers & Workers | Ep 58
2mo ago · 45:58
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform Summary:In Episode 58, Andrew Chrostowski talks with Johan Land, Chief Product Officer at Samsara. Discover how Samsara turns 25 trillion data points and 70 billion video minutes into life-saving AI agents that prevent over 380,000 accidents. Real-time fatigue alerts, predictive maintenance, AI coaching, and gamified safety are already […]
The Death of Industrial Drudgery: How Your Competitors’ AI Agents Are Taking Action Now | Ep 57
2mo ago · 1:01:21
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform The Death of Industrial Drudgery: How Your Competitors’ AI Agents Are Taking Action NowHow Ruh.ai is Freeing Up Resources, Cutting Costs, and Creating Massive Value in Construction, Oil & Gas, and Manufacturing Summary: Most “AI agents” are just chatbots with a wrapper and a new name.In this episode, […]
The Blue Collar Renaissance: 55 Episodes on the Future of Work | Ep 56
2mo ago · 10:54
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform Title: The Blue-Collar Renaissance: 55 Episodes on the Future of Work Summary:This episode explores how technology is transforming frontline work, emphasizing AI, edge computing, and connectivity to create a safer, more efficient, and skilled blue-collar workforce.Host Andrew Chrostowski reveals what we’ve learned from 55 Conversations about technology at […]
Hands-Free Revolution: ProGlove Wearables, Scanning Friction to Flow, and the Future of Physical AI | Ep 55
2mo ago · 58:47
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform Picture this: It’s 6:30 a.m. on a fast-moving BMW assembly line. A worker fumbles for a heavy handheld scanner, breaking stride again and again—until he slips on a lightweight ProGlove scanner that keeps both hands free and turns every scan into a natural gesture. In this episode, Stefan […]
From Audit Scrambles to Constant Readiness: Discover a Compliance System That Actually Works for Frontline Teams | Ep 54
3mo ago · 35:57
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform SHOW LINKS: SHOW SUMMARY:Picture finishing a critical inspection on a rig or in a plant, only to scramble through spreadsheets weeks later when an auditor arrives. That all-too-common frustration is what drove Jeff Cianciola to found Accupoint nearly 20 years ago. In this episode, Jeff shares how his […]
Why Fiber Still Rules Offshore: Tampnet’s Hybrid Networks are Powering AI, Safety & Connected Crews | Ep 53
3mo ago · 37:39
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform SUMMARY:At 3 a.m. on a rig in the Guyana-Suriname Basin, seconds of latency can cost millions and endanger crews.Tampnet’s hybrid networks — subsea fiber backbone, private 5G on deck, and smart LEO backup — deliver 99.99% uptime and are transforming offshore operations.In this follow-up episode, Trygve Hagevik, Chief […]
Beating the Tyranny of the Urgent: How Journyx Helps Connected Workers Reclaim Their Most Precious Resource: Time | Ep 52
3mo ago · 43:06
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform TCW E52: Beating the Tyranny of the Urgent: How Journyx Helps Connected Workers Reclaim Their Most Precious Resource: Time SUMMARY:What if the biggest threat to your frontline teams isn’t safety, technology, or even burnout, but the silent thief called the tyranny of the urgent?In this powerful episode, Curt […]
Turning Field Data into Business Insights is a Walk in the Cloud with Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection | Ep 51
3mo ago · 39:38
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform Explore the latest innovations in gas and flame detection technology with Shannon Sanders from Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection. Discover how connected devices, Teledyne GDCloud integration, and AI are transforming productivity and safety in hazardous industries. Show Links: Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to […]
19 Lives Lost in Minutes: How One Tragedy Sparked Satellite Tech That Could Save the Next Generation of First Responders | Ep 50
4mo ago · 35:12
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform Title: 19 Lives Lost in Minutes: How One Tragedy Sparked Satellite Tech That Could Save the Next Generation of First Responders Summary:In this powerful episode, Andrew speaks with Rod Goossen, founder and CEO of RoGo, about the 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire that killed 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots due […]
How ASSP & Avetta Are Unleashing a Thousand Dreams for Frontline Workers by Transforming Safety Culture from Abstract to Actionable | Ep 49
4mo ago · 48:59
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform Summary:In this inspiring episode, Andrew opens with the powerful truth that “a healthy person has a thousand dreams — a sick or injured one has only one.” Joined by Linda Tapp of the American Society for Safety Professionals (ASSP) and Wyatt Bradbury of Avetta, he explores how the […]
Turning Field Data into Business Insights is a Walk in the Cloud with Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection | Ep 48
4mo ago · 39:35
