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AI is revolutionizing traditional practices, streamlining complex processes, and enhancing operational efficiency. The discussion addresses the industry's initial skepticism toward AI and how AI Driller is overcoming these challenges through real-time data analysis and decision-making tools. Listeners will hear the unique story behind AI Driller and its role in advancing automation and data processing, alongside the broader influence of AI on modern workflows. Richard and Marat share their perspectives on how AI is transforming perceptions and driving sustainable growth in the oil and gas sector, with a glimpse into future advancements and deeper AI integration in energy markets.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 - Intro01:06 - Fun AI in Minecraft04:38 - AI in Business Models08:07 - Headwinds from AI Buzzwords10:35 - Overview of AI Driller13:57 - User Interaction with AI Driller19:10 - Non-AI Features of AI Driller21:40 - Modern Perspective’s Software Solutions25:28 - Tools Used by Modern Perspective27:24 - Architectural Decisions in Startups31:03 - Advice for Oil & Gas Software Startups36:31 - Startup Budget Misconceptions43:26 - Data Modeling Techniques46:12 - Real-Time Data Ingestion Strategies51:05 - Completions Market Insights54:45 - Ideal Completions State55:37 - Innovation Challenges in Oil & Gas1:02:26 - Favorite Databases1:05:58 - Collide’s Partnership with Tullow Oil Announcementhttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters

William Fox, General Manager for Drilling at Corva.ai, shares his insights on the transformative role of AI in the oil and gas industry. He explains how AI is revolutionizing drilling operations by optimizing performance and driving innovation, while also addressing common uncertainties and misconceptions about AI in industrial markets. Key points include Corva’s Predictive Drilling technology, which leverages AI to enhance efficiency and safety, and the importance of balancing automation with human expertise for sustainable growth. William also highlights AI's future potential to mitigate risks and amplify human capabilities in the energy sector, advocating for collaboration over competition and emphasizing ethical AI implementation in his approach.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 - Intro00:40 - AI Gone Wrong: Risks and Challenges03:20 - Predictive Drilling: Definition and Benefits05:20 - Cursor: Innovative Technology in Drilling07:20 - Human-Machine Interface: Enhancing Interactions09:20 - Training the Model: Best Practices12:20 - LLMs in Drilling: Potential and Applications17:40 - Garbage In, Garbage Out: Data Integrity Issues18:50 - Data Quality: Importance in AI Systems19:50 - Trusting AI: Building Industry Confidence22:18 - Real-Time Model Maintenance: Strategies25:00 - Labeling Data: Essential for Machine Learning27:38 - Predict and Mitigate: The Ideal Future28:48 - Running in the Cloud: Advantages for Drilling30:52 - Liability: Legal Considerations in AI33:55 - Commercial Aspects: AI in the Drilling Industry38:20 - Business Case for AI: Justifying Investments41:00 - Impact on Production: Measuring Success44:10 - Tool Joint Mitigation: Techniques and Solutions53:19 - What's Next for Novi: Future Developments57:40 - Speed Round: Quick Insights1:00:10 - How to Reach Will Fox: Contact Informationhttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters

Applied Science Manager at Verdad Resources, joins hosts Bobby and John to tackle the pressing issue of cybersecurity in the oil and gas industry. With his deep expertise, Kurt delves into the costly mistakes companies are making, such as ransomware attacks like those on Halliburton, which have exposed vulnerabilities across the sector. He discusses the growing cyber threats, the challenges of maintaining operational efficiency while enhancing security, and how data and AI can help build resilient defenses. Kurt also offers unique insights into unconventional strategies and the future role of technology in protecting the industry's future.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 - Intro00:48 - Halliburton Cyber Attack, Cybersecurity, Data Breach05:36 - Default Mode of Operation for a Complex System is Failure, Systems Theory, Risk Management08:00 - Testing Your Security, Security Assessment, Vulnerability Testing10:18 - Different industries, Industry Applications, Sector Comparison10:52 - Feedback loops, System Feedback, Continuous Improvement17:50 - Different teams, different goals, Team Dynamics, Collaboration20:02 - Useful statistics, Data Analysis, Key Metrics23:54 - Trade-offs and models, Decision Making, Modeling Techniques31:43 - How to encourage more experimentation, Innovation Strategies, Experimentation Culture34:07 - What are we looking for in an experiment, Experiment Design, Hypothesis Testing35:31 - Learning from failures, Failure Analysis, Lessons Learned41:55 - Engineers vs scientists, Roles in Science, Engineering vs Science45:20 - Applying science to data, Data Science, Scientific Methods51:10 - Communicating complex data relationships, Data Visualization, Communication Strategies53:18 - How to validate models, Model Validation, Accuracy Assessment57:30 - Charlie Munger, Investment Strategies, Decision Making58:56 - Overcomplicating things as engineers, Simplification, Engineering Challenges1:05:40 - Python scripts, Programming, Automation1:06:40 - Shazam for logs, Log Analysis, Data Recognition1:09:48 - Speed Round, Quickfire Questions, Rapid Responseshttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters

David Yaffe, Co-Founder of Estuary Development, joins hosts Bobby and John in this episode of Energy Bytes to dive into the alarming rise of cloud costs affecting businesses today. With cloud expenses climbing 30% year-over-year, David shares his insights on how companies are grappling with these challenges. He unpacks the intricacies of cloud service models, pricing strategies, and the growing demand for alternative solutions. Throughout the discussion, David highlights the importance of competition and innovation in the cloud industry, as well as Estuary’s approach to tackling these issues. He also shares his personal journey from mechanical engineering to tech entrepreneurship, offering a fresh perspective on data management. As they explore the future of cloud computing, David provides valuable insights into new technologies and evolving pricing models. Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions and updates!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 - Intro00:20 - Current Events05:26 - Introducing David Yaffe06:48 - High Velocity Data Processing10:15 - Building Data Streaming Systems12:49 - Secondary Costs of Data Ingestion17:47 - Writing to a Fact Table19:55 - Fivetran Multi-Cloud Capabilities20:44 - Multi-Cloud Strategies22:04 - Common Data Sources and Destinations23:56 - TimescaleDB Overview29:00 - API Data Sources29:43 - Data Storage Tiers Explained32:35 - Cost of Data Ingestion33:50 - Zero ETL Concept37:06 - Building vs Buying Data Solutions42:29 - Agnostic Storage Layers46:50 - Databricks Acquires Delta Lake51:45 - Transformation Layer Explained54:00 - Estuary's Functionality56:10 - Data Ownership and Normalization58:24 - Typical Estuary Customer Profile1:00:50 - Data Virtualization Insights1:04:52 - Minimizing Impact on Source Systems1:07:36 - Speed Roundhttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters

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.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 - Intro01:16 - Kroger Dynamic Pricing Test02:14 - Overview of Automated Rig Technologies04:34 - Workover Rigs Evolution09:51 - Securing R&D Funding from Operators20:10 - Introduction to Rival Downhole20:25 - Rival Downhole Technologies Explained21:20 - Joint Pipe Injector (JPI) Market Fit23:55 - Automation's Impact on Job Creation28:05 - Joint Pipe Injector (JPI) Background32:00 - Data Insights from JPI34:00 - CD Tong Discussion39:30 - Tech and Operator Friction42:46 - Importance of Data in Operations44:29 - Positive Feedback in Technology46:20 - Reducing Operator Input by 97%48:48 - Automation on Well Sites52:30 - SCADA and IoT Integration56:26 - Role of Software Companies59:30 - NFTs in Wellbore Management1:03:26 - Replacing Roughneck Roles1:05:28 - War Story: Bonnet Bolts Issue1:07:10 - Finding Automated Rig Technologieshttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters

Cameron Amigo, Maritime Data Guru at Orbit MI, and Jordan Taylor, Technical Advisor at Shipping Intel, join hosts Bobby and John in this episode of Energy Bytes to explore the revolutionary impact of AI in the maritime industry. From open-source AI models like Llama 3.1 to the use of React methodology for creating efficient, domain-specific tasks, Cameron and Jordan dive into how AI is transforming operations. They discuss how these technologies are improving safety, boosting operational efficiency, and reducing commercial risks in an industry that has long struggled with data silos and inefficiencies. With their extensive experience in maritime operations and AI innovation, Cameron and Jordan offer unique insights into how AI is solving complex problems and shaping the future of maritime technology.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 - Intro00:41 - OpenAI's LLM Overview02:02 - OpenAI's API Features08:16 - Insights on Shipping Intel17:34 - REACT and RAG Explained19:56 - REACT Methodology Breakdown22:45 - Importance of Context in Data25:48 - Tagging and Annotating Data26:37 - Document Structure Essentials27:40 - Chunking Techniques29:08 - Low-Code Tools for Data Science29:53 - Future Trends in Data Science32:36 - Pathways to Enter Data Science33:44 - Data Maturity Significance37:52 - Understanding Multimodal Models38:52 - Querying Clean Datasets with OpenAI42:50 - Reducing Bias in AI Models45:23 - Trust Issues in Maritime Industry48:35 - Gaining Stakeholder Buy-In54:07 - Addressing Real World Problems58:07 - Analyzing Sensor Data1:00:24 - Future Improvements in AI Models1:04:20 - Starlink and Connectivity1:09:21 - Concerns about AI Language Development1:11:14 - Rapid Fire Questions1:15:00 - Camunda Overview1:15:30 - Recommended Bookshttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters

Stephen Pace, Principal Sales Engineer at Snowflake, joins hosts John and Bobby in this episode of the Energy Bytes Podcast to explore how Snowflake's cutting-edge AI tools are transforming data management in the energy sector. With his extensive background, including a journey from Shell to Snowflake, Stephen shares insights into the evolution of Snowflake’s multicloud capabilities and AI tools like Snowpark and Snowpipe Streaming. These innovations are solving scalability and real-time processing challenges in large-scale industrial applications, offering energy companies new ways to enhance data strategies and streamline operations. Stephen also provides a look into Snowflake’s future developments and its continued integration of AI and machine learning. Based in Houston, Stephen’s expertise in data management makes him a key player in helping organizations maximize the potential of Snowflake’s platform.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 - Intro4:09 - What is Snowflake6:32 - Snowflake's Architecture9:52 - Snowflake’s Growth10:32 - Snowflake’s Pricing12:48 - Snowflake’s Performance Index15:36 - Snowflake’s Snowpark Optimized Servers17:26 - Snowflake’s Data Sharing18:58 - Autosuspend20:03 - Snowflake’s Managed Service21:54 - Success Stories23:58 - Will Snowflake Get into the Vector Database Space29:43 - How Snowflake is Enabling AI33:59 - Using Language Models to Extract Data36:58 - Breaking Down Data Silos39:18 - Storing Structured and Semi-Structured Data41:45 - From Easy to Use to Production Worthy47:04 - Snowpark and Pandas50:04 - Multi-Compute and Parallel Processing51:26 - Observability52:45 - Snowpipe58:10 - Favorite Use Case1:01:50 - Customer Feedback1:03:49 - Native Connectors1:06:38 - Google1:07:23 - Lightning Roundhttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters

Josh Politte, President & CEO of ACT Solutions & Consulting, discusses how technology is transforming the energy sector. He shares insights on advancements in cybersecurity, AI, and data management, highlighting solutions like multi-factor authentication (MFA), passwordless approaches, and AI-driven security enhancements. Josh simplifies complex topics such as AI, machine learning, and blockchain, using real-world examples to make them more relatable. He also touches on trends like Snowflake for data management and the potential of quantum computing to revolutionize security. With his extensive experience, Josh provides a clear vision for how technology will continue to shape the future of energy and cybersecurity.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 - Intro00:30 - Snowflake News02:27 - How RedBit Uses Snowflake07:58 - Distributed Computing09:14 - Silicon Valley Insights11:32 - Industrial Revolutions13:39 - Intro Josh Politte14:07 - Communicating Solution Value16:40 - Selling Solutions to Management20:32 - Time is Not a Value Proposition24:22 - Company AI Utilization26:52 - Azure AI30:50 - Power Automate32:00 - Power Automate Desktop36:07 - Desktop Flows38:36 - Citizen Development Program42:21 - Understanding Data Lakes44:33 - Power Apps and SharePoint Lists47:44 - Exploring Dataverse48:33 - Dynamics 365 Overview51:45 - Hidden Gems in Power Platform53:08 - Power BI vs Spotfire57:02 - Power Fabric Capabilities57:55 - Low Code vs Full Stack Development59:45 - Power Query Pagination1:01:02 - Power Query API Calls1:04:53 - Favorite Cloud Provider1:06:00 - Favorite Non-Microsoft Tech1:09:48 - Favorite Board or Video Gamehttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters

Dominik Pilat, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Link Labs, joins hosts John and Bobby in this episode of the Energy Bytes Podcast to dive into the future of asset tracking. Dominik shares how Link Labs is transforming the IoT landscape with their innovative asset tracking technology, seamlessly integrating indoor and outdoor tracking while focusing on low energy consumption, low data throughput, and cost efficiency. He discusses his journey from a background in physics to finding his passion in IoT and highlights the limitations of traditional asset tracking systems, particularly when transitioning between environments. With a unique approach that leverages edge computing, Link Labs offers scalable, smarter solutions tailored to industries like oil and gas. Dominik also provides insights into the future of IoT and asset tracking, exploring the potential advancements and their impact across various sectors.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. 0:00 - Intro1:05 - What is Link Labs5:19 - Edge Computing in Asset Tracking11:02 - How Link Labs Does It17:44 - Removing the Human Element21:07 - Wrapping Up23:38 - Your time at Kelvin Inc24:34 - Turning Models into Actors25:10 - Optimizing PCP Pumps29:33 - Pushing AI Models to the Edge35:54 - What Can Energy Learn from Manufacturing39:40 - Why is Germany So Good at Manufacturing45:38 - Dom’s Journey to Becoming an Inventor54:26 - Always Wanting More58:46 - Who Do You Follow on Social Media1:04:38 - Favorite Board or Video Gamehttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters

Brian Weaver, Head of Software Development and Data Architecture at Liberty Energy, joins hosts John and Bobby to discuss how Liberty Energy is using advanced technology and data analytics to revolutionize fracking operations. Brian explains how the company leverages streaming data, real-time analytics, IoT, and machine learning to optimize processes, particularly in remote locations like Australia and Central Europe. He also shares insights into the challenges of integrating new technologies, the importance of data-driven decisions, and the impact of Liberty’s merger with Schlumberger. Looking ahead, Brian envisions a future where big data and AI continue to drive innovation in the oil and gas industry, helping Liberty Energy stay ahead of the curve.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. 0:00 - Intro1:36 - Liberty Frac4:56 - Expanding Internationally9:28 - Frac Data Capture & Analysis9:53 - How does Liberty capture and use data12:52 - What is InfluxDB and why is it useful for time series data23:54 - Intro24:00 - Your Journey to Data27:51 - Your 2nd Stint at Liberty28:20 - Slumber Acquisition31:55 - Snowflake Data Sharing36:43 - Replication and 5Tran38:58 - Iceberg41:04 - Snowflake43:33 - Telemetry Data Processing52:40 - How to break into data54:28 - Learning data skills1:01:10 - Lightning Round1:01:30 - Favorite Video or Board Game1:02:10 - Favorite Open Source Library1:03:20 - Interesting People to Follow1:04:50 - Favorite place to vacationhttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters