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Liz Dennett, Chief Technology Officer at Cemvita Inc., shares her journey from growing up in rural Alaska to leading innovative biosolutions for a carbon-neutral future. Liz discusses how her upbringing shaped her creative approach to problem-solving and innovation, emphasizing the importance of unstructured time and self-taught skills. The conversation delves into her work at Cemvita, where she pioneers the use of microbes for sustainable solutions in the oil and gas sector, and her vision for practical and economically viable energy transitions driven by tech startups. 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Growing up in rural Alaska 02:07 - Liz’s career journey 03:15 - Learning technology: early vs late 05:29 - Defining problems in energy solutions 07:12 - Talent in the energy industry 11:13 - Entering the tech field 17:51 - Coding experience in education 20:25 - Energy Tech Stack overview 22:16 - Best practices in technology 24:30 - Understanding microservices 28:15 - Open source vs service models 33:48 - Real-time data capture techniques 35:37 - Career progression in tech leadership 39:35 - Empathetic architecture in design 43:35 - Microbiome data analysis 48:05 - Exploring Gold Hydrogen technology 50:30 - Technology stack insights 56:05 - Advice for new energy professionals 57:27 - Favorite database technologies 59:14 - Favorite open source tools 01:01:33 - Security in technology 01:03:26 - Favorite board games 01:03:55 - Cutting-edge technology trends https://twitter.com/collide_io https://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io https://www.facebook.com/collide.io https://www.instagram.com/collide.io https://www.youtube.com/@collide_io https://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Jeffrey Davies, founder of EnerWrap and Wrapify share his journey from corporate banking to transforming data visualization in the energy sector. Jeffrey discusses how his experience navigating energy markets post-Enron led to the creation of EnerWrap and Wrapify, two tools designed to offer unbiased, AI-powered energy insights. The conversation covers his contrarian approach to energy investing, the challenges of data overload, and the future of EnerWrap as it continues to disrupt the energy tech landscape. 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - Jeff Davies Background 06:41 - Intersection Energy Insights - Product Overview 09:42 - Datawrapper - Visualization Tool 12:56 - Wrapify - Data Extraction at Scale 16:01 - Google Sheets - Underappreciated Tool 19:57 - Google Sheets and Apps Script - Powerful Features 21:05 - How Wrapify Was Born - Founder's Story 25:20 - How Wrapify Works - Functionality Explained 27:05 - Centralized Data Library - Power and Benefits 31:00 - Energy Tech - Innovations and Trends 32:40 - Datawrapper vs Google Sheets - Comparison 36:50 - Why You - Importance of Data 42:54 - Data Used by Energy Investors - Key Insights 45:34 - Best Spreadsheet Jeff Ever Made - Highlight 47:05 - Data Not Used by Energy Investors - Gaps 48:53 - Knowledge in Energy Sector - Understanding Limits 54:14 - Data Insights - What It Tells Us 56:26 - Data Tells the Truth - Importance of Accuracy 57:18 - Speed Round - Quick Questions 59:10 - Emerging Tech Excitement - Future Innovations 01:03:57 - Favorite Board Game - Personal Insight 01:04:00 - Interest in Crypto - Discussion 01:06:51 - How to Find Alex - Contact Information https://twitter.com/collide_io https://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io https://www.facebook.com/collide.io https://www.instagram.com/collide.io https://www.youtube.com/@collide_io https://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Matt Harriman and Josh Groves, co-founders of Pod2 discuss their journey from working in large energy corporations to founding Pod2, a company focused on aligning profitability with cultural growth in the energy sector. Matt and Josh share their insights into the challenges faced by the oil and gas industry, the role of AI in addressing data quality issues, and how their innovative software solutions are transforming industry practices. They also explore the importance of strategic planning and team building in driving business success. 00:00 - Introductions 02:53 - What is Pod 2 08:51 - Pod 2 Software Products 14:20 - Collaboration Between Josh and Matt 18:15 - Josh’s Software Journey 19:27 - First Programming Language 21:00 - Pitching Your Software 27:01 - Tech Stack Overview 32:28 - Software Deployment Methods 34:38 - Running Software on Low-End Devices 36:35 - Edge Computing Explained 37:57 - Introduction to WebGPU 43:14 - Data Ownership Importance 46:46 - Upstream Communication Strategies 53:34 - Upstream's Alternative to Slack 57:40 - Development Stack Insights 58:20 - Using Copilot in Development 1:00:20 - Exciting New Technologies 1:06:30 - Advice for Entering Energy Tech 1:07:50 - Entrepreneurial Pathways 1:10:20 - Execution Over Process 1:13:05 - Rapid Fire Questions 1:15:13 - Opportunities for Improvement 1:19:59 - Where to Connect with Them 1:20:28 - Book: Upstream Integrated Planning https://twitter.com/collide_io https://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io https://www.facebook.com/collide.io https://www.instagram.com/collide.io https://www.youtube.com/@collide_io https://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Federico Villamayor, Software Architect at Halliburton share his journey from Enron to leading innovation in the oil and gas sector. Federico reflects on his diverse experiences across Aerospace, Finance, Automotive, and Energy, and discusses the challenges of digital transformation in high-risk industries like oil and gas. He highlights Halliburton's work in automated fracking, the importance of simple and robust solutions, and the value of continuous learning in a complex tech landscape. Federico also offers insights into the future of software development in the energy sector. 