Energy Bytes

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Welcome to Energy Bytes with John Kalfayan and Bobby Neelon. Your essential guide to the intersection of data and energy. This podcast dives deep into the world of energy, shedding light on how data, AI, and technology are revolutionizing this sector. Each episode equips listeners with insights into the most efficient tools and resources, paving the way for a data-driven future in energy. From technical nuances to broader industry trends, Energy Bytes offers an unparalleled perspective on the evolution of the energy industry. Join us as we decode the algorithms of energy, one byte at a time.

  1. EP 75: Rudy Lacovara from PetroBricks

    26 SEPT.

    EP 75: Rudy Lacovara from PetroBricks

    Rudy Lacovara is on a mission to untangle the messy data spaghetti that runs through oil and gas. He built PetroBricks to be the “Zapier for energy”, a way to connect clunky systems, automate the repetitive stuff, and make workflows actually make sense. We got into the pain points everyone in the industry knows too well: outdated data standards, SCADA headaches, and the constant struggle to automate without breaking things. Rudy shared how his aerospace background shaped the way he approaches energy tech, why MQTT matters, and how low-code platforms could finally change the game for operators. If you’ve ever wished your data systems would just talk to each other, this one’s for you. Click here to watch a video of this episode. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.io Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro00:44 - Houston Energy and Climate Week02:56 - PetroBricks Overview06:36 - What is PetroBricks?09:58 - PetroBricks Location12:45 - Sparkplug B Overview14:07 - Common Integrations17:02 - Data Acquisition from Service Companies19:12 - Journey into Tech24:34 - Inspiration for PetroBricks28:05 - Entry into Oil and Gas31:15 - Issues with Frac Data34:55 - PetroBricks Insights38:58 - Tools Used by Matt41:18 - Akka Framework43:58 - AI Coding Tools Overview46:04 - PetroBricks Technology Stack48:49 - Understanding Containers51:01 - Benefits of Containers54:33 - Speed Round59:30 - Favorite Vacation Destination59:35 - Preferred LLM for Problem Solving01:01:09 - Houston Insights01:01:29 - Book Recommendation01:03:54 - How to Connect with Rudyhttps://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

    1 h 6 min
  2. EP 74: Husam Rahman from aai agency

    19 SEPT.

    EP 74: Husam Rahman from aai agency

    AI is shaking things up in oil and gas, and Hussam Rahman is right in the middle of it. He’s the founder of AAI Agency and the brains behind tools like Petri, a copilot built for engineers, and the Business Toolkit that helps companies cut through messy workflows. We got into how AI is solving everyday headaches, think bad data management, clunky reporting, and inefficient processes, while opening the door to automation and smarter decision-making. Hussam’s mix of industry experience and forward-thinking tech makes for a conversation that’s equal parts practical advice and big-picture strategy on where AI is taking the energy world next.  Click here to watch a video of this episode. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.io Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro04:56 - What does AAI stand for05:05 - Do You Really Need AI?11:00 - AI in the Oil & Gas Industry12:22 - Importance of Quality Data13:38 - Data Engineering in Machine Learning15:04 - AI as a Tool in Industry16:25 - Use Cases for Large Language Models19:29 - Explainability in AI23:18 - LLMs: Answers vs. Correct Answers24:30 - Petrie Overview25:30 - Context in Data Analysis30:59 - Data Storage Solutions34:59 - Career Path Insights39:34 - Petri Excel Add-In Features43:24 - Career Progression from Hess48:30 - Prototyping Importance50:15 - Rapid Prototyping with AI52:53 - Solopreneurship Opportunities53:00 - Tools in Your Tech Stack58:35 - Arc Overview01:01:06 - Speed Round01:02:54 - Things to Do in Qatar01:02:30 - Best Coffee Shops in Houston01:02:55 - Language Model Preferences01:04:45 - Current Reading List01:06:24 - Contacting Hussam01:06:40 - Outrohttps://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

    1 h 8 min
  3. EP 73: Steven Barrow from Patronus Energy

    12 SEPT.

    EP 73: Steven Barrow from Patronus Energy

    AI is no longer just a buzzword in oil and gas, it’s reshaping how the entire industry works. Steven Barrow grew up as a fourth-generation oilfield guy, but instead of sticking with tradition, he’s pushing things forward with Patronus Energy. We got into everything from using computer vision to spot safety issues, to drones inspecting sites, to automating the headache of P&IDs. Steven’s story ties it all together: a blend of family legacy, startup grit, and some seriously cool applications of AI that are cutting through inefficiencies and making oilfield operations smarter. It’s equal parts tech talk and real-world problem solving, with a few glimpses into where energy might be headed next. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.io Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intros01:58 - Patronus Energy Overview04:02 - Founding Patronus Energy11:04 - Field Experience Insights14:07 - Effective Learning Methods15:46 - Software Development Background18:14 - Coding Journey19:06 - Smart Pigging Technology20:00 - Software Development for E&Ps22:53 - MLOps in Energy Sector25:57 - Product Development Inflection Point27:54 - Project Preferences30:36 - Computer Vision Innovations36:00 - Impact of Ukraine War on Process Safety39:30 - AI Applications in Process Safety41:40 - Drone Survey Usage44:53 - Drone Lighting Solutions46:43 - Technology Stack Overview49:50 - Underrated Tools and Frameworks51:44 - Future of Work in Energy55:12 - Prototyping Techniques56:06 - Scripting to Production1:00:34 - Dining Recommendations in Bentonvillehttps://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

    1 h 3 min
  4. EP 72: Scott Casso from Casso Land

    5 SEPT.

    EP 72: Scott Casso from Casso Land

    AI isn’t just creeping into oil and gas, it’s blowing the doors open. Scott Casso from Casso Land & Imaging Services walked us through how his team is dragging decades of dusty, “dark” data into the digital age. Think land title work, document digitization, and the kind of workflow cleanup that makes mergers and acquisitions a whole lot smoother. Instead of drowning in paper, companies can now actually use their data, cut inefficiencies, and make faster, smarter decisions. It’s a mix of old-school industry grit and next-gen AI muscle and it shows how tech can unlock value hiding in plain sight. Click here to watch a video of this episode. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.io Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Introductions01:18 - Casso Land and Imaging Services05:45 - Importance of Digitizing Data09:19 - QR Codes in Data Management12:27 - Meaning of Digitizing15:12 - Digitization in Mergers & Acquisitions17:49 - Pre-Sale Data Digitization21:56 - Key Documents for Data Extraction27:50 - Value of Searchable Data Today30:30 - Relationships in Data Analysis35:09 - Data Engineering and LLMs38:04 - External Support in Oil & Gas43:38 - Scott's Journey into the Industry50:25 - Speed Round Questions53:02 - Influential Books57:30 - Favorite Outdoor Activities in Oklahoma01:01:03 - Where to Find Scott01:01:53 - Wrapping Uphttps://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

    1 h 4 min
  5. EP 71: Mathias Lia Carlsen from whitson

    15 AOÛT

    EP 71: Mathias Lia Carlsen from whitson

    Mathias has a knack for shaking up an industry that doesn’t exactly love change, and he’s doing it from the inside. As CEO of Whitson, he’s bringing petroleum engineering software into the cloud era, building tools that work in real time instead of waiting on clunky desktop updates. We talked about what it takes to get a traditional industry to embrace modern platforms, why seamless data integration is the real game-changer, and how Whitson Plus is helping make it happen. Somewhere along the way, we compared life in Norway to Houston, swapped taco recommendations, and even found a few similarities between fjords and tech. It’s a mix of innovation, culture, and just enough humor to remind you that oil and gas tech can actually be fun. Click here to watch a video of this episode. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.io Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro01:05 - Norway Geography Overview04:26 - Understanding WITSML Standards05:55 - Introduction to WITS Protocol12:45 - Data Sovereignty Explained17:15 - SOC 2 Compliance for Software17:37 - International Market Entry Advice19:58 - Software Portability Across Clouds22:06 - Strategies for Reducing Cloud Costs23:20 - COVID-19 Impact on Cloud Adoption24:10 - Cloud Provider Flexibility25:15 - Whitson Product Overview27:28 - Whitson PBT Features29:10 - Whitson Spacing Solutions34:51 - Well-by-Well Analysis39:21 - Watson Plus Overview43:37 - Data Integration Strategies47:10 - Future of WITSML and RESQML52:40 - Importance of Software Integrations54:09 - Leveraging APIs for Growth55:30 - Snowflake Data Solutions59:23 - Speed Round Q&A1:06:00 - Contacting Whitson1:07:45 - Closing Remarks1:09:33 - Unique Aspects of Collide Energy1:13:14 - Outrohttps://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

