EP 12: From Geophysics to CTO: A Conversation with Andrew Muñoz at 4Cast

This week we're joined by Andrew Muñoz, the CTO of 4Cast, to delve into the technological frontier of the oil and gas industry. Andrew brings his unique background as a former geophysicist to the conversation, offering keen insights into the sector's evolution. We navigate the intricate landscape of data, user interfaces, and venture capital in oil and gas.

Key Talking Points:
  • Career Transition: Andrew talks about how he transitioned from a geophysicist to a technology expert, emphasizing the skills that have been transferable between the two fields.
  • Seismic Data: The episode takes a deep dive into the importance of seismic data in oil and gas exploration, examining how it impacts operational efficiency.
  • Modernizing User Interfaces: We discuss the pressing need and ongoing efforts to modernize the often outdated user interfaces in the industry, making them more intuitive and efficient.
  • Python's Versatility: Andrew shares why Python has become his programming language of choice, especially when it comes to handling complex data analytics in the oil and gas sector.
  • Venture Capital and Hands-On Experience: The conversation shifts towards the role of venture capital in driving innovation in the industry and why hands-on experience is invaluable for entrepreneurs venturing into this space.

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Creators and Guests

Bobby Neelon
Host
Bobby Neelon
Husband, Father, Baseball, Upstream Oil and Gas, R, Python, JS, SQL, Cloud Computing
John Kalfayan
Host
John Kalfayan
Raddad, energy tech, crypto, data, sports, cars
EP 12: From Geophysics to CTO: A Conversation with Andrew Muñoz at 4Cast