0:00 - Energy Bytes Podcast Introduction 0:52 - Federico Villamayor Background 4:49 - Halliburton Software Innovations 8:58 - Energy Product Development Insights 11:13 - Manual vs Automatic Processes 13:24 - Identifying Industry Problems 18:05 - Understanding Container Technology 21:30 - Halliburton Software Mechanics 27:58 - Edge Computing in Energy Sector 33:00 - Kubernetes in Energy Systems 39:35 - Starlink Impact on Energy Industry 43:10 - Energy Tech Career Guidance 45:46 - Quick-Fire Question Round 49:20 - Future Energy Technology Trends 49:35 - Concluding Energy Insights https://twitter.com/collide_io https://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io https://www.facebook.com/collide.io https://www.instagram.com/collide.io https://www.youtube.com/@collide_io https://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Todd Bush, Managing Director of Decarbonfuse discuss how Decarbonfuse is transforming the energy landscape through innovative carbon capture solutions. Todd shares his journey from Chevron to leading startups in the energy transition space, highlighting the challenges of carbon capture and the role of AI and data in overcoming these obstacles. He also offers insights into the evolving energy market and his vision for a sustainable, decarbonized future. 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Todd Bush, Decarbonfuse  02:30 - Indigent Issues 05:49 - RigData Overview 08:18 - R and MongoDB Integration 11:15 - Using R in Production 12:38 - Structured vs Unstructured Databases 15:47 - Energent Insights 18:42 - Decarbonfuse Overview 21:54 - How Decarbonfuse Works 27:05 - Data Aggregation Process 28:45 - Data Update Frequency 30:25 - GIS Data Normalization 31:50 - QGIS Applications 34:30 - Using GIS in R 35:50 - Satellite Data in Energy Industry 46:06 - AI/ML Impact on Energy 48:30 - Discoverability Engine Features 50:40 - Speed Round 56:18 - Interesting Bleeding Edge Tech https://twitter.com/collide_io https://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io https://www.facebook.com/collide.io https://www.instagram.com/collide.io https://www.youtube.com/@collide_io https://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Talal Nehme, President of Mi4 Corporation share his journey from tinkering with a Commodore 64 in Lebanon to becoming a leader in AI initiatives within the oil and gas industry. Talal discusses the importance of understanding data structures, the evolution of technology stacks, and how his contrarian approach to AI offers practical solutions for the industry. The conversation highlights the need for real-world applications of AI and Talal's vision for the future of AI in energy, focusing on gut instinct analytics over hype. 00:00 - Intro 00:29 - Tech Journey: How I Got Started 05:29 - Consulting Career Path 08:01 - Software Development: Is It Straightforward? 10:35 - Understanding Software Architecture 11:42 - Importance of Learning Software Skills 16:36 - Building Commercial APIs: Key Considerations 19:55 - Internal vs Public APIs: Differences Explained 21:14 - Future of the API Market 29:03 - Data Sharing in Technology 35:07 - Exploring the Microsoft Tech Stack 42:54 - Favorite Tools for Developers 44:18 - Power BI: Data Visualization Tool 44:20 - SQL Compare: Database Management Tool 49:20 - Power Apps: Building Custom Apps 51:30 - AI/ML Applications in Energy Sector 51:50 - Current Projects in AI/ML 58:55 - Tips for Entering the Energy Tech Community 1:00:50 - Speed Round: Quick Questions 1:03:15 - Finding Ali: Contact Information https://twitter.com/collide_io https://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io https://www.facebook.com/collide.io https://www.instagram.com/collide.io https://www.youtube.com/@collide_io https://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Are you interested in the intersection of energy and data? Do you want to learn about the tech stacks energy companies are using to power the world? Or are you just trying to keep up with the continuous stream of new A.I., cloud, and software the energy industry is leveraging? Welcome to Energy Bytes! the podcast that explores the intersection of energy and data. I'm John Kal-fan, also known as the raddest dad, and each week I'll be joined by my co-host Bobby Neelon, where we'll take you on a journey into energy tech. Each week, Bobby and I will interview experts from the industry and dive deep into their favorite cloud providers, open source tools, and coding libraries as well as some tools they recommend we avoid. We'll talk about what solutions they're currently using and why, as well as discuss technology trends that are shaping the future of energy. Whether you're an engineer, a manager, a generalist or an enthusiast, you'll find something valuable and interesting in every byte of information, or dad joke, we deliver. So join us as we decode the algorithms of energy, one byte at a time. If you've enjoyed this AI generated version of my voice, just wait till you hear the real thing! https://twitter.com/collide_io https://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io https://www.facebook.com/collide.io https://www.instagram.com/collide.io https://www.youtube.com/@collide_io https://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters