Rodney Giles, CEO and co-founder of BidOut share how his tech journey led to the creation of BidOut, a platform revolutionizing procurement in the oil and gas sector. Rodney discusses the challenges of navigating the tech landscape, the importance of simplicity in SaaS solutions, and how cloud-native solutions and AI are driving innovation in procurement. He also emphasizes the importance of agility in tech development and shares insights on how BidOut is enhancing efficiency in the energy industry.

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00:00 - Intro
00:47 - Getting into Tech
03:30 - Evolution as a Technologist
08:53 - Successful Architectural Decisions
10:55 - CI/CD Practices
14:17 - Infrastructure Background
17:44 - Backend Programming Languages
23:18 - Decision-Making in Tech
26:58 - Crossing the Chasm in Tech
29:40 - Data Analytics Insights
33:20 - Supply Chain Challenges
38:09 - Working with Excel in Tech
41:34 - VMs vs Containers Explained
44:22 - Understanding Data Centers
50:08 - Favorite Video Game
51:49 - Favorite Managed Services
53:29 - Exciting Tech Innovations
54:45 - Advice for Energy Tech Newcomers
56:17 - Connecting with Rodney

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