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Windstream, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States: TechMate: Kinetic Field Technician's AI Assistant

Company: Windstream, Little Rock, AR
Company Description: Windstream Communications provides high-speed broadband Internet, phone service and Digital TV packages to residential customers as well as products and services for small, medium and large businesses, and government agencies.
Nomination Category: App Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Best Use of Generative AI Technology
2024 Stevie Winner Nomination Title: TechMate: Kinetic Field Technician’s AI Assistant
  1. The date on which this nominated mobile site or app was first published:

    Sep 23, 2024

  2. List the appropriate creative and production credits for this app: Advertising Agency/City: Client: Art Director: Cinematographer: Creative Director: Designer: Director: Illustrator/City: Music Producer/City: Photographer/City: Printer/City: Producer: Production Company/City: Programmer: Writer: Web Development Firm/City:

     

    TechMate was designed and developed by the Windstream AI DevOps team. 

    Stephen Farkouh - Chief Information Officer

    Kaushik Bhanderi - Sr Vice President IT – Sales, Marketing, Digital Experience, Data & AI

    Russ Bartels - Vice President IT - DX, Data & AI

    Chase Pavlu - Staff Manager - AI DevOps

    Joseph Harrison - Sr Architect & Lead Developer

    Brian Matt - Sr Architect & Lead Developer

    Aaron Dunlap - Sr Developer

    Jeremy Reynolds - Sr Data Scientist

    Harrison Goosen – Data Engineer

    Joseph Defabrizio – Developer

    Nicholas Gmitter – Developer

     

  3. Briefly describe this mobile site or app’s objectives and how it has met those objectives (up to 200 words). If applicable, include here the platforms your app supports:

     

    Total 199 words used.

    Kinetic Field Technicians often experience installation delays when waiting for remote specialists to access customer data, validate setups, and run tests—resulting in longer install times and repeated dispatches. To overcome these challenges, TechMate—deployed to over 2,800 technicians—combines Generative AI with Augmented Reality for real-time support, quality assessment, and rapid problem resolution.

    TechMate's AI Agents have access to a large number of API's that connect with Kinetic systems, enabling technicians to manage customer records, perform system validations, and run tests via hands-free voice or text chats. For instance, when a “no WAN IP” error occurs, these agents promptly execute network tests, analyze the results, and either resolve the issue autonomously or provide clear, step-by-step instructions for swift adjustments.

    Additionally, by leveraging multi-modal LLMs, TechMate evaluates installation photos against “ideal” reference images. When discrepancies are detected, the AI delivers tailored guidance based on the specific equipment and customer setup.

    Barry Bishop, SVP of Kinetic Operations, emphasizes TechMate’s impact: “TechMate will help reduce nearly all common quality deficiencies at install, reducing repeat dispatches and improving customer churn.” By integrating Generative AI on-site, TechMate transforms service from reactive troubleshooting to proactive innovation, ensuring faster, more accurate deployments and enhanced customer experiences.

     

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