{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Energy Bytes","title":"EP 67: Jeff Krimmel from Krimmel Strategy Group","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f9c43cbf\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4344,"description":"If you've ever wrestled with messy datasets, legacy code, or trying to get executives to actually *use* data, you’ll get a kick out of this one. We sat down with Jeff Krimmel from Krimmel Strategy Group to talk shop about how he’s helping energy companies turn their mountain of data into real-world strategy. We hit everything from making peace with Fortran (yep, still kicking) to getting smart about tools like Snowflake and Databricks, and even why asking better questions matters more than the data itself. Jeff’s got a sharp eye for cutting through the noise—and a knack for blending cold, hard numbers with human behavior. Whether you geek out on AI trends or just want your data dashboards to make more sense, this convo's got something for you.\nClick here to watch a video of this episode. \n00:00 - Intro\n04:05 - Snowflake Summit Insights\n06:22 - Data Utilization by Jeff\n11:28 - Over-engineering in Decision Making\n14:08 - Effective Forecasting Techniques\n15:21 - Understanding Variable Importance\n16:18 - Confidence in Decision-Making Processes\n19:20 - Engineering vs Energy Industry Decisions\n21:20 - The Role of Assumptions in Analysis\n22:50 - Proof of Work Explained\n23:30 - Managing Risk and Uncertainty in Energy\n27:17 - Overview of Crudele Strategy Group\n27:31 - Typical Project Workflow\n27:37 - Tools Used by Matt\n31:17 - Foundations of Energy Sector\n32:56 - Value of Third-Party Perspectives\n34:40 - Data Abundance in Energy Sector\n35:55 - Jeff's Data Acquisition Methods\n38:30 - Understanding OData\n41:40 - Challenges with APIs\n43:20 - Google Sheets Scripting Techniques\n46:40 - Integrating DuckDB with Google Sheets\n48:37 - Chart Visualization Insights\n50:49 - Cost of DIY Solutions\n52:47 - Trusting AI in Decision Making\n58:18 - Speed Round Discussion\n58:20 - Jacob’s Startup in Energy\n58:29 - Would You Rather: C++ vs Fortran\n59:10 - Favorite Houston Restaurant Recommendations\n1:00:08 - Favorite Scripting Language Choices\n1:04:36 - Cancun Travel Insights\n1:07:21 - How to...","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}