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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.

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  • #69
    Jun 27, 2025 · 1 hr 20 min

    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 view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - Flipping the Table 07:00 - Journey to AI Adoption 13:34 - Understanding AI, ML, and LLM 15:37 - AI vs Machine Learning vs LLMs Explained 17:23 - The Power of LLMs 20:55 - Starting Platforms for AI 22:24 - Free vs Paid AI Models 28:15 - Starting Points in Petroleum Engineering 30:06 - Essential Learning Before AI 31:42 - Building a Data Foundation 34:40 - LinkedIn's Data Insights 37:25 - AI-Generated Video Content 41:10 - Authenticity in AI Creations 44:35 - AI in Due Diligence Processes 49:00 - Training Duration for AI Models 51:15 - Optimal Efficiency in AI 54:51 - Successful AI Use Cases in Production 58:50 - Tech Stack Essentials 1:03:04 - Data Accessibility Challenges 1:08:24 - Barriers to AI Adoption in Oil & Gas 1:12:15 - LLMs vs Other Tech Hypes 1:17:46 - Outro https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters https://www.linkedin.com/company/digitalwildcatters https://twitter.com/DWildcatters https://www.youtube.com/@digitalwildcatters

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  • #68
    Jun 20, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min

    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 - Intro 01:00 - EOG Acquires INNO 03:39 - Understanding Danomics 07:18 - Importance of Cloud for Danomics 10:38 - Cloud First Strategy 14:17 - Data Residency Explained 15:42 - Founding Danomics 17:34 - Coding Journey 22:54 - Programming Languages Overview 25:14 - Managing Complex Equations 29:05 - Handling Customer Requests 32:54 - Significance of UI/UX Design 36:40 - Meeting User Expectations 38:54 - Software Integration with Applications 43:25 - Data Management and Organization 50:07 - Coding for Geoscientists and Engineers 59:48 - AI's Impact on Oil and Gas Industry 01:00:02 - AI's Limitations in Oil and Gas 01:05:25 - Speed Round 01:09:10 - Contacting Cam 01:10:00 - Outro https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters https://www.linkedin.com/company/digitalwildcatters https://twitter.com/DWildcatters https://www.youtube.com/@digitalwildcatters

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  • #67
    Jun 13, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min

    EP 67: Jeff Krimmel from Krimmel Strategy Group

    If you've ever wrestled with messy datasets, legacy code, or trying to get executives to actually *use* data, you’ll get a kick out of this one. We sat down with Jeff Krimmel from Krimmel Strategy Group to talk shop about how he’s helping energy companies turn their mountain of data into real-world strategy. We hit everything from making peace with Fortran (yep, still kicking) to getting smart about tools like Snowflake and Databricks, and even why asking better questions matters more than the data itself. Jeff’s got a sharp eye for cutting through the noise—and a knack for blending cold, hard numbers with human behavior. Whether you geek out on AI trends or just want your data dashboards to make more sense, this convo's got something 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 - Intro 04:05 - Snowflake Summit Insights 06:22 - Data Utilization by Jeff 11:28 - Over-engineering in Decision Making 14:08 - Effective Forecasting Techniques 15:21 - Understanding Variable Importance 16:18 - Confidence in Decision-Making Processes 19:20 - Engineering vs Energy Industry Decisions 21:20 - The Role of Assumptions in Analysis 22:50 - Proof of Work Explained 23:30 - Managing Risk and Uncertainty in Energy 27:17 - Overview of Crudele Strategy Group 27:31 - Typical Project Workflow 27:37 - Tools Used by Matt 31:17 - Foundations of Energy Sector 32:56 - Value of Third-Party Perspectives 34:40 - Data Abundance in Energy Sector 35:55 - Jeff's Data Acquisition Methods 38:30 - Understanding OData 41:40 - Challenges with APIs 43:20 - Google Sheets Scripting Techniques 46:40 - Integrating DuckDB with Google Sheets 48:37 - Chart Visualization Insights 50:49 - Cost of DIY Solutions 52:47 - Trusting AI in Decision Making 58:18 - Speed Round Discussion 58:20 - Jacob’s Startup in Energy 58:29 - Would You Rather: C++ vs Fortran 59:10 - Favorite Houston Restaurant Recommendations 1:00:08 - Favorite Scripting Language Choices 1:04:36 - Cancun Travel Insights 1:07:21 - How to Connect with Jeff 1:08:03 - Collide Platform Overview 1:09:39 - Building a Community: The Grind 1:10:27 - Growth Strategies for Collide 1:11:09 - The Endless Journey in Software Development 1:11:35 - Conclusion on Software Development Challenges 1:11:50 - The Ongoing Nature of Development 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

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  • #66
    Jun 6, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min

    EP 66: Cam Sinclair from SmartChain

    SmartChain is on a mission to kill off the chaos of clunky contracts in oil and gas and they might actually be pulling it off. We caught up with their co-founder Cameron Sinclair, who’s turning heads with a platform that automates the mess out of invoicing, closes those dreaded “leakage” gaps, and makes cash flow way less of a guessing game. From aligning incentives between operators and vendors to building smarter, data-driven performance contracts, Cameron breaks down how SmartChain is flipping the script on old-school processes and dragging them into the digital age. If you've ever dealt with contract nightmares (or just want your ops to run smoother), this one’s worth a listen. 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 - Guest Intro 01:15 - Cam’s Background 07:28 - Starting SmartChain 10:36 - Origin of SmartChain 13:18 - Overview of SmartChain 17:47 - Challenges in Digitizing Field Tickets 23:00 - Impact on Cash Flow 24:40 - Understanding DSO and Its Importance 26:42 - Average DSO & DIR Analysis 28:44 - Case Study 1: Offshore Drilling Insights 30:49 - Case Study 2: Performance Contract Overview 32:40 - Strategies for Creating Better Contracts 39:37 - Addressing Pushback and Objections 41:15 - Mutual Benefits for Operators and Service Companies 46:15 - Charging Models Explained 48:42 - Successful Oil and Gas Startups 50:35 - Role of Blockchain in Energy 57:17 - Closing Thoughts 57:58 - Favorite Rugby Team 58:10 - Book Recommendations 58:54 - Favorite Speculative Crypto 01:00:34 - Favorite Vacation Spot 01:01:31 - Connecting with Cameron 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

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