The Garage by Sonatus

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The Garage Podcast from Sonatus brings you conversations with thought leaders from around the vehicle technology space discussing far-reaching topics about software innovation in vehicles. These episodes will include industry experts, whether from Sonatus, or from our amazing partners across the industry, all of whom will share their Ideas and their outlook for the most important topics in vehicle technology. Episodes span from more technical topics, to business evolution, and market trends. Join us and learn about the future of vehicle in The Garage.

  1. SEP 10

    Neel Mitra of AWS | S3 Ep16 | The Garage by Sonatus

    Neel Mitra, the Worldwide Solutions Architecture Leader for Data and AI at AWS, discusses the evolution and applications of AI in the automotive industry. He highlights the transition from classic AI to large language models and agentic AI, emphasizing their potential to enhance vehicle diagnostics and performance. With over twenty-one years of experience, Neel shares insights on the importance of data integration and collaboration in optimizing automotive technology. He notes the growing trend of software-defined vehicles and the need for continuous learning through MLOps. The conversation underscores the significance of AI in transforming automotive systems and the benefits of these technologies. The conversation touches on Sonatus AI innovations such as Sonatus AI Director, a new solution for in-vehicle edge AI, and Sonatus AI Technician, which uses LLM's to provide a better diagnostic experience.

    36 min

  2. AUG 19

    Marc Fecker of Robo | S3 Ep15 | The Garage by Sonatus

    Our guest today is Marc Fecker, CEO of Robo. Robo is an engineering firm focused on the future of connected transportation. In our conversation, we discussed how Robo worked with Winnebago to deliver their new Winnebago Connect platform, an innovative application of the SDV concept to RVs. Robo was able to deliver a solution that adds value and shows the future of RVs across their Winnebago Connect platform. We also talk about the origins of Robo and the work they're doing in the future. This episode was filmed live at AutoTech 2025 in Novi, Michigan.

    16 min

  3. AUG 12

    Suat Kusefoglu of Capgemini | S3 Ep14 | The Garage by Sonatus

    In a live recording from AutoTech 2025 in Novi, Michigan, Suat Kasafalou Global Solutions Director from Capgemini shares insights on the evolution of software-defined vehicles and the journey to advanced vehicle technology. Drawing from his two decades of experience, he highlights the evolution in vehicle architectures, such as the shift from discrete ECUs to integrated solutions, emphasizing the importance of managing complexity. The conversation touches on the rapid innovation of Chinese OEMs and the need for differentiation in software offerings to enhance user experiences. Suat also discusses the potential for software-defined vehicles to reach lower price points and the challenges of forecasting future processing power needs.

    24 min

  4. JUL 29

    Stephanie May of Women Automotive Network | S3 Ep13 | The Garage by Sonatus

    In a live episode from AutoTech Detroit, Stephanie May, director of the Women Automotive Network, discusses the organization's mission to attract and retain female talent in the automotive sector, which currently sees only 20% of its workforce as women. With 40,000 international members, the network offers mentorship and networking opportunities to combat issues like loneliness and the lack of role models that many women face. The conversation highlights the importance of work-life balance for younger generations and the need for more women in senior roles. Upcoming events, including a collaboration in Mexico City, aim to further engage and empower women in the industry.

    11 min

  5. JUL 17

    Christoph Loytved of COMPREDICT | S3 Ep12 | The Garage by Sonatus

    Christoph Loytved, product manager from COMPREDICT, describes their innovative virtual sensor technology. Virtual sensors can offer cost reduction and system optimization by using existing data from the vehicle to derive data points instead of needing a dedicated hardware sensor. Christoph describes a number of example applications of virtual sensors and COMPREDICT's progress with investors and commercial adoption. Virtual sensors are an ideal application of the flexibility that software-defined vehicles provide. This episode was recorded live at AutoTech in Novi, Michigan, in June 2025

    12 min

  6. JUL 2

    Joe Capuano of Bosch Mobility | S3 Ep11 | The Garage by Sonatus

    Today's guest is Joe Capuano, is head of technology for Bosch Mobility Americas. A seasoned expert in the automotive industry, Joe discusses the evolution towards software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and the increasing complexity of vehicle systems. He highlights the critical role of AI in managing vehicle data and enhancing development cycles, while also addressing the need for scalable and standardized architectures. The conversation reveals diverse perspectives on vehicle architecture and the ongoing advancements in autonomous driving, underscoring the industry's shift towards digital solutions. This episode was filmed live at AutoTech 2025 in Novi, Michigan.

    34 min

  7. JUN 18

    William Dalton of VicOne | S3 Ep10 | The Garage by Sonatus

    William Dalton, VP and Managing Director for North America and Europe from VicOne, the automotive cybersecurity subsidiary of Trend Micro, talks with host John Heinlein, Ph.D., Chief Marketing Officer of Sonatus about the state of automotive cybersecurity. He addresses the unique challenges and opportunities posed by software-defined vehicles (SDVs), how to enhance vehicle security with proactive security measures, and intrusion detection and prevention (IPDS) systems. He discusses their work to support their white-hat hacking challenge "Pwn2Own Automotive", which encourages ethical hackers to identify zero-day vulnerabilities in the automotive sector. This episode was filmed live at AutoTech Detroit in Novi, Michigan, in June 2025

    33 min

  8. JUN 4

    Maitê Bezerra of Wards Intelligence | S3 Ep9 | The Garage by Sonatus

    Filmed at the COVESA All-Member Meeting in Berlin, Germany,  Maitê Bezerra, senior principal analyst, software-defined vehicles for Wards Intelligence (now part of Omdia), shared insights on the automotive industry's shift towards software defined vehicles (SDVs) with host John Heinlein, Ph.D., Chief Marketing Officer of Sonatus. The SDV survey, newly expanded to seven countries, highlights the growing role of AI in vehicles, the timeline of rollout of many key technologies, open source operating systems,  applications of vehicle data, vehicle updates, and especially highlights regional differences from around the world. The State of Software Defined Vehicles | Key findings from the 2025 edition of the Software-Defined Vehicle Survey

    26 min
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The Garage Podcast from Sonatus brings you conversations with thought leaders from around the vehicle technology space discussing far-reaching topics about software innovation in vehicles. These episodes will include industry experts, whether from Sonatus, or from our amazing partners across the industry, all of whom will share their Ideas and their outlook for the most important topics in vehicle technology. Episodes span from more technical topics, to business evolution, and market trends. Join us and learn about the future of vehicle in The Garage.

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  • Creator
    Sonatus
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2024. Sonatus, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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