Amphenol FRONTLINE Podcast

Episode 18: Pam Simonds -- Amphenol Printed Circuits

Welcome to the Amphenol Frontline podcast where we share success stories and best practices of Amphenol management throughout the corporation. This episode features Pam Simonds, General Manager of Amphenol Printed Circuits in Nashua, NH. We talk about the safety measures she's taken in the facility, from automated temperature screening to beta testing a new contact tracing system. We also talk about the challenges of employee safety measures, from testing availability to personal travel guidance. And we talk about the importance of regular communication with all of her employees -- as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.

Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.

For Amphenol FRONTLINE podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello

Episode 17: Rob Twiney and Chris Ranwell -- Amphenol Sensor Technology Group

This episode features both Rob Twiney, Group Technical Director of the Amphenol Sensor Technology Group, and Chris Ranwell, Global Director of Product Management for the Amphenol Advanced Sensors Gas & Moisture Product Line. In separate conversations, Rob talks about the different temperature screening systems being used and evaluated by Amphenol facilities, the pros and cons and how the technology works for each, while Chris provides detailed information on the new temperature screening system being developed by Amphenol Advanced Sensors -- as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.

Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.

For Amphenol FRONTLINE podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello

Episode 16: Thayne Hardy -- Amphenol Optimize

This episode features Thayne Hardy, General Manager of Amphenol Optimize in Nogales, Mexico. We talk about the unique challenges of managing the many business units with operations within Optimize while the Mexican government shut down the facilities. We talk about the challenges of ensuring social distancing with the employees as much outside of work as within the factories and we talk about the measured increase in workforce at Optimize over the next month -- as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.

Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.

For Amphenol FRONTLINE 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

Episode 15: Bill Doherty -- Amphenol ICC

This episode features Bill Doherty, Senior Vice President and Group General Manager of the Amphenol ICC group. We spend time thanking the ICC leadership team for the incredible job they've done in leading the group through the COVID-19 outbreak. We talk through the slow and steady approach to coming back into the offices and the detailed plan to safely and efficiently bring the ICC teams back. We also talk about using the summer interns to help with design ideas on the virtual office of the future -- as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.

Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.

For Amphenol FRONTLINE podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello

Episode 14: Albert Chen -- Amphenol ICC

This episode features Albert Chen, Field Applications Engineer based out of San Jose, CA, for Amphenol ICC. Albert talks about the changes to his normal routine of working face-to-face with customers on a daily basis. We talk about how helping with the call center and chat features on the Amphenol ICC website has given him a new perspective on these tools to help gain a unique insight into how their products are used across markets. We also talk about using these tools as part of the regular FAE work cycle moving forward -- as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.

Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.

For Amphenol FRONTLINE podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello

Episode 13: Adam Norwitt -- Amphenol Corporation

This episode features Adam Norwitt, Amphenol’s President and CEO. We talk about the state of Amphenol after a few months of our work and personal lives changing so dramatically. We talk about the continued lessons learned from our Chinese facilities as we progress in both Europe and North America and how that head start has been invaluable. We also talk about the use of new tools and how they’ve likely changed the way we work for years to come and we talk about the importance of remaining vigilant and disciplined at a critical time when complacency is a growing threat -- as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.

Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.

For Amphenol FRONTLINE podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello

Episode 12: Raul Gomez -- Amphenol Mexicali

This episode features Raul Gomez, North American Regional Manager of the Amphenol Mexicali facilities supporting Amphenol ICC. Raul shares his story of having to close his facilities in compliance with the Mexican government's directive during the COVID-19 outbreak, then working with Amphenol senior management to help re-open as quickly as possible. We talk about the amazing work done behind the scenes, the experience of working with the local government, and the pressure he felt to be one of the first Mexicali facilities to re-open -- as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.

Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.

For Amphenol FRONTLINE podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello

Episode 11: Eric Rushbrook -- Amphenol Commercial Air Group

This episode features Eric Rushbrook, Group General Manager for the Amphenol Commercial Air Group. Eric and I mainly talk about his Amphenol PCD facility in Beverly, MA and how they have modified their work environment. We discuss some of the ingenious, homemade tools his team has invented to protect the health and safety of the employees. And we talk about the early adoption of an automated temperature screening system at Amphenol PCD -- as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.

Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.

For Amphenol FRONTLINE podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello

Episode 10: Rich Riccitelli -- Amphenol ICC

This episode features Rich Riccitelli, Director of Global Sales for the Amphenol ICC Group. Rich and I talk about the radical shift in his and his team’s day-to-day work life over the past two months. We also talk about the successes his team has had despite of the current state and we discuss how the COVID-19 outbreak has proven that, more than ever, Amphenol is enabling the electronics revolution -- as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.

Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.

For Amphenol FRONTLINE podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello

Episode 9: Dave Silverman -- Amphenol Corporation

This episode features Dave Silverman, head of Human Resources for the Amphenol Corporation. We talk about taking the lessons learned from dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak in our Chinese facilities to help better prepare us as it spread to the rest of the world. We also talk about the importance of each employee being diligent about their personal health, both at work and at home, and finally we talk a little about upcoming testing at our facilities -- as together we combat the coronavirus pandemic around the world.

Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed.

For Amphenol FRONTLINE podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or send a LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello