I Speak Subsea

In this episode of  I Speak Subsea , Kyle sits down with Michael Fry to discuss the gap between offshore procedures and real-world execution, and how data, real-time monitoring, and human reliability are shaping the future of the industry. Chapters: Trailer – 00:00 Introduction & Mike Fry Background – 01:18 The Gap: Perception vs Reality – 02:26 Culture vs Procedures – 03:54 Inconsistencies Ac...

In Episode 6 of  I Speak Subsea , Kyle Puls sits down with  Eric Fritts , Aquila’s Compliance, Reliability, and Service Delivery Manager, to discuss his journey through offshore operations and into leadership. Eric shares how a phone call from a Navy friend unexpectedly launched his offshore career, the experience of working with drilling contractors and operators, and how those lessons shaped his...

In Episode 7 of I Speak Subsea, Kyle Puls sits down with Eric Fritts to break down the reality of pressure testing, why the industry is moving toward extended test cycles, and how data is driving safer, more efficient offshore operations. They dive into real-time monitoring, failure propagation analysis, and the shift from time-based to condition-based maintenance—along with what it will take for...

In Episode 5 of I Speak Subsea, Kyle Puls sits down with Aquila surveyor Keith Dunham for a candid conversation about offshore life, career evolution, and what it really takes to build a long-term career in subsea. Keith shares how he started at the bottom as a roughneck, how helping a subsea engineer changed his career trajectory, and what 17+ years working for drilling contractors taught him abo...

In Episode 4 of I Speak Subsea, Kyle Puls sits down with Garrick Rogers, Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at Aquila, for a deep dive into cybersecurity — what it really is, what it isn’t, and why it matters more than ever for offshore and critical infrastructure operations. Garrick walks through practical frameworks, training realities, AI’s role on both sides of the threat landscape, and how Aquila...

In Episode 3 of I Speak Subsea, Massiel Diez joins Kyle Puls as a guest co-host for a candid, wide-ranging conversation that explores offshore careers, Aquila’s evolution, and what it really takes to build momentum in today’s energy industry. This episode flips the script, and Kyle shares his path from roustabout to subsea professional, the realities of offshore life, and the transition from the r...

In Episode 2 of I Speak Subsea, host Kyle Puls is joined by John Kalfayan (collide.), along with Trey Vincent and Luciano Pinheiro from Aquila, for an in-depth conversation on AI in offshore operations. This episode moves past the buzzwords to unpack what AI actually is, how it differs from traditional automation, and where it delivers real value offshore. The discussion spans data quality, safety...

In this episode of  I Speak Subsea , host Kyle Puls sits down with Eric Fritts, Adams Braly, and Keith Dunnam to explore how offshore drilling has evolved since Macondo. They break down the impact of digital monitoring, real-time data, and AI-driven insights on BOP reliability, safety culture, and day-to-day subsea operations. From extending BOP testing windows to improving troubleshooting through...