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Data Science and Machine Learning in Oil and Gas

Dr. R. A. Leo Elworthpodcasters.spotify.com
This podcast series was put together by data science intern Leo Elworth to spread knowledge on these hot topics to the broader community. As the buzz around data science and machine learning continues to grow, more and more people are developing a curiosity for these topics, as well as their applications to the specific field of oil and gas. Interviews with expert data scientists and geologists serve to highlight innovative problems and share entertaining anecdotes. Podcast editing assistance was provided by Selena Garza.
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Episodes

Richard Copsey, Open Innovation Manager (Part 1)

Richard Copsey introduces the idea of looking "beyond the walls" for data science and machine learning solutions. New approaches like crowdsourcing can bring data science work in from a wide, external talent pool. We also discuss three specific oil and gas problems that were solved in part by the crowd.

Jan 06, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Jenny Johnson, Emerging Technologies Incubation Manager (Part 2)

In part 2, we get tips from Jenny for how to be a successful entrepreneur in the startup space of data science and machine learning. For instance, we cover the dos and don'ts of navigating a tech showcase as a startup.

Jan 02, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Jenny Johnson, Emerging Technologies Incubation Manager (Part 1)

Jenny Johnson discuss how to work with emerging technologies in data science and machine learning. In particular, she walks through working with startups, and more generally the startup ecosystem, to solve business pain points requiring new data science and machine learning solutions.

Jan 02, 202014 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Matt Morris, Project Geophysical Advisor (Part 2)

How does a machine learning skeptic turn into a machine learning advocate? In Part 2, Matt recounts his data science and machine learning journey from his initial introduction and skepticism to his acceptance and forward looking thoughts on where these methods will proceed from here in oil and gas.

Dec 31, 201919 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Matt Morris, Project Geophysical Advisor (Part 1)

As a senior geoscientist who has been involved in many data science and machine learning projects, Matt Morris discusses where these fields fit into the work of a geoscientist in oil and gas. He describes what problems are well suited for data science or machine learning and the qualities of the solutions that can make them more useful.

Dec 31, 201916 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Dilshad Akkam Veettil, Data Scientist (Part 2)

In part two, we find out what led Dilshad to pursue science and how his career took some unexpected turns along the path to becoming a data scientist.

Dec 31, 201919 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Dilshad Akkam Veettil, Data Scientist (Part 1)

Still new to being a data scientist, Dilshad tells us about his latest work on Geosteering and reveals how an afternoon at a loud cupcake cafe helped with a messy data problem.

Dec 31, 201920 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Ingrid Tobar, Manager Data Science and Advanced Analytics (Part 1)

Data Scientist Ingrid Tobar walks us through one of her most interesting projects, Rapid Basin Evaluation. She discusses this project for shortening the timeline for a basin evaluation and how the team was able to accomplish that goal.

Dec 17, 201914 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Alex Bayeh, Data Science Technology Advancement Manager (Part 1)

Alex Bayeh walks us through his current projects, highlighting a project called the Tops Propagation Tool. He shares with us how the project began, their approach, and what examining brain waves from a zebrafish has to do with Well Logs.

Dec 17, 201924 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Vincent LeMoine, Data Engineering Manager (Part 2)

After discussing the topic of data science and machine learning in part 1, we dig deeper into the oil and gas industry in part 2 of our interview. In part 2, Data Engineering Manager Vincent LeMoine gives his thoughts on how data science and machine learning can play a role in oil and gas specific problems, as well as some ideas on their place in the industry as a whole.

Dec 15, 201930 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Vincent LeMoine, Data Engineering Manager (Part 1)

Data Engineering Manager Vincent LeMoine gives a fantastic introduction to the high-level topics of data science, machine learning, and oil and gas. He shares with us his take on what data science is and what skill sets are required to work in this area. After discussing the topic of data science and machine learning, we dig deeper into the oil and gas industry in part 2 of our interview.

Dec 15, 201912 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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