EP 2: Talal Nehme from Mi4 Corporation

Talal Nehme, President of Mi4 Corporation share his journey from tinkering with a Commodore 64 in Lebanon to becoming a leader in AI initiatives within the oil and gas industry. Talal discusses the importance of understanding data structures, the evolution of technology stacks, and how his contrarian approach to AI offers practical solutions for the industry. The conversation highlights the need for real-world applications of AI and Talal's vision for the future of AI in energy, focusing on gut instinct analytics over hype.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 - Intro00:29 - Tech Journey: How I Got Started05:29 - Consulting Career Path08:01 - Software Development: Is It Straightforward?10:35 - Understanding Software Architecture11:42 - Importance of Learning Software Skills16:36 - Building Commercial APIs: Key Considerations19:55 - Internal vs Public APIs: Differences Explained21:14 - Future of the API Market29:03 - Data Sharing in Technology35:07 - Exploring the Microsoft Tech Stack42:54 - Favorite Tools for Developers44:18 - Power BI: Data Visualization Tool44:20 - SQL Compare: Database Management Tool49:20 - Power Apps: Building Custom Apps51:30 - AI/ML Applications in Energy Sector51:50 - Current Projects in AI/ML58:55 - Tips for Entering the Energy Tech Community1:00:50 - Speed Round: Quick Questions1:03:15 - Finding Ali: Contact Informationhttps://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