If you've ever wrestled with messy datasets, legacy code, or trying to get executives to actually *use* data, you’ll get a kick out of this one. We sat down with Jeff Krimmel from Krimmel Strategy Group to talk shop about how he’s helping energy companies turn their mountain of data into real-world strategy. We hit everything from making peace with Fortran (yep, still kicking) to getting smart about tools like Snowflake and Databricks, and even why asking better questions matters more than the data itself. Jeff’s got a sharp eye for cutting through the noise—and a knack for blending cold, hard numbers with human behavior. Whether you geek out on AI trends or just want your data dashboards to make more sense, this convo's got something for you.

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00:00 - Intro
04:05 - Snowflake Summit Insights
06:22 - Data Utilization by Jeff
11:28 - Over-engineering in Decision Making
14:08 - Effective Forecasting Techniques
15:21 - Understanding Variable Importance
16:18 - Confidence in Decision-Making Processes
19:20 - Engineering vs Energy Industry Decisions
21:20 - The Role of Assumptions in Analysis
22:50 - Proof of Work Explained
23:30 - Managing Risk and Uncertainty in Energy
27:17 - Overview of Crudele Strategy Group
27:31 - Typical Project Workflow
27:37 - Tools Used by Matt
31:17 - Foundations of Energy Sector
32:56 - Value of Third-Party Perspectives
34:40 - Data Abundance in Energy Sector
35:55 - Jeff's Data Acquisition Methods
38:30 - Understanding OData
41:40 - Challenges with APIs
43:20 - Google Sheets Scripting Techniques
46:40 - Integrating DuckDB with Google Sheets
48:37 - Chart Visualization Insights
50:49 - Cost of DIY Solutions
52:47 - Trusting AI in Decision Making
58:18 - Speed Round Discussion
58:20 - Jacob’s Startup in Energy
58:29 - Would You Rather: C++ vs Fortran
59:10 - Favorite Houston Restaurant Recommendations
1:00:08 - Favorite Scripting Language Choices
1:04:36 - Cancun Travel Insights
1:07:21 - How to Connect with Jeff
1:08:03 - Collide Platform Overview
1:09:39 - Building a Community: The Grind
1:10:27 - Growth Strategies for Collide
1:11:09 - The Endless Journey in Software Development
1:11:35 - Conclusion on Software Development Challenges
1:11:50 - The Ongoing Nature of Development

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