Former partner with one of the Big 4 consulting firms, Geoffrey Cann has thirty years of experience advising oil and gas, energy, and technology companies to help create lasting value. He specializes at the intersection of digital technologies and the oil and gas industry. Geoffrey teaches regularly at the MBA level on energy issues, and is widely sought after as a public speaker and commentator on issues facing the industry. He publishes the #1 ranked website and podcast on digital oil and gas. www.geoffreycann.com Rachael values lifelong learning and innovation and always aims to integrate these concepts into the work she does. Since joining Deloitte in 2001, she has worked as a consultant with clients across multiple industries. Her journey has taken her to work directly, or as Board volunteer, in education, banking, telecommunications, technology, and-for the last twelve years-energy. Rachael met Geoffrey in 2017 when they began collaborating to bringing digital innovation to clients across the energy value chain. She earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and her MBA (with a focus on information technology and business transformation) from the Sloan School of Management at MIT.
"Peak oil, scarcity, and rising prices? No, the energy industry
is in a new era of abundance and price pressure. In Bits,
Bytes, and Barrels, the authors give valuable context and
advice on how digital technologies are mandatory tools for
progressive energy leaders to turn disruptive challenges into a
generational opportunity."
Peter Tertzakian, executive director, ARC Energy
Research Institute"Bits, Bytes, and Barrels
comprehensively lays out the issues and opportunities for digital
technologies in the energy business. This book is full of examples
where digital is making a bottom line impact for companies and it
provides pathways for how companies might proceed in their own
digital strategies. The authors have taken a very technical and
complex subject and made it clear and understandable--a great
handbook for executives and IT professionals alike!"
Brian Truelove, former SVP and CIO, Hess
Corporation"Technology, innovation, and business model changes are
impacting industry at a rapid pace--yet in some cases, not fast
enough. Bits, Bytes, and Barrels is an excellent primer on
existing and future innovation levers that the energy sector can
incorporate to improve adaptability and competitiveness. Important
reading for Boards, the C-suite, and those looking to understand
how technology can move the needle or stand-up effective internal
innovation. I highly recommend this book."
Samantha Stuart, vice president, strategy and
corporate development, TransCanada"Bits, Bytes and Barrels
offers a candid discussion of not only the potential uses for
digital, but also the possible pitfalls of poorly implemented
projects. The numerous examples explored were enlightening and
offered proof points why companies should act. It is a welcomed
perspective that should be helpful to those who are considering
greater deployment of digital technology in their
organizations."
Tom Muecke, retired after 40 years in upstream
research and operations at a US Supermajor"This is a timely,
well-researched, practical, and insightful book that plugs a
much-needed gap in the market. If you are looking for a one-stop
shop that brings together key digital themes and ideas in oil and
gas in one place, then this is it--highly recommended."
Dr. John Pillay, global digital transformation
director, WorleyParsons
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