AI is shaking things up in oil and gas, and Hussam Rahman is right in the middle of it. He’s the founder of AAI Agency and the brains behind tools like Petri, a copilot built for engineers, and the Business Toolkit that helps companies cut through messy workflows. We got into how AI is solving everyday headaches, think bad data management, clunky reporting, and inefficient processes, while opening the door to automation and smarter decision-making. Hussam’s mix of industry experience and forward-thinking tech makes for a conversation that’s equal parts practical advice and big-picture strategy on where AI is taking the energy world next.

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00:00 - Intro
04:56 - What does AAI stand for
05:05 - Do You Really Need AI?
11:00 - AI in the Oil & Gas Industry
12:22 - Importance of Quality Data
13:38 - Data Engineering in Machine Learning
15:04 - AI as a Tool in Industry
16:25 - Use Cases for Large Language Models
19:29 - Explainability in AI
23:18 - LLMs: Answers vs. Correct Answers
24:30 - Petrie Overview
25:30 - Context in Data Analysis
30:59 - Data Storage Solutions
34:59 - Career Path Insights
39:34 - Petri Excel Add-In Features
43:24 - Career Progression from Hess
48:30 - Prototyping Importance
50:15 - Rapid Prototyping with AI
52:53 - Solopreneurship Opportunities
53:00 - Tools in Your Tech Stack
58:35 - Arc Overview
01:01:06 - Speed Round
01:02:54 - Things to Do in Qatar
01:02:30 - Best Coffee Shops in Houston
01:02:55 - Language Model Preferences
01:04:45 - Current Reading List
01:06:24 - Contacting Hussam
01:06:40 - Outro

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