Hari Koduru from SigmaStream

Real-time data is changing the game in oil and gas, and SigmaStream is leading the charge. Jeremy and Hari Koduru talk about how their high-frequency data tech is shaking up drilling operations, making things faster, smarter, and way more efficient. Hari shares his journey from India to engineering to founding SigmaStream, breaking down the wild ride of building a company that thrives on precision data. We get into why split-second analytics matter, how better data leads to better decisions, and where all of this is headed—including some surprising moves into geothermal. If you’re into the mix of tech, problem-solving, and energy, this one’s for you. 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 watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro 01:23 - Who is Hari Koduru 06:34 - Growing Up in India 07:35 - Moving to the US 10:18 - Career at Esri 13:27 - AAA Experience 17:08 - Starting Your Own Company 19:54 - Understanding Southern Hospitality 22:08 - Waste Management Project Timeline 22:59 - First Job in Oil and Gas 24:30 - Importance of Maps in Industry 26:13 - Career Start at Neighbors Drilling 30:10 - WITSML Technology 36:10 - Overview of SigmaStream 40:13 - SigmaStream Clientele 43:18 - Applicability to Geothermal Drilling 45:16 - Hobbies Outside of Work 47:00 - Advice for Younger Self 51:10 - Branding Insights 52:05 - Favorite Restaurants in Houston 54:24 - Connecting with Hari 55:05 - Wrapping Up 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