The IT Crowd Podcast

Live from the opening day of the 2026 Baker Hughes Annual Meeting in Florence, Josh Lowrey and Richard Rodriguez sit down with Laura Van Beers and Aravind Yarlagadda to unpack Baker Hughes’ “Energy Equation” and the real challenges behind scaling digital in industrial operations. From the shift toward problem-driven solutions to the role of AI in modern operations, this conversation explores how c...

AI is not the advantage anymore; execution is. From Upright Digital Media Studios in Houston, hosts Josh Lowrey and Richard Rodriguez welcome back Robby Gulri, Head of Advanced Technologies at Intelisys. The conversation explores the gap between AI hype and real execution—highlighting why successful AI strategies start with strong data governance, clear business outcomes, and cyber resilience. Gul...

Can today’s power systems handle data center volatility? From the Thrive Energy Conference, The IT Crowd Podcast hosts Josh Lowrey and Richard Rodriguez sit down with Brian Uhlmer, CEO at EKU Power Drives, to break down what it really takes to manage extreme, real-time power demand. They dive into OEM-agnostic controls, mixed-asset integration, and why flexibility—not standardization—is becoming t...

What actually drives asset value in today’s energy market? Live from Thrive Energy Conference, The IT Crowd Podcast hosts Josh Lowrey and Richard Rodriguez sit down with Jim Gordon, Managing Director at Macquarie Group, and Phil Lavis to break down how capital really gets deployed—from asset-backed financing to operating leases. They cover how tech, data, and cybersecurity are reshaping risk, plus...

AI is booming, but energy might be its biggest bottleneck. Live from the Daniel Energy Partners Thrive Energy Conference, hosts Josh Lowrey and Richard Rodriguez sit down with Dennis Jol, CEO of AIQ, to unpack what’s really slowing AI adoption, and why the answer is not what most think. From its roots with ADNOC and G42, to real deployments across the field, Jol reveals what’s working, what’s not,...

AI in the oilfield sounds powerful, but can the industry trust it? Recorded at the 2026 Baker Hughes Annual Meeting in Florence, IT Crowd Podcast hosts Josh Lowrey and Richard Rodriguez sit down with Jim “James” Brady, Chief Digital Officer for Baker Hughes’ Oilfield Services & Equipment segment. Brady explains how digitalization is moving the industry from siloed data to collaborative, recomm...

Live from the Daniel Energy Partners BBQ in Midland, hosts Josh Lowrey and Richard Rodriguez sit down with William Fox, General Manager of Drilling at Cova, to discuss how AI and automation are reshaping the oil and gas industry.    From predictive drilling to generative programs, get a sneak peek at the innovations driving efficiency, safety, and what’s coming next over the next 24 months.   Tune...

How is AI reshaping asset tracking in oil & gas? Join hosts Josh Lowery and Richard Rodriguez live from the Permian Basin BBQ as they sit down with Roopa Misra, SVP of Account Management at GeoForce. In this short but insightful conversation, they explore GeoForce’s journey from early energy trading to today’s AI-powered tracking, and what this evolution means for safety, efficiency, and the f...

What makes someone walk away from a successful corporate career to start over? That’s exactly what Jay Slaughter did. Once the CIO at Tokio Marine, Jay decided to trade boardrooms for building his own insurance agency, and the story behind that decision is full of lessons about courage, innovation, and purpose. In this episode of Solution Stack , host Richard Rodriguez sits down with Jay to talk a...

Discover how IntelePeer is reshaping the future of intelligent automation   In this episode of The Solution Stack , host Richard Rodriguez talks with Aqeel Shahid, SVP of Channel Sales at IntelePeer, about the company’s evolution from SIP to AI and automation, its partnerships with OpenAI and Azure, and the importance of data privacy. They also share practical steps to start an AI journey, key tim...

In this episode of Solution Stack, a featured segment of The ITCrowd podcast, powered by Upright Digital, host Richard Rodriguez talks with Jason Kerr, Channel Client Development Manager at Granite Telecommunications, about how multi-carrier SIM technology keeps oil & gas operations online and crews connected, from business-critical tasks to gaming and streaming after hours.

In this Solution Stack segment of The IT Crowd podcast, host Richard Rodriguez sits down with Kevin Thomsen, CRO at Maxxsure, to unpack the future of cyber risk quantification. Kevin explains how Maxxsure bridges the gap between technical experts and business leaders, helping organizations assess risk in financial terms, streamline security tools, and even reduce cyber insurance premiums. From gam...

Generational wealth isn’t luck—it’s strategy.  In this special episode of  The IT Crowd  podcast, hosts Josh Lowrey and Richard Rodriguez broadcast from the Cowboys Club in Frisco, Texas, with guests  Jason Potts , Founder and CEO of Lifetime Wealth Management, and  Tim Tatarowicz , Director of Annuities and Strategic Initiative.   🎙️ Key topics: Building and evolving a wealth management firm from...

In this episode, hosts Josh Lowrey and Richard Rodriguez are live from the Daniel Energy Partners Thrive Conference at Daikin Park. They’re joined by Robby Gulri, Head of Channel and CTO at RapidScale. Robby shares his inspiring journey—from learning English by listening to baseball announcers to becoming a key leader in technology integration. Key topics include the evolving role of CIOs, data ma...

Welcome to another episode of the IT Crowd Podcast! Join hosts  Josh Lowry  and  Richard Rodriguez  live from the  Daniel Energy Partners Thrive Conference  in Houston, Texas, as they sit down with  Ken Mills, President of Intelisys .In this episode, we explore: The critical role of Intelisys in the technology and oil & gas industries How AI deployment and intelligent partnerships are shaping...

Join hosts Josh Lowry and Richard Rodriguez for an exciting episode of The IT Crowd Podcast, recorded live at the Daniel Energy Partners Thrive Conference in Houston, Texas. Special guests Molly Determan, President of Energy Workforce & Technology Council (EWTC), and Andy McDowell, President of Upright Digital, join the conversation.    They discuss the significance of the fifth annual DEP eve...

Hosts Josh Lowrey and Richard Rodriguez bring you another engaging episode with Director Of Sales, Lee Payne, Where they discuss friendship, Growth and emerging technology in the industry!

Hosts Josh Lowrey and Richard Rodriguez bring you another engaging episode with CEO Steven Ko of Rivitt, Where they discuss emerging technology in the industry

In another special episode of  The IT Crowd Podcast , recorded live at the 2024 Daniel Energy Partners Permian Basin BBQ Cookoff in Midland, Texas, host Richard Rodriguez and guest host Raquel Brandon of RapidScale are joined by Nick Saban, Enterprise Account Director at Microsoft, and Trevor Nimegeers, Founder and CEO of iTrak 365. The conversation covers the transformative role of technology in...

Hosts Josh Lowrey and Richard Rodriguez bring you another engaging episode recorded live at Corva’s Corvacon 2024, featuring Ryan Dawson, CEO of Corva, and Dr. Matthias Gatzen, Executive Director of Digital Business at Baker Hughes. Together, they explore how Corva and Baker Hughes are leveraging cutting-edge AI and machine learning to revolutionize energy operations, empower field teams, and deli...

In this special episode of  The IT Crowd Podcast , host Richard Rodriguez and guest host Raquel Brandon of RapidScale bring you the energy and excitement of the 2024 Daniel Energy Partners Permian Basin BBQ Cookoff. They’re joined by Britton Siegert, CEO of Texas Integrity Acid Solutions, who shares how his patented acidizing technology is revolutionizing safety and efficiency in oil and gas. From...

Join hosts Josh Lowrey and Richard Rodriguez at Corva’s CorvaCon 2024 as they sit down with Jeff Jensen of Corva, and Bruce MacKay of AWS. In this episode, we explore the latest in tech innovation and leadership, diving into Corva’s forward-thinking approach to AI-driven predictive drilling, the evolving ecosystem of apps for offshore and onshore energy, and the power of strategic partnerships wit...

In the first episode of  The Download with the IT Crowd , Josh Lowrey and Richard Rodriguez bring you highlights from Corvacon, where they connected with tech leaders and discussed the latest in cybersecurity and AI. They dive into the United Health Care ransomware breach affecting over 100 million people, revealing the latest SEC rules on cyber breach disclosures. Plus, they explore Anthropic’s n...

In this episode of the IT Crowd Podcast, hosts Josh Lowrey and Richard Rodriguez welcome Duane Barnes, President of RapidScale, to discuss cloud solutions, AI, and the future of IT. Recorded at the new Upright Digital studio at Preng & Associates in Houston, Texas, the conversation covers how RapidScale is leading growth through advanced cloud services, cybersecurity, and multi-cloud strategie...

Join hosts Josh Lowrey and Richard Rodriguez on this episode of The IT Crowd Podcast as they welcome Greg Scheinman, the Founder and CEO of Midlife Male. In a conversation that spans personal growth and entrepreneurial insight, Greg shares his experiences and strategies for navigating midlife with passion and purpose. The Midlife Male serves as a beacon for men in their middle years, offering guid...