EP 40: Brian Weaver from Liberty Energy

Brian Weaver, Head of Software Development and Data Architecture at Liberty Energy, joins hosts John and Bobby to discuss how Liberty Energy is using advanced technology and data analytics to revolutionize fracking operations. Brian explains how the company leverages streaming data, real-time analytics, IoT, and machine learning to optimize processes, particularly in remote locations like Australia and Central Europe. He also shares insights into the challenges of integrating new technologies, the importance of data-driven decisions, and the impact of Liberty’s merger with Schlumberger. Looking ahead, Brian envisions a future where big data and AI continue to drive innovation in the oil and gas industry, helping Liberty Energy stay ahead of the curve.

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0:00 - Intro
1:36 - Liberty Frac
4:56 - Expanding Internationally
9:28 - Frac Data Capture & Analysis
9:53 - How does Liberty capture and use data
12:52 - What is InfluxDB and why is it useful for time series data
23:54 - Intro
24:00 - Your Journey to Data
27:51 - Your 2nd Stint at Liberty
28:20 - Slumber Acquisition
31:55 - Snowflake Data Sharing
36:43 - Replication and 5Tran
38:58 - Iceberg
41:04 - Snowflake
43:33 - Telemetry Data Processing
52:40 - How to break into data
54:28 - Learning data skills
1:01:10 - Lightning Round
1:01:30 - Favorite Video or Board Game
1:02:10 - Favorite Open Source Library
1:03:20 - Interesting People to Follow
1:04:50 - Favorite place to vacation

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