Energy Bytes

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.ioClick 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_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

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.ioClick 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_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

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.ioClick 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_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

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.ioClick 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

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.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Guest Intro01:15 - Cam’s Background07:28 - Starting SmartChain10:36 - Origin of SmartChain13:18 - Overview of SmartChain17:47 - Challenges in Digitizing Field Tickets23:00 - Impact on Cash Flow24:40 - Understanding DSO and Its Importance26:42 - Average DSO & DIR Analysis28:44 - Case Study 1: Offshore Drilling Insights30:49 - Case Study 2: Performance Contract Overview32:40 - Strategies for Creating Better Contracts39:37 - Addressing Pushback and Objections41:15 - Mutual Benefits for Operators and Service Companies46:15 - Charging Models Explained48:42 - Successful Oil and Gas Startups50:35 - Role of Blockchain in Energy57:17 - Closing Thoughts57:58 - Favorite Rugby Team58:10 - Book Recommendations58:54 - Favorite Speculative Crypto01:00:34 - Favorite Vacation Spot01:01:31 - Connecting with Cameronhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

AI isn't just a buzzword in oil and gas, it’s changing the game, and we’re breaking it down with someone who’s been in the trenches making it happen. From smarter fracking and streamlined drilling to navigating the chaos of legacy systems, this convo peels back the curtain on what it *really* takes to build tech that actually works in the field. We’re talking massive data, modular design, edge computing, and the art of blending innovation with boots-on-the-ground practicality. If you’re curious how AI is actually showing up in energy (and not just living in PowerPoints), you’ll want to hear this one.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.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro00:37 - What Does Capsher Technology Do02:39 - Evolution of Software Development05:09 - Strengths of AI Technology06:26 - Overview of Collide Software09:04 - Understanding RAG Models10:09 - Implementing AI Solutions13:43 - Energy-Specific Software Development18:14 - High-Resolution Data Acquisition Techniques22:15 - Benefits of Containerization25:22 - Data Transfer to the Cloud29:20 - Frontend Technologies in Use30:33 - Introduction to GraphQL31:54 - Common Software Projects33:20 - Mobile Development Trends37:12 - AI-Assisted Software Development43:35 - AI Expectations vs. Reality47:34 - Journey into Technology50:45 - Speed Round55:56 - Where to Find Joshua Johnstonhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

AI in oil and gas isn't just a buzzword, it's actually solving real problems out in the field. On this episode, we chat with someone who's knee-deep in the data trenches and building tools that make workflows faster, smarter, and way less painful. From using vibration data to predict when gear’s about to break, to training AI to read and summarize boring old PDFs, it’s all about turning raw info into real decisions. There’s even talk of automating SQL queries (so your data team can finally breathe). If you’ve ever wrestled with messy data or clunky systems, this one’s got some seriously cool insights.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.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro01:24 - Mistral's New API05:02 - Multimodal Models in Data Pipelines07:03 - Generative vs Deterministic Models10:56 - Generative AI Program11:52 - Generative AI in Oil & Gas Industry18:05 - RAG Memory Capabilities19:50 - Training Your Data Team23:34 - Visa's Data Architecture Insights33:10 - Why Choose Databricks35:00 - Text to SQL Transformation35:52 - Generative AI Applications37:55 - AutoML Overview43:19 - Technical Skills Erosion in Data45:30 - N-Gen Projects and Innovations48:40 - Vibration Data as Physical Measurement51:33 - Insights from Vibration Data55:26 - Personal Journey in Data59:23 - Empowering Subject Matter Experts1:00:09 - Formal Education vs Self-Taught Paths1:05:35 - Speed Round1:10:15 - End1:10:48 - Favorite Vacation Destination1:11:38 - Contact Ryan and Social Linkshttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

From Kazakhstan to Louisiana and now shaking up the oil and gas industry, Onega Ulanova’s story is as bold as her startup, QMS2GO. This AI-powered tool is turning the grind of quality management into a smooth operation, automating audits, crafting training materials, and capturing wisdom from seasoned machinists. Inspired by her own experience as a quality auditor, Onega created QMS2GO to save quality managers hours (if not weeks!) of manual work. With plans to grow, fundraise, and launch a beta release, this tech is set to make waves for companies big and small. Plus, who doesn’t love a smart AI sidekick handling the heavy lifting?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.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro00:55 - What is QMS2GO? | Quality Management System03:25 - Auditing Process | Compliance & Standards11:07 - Journey to Louisiana Tech | Educational Background12:01 - Moving to the US from Kazakhstan | Immigration Experience14:15 - Starting Your Own Company | Entrepreneurship Journey18:55 - LA New Product Development | Innovation Strategies21:20 - Transition from Industrial to Consumer Products | Market Shift24:24 - Early Products | Product Development History25:04 - Shark Tank | Pitching to Investors27:19 - QMS2GO Overview | Business Model29:10 - Building for Different Industries | Market Adaptation31:16 - Return to Auditing | Career Path33:35 - Bootstrapping | Funding Strategies34:34 - Responsibility of Taking Other People's Money | Financial Ethics38:44 - Strategic Investor Relationships | Funding Advice41:40 - Investor Skepticism | Business Viability45:08 - QMS2GO’s Users | Customer Base51:13 - How QMS2GO is Being Used | Practical Applications52:56 - Importance of User Feedback | Continuous Improvement55:33 - Raising Funds | Fundraising Strategies56:50 - Pricing Model | Business Strategy01:01:23 - AI in Cold Outreach | Technology in Marketing01:03:34 - Speed Round | Quick Questions01:03:54 - Things to Do in Ruston | Local Attractions01:04:33 - Best Restaurant in Houston | Dining Recommendations01:06:23 - Running a Company in Ruston | Business Environment01:08:04 - Best Place to Eat in Shreveport | Food Recommendations01:09:02 - How to Reach Andiega | Contact Informationhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters