Elena Melchert

Oil and Gas Upstream

Business EN ↓ 300 episodes

Oil and Gas Upstream explores what is happening in the upstream oil and gas industry. Host Elena Melchert brings value, unity, and information to the energy industry one conversation at a time. Guests of this show bring stories from various sectors of the industry.

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Elena Melchert

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Mindset for Sustained Success with Muhammad Siddique, Real Estate Investor | Podcast Host at Growth Hacking Secrets | Author | Mass Publicity Influencer & Philanthropist – OGOS120 23.04.2021

In this episode, Justin sits down with Muhammad Siddique to discuss his journey from Pakistan to Atlanta Georgia and how we can build a successful mindset. Before we get going I want to highlight some fascinating technology provided by our sponsor, TechnipFMC.     Their new and integrated iComplete™ ecosystem is digitally enabled and delivers efficiency benefits […]

Sea Sickness, Canadian Oilfield and Technology with Chad Hayden, CEO of Galatea Technologies and Founder of Filter Breeze – OGOS119 15.04.2021

In this episode, Justin sits down with Chad Hayden to discuss his journey in everything from field operations, software development, project management, technical engineering, sales, account management, market analysis and product development. Chad has had his hand in many parts of oil and gas and is currently blazing his own trail in the Canadian oil […]

From Rigs to Real Estate with Collin Placke, Petroleum Engineer/Real Estate Investor/Entrepreneur- OGOS118 08.04.2021

In this episode, Justin sits down with Collin Placke to discuss the steps and resources available for anyone looking to diversify their income streams by focusing on real estate investing. Collin describes simple steps to get started while encouraging people to reach out to him with any questions. Their new and integrated iComplete™ ecosystem is […]

Netflix, Video Conferening and Oilfield Sales with Jon Dinkins, Executive Account Manager at MS Directional – OGOS117 02.04.2021

In this episode, Justin sits down with Jon Dinkins, Executive Account Manager at MS Directional to discuss everything from Netflix to sales and everything in between. Just an overall genuine conversation between two oilfield salesmen.   Before we get going I want to highlight some fascinating technology provided by our sponsor, TechnipFMC. Their new and integrated iComplete™ […]

Energy Podcasting , Self Awareness and Entrepreneurship with Max Gagliardi, Co-Founder of Ancova Energy and Talk Energy Podcast Host – OGOS116 26.03.2021

In this episode, Justin sits down with Max Gagliardi, Co-Founder of Ancova Energy and Host of the Talk Energy Podcast. Before we get going I want to highlight some fascinating technology provided by our sponsor, TechnipFMC. Their new and integrated iComplete™ ecosystem is digitally enabled and delivers efficiency benefits by dramatically reducing components and connections while […]

Virtual Reality and Haptic Gloves as Training Tools with Marybeth Burgess, Director of Sales & Business Development at Sify – OGOS115 18.03.2021

In this episode, Justin sits down with Marybeth Burgess to discuss how VR and immersive technology is used to leverage our industries ability to train employees in a physically distanced environment. Marybeth also discusses her family’s roots in the oil and gas industry along with her early unique career in improve.   Before we get going […]

Coding Before Coding Was Cool and Software Development with Travis Parigi, CEO & President / Founder at LiquidFrameworks – OGOS114 12.03.2021

In this episode, Justin sits down with with Travis Parigi, CEO & President / Founder at LiquidFrameworks to discuss what it’s like to grow up in Beaumont while running a software company for the last 25+ years. Travis also talks about his adventures and habits that keep him focused day to day. Before we get […]

Monetizing Natural Gas Through Mining Bitcoin with Sergii Gerasymovych – OGOS113 26.02.2021

In this episode, Justin sits down with Sergii Gerasymovych to discuss how his journey from the Ukraine to the US along with how his company is monetizing natural gas through mining for Bitcoin.  Before we get going I want to highlight some fascinating technology provided by our sponsor, TechnipFMC. Their new and integrated iComplete™ ecosystem is […]

40+ Years in Oil & Gas and Counting with Rob Shoup, VP of Special Projects at Gyrodata – OGOS112 18.02.2021

 Welcome to this week’s episode, Justin sits down at the Cannon with Rob Shoup, VP of Special Projects at Gyrodata.   Before we get going I want to highlight some fascinating technology provided by our sponsor, TechnipFMC. Their new and integrated iComplete™ ecosystem is digitally enabled and delivers efficiency benefits by dramatically reducing components and connections while […]

Leadership in Energy with Joe Tellez, CTO at Tacoma Public Utilities, Dr. Brent Mattson, and UC’s Global Energy Management Cohort XXIII – OGOS111 11.02.2021

In this episode, Justin sits down with Joe Tellez, Dr. Brent Mattson, Seth Osborne and Josh Nordquist to discuss what leadership looks like from the CTO level.   Before we get going I want to highlight some fascinating technology provided by our sponsor, TechnipFMC.    Their new and integrated iComplete™ ecosystem is digitally enabled and delivers efficiency […]

People Buy You with Ray Bedier, President at Razor Training Systems Inc. – OGOS110 05.02.2021

In this episode, Justin sits down with Ray Bedier, President at Razor Training Systems Inc. to discuss what it takes to flourish in sales and BD along with some key takeaways on how to handle objections in today’s challenging environment.   Before we get going I want to highlight some fascinating technology provided by our sponsor, […]

Oil and Gas Cycles with Tug Eiden, Oil & Gas Executive | US Oil & Gas Due Diligence Specialist of the Year (2020) – OGOS109 29.01.2021

