EP 45: Automating Oil Rigs: Robots vs. Roughnecks

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Squid Game is back—and this time, the knives are out. In the thrilling Season 3 premiere, Player 456 is spiraling and a brutal round of hide-and-seek forces players to kill or be killed. Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please break down Gi-hun’s descent into vengeance, Guard 011’s daring betrayal of the Game, and the shocking moment players are forced to choose between murdering their friends… or dying. Then, Carlos Juico and Gavin Ruta from the Jumpers Jump podcast join us to unpack their wild theories for the season. Plus, Phil and Kiera face off in a high-stakes round of “Hot Sweet Potato.” SPOILER ALERT! Make sure you watch Squid Game Season 3 Episode 1 before listening on. Play one last time. IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman , Kiera Please @kieraplease and the Jumpers Jump podcast Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.…

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Andrew Richard, President and Co-Founder of Automated Rig Technologies, and Ronald Townsend, President of Automated Completions Technologies Inc., discuss how automation is transforming the oilfield industry. They explore how new technologies are revolutionizing well servicing and completions, enhancing safety and efficiency, and reducing human error. The conversation highlights the shift from outdated practices to innovative solutions like the CD Rod Tong, which are making the industry more efficient and creating better work environments. Both Andrew and Ronald share their expertise on the role of AI and automation in shaping the future of the oil and gas sector.

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00:00 - Intro
01:16 - Kroger Dynamic Pricing Test
02:14 - Overview of Automated Rig Technologies
04:34 - Workover Rigs Evolution
09:51 - Securing R&D Funding from Operators
20:10 - Introduction to Rival Downhole
20:25 - Rival Downhole Technologies Explained
21:20 - Joint Pipe Injector (JPI) Market Fit
23:55 - Automation's Impact on Job Creation
28:05 - Joint Pipe Injector (JPI) Background
32:00 - Data Insights from JPI
34:00 - CD Tong Discussion
39:30 - Tech and Operator Friction
42:46 - Importance of Data in Operations
44:29 - Positive Feedback in Technology
46:20 - Reducing Operator Input by 97%
48:48 - Automation on Well Sites
52:30 - SCADA and IoT Integration
56:26 - Role of Software Companies
59:30 - NFTs in Wellbore Management
1:03:26 - Replacing Roughneck Roles
1:05:28 - War Story: Bonnet Bolts Issue
1:07:10 - Finding Automated Rig Technologies

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EP 45: Automating Oil Rigs: Robots vs. Roughnecks

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EP 68: Cameron Snow from Danomics 1:11:11

26 days ago1:11:11

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Tired of clunky geoscience software that feels like it was built in the '90s? Same. That’s why we brought on Cameron Snow from Danomics to talk about how his team is shaking things up. He’s built a platform that actually makes life easier for geologists and engineers, no more wrestling with legacy tools just to run a few thousand wells. We got into how Danomics uses AI (without going full robot overlord), how the cloud isn’t just buzzword fluff, and why data management doesn’t have to suck. If you’ve ever cursed at reservoir modeling software, you’ll want to hear this one. Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io . Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.” Click here to watch a video of this episode. 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - EOG Acquires INNO 03:39 - Understanding Danomics 07:18 - Importance of Cloud for Danomics 10:38 - Cloud First Strategy 14:17 - Data Residency Explained 15:42 - Founding Danomics 17:34 - Coding Journey 22:54 - Programming Languages Overview 25:14 - Managing Complex Equations 29:05 - Handling Customer Requests 32:54 - Significance of UI/UX Design 36:40 - Meeting User Expectations 38:54 - Software Integration with Applications 43:25 - Data Management and Organization 50:07 - Coding for Geoscientists and Engineers 59:48 - AI's Impact on Oil and Gas Industry 01:00:02 - AI's Limitations in Oil and Gas 01:05:25 - Speed Round 01:09:10 - Contacting Cam 01:10:00 - Outro https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters https://www.linkedin.com/company/digitalwildcatters https://twitter.com/DWildcatters https://www.youtube.com/@digitalwildcatters…

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EP 67: Jeff Krimmel from Krimmel Strategy Group 1:13:01

