Episodes

  • Western Colorado University – Energy is cool!!! – Ep 38

    Western Colorado University – Energy is cool!!! – Ep 38
    Aug 15 2023
    In this episode our hosts Jason Duff and Jim Kocis talk with Veronica Wilde, Head of External Communications for the Energy Management Program at Western Colorado University    100% student placement into the industry, NAPE attendance to max the value of the students, proactive student clubs and elks and turkeys on the fairways…….a passionate view from Veronica on what her role is at Western Colorado around fostering communications, strategic partnerships, industry connections and setting up mentorship opportunities for every student in the Energy sector.  We also cover the proper pronunciation of “Alumni” – whether you prefer the Scottish or American version, the graduates of this program have a bright future.     The Energy Management Program at Western provides students with an understanding of the business of energy and mineral exploration. Students also learn land and resource management principles from the perspective of business administration, economics, geology and environmental studies. The progam is accredited by the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL).  Drive and energy is clearly Veronica’s middle name and clearly uses this to really help the students max value of their time at Western Colorado      Jason Duff :         linkedin.com/in/jason-duff-a35b09           Jim Kocis : linkedin.com/in/jimkocis    Veronica Wilde : linkedin.com/in/veronica-wilde    https://western.edu/program/energy-management/    Golf Fundraiser, September 18 Littleton CO: https://western.edu/program/energy-management/2023-energy-management-golf-tournament/    Brought to you by https://oggn.com, the largest and most listened to podcast network for the Oil & Gas and Energy Industry.  Brought to you by https://oggn.com, the largest and most listened to podcast network for the Oil & Gas and Energy Industry. Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here Brought to you on the Oil and Gas Global Network, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. More from OGGN ... Podcasts LinkedIn Group LinkedIn Company Page Get notified about industry events  
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    37 mins
  • Two Miles – Two Jason’s – 3 people = experience counts – Ep 37

    Two Miles – Two Jason’s – 3 people = experience counts – Ep 37
    Aug 1 2023
    In this episode I give the mic to Jason Miles from Neusdesic to interview Fred Miles, VP Ingenx and also Jason’s father, and I on 10 questions around our experience and energy workforce of tomorrow.  I’ve known both Jason and Fred for 30 yrs both on a personal as well as business level – so was fun to take this approach and give Jason control who is very techy savvy and is peronally very interested in how he uses this experience to shape his career in the Oil & Gas industry.  A great insightful father-son fun look back and look forward at the industry and how we can learn from and what we need to change as we transform the industry with digital  Jason Duff :         linkedin.com/in/jason-duff-a35b09         Jason Miles : linkedin.com/in/jasonlmiles  Fred Miles : linkedin.com/in/fred-v-miles  Brought to you by https://oggn.com, the largest and most listened to podcast network for the Oil & Gas and Energy Industry. Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here Brought to you on the Oil and Gas Global Network, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. More from OGGN ... Podcasts LinkedIn Group LinkedIn Company Page Get notified about industry events  
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    46 mins
  • GenAI – the IBM gangs view on getting started  – Ep 36

    GenAI – the IBM gangs view on getting started  – Ep 36
    Jul 25 2023
    In this episode our hosts Jason Duff, Jim Kocis and Brian Woodward talk with Shobhit Varshney and Binoy Damodaran, both Data Analytics experts and leading IBM Consulting’s Generative AI practices in the US market and Industrial Sector.  Using Shobhit’s and Binoy’s wealth of experience we explore GenAI, how it has evolved, what’s right and wrong, and how we perform work securely.  They also discuss common use cases and areas where GenAI is a good fit (and where it is not).  They also answer Jim’s mother’s question of why we have now reached the tipping point with GenAI and are hearing so darn much about these days !  Finally the group wraps with the impact of GenAI to the workforce and the skills needed to be successful – spoiler alert – it’s isn’t deeper technical chops.  Jason Duff  Brian Woodward  Jim Kocis Shobhit Varshney  https://shobhitvarshney.com  Binoy Damodaran  Brought to you by https://oggn.com, the largest and most listened to podcast network for the Oil & Gas and Energy Industry. Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here Brought to you on the Oil and Gas Global Network, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. More from OGGN ... Podcasts LinkedIn Group LinkedIn Company Page Get notified about industry events  
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    40 mins
  • Exploring the permanent vs contractor market for Energy companies – Ep 35

    Exploring the permanent vs contractor market for Energy companies – Ep 35
    Jul 4 2023
    In this episode our hosts Jason Duff and Neil Syme talk with Kristen Wilkinson, the energy lead for Insight Global recruitment consulting company in London. In this episode we discuss how the recruitment market has evolved through the years.  This includes topics such as diversity, changes in contractor trends, what makes a successful contractor, how technology is impacting the industry as well as many other topics. Kristen is a native Texan and worked there for many years before moving to London last year so has a very unique perspective on the differences between the UK and US markets and cultures, and how these impacts both the companies and candidates approach and messaging on recruitment. Neil Syme;  https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ Jason Duff:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-duff-a35b09/ Kristen Wilkinson:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-wilkinson-branson-23629192/ Insight Global:  https://insightglobal.com/ Brought to you by https://oggn.com, the largest and most listened to podcast network for the Oil & Gas and Energy Industry. Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here Brought to you on the Oil and Gas Global Network, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. More from OGGN ... Podcasts LinkedIn Group LinkedIn Company Page Get notified about industry events  
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    36 mins
  • What’s all this about Generative AI really all about? – Ep 34

    What’s all this about Generative AI really all about? – Ep 34
    Jun 27 2023
    In this episode our hosts Brian Woodward and Jason Duff talk with Vish Avasarala, Deep IQ Founder + CEO and Jeff Washburn, DeepIQ VP. In this episode we cover four main topics What is generative AI?   Why is it considered a step change or significantly different than current AI and machine learning? Generative AI impact the Energy Workforce of Tomorrow and  what can it do today for the workforce, also what can’t it do What should we be aware of:  ie false hallucinations with generative AI. How do they get value from this Brian Woodward :  https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-woodward-7491661/ Jason Duff:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-duff-a35b09/ Vish Avasarala  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vish-avasarala-5064a058/ Jeff Washburn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffwash/ https://www.deepiq.com Brought to you by https://oggn.com, the largest and most listened to podcast network for the Oil & Gas and Energy Industry. Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here Brought to you on the Oil and Gas Global Network, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. More from OGGN ... Podcasts LinkedIn Group LinkedIn Company Page Get notified about industry events  
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    34 mins
  • Bringing energy jobs back to the US – Ep 33

    Bringing energy jobs back to the US – Ep 33
    Jun 20 2023
    In this episode our hosts Neil Syme and Jason Duff talk with Harry Moser, the founder and leader of the reshoring initiative. We discuss how this and other manufacturing industries is coping with globalization, and the previous migration of jobs to other countries like China.  Harry, discusses reshoring which is a not for profit organization that focuses on keeping and re-establishing manufacturing jobs in the US. He talks us through the reasons this is so important for the US as well as how his tools such as the TCO calculator, which make it a compelling proposition for companies, and make it a smart decision, not just an emotional one. Neil Syme;  https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ Jason Duff:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-duff-a35b09/ Harry Moser - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-moser-58a8024/ Reshoring Initiative:  https://www.reshorenow.org/ Brought to you by https://oggn.com, the largest and most listened to podcast network for the Oil & Gas and Energy Industry. Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here Brought to you on the Oil and Gas Global Network, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. More from OGGN ... Podcasts LinkedIn Group LinkedIn Company Page Get notified about industry events  
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    35 mins
  • Bringing classic skills to the new world – Ep 31

    Bringing classic skills to the new world – Ep 31
    Jun 6 2023
    In this episode our hosts Neil Syme and Jason Duff with Monty Hoffman, President of Safford Industries and 48 years in the Energy Industry, as a geologist.  This episode Monty reflects on his past experiences, how the industry has changed, and where we are now.  He also looks to provide some thoughts on where new entrants to the industry can flourish, and how the industry can ensure they minimize knowedge drain. Jason Duff Neil Syme Monty Hoffman Brought to you by https://oggn.com, the largest and most listened to podcast network for the Oil & Gas and Energy Industry. Brought to you by https://oggn.com, the largest and most listened to podcast network for the Oil & Gas and Energy Industry. Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here Brought to you on the Oil and Gas Global Network, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. More from OGGN ... Podcasts LinkedIn Group LinkedIn Company Page Get notified about industry events  
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    34 mins
  • The gig economy and the energy workforce of tomorrow, Ep 30

    The gig economy and the energy workforce of tomorrow, Ep 30
    Apr 18 2023
    In this episode, our hosts Jerry Lewis and Neil Syme talk with Jason Radisson, founder of Movo (movo.co), formerly with Rapi, 99 Taxis, Uber and McKinsey about the Gig Economy, the role of labor in families struggling to get by, the evolution of tech and platforms to support blue collar, highly skilled and high volume workers, the similarity between gig economy HR platforms and massively multiplayer online games, skill and experience tracking and transparency, the altruistic role these platforms can play in terms of worker empowerment, wage equalization, equal pay for equal work, market value for skills, how marketplace modalities apply to high volume mobile workforces, how the next generation(s) of workers want to interact with employers, each other, and how they want to be treated, the evolution of hybrid work models, how labor platforms like Movo can bring clarity and structure to labor markets, labor management and labor participation in developing economies and finally how legacy firms like most large oil and gas companies might adopt gig-economy tech for something like HR and workforce management. Brought to you by https://oggn.com, the largest and most listened to podcast network for the Oil & Gas and Energy Industry. Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here Brought to you on the Oil and Gas Global Network, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. More from OGGN ... Podcasts LinkedIn Group LinkedIn Company Page Get notified about industry events  
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    32 mins