EP 13: Rodney Giles from BidOut

09/27/23 • 57 min

Rodney Giles, CEO and co-founder of BidOut share how his tech journey led to the creation of BidOut, a platform revolutionizing procurement in the oil and gas sector. Rodney discusses the challenges of navigating the tech landscape, the importance of simplicity in SaaS solutions, and how cloud-native solutions and AI are driving innovation in procurement. He also emphasizes the importance of agility in tech development and shares insights on how BidOut is enhancing efficiency in the energy industry.

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00:00 - Intro
00:47 - Getting into Tech
03:30 - Evolution as a Technologist
08:53 - Successful Architectural Decisions
10:55 - CI/CD Practices
14:17 - Infrastructure Background
17:44 - Backend Programming Languages
23:18 - Decision-Making in Tech
26:58 - Crossing the Chasm in Tech
29:40 - Data Analytics Insights
33:20 - Supply Chain Challenges
38:09 - Working with Excel in Tech
41:34 - VMs vs Containers Explained
44:22 - Understanding Data Centers
50:08 - Favorite Video Game
51:49 - Favorite Managed Services
53:29 - Exciting Tech Innovations
54:45 - Advice for Energy Tech Newcomers
56:17 - Connecting with Rodney

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EP 12: Andrew Muñoz from 4Cast

Andrew Muñoz, CTO of 4Cast discuss his journey from geophysicist to tech entrepreneur. Andrew shares how he has combined geophysics with AI and data science to revolutionize geophysics interpretation in the oil and gas sector. The conversation delves into his self-taught programming skills, experiences with industry giants, and the development of intuitive software for both technical and non-technical users. Andrew also offers insights into the future of tech startups in industrial markets.

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00:00 - Guest Intro - Andrew Munoz
01:05 - Andrew Munoz, Geophysics Expert
05:01 - Early Coding Experiences in Tech
10:06 - Journey into Oil and Gas Industry
17:55 - Programming Journey and Skills
19:00 - Importance of Self-Learning in Tech
19:37 - Value of Good Mentors in Career
21:50 - Building Your Own Framework for Efficiency
23:30 - Starting with Free and White Label Solutions
25:48 - Motivation from Problem Solving
26:50 - How to Build Good Software Effectively
31:46 - #HamadDarko Discussion
36:00 - Deploying Spotfire on Linux
40:55 - Managing and Visualizing Large Datasets
44:10 - R vs Python: A Comparison
47:51 - Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)
52:05 - Debugging Techniques with VS Code
55:25 - Speed Round Q&A
57:55 - Wrapping It Up: Key Takeaways
58:34 - Outro and Closing Remarks

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The Untold Story of Armenia's Geopolitical Tug-of-War

Nareg Soghomonian joins host John Kalfayan to discuss the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Artsakh, Armenia, and its significant connection to global energy geopolitics. Nareg shares a personal account of a colleague's brother who has gone missing amidst the chaos, highlighting the dire situation. The conversation expands to the geopolitical conflicts affecting oil and gas prices and the silence of major energy companies like BP and Equinor, despite their stakes in the region. Nareg calls for action, emphasizing that this is not just an Armenian issue but a global human rights crisis.

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0:00 - Introduction to Energy Bytes Podcast
3:15 - Artsakh Conflict Overview
5:29 - Who is John Kalfayan
6:04 - Origins of Artsakh-Azerbaijan Conflict
15:31 - Armenia's Historical Background
19:20 - Energy Politics in Artsakh Invasion
21:04 - Azerbaijan's Strategic Objectives
28:21 - BTC Pipeline Ownership Debate
31:33 - BP's Energy Sustainability Goals
34:50 - Oil Industry's Role in Conflict Regions
36:30 - US Foreign Aid to Armenia
39:30 - Documenting War Crimes in Artsakh
41:30 - Reflecting on Artsakh Invasion
44:22 - Impacts of Sanctions on Countries

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