Curtis Forsyth

From radio rigs in Army tents to running IT for a major oil and gas consulting firm, Curtis has had one hell of a ride, and he’s got the stories to prove it. He talks about swapping camo for keyboards, how military comms set the stage for his tech leadership style, and why he’s not sold on jumping on every shiny new AI trend. It’s a refreshingly no-BS look at what it really takes to lead tech teams in high-stakes environments, the power of practical problem-solving, and how staying grounded is just as important as staying cutting-edge. 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.io Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro 01:49 - Who is Curtis Forsythe 02:59 - Curtis' Upbringing and Military Experience 07:54 - Transitioning to IT Consulting 10:37 - Early Career Days in IT 12:47 - Transitioning to Oil and Gas Industry 18:54 - Joining EAG: The Journey 23:00 - Role of a VP of IT 26:00 - Tech Tinkering in IT Management 28:50 - Future of Oil and Gas Technology 34:20 - Discussion on ChatGPT 40:30 - Thoughts on Tesla Innovations 46:46 - Favorite Book Recommendations 49:20 - Connecting with Curtis Forsythe 50:20 - Why Choose E&A for Business https://twitter.com/collide_io https://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io https://www.facebook.com/collide.io https://www.instagram.com/collide.io https://www.youtube.com/@collide_io https://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters