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Having a father who uses power tools for DIY projects, the Bosch brand has been present in Gustavo Garcia’s life since he was small. Professional Development Trainee, Gustavo was attracted to Bosch company culture and work-life balance giving him space to enjoy work-outs, sports and mentoring undergraduate students from his alma mater. He most admires the leadership and courage of Antonio José de Sucre, an important South American figure who helped Gustavo's home country of Ecuador gain independence. “Latinx Heritage Month recognizes different perspectives, experiences and cultures Latinx people bring to the U.S. that inspire a more globalized view."
Not only has Colleen Karpac, Marketing Operations Manager, completed two international assignments in her career with Bosch, she has also worked cross-functionally within Brand Management, Product Management, Packaging Engineering and Marketing Operations. “All these steps have allowed me to keep my job interesting after 20 years and has provided me diverse experiences that have helped me grow personally and professionally.”
Starting as an intern and pursuing growth opportunities within sales and marketing functions, eCommerce Channel Manager Ivelina Valle enjoys time spent with family and friends, going to concerts, and being creative. For Ivelina, Latinx Heritage Month is a time to reflect on the history of Latinx trailblazers who have paved the way for many of us to be where we are now and to celebrate their accomplishments. âAs a Puerto Rican millennial who grew up in a similar urban setting, Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) is a role model for me and many others as she continues the fight for justice and equality for all.â
Joining Bosch in 2004, Mondraea Calvin, HR Manager, was promoted 4 times in 10 years. She left to gain experience elsewhere for a few years, yet ultimately returned. “Bosch is better cultural fit for me both personally and professionally.” In addition to her HR responsibilities, Mondraea serves as the President of business resource group AfricanAncestry@Bosch. Together with her husband and two sons, Mondraea enjoys traveling, scrapbooking and community service.
Reader, world-traveler and accomplished triathlete, Business Development Manager Rafael Franca leads the Bosch RefinemySite cloud-based lean-construction collaboration platform in North America. For Rafael, Latinx Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize the contributions and influence of people from all Latin American countries to the history, culture and achievements that have helped shape the U.S. Originally from Brazil, Rafael admires Jorge Paulo Lemann, a Brazilian investor, who sets a great example in giving back through education programs and philanthropic organizations.
Realizing a need to demonstrate empathy, ignite passion and empower plant associates to think and act like entrepreneurs, HR Manager Javier Aburto, Manufacturing Manager Mario Contreras, and Marketing Manager Jim Perret organized ideation sessions for cross-functional teams to work on potential business ideas and to develop a culture that promotes taking risks. “Failure IS an option. It develops your entrepreneurial spirit and resilience.”
As the sun blinded him driving to work one morning, Software Engineer Ryan Todd thought "Why is it that almost everything in a car has advanced amazingly in the past hundred years, except this?" Working cross-functionally, Sr. Principal Engineer Arun Biyani, Sr. Calibration Engineer Andy Woodrich, Technical Expert Jason Zink, and Ryan pursued their passion for entrepreneurship. Only possible in an environment that supports and encourages innovation, Virtual Visor was born to help reduce sun glare in vehicles. Photos taken prior to March 2020.
From internal startup to established division, Claudia Wasko, VP of Bosch eBike Systems Americas, and Viviana Keesee, Marketing Specialist, have spent the last six years driving growth and market share of Bosch eBike Systems in the Americas. Innovation lives not only in eBike products and services, but also in the workplace environment and the team behind the brand. "We set the benchmark by holding ourselves to a higher operational standard and exceeding market expectations by serving with great empathy." https://bit.ly/33QBvxJ
To quickly prototype an emerging technology roadmap, associates from diverse backgrounds participated in a 5-day hackathon. Spearheaded by digital product owner, Eric Acevedo, the "IoT Garage" included a TEDtalk-style Demo Day where participants displayed thought leadership and presented key learnings. "It was important we created an environment separate from traditional work, conducive to design thinking, rapid prototyping, and innovation. Bosch equipped us with everything we needed to demonstrate a group of talented people, dedicated space, and a small investment can create immense value in a short period of time." https://bit.ly/3hOW2q9
Building a space for associates to innovate outside of traditional roles, cross-functional leaders Jolene Castillo, Preet Gill, John Haworth, Andy Woodrich, and Jason Zink founded B:Hive, a self-directed volunteer group that brings associates from all backgrounds together to create innovative solutions for diverse topics ranging from coaching to digital transformation, actionable assistance for charitable organizations, and more! https://bit.ly/3hOW2q9
