Talal Nehme, President of Mi4 Corporation share his journey from tinkering with a Commodore 64 in Lebanon to becoming a leader in AI initiatives within the oil and gas industry. Talal discusses the importance of understanding data structures, the evolution of technology stacks, and how his contrarian approach to AI offers practical solutions for the industry. The conversation highlights the need for real-world applications of AI and Talal's vision for the future of AI in energy, focusing on gut instinct analytics over hype.

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00:00 - Intro
00:29 - Tech Journey: How I Got Started
05:29 - Consulting Career Path
08:01 - Software Development: Is It Straightforward?
10:35 - Understanding Software Architecture
11:42 - Importance of Learning Software Skills
16:36 - Building Commercial APIs: Key Considerations
19:55 - Internal vs Public APIs: Differences Explained
21:14 - Future of the API Market
29:03 - Data Sharing in Technology
35:07 - Exploring the Microsoft Tech Stack
42:54 - Favorite Tools for Developers
44:18 - Power BI: Data Visualization Tool
44:20 - SQL Compare: Database Management Tool
49:20 - Power Apps: Building Custom Apps
51:30 - AI/ML Applications in Energy Sector
51:50 - Current Projects in AI/ML
58:55 - Tips for Entering the Energy Tech Community
1:00:50 - Speed Round: Quick Questions
1:03:15 - Finding Ali: Contact Information

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