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91 episodes
Behind the Wheel: Christine Thelesklaf, Vice President of Engineering at Bosch USA
This week we’re talking mobility, innovation and leadership with Christine Thelesklaf. Christine is the Vice President of Engineering at Bosch USA, a global leader in technology and automotive solutions. In this episode, Christine s...
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Episode 90
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56:56

Behind the Wheel: Sugandar Swetharanyam, Senior Director of Engineering at DXC Technology
This week we’re talking technology with Sugandar Swetharanyam. Sugandar is a Senior Director of Engineering at DXC Technology, a multinational information technology services and consulting company. He's a true visionary in the tech...
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Episode 89
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1:07:49

Behind the Yoke: Tahsin Kart, the CTO at CycloTech
This week our guest is Tahsin Kart, the CTO at CycloTech.Tahsin is a true pioneer in the future air mobility space, with over 15 years of experience in safety-critical aerospace and automotive projects.From developing defence appl...
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Episode 88
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1:10:50

Behind the Wheel: Dominique Van Baelen, Cluster Leader for Functional Design at Stellantis e-Transmissions.
This week our guest is Dominique Van Baelen, Cluster Leader for Functional Design at Stellantis e-Transmissions.Dominique has a wealth of experience in the automotive industry, specializing in functional design and e-transmission systems...
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Episode 87
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1:01:12

Behind the Power: Henrik Lundgren, Chief Technology Officer at Capture Energy
This week we’re diving into the crucial world of energy storage solutions with Henrik Lundgren, Chief Technology Officer at Capture Energy.Henrik is a true leader in this space, with nearly a decade of experience in the battery industry,...
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Episode 86
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42:34

Behind the Wheel: Prasanth Gowravajhala, Senior Manager for Software Defined Vehicles at MHP – A Porsche Company
This week we’re diving into the future of the automotive industry with our special guest Prasanth Gowravajhala, Senior Manager for Software Defined Vehicles at MHP – A Porsche Company.Prasanth's journey is anything but conventional. Havi...
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Episode 85
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1:23:19

Behind the Wheel: Gabriel Manole, the Delivery Director and Country Manager at Endego
This week we speak with Gabriel Manole, the Delivery Director and Country Manager at Endego. Gabriel’s career began in Romania at the dawn of the country’s automotive software boom. From his early days with Siemens VDO to key leader...
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Episode 84
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1:06:30

Behind the Wheel: Constantin Popoiu, Requirements Engineer at emotion3D
Today, we’re diving into the dynamic world of autonomous driving and imaging technology with none other than Constantin Popoiu, a Requirements Engineer at emotion3D. Constantin is an expert in the field, with over eight years...
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Episode 83
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1:30:14

Behind the Wheel: Hans-Lothar Pasch, the CTO at IPETRONIK
This week our guest is Hans-Lothar Pasch, the CTO at IPETRONIK.With over two decades in the automotive industry, Hans began his career as a software engineer at Bosch before making his mark in automotive technology. He’s now CTO at IPETR...
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Episode 82
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56:43

Behind the Power: Mina Naguib, Battery Systems Team Lead at Electra Vehicles
Today, we’re speaking with a true leader in the world of battery systems. Our guest is Mina Naguib, Battery Systems Team Lead at Electra Vehicles. Mina started his career as an electrical engineer specializing in battery management ...
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Episode 81
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1:15:36

Behind the Power: Ulrika Tornerefelt, Founder, CEO, and Board Member of STELLA Futura
In this episode of our "Behind the Power" series, we’re excited to welcome Ulrika Tornerefelt.Ulrika discovered her passion for engineering early on, fuelled by her interest in physical chemistry during her school years. Now holding an M...
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Episode 80
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48:57

Behind the Wheel: Roberto Diesel, Vice President of Energy Systems and Drivetrain at EDAG Group
Today, we’re speaking with a true leader in the world of automotive engineering and energy systems.Our guest is Roberto Diesel, Vice President of Energy Systems and Drivetrain at EDAG Group. Roberto’s career began back in 2001 as a Devel...
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Episode 79
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1:05:51