5 weeks ago1:13:01

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EP 66: Cam Sinclair from SmartChain 1:02:49

6 weeks ago1:02:49

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SmartChain is on a mission to kill off the chaos of clunky contracts in oil and gas—and they might actually be pulling it off. We caught up with their co-founder Cameron Sinclair, who’s turning heads with a platform that automates the mess out of invoicing, closes those dreaded “leakage” gaps, and makes cash flow way less of a guessing game. From aligning incentives between operators and vendors to building smarter, data-driven performance contracts, Cameron breaks down how SmartChain is flipping the script on old-school processes and dragging them into the digital age. If you've ever dealt with contract nightmares (or just want your ops to run smoother), this one’s worth a listen. Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io . Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.” Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Guest Intro 01:15 - Cam’s Background 07:28 - Starting SmartChain 10:36 - Origin of SmartChain 13:18 - Overview of SmartChain 17:47 - Challenges in Digitizing Field Tickets 23:00 - Impact on Cash Flow 24:40 - Understanding DSO and Its Importance 26:42 - Average DSO & DIR Analysis 28:44 - Case Study 1: Offshore Drilling Insights 30:49 - Case Study 2: Performance Contract Overview 32:40 - Strategies for Creating Better Contracts 39:37 - Addressing Pushback and Objections 41:15 - Mutual Benefits for Operators and Service Companies 46:15 - Charging Models Explained 48:42 - Successful Oil and Gas Startups 50:35 - Role of Blockchain in Energy 57:17 - Closing Thoughts 57:58 - Favorite Rugby Team 58:10 - Book Recommendations 58:54 - Favorite Speculative Crypto 01:00:34 - Favorite Vacation Spot 01:01:31 - Connecting with Cameron https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters https://www.linkedin.com/company/digitalwildcatters https://twitter.com/DWildcatters https://www.youtube.com/@digitalwildcatters…

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EP 65: Brandon Davis from AFE Leaks 1:04:23

8 weeks ago1:04:23

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We're lifting the curtain on the mysterious world of energy data transparency with the guy who's shaking things up at AFE Leaks. He's on a mission to break open the hidden details around oil and gas costs and operations, think: cracking open dusty old filings and turning them into something everyone can actually use. He chats about the wild ride of starting a data-driven company in an industry ruled by giants, spills some truth about the headaches of digitizing mountains of paperwork, and gives us a peek at how AI is quietly changing the game. Plus, hear what’s really happening behind the scenes in the ultra-competitive lower 48 data market and how clear, accessible data might just be the industry's next big revolution. Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io . Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.” Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro 01:29 - Enverus Acquisition $6B 05:49 - Competing with IHS & Drillinginfo 07:05 - Selling Strategies in Energy Sector 11:02 - Role of Geologists in Industry 13:07 - Understanding Reserves in Energy 15:22 - AFs and AFEs Explained 23:00 - Data Extraction from PDFs 24:34 - Optimizing Lease Operating Expenses (LOE) 28:13 - Business Education for Engineers 31:40 - Learning to Code for Professionals 34:21 - Choosing the Right Model in Energy 35:48 - Building Your Tech Stack 39:57 - Data Insights and Interesting Findings 43:28 - Sourcing Reliable Data 45:54 - AFE Leaks’s Unique Business Model 47:15 - Accessing AFE Leaks’s Data Resources 48:20 - Identifying Target Customers 51:30 - Entrepreneurship Journey Insights 54:01 - Recommended Books for Entrepreneurs 55:01 - Favorite R Packages for Data Analysis 56:43 - Top Vacation Destinations 57:59 - Best Restaurants Recommendations 1:00:06 - Community Engagement 1:02:22 - Connecting with Brandon Davis https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters https://www.linkedin.com/company/digitalwildcatters https://twitter.com/DWildcatters https://www.youtube.com/@digitalwildcatters…

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EP 64: Joshua Johnston from Capsher Technology 57:39

12 weeks ago57:39

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AI isn't just a buzzword in oil and gas, it’s changing the game, and we’re breaking it down with someone who’s been in the trenches making it happen. From smarter fracking and streamlined drilling to navigating the chaos of legacy systems, this convo peels back the curtain on what it *really* takes to build tech that actually works in the field. We’re talking massive data, modular design, edge computing, and the art of blending innovation with boots-on-the-ground practicality. If you’re curious how AI is actually showing up in energy (and not just living in PowerPoints), you’ll want to hear this one. Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io . Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.” Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - What Does Capsher Technology Do 02:39 - Evolution of Software Development 05:09 - Strengths of AI Technology 06:26 - Overview of Collide Software 09:04 - Understanding RAG Models 10:09 - Implementing AI Solutions 13:43 - Energy-Specific Software Development 18:14 - High-Resolution Data Acquisition Techniques 22:15 - Benefits of Containerization 25:22 - Data Transfer to the Cloud 29:20 - Frontend Technologies in Use 30:33 - Introduction to GraphQL 31:54 - Common Software Projects 33:20 - Mobile Development Trends 37:12 - AI-Assisted Software Development 43:35 - AI Expectations vs. Reality 47:34 - Journey into Technology 50:45 - Speed Round 55:56 - Where to Find Joshua Johnston https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters https://www.linkedin.com/company/digitalwildcatters https://twitter.com/DWildcatters https://www.youtube.com/@digitalwildcatters…

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EP 63: Vicki Knott from CruxOCM 1:00:20

15 weeks ago1:00:20

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What happens when a control room engineer gets fed up with clunky old systems and decides to rebuild them from the ground up? You get CruxOCM, a company shaking up pipeline automation with tools like PipeBot and GatherBot that sound like sci-fi but are very real (and very efficient). Vicki Knott shares how she went from pulp and paper mills to leading a tech company that blends first-principles engineering with machine learning to make pipelines safer, faster, and smarter. We talk outdated SCADA, automation that actually works, and how merging physics with AI is unlocking massive ESG potential in midstream. Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io . Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.” Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Best Places to Build Software Companies 03:20 - Evaluating Canadian Tech Talent 06:15 - Vicki's Journey to Krux 14:14 - IIoT vs SCADA Explained 15:27 - Overview of Krux's Services 17:50 - The Journey of Krux 19:34 - Pipet Technology Insights 20:35 - Data Access Solutions 23:35 - Historic vs Modern Architecture 26:50 - OUTRO 27:01 - Krux vs Competitors Analysis 28:30 - Understanding the Technology Stack 29:30 - Onboarding New Clients Effectively 34:00 - Krux and Microsoft Fabric Integration 36:10 - Optimizing Maintenance with Krux 37:23 - Krux's Connection to SCADA Systems 39:14 - Impact of AI and LLMs on Business 43:37 - Focus and Task Management Challenges 44:29 - ESG Benefits in Energy Sector 47:54 - Optimizing Energy Infrastructure Strategies 49:25 - Understanding the Energy Sector 50:55 - Silicon Valley's View on Energy Industry 54:28 - Recommended Books for Entrepreneurs 55:09 - Exploring Canadian Snacks 56:24 - Dining Recommendations in Calgary 57:20 - Favorite Vacation Destinations 58:01 - Understanding Canadian Slang 58:34 - Connecting with Vicki Knott https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters https://www.linkedin.com/company/digitalwildcatters https://twitter.com/DWildcatters https://www.youtube.com/@digitalwildcatters…

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EP 62: Nick Fornicola from Beusa Energy 1:13:45

16 weeks ago1:13:45

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AI in oil and gas isn't just a buzzword, it's actually solving real problems out in the field. On this episode, we chat with someone who's knee-deep in the data trenches and building tools that make workflows faster, smarter, and way less painful. From using vibration data to predict when gear’s about to break, to training AI to read and summarize boring old PDFs, it’s all about turning raw info into real decisions. There’s even talk of automating SQL queries (so your data team can finally breathe). If you’ve ever wrestled with messy data or clunky systems, this one’s got some seriously cool insights. Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io . Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.” Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - Mistral's New API 05:02 - Multimodal Models in Data Pipelines 07:03 - Generative vs Deterministic Models 10:56 - Generative AI Program 11:52 - Generative AI in Oil & Gas Industry 18:05 - RAG Memory Capabilities 19:50 - Training Your Data Team 23:34 - Visa's Data Architecture Insights 33:10 - Why Choose Databricks 35:00 - Text to SQL Transformation 35:52 - Generative AI Applications 37:55 - AutoML Overview 43:19 - Technical Skills Erosion in Data 45:30 - N-Gen Projects and Innovations 48:40 - Vibration Data as Physical Measurement 51:33 - Insights from Vibration Data 55:26 - Personal Journey in Data 59:23 - Empowering Subject Matter Experts 1:00:09 - Formal Education vs Self-Taught Paths 1:05:35 - Speed Round 1:10:15 - End 1:10:48 - Favorite Vacation Destination 1:11:38 - Contact Ryan and Social Links https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters https://www.linkedin.com/company/digitalwildcatters https://twitter.com/DWildcatters https://www.youtube.com/@digitalwildcatters…

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EP 61: Brock Meyer from Wise Rock 1:02:46

22 weeks ago1:02:46

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Oil and gas engineers drowning in data, meet your new best friend—Wise Rock. We’re talking lightning-fast analytics, effortless communication, and a platform built to make your life easier. Brock Meyer, the brains behind it, joins us to share how his tech is slashing downtime, streamlining workflows, and bringing exception-based surveillance to the oilfield. Think real-time SCADA data, production forecasts, and well histories all in one sleek, intuitive interface. No more clunky systems or data black holes—just clean, contextualized insights that actually help you get ahead. Brock’s journey from petroleum engineer to tech founder is packed with lessons on modern data stacks, AI-driven decision-making, and why human-centered design is the future of oil and gas. Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io . Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.” Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - Catching Up 02:04 - Guest Introduction 05:48 - Importance of Communication in Data Platforms 08:52 - Foundation for AI/ML Models 09:58 - Wise Rock’s Value Proposition 12:45 - Early Days of Wise Rock 21:22 - Data Visualization Techniques 26:25 - Technology Stack Overview 30:14 - Why Choose Dagsure 33:53 - Market Penetration Strategies 39:43 - Exploring TimescaleDB 40:50 - Tech Deep Dive 42:40 - Wise Rock's Industry Impact 45:54 - Importance of Quality Data 49:25 - Future Plans for Wise Rock 52:50 - IronPython Reference Discussion 55:44 - Speed Round Q&A 59:58 - Where to Find Brock Meyer 1:00:04 - Contacting Brock Meyer 1:01:08 - Final Thoughts on the Episode 1:01:33 - Outro https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters https://www.linkedin.com/company/digitalwildcatters https://twitter.com/DWildcatters https://www.youtube.com/@digitalwildcatters…

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EP 60: Onega Ulanova from QMS2GO 1:11:48

31 weeks ago1:11:48

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From Kazakhstan to Louisiana and now shaking up the oil and gas industry, Onega Ulanova’s story is as bold as her startup, QMS2GO. This AI-powered tool is turning the grind of quality management into a smooth operation—automating audits, crafting training materials, and capturing wisdom from seasoned machinists. Inspired by her own experience as a quality auditor, Onega created QMS2GO to save quality managers hours (if not weeks!) of manual work. With plans to grow, fundraise, and launch a beta release, this tech is set to make waves for companies big and small. Plus, who doesn’t love a smart AI sidekick handling the heavy lifting? Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io . Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.” Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - What is QMS2GO? | Quality Management System 03:25 - Auditing Process | Compliance & Standards 11:07 - Journey to Louisiana Tech | Educational Background 12:01 - Moving to the US from Kazakhstan | Immigration Experience 14:15 - Starting Your Own Company | Entrepreneurship Journey 18:55 - LA New Product Development | Innovation Strategies 21:20 - Transition from Industrial to Consumer Products | Market Shift 24:24 - Early Products | Product Development History 25:04 - Shark Tank | Pitching to Investors 27:19 - QMS2GO Overview | Business Model 29:10 - Building for Different Industries | Market Adaptation 31:16 - Return to Auditing | Career Path 33:35 - Bootstrapping | Funding Strategies 34:34 - Responsibility of Taking Other People's Money | Financial Ethics 38:44 - Strategic Investor Relationships | Funding Advice 41:40 - Investor Skepticism | Business Viability 45:08 - QMS2GO’s Users | Customer Base 51:13 - How QMS2GO is Being Used | Practical Applications 52:56 - Importance of User Feedback | Continuous Improvement 55:33 - Raising Funds | Fundraising Strategies 56:50 - Pricing Model | Business Strategy 01:01:23 - AI in Cold Outreach | Technology in Marketing 01:03:34 - Speed Round | Quick Questions 01:03:54 - Things to Do in Ruston | Local Attractions 01:04:33 - Best Restaurant in Houston | Dining Recommendations 01:06:23 - Running a Company in Ruston | Business Environment 01:08:04 - Best Place to Eat in Shreveport | Food Recommendations 01:09:02 - How to Reach Andiega | Contact Information https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters https://twitter.com/DWildcatters…

