Wendy Bauer has a strong background in traditional automotive and currently serves as the general manager of Amazon Web Services (AWS) for automotive and manufacturing. AWS helps companies operate more efficiently and better understand their customers’ needs. Yet despite the limitless capabilities, there are often challenges in bringing enterprise cloud computing to the auto industry.
“These two worlds are colliding in many ways,” says Wendy, “but they talk past each other — often. I see it every day.”
To remove the obstacles, companies need a culture of innovation. It’s more than just cloud computing or performance diagnostics. Partnering with tech companies is a strategic decision that requires enterprise-level buy-in. From rethinking workflows to creating top-down changes in the corporate mindset, automotive leaders can unlock the potential of a full-scale digital transformation.
Wendy joins the Automotive Leaders Podcast to share more about what’s possible with Amazon Web Services. Jan presses for details about how OEMs can accelerate forward to prioritize big data. These aren’t far-fetched, futuristic ideas. But for change to happen, companies need to embrace it.
Themes discussed in this episode:
● How Amazon Web Services can help the automotive industry
● Why OEMs need big data to stay competitive in today’s market
● The steps involved for an OEM to purchase cloud services
● Why so many companies struggle to implement enterprise-level solutions
● The importance of failure in a culture of innovation
● Listening skills as the key to open communication
● The mindset required to maximize the potential of cloud technology
Featured Guest: Wendy Bauer
What she does: Following a successful career in the auto industry, Wendy has worked with Amazon Web Services since 2019. She currently serves as the general manager for automotive and manufacturing, where she helps automotive companies leverage data and cloud-based technology to develop new products and work more efficiently.
On leadership: “[Listening] can’t be understated … we will far sub-optimize what is possible with our organizations as leaders if we don't listen more than then we speak.”
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