Behind the Wheel: Plato Pathrose, the founder of PTS Creative
This week we sit down with Plato Pathrose the founder of PTS Creative. Plato is a multi-talented individual, not only is he a high-quality consultant, he’s also a published author, and industry expert in automated driving and systems engineerin...
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Episode 78
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56:04

Behind the Yoke: Olaf Otto, the President of Rolls-Royce Electrical
In this episode, we sit down with Olaf Otto, the President of Rolls-Royce Electrical, to explore his journey to the top of the aerospace industry. Olaf shares insights into his career path—from structural engineering to leading innovation in el...
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Episode 77
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59:18

Behind the Wheel: Ziad Moussa, the Engineering Manager for eBike Systems at Brompton Bicycles
This week, we’re thrilled to be joined by Ziad Moussa, Engineering Manager for eBike Systems at Brompton Bicycles.With over nine years of diverse experience, Ziad has excelled in roles ranging from research engineer to product owner and...
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Episode 76
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33:12

Behind the Wheel: Calin Herciu, Founder & Expert Consultant at Xpertrack Engineering Solutions
This week our guest is Calin Herciu, Founder & Expert Consultant at Xpertrack Engineering Solutions.We explore the importance of identifying your passion and understanding your true motivators when it comes to building a successful, ...
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Episode 75
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1:02:15

Behind the wheel: Frank Einig, the Technical Director for Global Brake Control Design at ZF Group
This week, we’re excited to be joined by Frank Einig, the Technical Director for Global Brake Control Design at
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Episode 74
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55:33

Behind the Wheel: Sergio Scabar the Product Cybersecurity Manager at ZF Race Engineering
We're excited to have Sergio Scabar, Product Cybersecurity Manager at ZF Race Engineering, joining us today.Sergio has over 30 years of experience in the industry and is the recipient of the ZF Excellence Award for developing a groundbr...
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Episode 73
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28:38

Behind the Wheel: Annika Gerk, the Head of Safety at Kopernikus Automotive
Annika is the Head of Safety at Kopernikus Automotive, where she oversees functional safety, cybersecurity, and system development processes. Starting as a working student at a small engineering service firm, she discovered her passion for safe...
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Episode 72
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39:50

Behind the Power: Barbara Panella, Global Division Technology Manager Distribution Solutions at ABB
This week we’re thrilled to be joined by the brilliant Barbara Panella.Barbara has spent most of her career at ABB, where she began as a research scientist in 2009 and is now the Global Division Technology Manager for Electrification Dis...
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Episode 71
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38:17

Behind the Wheel: Eduardo Buján Team Coordinator at Audi AG
This week, we’re excited to welcome Eduardo Buján, Team Coordinator at Audi AG, to the podcast. Eduardo’s remarkable journey in the automotive industry highlights his expertise in vehicle safety, cabin architecture, and project mana...
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Episode 70
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34:51

Behind the Wheel: Matt Lewis the Head of Architecture & Diagnostics at Aston Martin Lagonda
This week we are speaking to Matt Lewis, the Head of Architecture & Diagnostics at Aston Martin Lagonda. Matt secured himself a place at the University of Glamorgan in South Wales, where he began a four-year degree in Electronic...
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Episode 69
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1:00:07

Behind the Battery: Florian Turke the Head of Cell Test, System, and Simulation at Skeleton Technologies
This week we are speaking to Florian Turke, the Head of Cell Test, System, and Simulation at Skeleton Technologies. We truly see simulation operating as the heart of our industry at the moment, and it's great to unwrap how Florian h...
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Episode 68
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42:27

Behind the wheel: Dr Alkiviadis Boulos the Director of Engineering for BRUSA Elektronik
This week we are speaking to Dr Alkiviadis Boulos the Director of Engineering for BRUSA Elektronik. Alkiviadis’s engineering journey began as he gained a master’s in electrical Power Drives, and a master in Control Engineering. This...
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Episode 67
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55:02

Behind the Wheel: Frank Kindermann, the Head of Battery Systems at the Europe branch of NIO
Frank’s background is in electrical engineering, which he studied at the Technical University of Munich. In his final semester in 2010, he was fortunate that battery research was experiencing a resurgence at German universities, leading him to ...
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Episode 66
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