EP 19: Quentin Jones from Accenture

Quentin Jones, senior edge manager at Accenture, joins this episode of Energy Bytes to discuss his unique journey from aspiring chef to tech innovator in the oil and gas industry. Quentin shares insights into the latest advancements in SCADA systems, edge computing, and the use of AI to revolutionize field operations. He addresses the challenges of legacy technology and data silos in the energy sector, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between IT and OT departments. Looking ahead, Quentin envisions a more connected, data-driven future where technology transforms the energy industry into a smarter, safer, and more sustainable operation. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy. Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward. Apply today at https://collide.io/community 0:00 - Podcast Introduction 1:05 - Energy Career Path 8:12 - SCADA Evolution 11:02 - Transition to Corporate 17:16 - Joining Accenture 21:00 - SIMTIE Project Origins 22:55 - Technoir Business Start-Up 26:40 - Accenture Return 29:50 - Consumer Tech in Energy Efficiency 31:06 - Energy Sector Transition 32:38 - Edge Computing in Energy Industry 38:20 - Edge Technology Missteps 41:20 - Common Edge Computing Misconceptions 44:08 - Updating Remote Energy Systems 48:48 - Energy Service Evolution 52:44 - Automated Drilling Rig Future 55:55 - MQTT Protocol Explained 58:29 - Modern Data Transfer in Energy 1:01:40 - Oil and Gas SCADA Future 1:04:30 - LoRaWAN Impact on Energy Sector 1:09:20 - Quick-fire Question Round 1:14:45 - Podcast Conclusion https://twitter.com/collide_ai https://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io https://www.instagram.com/collide.io/ https://www.facebook.com/collide.io/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/collideai