Running a company that’s shaking up oil and gas with AI is wild enough, but try doing that on zero sleep with a newborn in the house. That’s life for Josh Politte, who somehow manages to lead ACT Solutions & Consulting while changing diapers and dodging spit-up. He shares stories from a globe-spanning career (50+ countries!), the year Egypt cracked open his worldview, and how he went from petroleum engineer to Microsoft-powered problem solver. We get into why tech in this industry actually matters, how AI isn't just a buzzword, and why being a new dad might just be the ultimate crash course in leadership.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 - Intro01:40 - Who is Josh Pape11:02 - Josh’s Career Journey: College to Business16:23 - Technical Skills Development18:55 - Leading Digital Transformation at BHP23:35 - Experience as Interim CTO at Digital Wildcatters25:06 - Passion for the Microsoft Stack30:51 - Insights on AI Technology37:24 - Loving Your Work: A Personal Reflection38:00 - Future Vision: Company Goals in 3-5 Years41:39 - Hot Seat Questions: Rapid Fire Round45:10 - How to Connect with Joshhttps://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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