    1 h 15 min
  6. EP 70: Michael Egan from Bunting Labs

    8 AOÛT

    EP 70: Michael Egan from Bunting Labs

    AI and GIS might not sound like the flashiest combo, until you hear what Bunting Labs is cooking up. Michael Egan breaks it down with John and Bobby: how they’re turning old-school geologic maps into clean, digital datasets, baking large language models into QGIS, and giving non-technical folks the power to ask spatial questions like pros. From landmen to transportation planners, this episode explores how tools like Mundi are cutting down analysis time and opening up the GIS world to way more people. It’s all about smarter maps, faster workflows, and making geospatial data way less intimidating. Click here to watch a video of this episode. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.io Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro01:25 - Michael Egan, Bunting Labs Co-Founder03:51 - Billion Dollar Idea in Tech05:52 - Fencing Solutions in GIS07:41 - Overview of Bunting Labs09:44 - Understanding GIS Technology12:41 - Mundi and Spatial Data Interaction15:42 - Comparing Mundi and Bunting Labs19:20 - Target Audience for Mundi21:34 - Energy Use Cases in GIS23:16 - Plat Digitizer Overview24:51 - Primary Use Cases of Mundi27:58 - Embedding Mundi in Applications30:33 - Base Map Compatibility in GIS33:00 - Maximizing QGIS Utilization34:08 - Computer Vision and LLM Integration37:30 - Future of WebGIS Technology39:48 - Advancements in Computer Vision43:20 - Self-Hosting Solutions Explained46:20 - Dataset Iteration Techniques48:27 - Cursor in Oil and Gas Industry53:36 - Cursor Applications in GIS Industry01:00:03 - Exploring the Tech Stack01:02:42 - Choosing a Cloud Provider01:03:41 - Non-OpenAI Model Preferences01:04:16 - Favorite Vacation Destinations01:04:45 - YC Company Highlights01:06:44 - Where to Find Michael Egan01:07:50 - Outrohttps://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

    1 h 9 min
  7. EP 69: Bella Kelada-Khalil from Midnight Marketing

    27 JUIN

    EP 69: Bella Kelada-Khalil from Midnight Marketing

    AI isn’t just showing up in oil and gas, it’s kicking the door down. We hung out with Bella Kelada-Khalil from Midnight Marketing, who’s diving headfirst into petroleum engineering and AI after starting in sales and events. She’s asking the smart, unfiltered questions you wish you could, and we’re here for it. We swap stories on how AI is automating the boring stuff, making data wrangling less painful, and helping teams actually trust what they’re looking at. From LangChain setups to sketchy data rooms, it’s all on the table. This one’s for anyone wondering how tech and tradition can play nice in the field. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.io Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro01:40 - Flipping the Table07:00 - Journey to AI Adoption13:34 - Understanding AI, ML, and LLM15:37 - AI vs Machine Learning vs LLMs Explained17:23 - The Power of LLMs20:55 - Starting Platforms for AI22:24 - Free vs Paid AI Models28:15 - Starting Points in Petroleum Engineering30:06 - Essential Learning Before AI31:42 - Building a Data Foundation34:40 - LinkedIn's Data Insights37:25 - AI-Generated Video Content41:10 - Authenticity in AI Creations44:35 - AI in Due Diligence Processes49:00 - Training Duration for AI Models51:15 - Optimal Efficiency in AI54:51 - Successful AI Use Cases in Production58:50 - Tech Stack Essentials1:03:04 - Data Accessibility Challenges1:08:24 - Barriers to AI Adoption in Oil & Gas1:12:15 - LLMs vs Other Tech Hypes1:17:46 - Outrohttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.linkedin.com/company/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcattershttps://www.youtube.com/@digitalwildcatters

    1 h 22 min
  8. EP 68: Cameron Snow from Danomics

    20 JUIN

    EP 68: Cameron Snow from Danomics

    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. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.io Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro01:00 - EOG Acquires INNO03:39 - Understanding Danomics07:18 - Importance of Cloud for Danomics10:38 - Cloud First Strategy14:17 - Data Residency Explained15:42 - Founding Danomics17:34 - Coding Journey22:54 - Programming Languages Overview25:14 - Managing Complex Equations29:05 - Handling Customer Requests32:54 - Significance of UI/UX Design36:40 - Meeting User Expectations38:54 - Software Integration with Applications43:25 - Data Management and Organization50:07 - Coding for Geoscientists and Engineers59:48 - AI's Impact on Oil and Gas Industry01:00:02 - AI's Limitations in Oil and Gas01:05:25 - Speed Round01:09:10 - Contacting Cam01:10:00 - Outrohttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.linkedin.com/company/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcattershttps://www.youtube.com/@digitalwildcatters

    1 h 12 min
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Welcome to Energy Bytes with John Kalfayan and Bobby Neelon. Your essential guide to the intersection of data and energy. This podcast dives deep into the world of energy, shedding light on how data, AI, and technology are revolutionizing this sector. Each episode equips listeners with insights into the most efficient tools and resources, paving the way for a data-driven future in energy. From technical nuances to broader industry trends, Energy Bytes offers an unparalleled perspective on the evolution of the energy industry. Join us as we decode the algorithms of energy, one byte at a time.

Informations

  • Chaîne
    Digital Wildcatters
  • Création
    collide.
  • Années d’activité
    2023 - 2025
  • Épisodes
    77
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Digital Wildcatters, Inc
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    Energy Bytes

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