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.
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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
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