Tap Into Data

Jared Westrem & Adam Chartrand
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Welcome to the Tap Into Data: Happy Hour Podcast, where we blend analytics and insights with great conversation, all served up with a twist of fun! I’m your host, Jared Westrem, and Adam Chartrand. Each episode, we invite data lovers, thought leaders, and innovators to pull up a chair and share their stories over a virtual happy hour.

Episodes

  1. 13H AGO

    Tap Into Data 008

    Join us as we recap last week's exciting conversation with Zach. The discussion highlights the evolution of data usage and its impact on various industries, as well as the engagement and reach of the podcast.

    20 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Tap Into Data 007 - Zachary Roach

    The conversation covers the evolution of drone technology in utilities, the impact of automation on utility inspections, challenges in data collection and asset accuracy, and the transformation in utility operations. It also explores the use of DJI Dock 3 in utility inspections and the mobile capability of the dock, as well as the challenges and insights in data collection for automation in utilities. The conversation covers the implementation of drone technology in utility operations, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and automation. It explores the use of drones for field data collection, mission support, storm response, and electric distribution inspections. The discussion also delves into the development of a hardware-agnostic remote pilot operation center and the growth of the UAS program through automation and efficiency. Takeaways Automation in utility inspectionsChallenges in data collection and asset accuracyTransformation in utility operations Efficiency through automationCost reduction through automation Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome05:24 Evolution of Drone Technology in Utilities11:41 Use of DJI Dock 3 in Utility Inspections16:45 Mobile Capability of DJI Dock 3 36:38 Field Data Collection 42:18 Drone Technology in Electric Distribution 47:36 Drone in the Box and Remote Operations in Texas53:12 Drone Technology Development and Integration

    1h 1m

  3. MAY 8

    Tap Into Data 006

    The conversation covers a range of topics, including the challenges of podcast momentum, the use of dock technology for automation and data management, DJI's Flight Hub options, upcoming travel plans, and the evolution of drone technology. The discussion also highlights the comprehensive asset inspection and introduces an upcoming guest from Xcel Energy. Takeaways Dock technology offers scalable automation and data management.DJI's Flight Hub provides cloud-based, on-prem, and all-in-one options for drone operations. Chapters 00:00 Reconnecting and Reflecting06:18 Expanding Dock Applications14:51 Comparing DJI's Flight Hub Options20:29 Holistic Asset View26:26 Evolving Drone Technology31:51 Upcoming Guest Introduction

    35 min

  4. APR 2

    Tap Into Data 005 - Kadin LeCoure

    Catching up with Kadin LaCoure to talk data, business operations, solar and wind energy projects, personal use of data, and fitness.

    26 min

  5. MAR 13

    Tap Into Data 004 - Let's Talk About Docks

    In this episode, Jared Westrem and Adam explore the latest capabilities of drone-in-a-box technology, its applications across industries like renewable energy, utilities, agriculture, and infrastructure, and how it is transforming safety, efficiency, and remote operations.

    30 min

  6. FEB 26

    Tap Into Data 003

    In this Tap Into Data episode, we reflect on our conversation with DDB Consultants on how their practical approach to digital strategy and process optimization is helping organizations work on the future. In the next episode, we build on that foundation by diving into DJI Dock 3 systems and exploring how fully automated, 24/7 drone-in-a-box operations can transform data collection and asset inspections.

    10 min

  7. FEB 23

    Tap Into Data 002 - Guest Gurmeet Mangat

    Join Adam, Gurmeet, and Jared in this high‑energy Tap Into Data Studio session as they turn real-world business challenges into clear, actionable insights using modern data tools and practical storytelling.

    22 min

  8. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Tap Into Data 001

    Big week ahead and we couldn’t be more excited to finally share what we’ve been working on behind the scenes 🎙️🍻 We’re officially launching the all-new “Tap Into Data” podcast, where we dive into the stories, lessons, and about shaping data and technology. Kicking things off with our first session featuring Gurmeet Mangat, bringing an awesome conversation you won’t want to miss, dropping on your favorite platforms later this week. And because no good launch is complete without a little humility… here’s a brief blooper from recording the intro. Stay tuned for plenty more, with lots of learning (and laughs) along the way. Jared Westrem & Adam Chartrand, MBA hashtag#TapIntoData hashtag#PodcastLaunch hashtag#Data hashtag#Technology hashtag#Leadership hashtag#LearningInPublic

    1 min

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Welcome to the Tap Into Data: Happy Hour Podcast, where we blend analytics and insights with great conversation, all served up with a twist of fun! I’m your host, Jared Westrem, and Adam Chartrand. Each episode, we invite data lovers, thought leaders, and innovators to pull up a chair and share their stories over a virtual happy hour.

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  • Creator
    Jared Westrem & Adam Chartrand
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Jared Westrem & Adam Chartrand
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