EP 15: Jeff Bernard from Aerion

Jeff Bernard at Aerion discuss how he is transforming the oil and gas sector through digital innovation. Jeff shares his journey from liberal arts to tech leader, explaining how he has integrated AI, IoT, and real-time data into traditional drilling processes to improve decision-making and operational efficiency. The conversation also touches on the challenges of adopting new technology in the oil field and the future potential of AI and IoT in the energy industry.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.io00:00 - Intro01:10 - Aerion's Operations Overview08:40 - Aerion's Core Services Explained12:38 - Understanding PLCs in Industry18:48 - Edge Devices and Their Role20:40 - Introduction to MQTT Protocol23:15 - EDR and WITSML Data Standards24:48 - Significance of Data Standards in Energy27:30 - MQTT for Efficient Data Transmission31:00 - Overview of Ignition Edge Technology33:00 - Exploring GraphQL APIs37:18 - Microsoft’s Role in Energy Technology43:15 - Importance of Support in Startups45:40 - Startups vs Big Companies in Energy47:50 - Digital Oilfield: Zero to One Journey49:24 - Energy as an IT Cost Factor54:16 - Speed Round Discussion58:47 - Favorite GitHub Repositories01:00:25 - Recommended Books01:02:10 - Social Media Follow Recommendations01:02:58 - How to Connect with Jeffhttps://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