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform SUMMARY:Explore the latest innovations in gas and flame detection technology with Shannon Sanders from Teledyne. Discover how connected devices, Teledyne GDCloud integration, and AI are transforming productivity and safety in hazardous industries. Show Links: Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the […]
An “EASY BUTTON” for Automation, Orchestration, and Process Control with Dean Gartelos | Ep 47
5mo ago · 40:54
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform SUMMARY:This episode explores the challenges and solutions in implementing digital transformation in connected work environments, featuring Dean Gartelos’s insights on vendor selection, change management, and getting the most from AI, 5G, and satellite technology. Show Links:• https://oggn.com/connected-workers/• https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewchrostowski/• www.x.com/@ConnectedAndrew• https://oggn.com/• www.teamviewer.com/connectedworker• https://succeedwithdean.com• https://succeedwithdean.com/meetwithdean• dean@wsctech.net• https://
Smartglasses and AI Insights from Kris Kolo | Ep 46
5mo ago · 36:29
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform SUMMARY:Explore the transformative impact of AI, XR, and wearables on frontline workers, with insights from industry expert Kris Kolo, former Global Executive Director of VR AR Association. Discover how smart glasses and AI are enhancing safety, productivity, and safety in logistics, manufacturing, and beyond. Show Links: Brought to […]
Tech Talks from the Frontier: How AI-Driven Hardware Prototyping Will Transform Frontline Work | Ep 45
5mo ago · 43:32
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski and Rama Oruganti discuss the democratization of innovation in technology, particularly in hardware. They explore the challenges of pilot purgatory, the importance of champions in technology adoption, and the future of edge computing and AI. The conversation emphasizes […]
All My AI Needs is a Nice, Functional, Data Lakehouse | Ep 44
6mo ago · 14:05
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform SUMMARY:In this episode, Andrew Chrostowski dives into the revolutionary role of AI at the edge—what it means for worker safety, operational efficiency, and organizational intelligence. Discover how data lake house architectures unify raw and structured information, enabling real-time insights that empower frontline teams while reducing costly silos. You’ll […]
Amii – An AI Institute Focused on Artificial Intelligence For Good & For All | Ep 43
6mo ago · 34:58
In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski welcomes Trevor Lamson from the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii). They discuss Amii’s origins, its role in advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in Canada, and its alignment with the national AI strategy. Trevor highlights Amii’s focus on research, literacy training, and commercialization, […]
Cognitive Companions on the Job | Yan Simard, Kognitiv Spark | Ep 42
7mo ago · 45:02
In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski speaks with Yan Simard, CEO of Kognitiv Spark, about the evolution of mixed reality technology and its application in the oil and gas industry. They discuss the importance of cognitive companions for frontline workers, the challenges of knowledge transfer in an aging workforce, and […]
Generational Improvement in Gas Detection for Oil and Gas | Ep 41
7mo ago · 42:36
In this episode, Andrew Chrostowski interviews Ian Rogoff, CEO of NevadaNano, about their groundbreaking disruptive and versatile gas detection technology. These intrinsically safe, highly accurate MEMs-based sensors are extremely low-power, require no calibration, and resist poisoning. They discuss the company’s strategic pivots, the technology behind their MPS sensor technology, and its applications in various industries, […]
OpsMate AI Is Transforming Manufacturing & Empowering Frontline Workers with Agentic AI | Ep 40
7mo ago · 58:09
In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski interviews Howard Heppelmann, co-founder and CEO of OpsMate AI. They discuss the transformative impact of agentic AI on manufacturing operations, the challenges of traditional software in unique factory environments, and the importance of capturing tribal knowledge from experienced workers. Howard emphasizes the need for trust […]
A Connected Workers’ Christmas | Ep 39
8mo ago · 16:12
🎄 Dive into the magic of the season with our special holiday edition of the Connected Workers podcast! Discover how cutting-edge technology is transforming Santa’s North Pole operations, making toy production and global deliveries smarter and safer. From AI mentors to smart glasses, see how innovations showcased on this podcast help all the good little […]
Connecting Rugged Devices with Reliable Satellite Networks | Ep 38
8mo ago · 46:48
n this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski discusses the evolution of connectivity solutions for frontline workers in harsh environments. Featuring guests from DeltaVue, RuggON, and Ubiqconn, the conversation explores how ruggedized technology and satellite communications are transforming operations in industries like mining and oil and gas. The discussion highlights the importance of […]

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Episodes 64

From Firefight to Frontline AI: Andrea Hine on Building Tools That Actually Work in the Field | Ep 62

Compliance Is the Floor: Chet Brandon on Governing AI Like a Critical Safety Control | Ep 61

From Fear to Fluency: Reskilling Workers for the AI Era with Dr. Andrew Schwarz | Ep 60

Stop Water Authority: Epicore’s Wearable Biosensor Revolutionizing HSE Heat Stress Prevention | Ep 59

AI Agents in the Driver’s Seat: How Samsara Turns 25 Trillion Data Points & 70 Billion Video Minutes into Life-Saving AI for Drivers & Workers | Ep 58

The Death of Industrial Drudgery: How Your Competitors’ AI Agents Are Taking Action Now | Ep 57

The Blue Collar Renaissance: 55 Episodes on the Future of Work | Ep 56

Hands-Free Revolution: ProGlove Wearables, Scanning Friction to Flow, and the Future of Physical AI | Ep 55

From Audit Scrambles to Constant Readiness: Discover a Compliance System That Actually Works for Frontline Teams | Ep 54

Why Fiber Still Rules Offshore: Tampnet’s Hybrid Networks are Powering AI, Safety & Connected Crews | Ep 53

Beating the Tyranny of the Urgent: How Journyx Helps Connected Workers Reclaim Their Most Precious Resource: Time | Ep 52

Turning Field Data into Business Insights is a Walk in the Cloud with Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection | Ep 51

19 Lives Lost in Minutes: How One Tragedy Sparked Satellite Tech That Could Save the Next Generation of First Responders | Ep 50

How ASSP & Avetta Are Unleashing a Thousand Dreams for Frontline Workers by Transforming Safety Culture from Abstract to Actionable | Ep 49

Turning Field Data into Business Insights is a Walk in the Cloud with Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection | Ep 48

An “EASY BUTTON” for Automation, Orchestration, and Process Control with Dean Gartelos | Ep 47

Smartglasses and AI Insights from Kris Kolo | Ep 46

Tech Talks from the Frontier: How AI-Driven Hardware Prototyping Will Transform Frontline Work | Ep 45

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

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

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

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

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

A Connected Workers’ Christmas | Ep 39

Connecting Rugged Devices with Reliable Satellite Networks | Ep 38

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From Firefight to Frontline AI: Andrea Hine on Building Tools That Actually Work in the Field | Ep 62

Compliance Is the Floor: Chet Brandon on Governing AI Like a Critical Safety Control | Ep 61

From Fear to Fluency: Reskilling Workers for the AI Era with Dr. Andrew Schwarz | Ep 60

Stop Water Authority: Epicore’s Wearable Biosensor Revolutionizing HSE Heat Stress Prevention | Ep 59

AI Agents in the Driver’s Seat: How Samsara Turns 25 Trillion Data Points & 70 Billion Video Minutes into Life-Saving AI for Drivers & Workers | Ep 58

The Death of Industrial Drudgery: How Your Competitors’ AI Agents Are Taking Action Now | Ep 57

The Blue Collar Renaissance: 55 Episodes on the Future of Work | Ep 56

Hands-Free Revolution: ProGlove Wearables, Scanning Friction to Flow, and the Future of Physical AI | Ep 55

From Audit Scrambles to Constant Readiness: Discover a Compliance System That Actually Works for Frontline Teams | Ep 54

Why Fiber Still Rules Offshore: Tampnet’s Hybrid Networks are Powering AI, Safety & Connected Crews | Ep 53

Beating the Tyranny of the Urgent: How Journyx Helps Connected Workers Reclaim Their Most Precious Resource: Time | Ep 52

Turning Field Data into Business Insights is a Walk in the Cloud with Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection | Ep 51

19 Lives Lost in Minutes: How One Tragedy Sparked Satellite Tech That Could Save the Next Generation of First Responders | Ep 50

How ASSP & Avetta Are Unleashing a Thousand Dreams for Frontline Workers by Transforming Safety Culture from Abstract to Actionable | Ep 49

Turning Field Data into Business Insights is a Walk in the Cloud with Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection | Ep 48

An “EASY BUTTON” for Automation, Orchestration, and Process Control with Dean Gartelos | Ep 47

Smartglasses and AI Insights from Kris Kolo | Ep 46

Tech Talks from the Frontier: How AI-Driven Hardware Prototyping Will Transform Frontline Work | Ep 45

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

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

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

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

A Connected Workers’ Christmas | Ep 39

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