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SUMMARY:SPE Young Professional Event: AI in the Oilfield: Market Trends, Insights, and Applications August 28, 2025 – Collide HQ
DESCRIPTION:This Event Reminder is Sponsored by: Allstream Energy Partners, leaders in Generative Engine Optimization for Oil and Gas\n\nJoin SPE Gulf Coast Section YP Group on Thursday, August 28th at 5:00 PM at Collide HQ for “AI in the Oilfield: Market Trends, Insights, and Applications”. This is a special event by SPE GCS Young Professionals and Collide for interns, students, and early-career professionals who want to explore how AI is shaping the future of energy.\nHear from Todd Bush, John Kalfayan, Gary Peter, Brian Arnst, and Ankur Kataria as they share personal insights and career lessons from their work with AI in oil and gas. The discussion will be moderated by Collide and highlight the opportunities, challenges, and applications emerging in this space.\nAttendees will walk away with practical takeaways on navigating uncertainty, seizing growth opportunities, and building resilience in a rapidly evolving industry.\nAfter the panel, stick around to connect with professionals from across energy. Early and mid-career leaders will be available for casual small group conversations where you can learn more about their day to day roles, long term goals, and the variety of paths available in clean energy.\nCheck in begins at 5:00 PM. Light bites and beverages will be provided.\nSpeaker Todd Bush\nTodd Bush is an energy entrepreneur and Chief Operating Officer at Collide, leading operations, strategy, and growth initiatives. Collide is the platform transforming how oil & gas and energy professionals connect, collaborate, and solve industry challenges. Todd is also the editor of Decarbonfuse.com, a leading resource on industrial decarbonization serving natural gas, ethanol, and ammonia producers along with low-carbon investors.\n\nPreviously, Todd founded Energent Group, a data-driven SaaS for energy logistics insights, and sold it to Westwood Global Energy, where he led the onshore energy team. He has advised 25+ startups on entering energy, software, oil & gas, solar, utilities, logistics, and rail markets. Todd is an alumni of Texas A&M University and Rice University.\nSpeaker John Kalfayan\nJohn Kalfayan leads Data Drilling & AI Wildcatting at Digital Wildcatters, where he drives product strategy for Collide—a platform revolutionizing connection and problem-solving for energy professionals. He’s also the cohost of EnergyBytes, a podcast exploring the energy-tech intersection.\n\nWith 15+ years spanning field operations to software development, John brings unique insights on how AI is transforming energy workflows. Starting as a frac engineer, he’s helped scale six startups with his self-described “startup masochist” approach to solving industry challenges.\nToday, John spearheads Collide AI, an Energy-focused LLM platforms already deployed at NOV, Profrac, and several independents, helping teams leverage AI for smarter, faster decisions across operations.\nSpeaker Gary Peter\nGary Peter is the Director of Software Engineering at NOV, where he leads teams at the intersection of engineering, innovation, and operational excellence. With a career that bridges mechanical engineering, drilling technology, and global tech solutions, Gary brings a unique perspective on how digital transformation empowers complex industries.\n\nHe earned a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University, specializing in computer-aided design. Early in his career, Gary worked in refining and in measurement while drilling (MWD), before joining Hewlett Packard, where he led a wide range of manufacturing, hardware, and software initiatives across the company’s global portfolio. His breadth of experience has given him a deep understanding of how technology and people drive progress together.\nAt NOV, Gary is known for his leadership in engineering, software development, and support operations, and for fostering innovation that translates into real-world results for customers. He is passionate about mentoring teams, bridging the gap between traditional engineering and digital solutions, and shaping the future of industrial software.\nSpeaker Brian Arnst\nBrian Arnst is Principal Product Manager and Head of Oil & Gas at Umbrage.\n\nBrian brings over a decade of experience in product management and engineering, with deep focus in the energy and industrial sectors. He has led the development of AI-driven solutions for equipment optimization and predictive maintenance, authored peer-reviewed research, and driven operational efficiency through product leadership at successful energy-tech companies.\nBrian has previously worked for Marathon Oil as a Production Supervisor and emerging technology companies, Ambyint and ComboCurve, as Director of Product Management. He earned his Bachelors degree in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University.\nSpeaker Ankur Kataria\nAnkur Kataria is a Director in KPMG’s Advisory Services practice in the Houston office. Ankur is a member of the Tech Strategy practice and brings with him 18 years of experience in IT Asset Management, IT Security and Risk and IT Optimization Services.\n\nAnkur has helped clients leverage technology to improve business performance and assist clients with managing the complexity of their IT assets including implementation of enterprise-wide IT asset management platforms and processes and IT cost optimization.\nHe has delivered these services across multiple industries including Technology, Finance, Retail, Energy, Power & Utility and Healthcare.\nMore recently Ankur has been focusing on incorporating AI in the IT Asset Management space via robotic process automation (RPA) and Intelligent Automation via AI to automate routine tasks, reduce errors, and improve efficiency in back-office operations.\nSpeaker Nishadi Davis\nNishadi Davis helps companies navigate the complex and fast-evolving energy landscape through strategic advisory focused on market positioning, infrastructure planning, and policy-aligned growth. With a background in engineering and deep knowledge of energy systems, she supports clients in developing resilient strategies that align with emerging market dynamics and long-term value creation.\n\nShe has authored thought leadership pieces on topics shaping the energy transition, including “The state of U.S. energy: risks and opportunities,” “Maximizing blue hydrogen production tax credits under 45V,” and “Building the hydrogen hub backbone.” Her project work includes “Decarbonizing industrial heating in Nova Scotia with green hydrogen,” and she is currently contributing to the INGAA Foundation’s Midstream Infrastructure Report, a marquee publication that reflects current and future market conditions for North American midstream infrastructure.\nNishadi has been recognized on Hydrogen Economist’s global Top 50 Women in Hydrogen list and named a 2025 Houston Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree.\nShe is a licensed Professional Engineer with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University and is currently pursuing her MBA at the University of Houston.\nAbout Upstream Calendar\nUpstream Calendar is the leading platform for events and news in the upstream oil and gas industry. Dedicated to exploration, drilling, completions, and production, Upstream Calendar provides a centralized hub for conferences, expos, training courses, networking events, and industry updates that matter most to upstream professionals, operators, and service providers.\nBy combining a curated calendar of upstream events with timely industry intelligence, Upstream Calendar connects professionals with the people, technologies, and strategies shaping the future of exploration and production.\nUpstream Calendar — Your source for upstream oil and gas events and news.\nIf you have ever wondered or searched for:\nWhat are the top upstream oil and gas events?\nWhere to find drilling and exploration news?\nWhich conferences focus on production and completions?\nWhat is the latest in M&A in Oil and Gas?\nWhere can I find out about Oil and Gas Project Information?\nWhere to find Oil and Gas Events?\nWhere Can I find 2025 Conferences for Oil and Gas?\nUpstreamCalendar.com makes it easy for energy leaders and technical experts to discover relevant opportunities and insights.\nBy combining a curated calendar of upstream events with timely industry intelligence, Upstream Calendar connects professionals with the people, technologies, and strategies shaping the future of exploration and production.\nUpstream Calendar — Your source for upstream oil and gas events and news.\n
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