From radio rigs in Army tents to running IT for a major oil and gas consulting firm, Curtis has had one hell of a ride, and he’s got the stories to prove it. He talks about swapping camo for keyboards, how military comms set the stage for his tech leadership style, and why he’s not sold on jumping on every shiny new AI trend. It’s a refreshingly no-BS look at what it really takes to lead tech teams in high-stakes environments, the power of practical problem-solving, and how staying grounded is just as important as staying cutting-edge.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.
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00:00 - Intro01:49 - Who is Curtis Forsythe02:59 - Curtis' Upbringing and Military Experience07:54 - Transitioning to IT Consulting10:37 - Early Career Days in IT12:47 - Transitioning to Oil and Gas Industry18:54 - Joining EAG: The Journey23:00 - Role of a VP of IT26:00 - Tech Tinkering in IT Management28:50 - Future of Oil and Gas Technology34:20 - Discussion on ChatGPT40:30 - Thoughts on Tesla Innovations46:46 - Favorite Book Recommendations49:20 - Connecting with Curtis Forsythe50:20 - Why Choose E&A for Businesshttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.linkedin.com/company/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcattershttps://www.youtube.com/@digitalwildcatters

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