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EP 59: Jacob Matson from MotherDuck 1:24:21

32 weeks ago1:24:21

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What happens when a lightning-fast database meets a quirky name like MotherDuck? You get DuckDB—an embeddable powerhouse shaking up the data warehouse world. It’s fast, it’s sleek, and it’s turning traditional multi-node setups into yesterday’s news. Jacob Matson from MotherDuck spills the beans on how they’re turbocharging DuckDB for the cloud, making it a dream for anyone juggling local and cloud workflows. Think edge computing, IoT magic, and SQL that's so smart it practically writes itself. Whether you’re crunching numbers in finance or wrangling data in oil and gas, this one’s for the data nerds who like their tech cutting-edge and their tools feather-light. Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io . Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.” Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro 02:06 - DuckDB for Google Sheets 05:24 - Jacob’s Journey to DuckDB 11:05 - OLTP vs OLAP 13:08 - DuctDB 16:59 - MDSinaBox 19:08 - NBA Jam 20:05 - MDS in a Box 22:19 - Running on the Edge 23:56 - Chick-fil-A 26:20 - DuckDB 31:10 - Querying Data Where It Lives 35:30 - ODBC vs Arrow DataFusion 42:13 - Mothertuck 42:55 - Motherduck 46:25 - What is Mother Duck 51:10 - Connecting BI Tools to Mother Duck 52:55 - PG DuckDB 54:33 - Using DuctDB with Postgres 56:21 - DuctDB as Cache for Snowflake 58:25 - ROI of Data Teams 1:01:30 - Future of ELT 1:05:20 - Embeddings in Data 1:06:20 - Language Models in Analytics 1:07:40 - Prompt SQL Techniques 1:15:10 - DuckDB Pushing SQL Forward 1:18:22 - Speed Round 1:19:34 - Favorite Non-DuckDB Database 1:20:28 - Favorite Video or Board Game 1:21:07 - Best Places to Eat in Seattle 1:21:37 - Tyson vs Jake Paul 2 https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters https://twitter.com/DWildcatters…

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EP 58: Jon Brewton from data² 1:09:58

34 weeks ago1:09:58

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AI and energy might sound like an odd couple, but data² is making it a match made in industrial heaven. With their GraphRAG tech hitting 99% accuracy, they’re tackling billion-dollar challenges like well abandonment and lease block acquisition while rethinking how the energy sector uses AI. Led by John Brewton, who’s blended big-league experience from Chevron with cutting-edge tech smarts, the team’s unique mix of energy pros, tech experts, and even military minds is driving solutions that are agile, scalable, and downright impressive. This isn’t just about data—it’s about turning AI into a true industry game-changer. Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io . Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.” Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro 03:36 - MIT Robot Learning Breakthrough 06:24 - DataSqured’s Secret Sauce 11:09 - Introduction to ContextSmith 14:15 - Jon’s Background and Founding of ContextSmith 21:59 - ExtraaD and Graph Usage 23:40 - Understanding Graph Databases 29:44 - Model Training Techniques 32:28 - Introduction to RAG 40:45 - Tech Community Challenges 42:49 - Transition from POC to Production 44:49 - AI Limitations: "I Don't Know" 46:05 - Canvass AI Functionality 54:35 - Data Integration into Models 56:13 - A2D and Data Hosting Environments 1:00:26 - Speed Round 1:04:08 - Vector Databases Insights 1:05:27 - Houston Restaurants Discussion https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters https://twitter.com/DWildcatters…

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EP 57: EZ Ops and Detechtion 1:13:32

35 weeks ago1:13:32

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Get ready for a deep dive into field data capture with Brandon Ambrose, the mastermind behind EZ Ops, and Ruchita Rosario, data science whiz from Detechtion. They’re breaking down how they’re making life easier for the folks on the ground in oil and gas by bringing AI and smarter data to field operations. Instead of drowning in raw data, operators now have tools that actually make sense of it all—highlighting what matters most, cutting the clutter, and boosting efficiency. From the roots of EZ Ops in Western Canada to becoming a game-changer for blue-collar teams, Brandon and Ruchita share how they’re building a smarter, more connected future for oil and gas. Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io . Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.” Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - Detection and EZ Ops 02:56 - How EZ Ops Started 05:29 - Challenges of Field Data Capture 08:26 - Achieving Consistent Field Data Capture 13:18 - One Platform to Rule Them All 18:01 - Reporting and Analytics 20:10 - Advice for Entrepreneurs 24:45 - Mobile First vs Web App First 25:55 - What is a Progressive Web App 28:35 - Original Tech Stack 30:25 - Role of a Data Scientist 34:35 - Snowflake and Sigma 40:18 - AIML Applications for EZ Ops 43:33 - Early Wins from Operator Optimization 46:20 - EZ Ops Historical and Future Target Users 53:00 - Gamification Strategies 58:11 - Closing Remarks 1:00:42 - Speed Round 1:05:23 - Book and Podcast Recommendations 1:09:04 - Where to Eat in Toronto 1:10:55 - Finding Ruchi and Brandon https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters https://twitter.com/DWildcatters…

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EP 56: Spotfire: The Ultimate Guide for Data Scientists 1:17:50

36 weeks ago1:17:50

1:17:50

Atheer Al-Attar and Jose Leviaguirre, AI experts from Spotfire, join hosts Bobby and John on this episode of Energy Bytes to reveal how Spotfire is transforming data analysis in the oil and gas sector. They delve into Spotfire's AI-powered co-pilot that enhances decision-making through advanced data visualization and real-time insights, helping companies overcome the limitations of traditional tools in fast-paced industrial markets. Atheer, a principal data scientist, and Jose, a telecom engineer, bring their expertise to discuss the future of AI in digital transformation and how Spotfire’s innovative solutions lead the way in energy tech. Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io . Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.” Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro 01:22 - Spotfire Overview 04:56 - Future of Work Adaptation 08:00 - AI as a Co-Pilot 10:40 - Understanding Spotfire 17:35 - Spotfire's Innovative Edge 19:05 - Spotfire Extensibility and Data Exploration 21:07 - TIBCO Spotfire Mods Explained 25:20 - TIBCO Spotfire Energy Forum Insights 29:50 - Core Business Model of TIBCO Spotfire 33:04 - Spotfire Cloud vs On-Premises Comparison 35:01 - Spotfire Data Science and ML Library 37:20 - Action Mods in TIBCO Spotfire 40:40 - Writing Back to Databases 44:00 - Automation Services Overview 46:57 - Co-Pilot Functionality 52:22 - Data Tables and Charts in Spotfire 54:34 - LLM for HSE Document Management 58:13 - Favorite Project Highlights 58:56 - Dynamic Time Warping Explained 01:05:40 - Creating Map Charts 01:09:15 - Favorite Book or Podcast Recommendations 01:11:43 - Favorite Open Source Libraries 01:13:18 - Favorite Video or Board Game 01:14:30 - Favorite Houston Restaurant Picks 01:16:04 - How to Connect Online https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters https://twitter.com/DWildcatters…

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EP 55: Hatem Nasr from Softserve 1:15:11

37 weeks ago1:15:11