EP 12: Andrew Muñoz from 4Cast

20/09/2023 1h 0min Episodio 12
EP 12: Andrew Muñoz from 4Cast

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Andrew Muñoz, CTO of 4Cast discuss his journey from geophysicist to tech entrepreneur. Andrew shares how he has combined geophysics with AI and data science to revolutionize geophysics interpretation in the oil and gas sector. The conversation delves into his self-taught programming skills, experiences with industry giants, and the development of intuitive software for both technical and non-technical users. Andrew also offers insights into the future of tech startups in industrial markets.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.ioClick here to watch a video of this episode.
00:00 - Guest Intro - Andrew Munoz01:05 - Andrew Munoz, Geophysics Expert05:01 - Early Coding Experiences in Tech10:06 - Journey into Oil and Gas Industry17:55 - Programming Journey and Skills19:00 - Importance of Self-Learning in Tech19:37 - Value of Good Mentors in Career21:50 - Building Your Own Framework for Efficiency23:30 - Starting with Free and White Label Solutions25:48 - Motivation from Problem Solving26:50 - How to Build Good Software Effectively31:46 - #HamadDarko Discussion36:00 - Deploying Spotfire on Linux40:55 - Managing and Visualizing Large Datasets44:10 - R vs Python: A Comparison47:51 - Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)52:05 - Debugging Techniques with VS Code55:25 - Speed Round Q&A57:55 - Wrapping It Up: Key Takeaways58:34 - Outro and Closing Remarkshttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters