{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Energy Bytes","title":"EP 63: Vicki Knott from CruxOCM","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/d9cff2cc\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3583,"description":"What happens when a control room engineer gets fed up with clunky old systems and decides to rebuild them from the ground up? You get CruxOCM, a company shaking up pipeline automation with tools like PipeBot and GatherBot that sound like sci-fi but are very real (and very efficient). Vicki Knott shares how she went from pulp and paper mills to leading a tech company that blends first-principles engineering with machine learning to make pipelines safer, faster, and smarter. We talk outdated SCADA, automation that actually works, and how merging physics with AI is unlocking massive ESG potential in midstream.\nClick here to watch a video of this episode.\n00:00 - Intro\n00:50 - Best Places to Build Software Companies\n03:20 - Evaluating Canadian Tech Talent\n06:15 - Vicki's Journey to Krux\n14:14 - IIoT vs SCADA Explained\n15:27 - Overview of Krux's Services\n17:50 - The Journey of Krux\n19:34 - Pipet Technology Insights\n20:35 - Data Access Solutions\n23:35 - Historic vs Modern Architecture\n26:50 - OUTRO\n27:01 - Krux vs Competitors Analysis\n28:30 - Understanding the Technology Stack\n29:30 - Onboarding New Clients Effectively\n34:00 - Krux and Microsoft Fabric Integration\n36:10 - Optimizing Maintenance with Krux\n37:23 - Krux's Connection to SCADA Systems\n39:14 - Impact of AI and LLMs on Business\n43:37 - Focus and Task Management Challenges\n44:29 - ESG Benefits in Energy Sector\n47:54 - Optimizing Energy Infrastructure Strategies\n49:25 - Understanding the Energy Sector\n50:55 - Silicon Valley's View on Energy Industry\n54:28 - Recommended Books for Entrepreneurs\n55:09 - Exploring Canadian Snacks\n56:24 - Dining Recommendations in Calgary\n57:20 - Favorite Vacation Destinations\n58:01 - Understanding Canadian Slang\n58:34 - Connecting with Vicki Knott...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/KU-rritAkNfd5EDWr8dy4miPzznveey9CXz1zVQDRXc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ZGMz/NDQxNzEwNTFjZDU3/NmQ4ZmI3ZDU1ZTQ2/Y2U4Yi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}