Cold Ones with Cold Bore

“I cried that first night. Everything was heavy, and it was hot. It was the dead of summer out on location—and that was my wake-up call.”Meet Maya Morad: a former biology student turned petroleum engineer who traded her dreams of dentistry and HGTV design shows for steel-toe boots and chemical tanks in the Permian Basin. In this episode, we get to know Maya—her pivot into oil and gas, her rise thr...

Come hang out with me, Lee Payne, and special guest Bella Kelada-Khalil from Midnight Marketing! In this fun, informal chat, we'll learn about Midnight Marketing's unique approach to networking and relationship building in the oil and gas industry. Bella shares how her alien sidekick "Schmeez" became an unexpected networking tool and industry celebrity. We also chat about the power of showing up i...

Hey friends! I recently sat down with Marc and Madison from Social Octane to chat over some cold ones. These two are making big waves in oil and gas networking and events. I loved hearing how they got their start and their passion for bringing people together. We talked about some of my favorite events they host like our Houston Energy Poker Poker Nights, their legendary Gatsby Christmas party, an...

Join Ryan, Jeff, and Lee for hilarious stories and insights from their days working in Frac. From catching blenders on fire, screening out, to surprise encounters on site, they share it all. With over 50 years of combined experience across completions, they provide an authentic look at life in the patch. You'll hear tales of persevering through brutal conditions, camaraderie between crews, and...

College Football Player Transitions to Expat Oil and Gas Career Across Asia Pacific Join me for an engaging chat with my good friend Xavier Mcnary as we discuss his journey from college football to working internationally in the oil and gas industry. Get to know Xavier on a personal level as we talk about his passion for cooking various cuisines and how it helps him connect with different cultures...

Hey friends! I recently sat down with Justin Ashley, one of our talented new sales reps who joined Cold Bore Technology about 3 months ago. Justin has a really fascinating background - he started off coaching college basketball for 10 years before making the switch to oil & gas. His college buddy got him hooked up with an introduction, and he ended up working in the field for a drill bits comp...

Hey friends! I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Julie McLelland, co-founder of Digital Wildcatters. Julie shared so many fascinating insights into building a business in the energy industry. A few key takeaways: - Digital Wildcatters started as a hobby podcast in 2018 focused on oil, gas, and technology. It slowly grew into a thriving community and tech company. - They just launched an e...

Hey friends! Welcome back to Cold Ones with Cold Bore. As some of you know we had our team in town for our annual Crawfish Boil in May and I had the chance to sit down and talk with some of our team. Ryan Bell is our business development manager at Cold Bore who is working to bring cutting edge completions data solutions to the Operators. Ryan has over 20 years of experience across frac operations...

Join me for a fascinating chat with Justin Overstreet, VP of Safety at Wildcat Oil Tools, as we discuss all things oil and gas over a refreshing ranch water cocktail. We kick things off talking about Justin's journey into the industry, growing up in the oil-centric Midland, Texas. He shares great perspective on the welcoming culture and how it rewards hard work over formal education. The conve...

Embark on a journey into the heart of software innovation within the oil and gas industry as Cooper Gradishar and Hector Nunez take center stage in this episode of In the Spotlight. Join these industry trailblazers as they explore the intricate role of Cold Bore's software teams in revolutionizing SmartPAD. Delve into their firsthand accounts of steering the shift to internal development, ampl...

It’s rare to catch all three members of our C-Suite in a podcast episode. Luckily, we had the chance to sit down with Cold Bore Technology’s top leaders — Alex Fortin (CTO), Blair Layton (CFO), and Shane Cassell (CRO) — to discuss the transformative impact of data on the completions industry, emphasizing Cold Bore’s ”One-Stop-Data-Shop” completions experience. In this episode, you’ll gain insight...

We have produced a demo video to showcase significant enhancements featured in SmartPAD Version 5. Join us as Cold Bore's Chief Technology Officer, Alex Fortin, and Vice President of Product, Derek Mathewson, elucidate the imperative behind this latest update, chiefly aimed at refining pivotal workflows such as time block editing and performance enhancements that elevate the user experience. T...

Craig Bergmann is a seasoned expert in the oil and gas industry with a wealth of knowledge of hardware development from drilling to completions.. With a background in operations and manufacturing, Craig has firsthand experience in the field and understands the impact that faulty equipment can have in completions. He is passionate about implementing a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring...

In the latest episode of "In the Spotlight" we sat down with Daphne Harris (Senior Marketing and Communications Manager) and Dana Bradbury (Sales Coordinator) to chat about how remote work has improved their mental health, allowed them to be there for their families, and provided them with the freedom to excel in their careers. We also delve into topics like accountability, open communic...

Tune into the latest episode where we dive into an insightful conversation with Derek Mathewson, the Director of Product at Cold Bore. We explore the groundbreaking concept of Automated Path Recognition (APR) and its application within SmartPad. Discover how our team is revolutionizing data reporting in completions through automation projects such as our Automated Stage Reporting (ASR). Derek shar...

We are pleased to announce Alex Fortin's most recent promotion to Cold Bore's Chief Technology Officer. With a rich background in software development, Alex Fortin has been a cornerstone of Cold Bore's success since day one, when our product lineup consisted solely of IntelliSONIC. In this episode, Alex takes us on a journey through his remarkable career, shedding light on the challeng...

Daphne Harris, our Sr. Marketing and Communications Director recently had the pleasure of chatting with Tyler Rutherford, Cold Bore's product manager, about Cold Bore's game-changing Auto Path Recognition (APR) software. Here's the download: APR automatically detects and records completions events and activities in real time with little to no manual input needed. It's like having a...

In this episode of Cold Ones with Cold Bore our video producer Aaron Moseson sits down with Lee Payne. Lee is a member of our sales team and brings over a decade of sales experience in the oil and gas industry. During the episode, he discusses his journey to Cold Bore, the oil and gas industry, the impact of SmartPAD in the field, and more. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Introduct...

In this episode of Cold Ones with Cold Bore, we're exploring completions data with Danica Barron, one of our Product Managers here at Cold Bore. Danica talks about the data challenges she faced as a Completions Engineer, explains what good data is and how it matters in Completions, and discusses how SmartPAD ensures consistency and enables real-time access to completions' data.  Key mome...

Aaron Moseson had a conversation with Nicolai Pacurari, Operations Manager, to delve into the early days of SmartPAD. Nicolai has been a part of the company since its inception, witnessing the remarkable journey of SmartPAD as it transformed into the product it is today. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - The Birth of a Smart Idea 00:01:09 - Reflecting on the Journey 00:02:04 - The Un...