In this episode, Justin sits down with Tug Eiden, Oil & Gas Executive and US Oil & Gas Due Diligence Specialist of the Year (2020) to discuss his childhood growing up in Wyoming and how riding around with his dad in the Wyoming oilfield ultimately led him down the path of oil and gas. Tug […]

Developing a Winning Culture with Bobby Mason, CEO of SPOC Automation – OGOS108 22.01.2021

In this episode, Justin sits down with Bobby Mason, CEO of SPOC Automation to talk about how Bobby has taken his negative experiences and turned them into the fundamentals of SPOC’s winning culture. Bobby and Justin also discuss the importance of culture moving out of COVID and into the future.   Before we get going I […]

Fishing, Ghosts, Vertical Integration and Dissolvable Technology with Travis Power and Dane Eliott from NexGen Oil Tools – OGOS107 16.01.2021

In this episode, Justin sits down with with Travis Power and Dane Eliott from NexGen Oil Tools. Before we get going I want to highlight some fascinating technology provided by our sponsor, TechnipFMC.    Their new and integrated iComplete™ ecosystem is digitally enabled and delivers efficiency benefits by dramatically reducing components and connections while simultaneously providing […]

Oklahoma Hockey, Nerdiness, and Land Workflow Solutions with Amy Hopman and Jim Shaw and Land Information Services – OGOS106 07.01.2021

In this episode, Justin sits down with with Amy Hopman and Jim Shaw and Land Information Services to discuss what it’s like to be an Oklahoma City native and how Land Information Services is providing value for customers by providing land workflow solutions for oil and gas companies. Before we get going I want to […]

Africa’s Kavango Basin with Craig Steinke Founder of Recon Africa – OGOS105 03.01.2021

In this episode, Justin sits down with Craig Steinke to discuss the company he founded and why Africa may hold the next biggest play in the world. The Kavango basin is currently being explored by Recon Africa with hopes to be in production in 2022.   Before we get going I want to highlight some fascinating […]

Solids Control and Sales with Jordan Christman, Account Manager at Aerion, Solids control Enthusiast, Enjoyer of Life – OGOS103 10.12.2020

In this episode, Justin sits down with Jordan Christman to discuss his journey in oil and gas and how he started off by handing out resumes at OTC. Jordan describes what it means to a good salesman and most importantly how to provide quality service to his customers.   Before we get going I want to […]

Thanksgiving 2020 Episode – OGOS102 27.11.2020

In this episode, Justin sits down to wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving.  Before we get going I want to highlight some fascinating technology provided by our sponsor, TechnipFMC.    Technip’s Energies business sees a very promising area for Energy Transition in the carbon-free energy solutions that replace conventional processes that produce CO2. In this field, […]

Fully Autonomous Frac using iComplete with Brett Chell, CEO at Cold Bore Technologies and John Eden, VP of Surface Americas at TNFMC – OGOS104 11.11.2020

In this episode, Justin sits down with Brett Chell, CEO at Cold Bore Technologies and John Eden, VP of Surface Americas at TechnipFMC to discuss their strategic alliance leveraging iComplete in order to pursue fully autonomous frac. Technip’s Energies business sees a very promising area for Energy Transition in the carbon-free energy solutions that replace […]

Comics and Coding with Clinton Bonner, VP of Marketing at TopCoder – OGOS101 05.11.2020

In this episode, Justin sits down with Clinton Bonner to discuss how TopCoder has successfully implemented technology to help take companies like NASA and Anadarko to the next level. Clinton also talks about growing up in New York and his unexpected love for the Seattle Seahawks.  Before we get going I want to highlight some […]

Faith, Integrity and Hard Work with Nick Williams, Account Manager at DIG – OGOS100 28.10.2020

In this episode, Justin sits down with Nick Williams to talk about his journey and how he’s overcome many challenges to get where is today. Nick is very engaged on social media and has brought great awareness to faith, integrity, hard work and accountability through his weekly Friday Freeby posts using technology to help support operations […]

From Employee to CEO with Sarah Tamilarasan, CEO of SOTAOG – OGOS099 22.10.2020

In this episode, Justin sits down with Sarah Tamilarasan, CEO of SOTAOG to discuss her journey from Saudi Arabia to Canada and finally to Houston where she now runs SOTAOG which is a platform that brings cutting edge technology to help support operations through AI/ML. Before we get going I want to highlight some fascinating […]

Entrepreneurship Tim Pawul, SVP – Corporate Development, Americas at The Oil & Gas Council – OGOS098 09.10.2020

In this episode, Justin sits down with Tim Pawul, head of Americas at the Oil and Gas Council to discuss his journey and passion in entrepreneurship along with an inspiring journey of his career.   Before we get going I want to highlight some fascinating technology provided by our sponsor, TechnipFMC.   TechnipFMC’s FracNow™ system #eliminates red […]

Being a Foody, Custom Building and Oilfield Digitalization with Michael O’Sullivan at Nutanix and Cesar Bravo at Honeywell – OGOS097 02.10.2020

In this episode, Justin sits down with Michael O’Sullivan at Nutanix and Cesar Bravo at Honeywell to discuss the role of digitalization in the oilfield and realizations that have to be considered in our energy transition. Michael and Cesar also discuss their unique interests and we even get a restaurant tip from Cesar.  Before we […]

Reality TV, Baseball and Well Optimization with Will Norman, Wellbore Optimization at Gyrodata Incorporated – OGOS096 24.09.2020

In this episode, Justin sits down with Will Norman to discuss his journey from collegiate baseball to a long, prosperous career at Gyrodata. Will also tell us about his funny experience in being a reality TV star in Vegas. Before we get going I want to highlight some fascinating technology provided by our sponsor, TechnipFMC. Their […]

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