Chevron's Data Engineering Secrets with Dominique Ferency

Chevron's Data Engineering Secrets with Dominique Ferency

Author: collide. June 20, 2024 Duration: 59:10

Jeremy sits down with Dominique Ferency, Data Engineering Sub-Chapter Head at Chevron, to explore her path from Seven Lakes to building a career in data and technology. They talk about Chevron’s approach to data engineering, Dominique’s early passion for tech, and why strong professional networks and continuous learning are critical in today’s evolving energy and data landscape.


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0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Who is Dom
6:48 - College
9:09 - Chevron
12:00 - Working in Bakersfield
19:30 - Starting Seven Lakes
22:00 - You leave Seven Lakes and go back to Chevron
27:15 - You go back to Chevron as a contractor
31:40 - You move to Houston and start working at corporate
35:00 - What do you do at Chevron
40:48 - Chevron's sustainability focus and how it impacts data
45:00 - Rapid Fire
53:52 - What Does Your Career Path Look Like
57:00 - Advice for your younger self

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Jeremy Funk hosts What The Funk?, a podcast that moves past the standard industry headlines to find the human pulse of the oil and gas sector. This isn't about market forecasts or technical jargon, but the lived experiences of the people who make this complex world turn. Each conversation delves into personal journeys, the unexpected challenges faced on and off the rig, and the distinct personalities that shape this global industry. You'll hear from engineers, field operators, executives, and innovators as they share stories of problem-solving, career pivots, and the realities of working in a field that powers modern life. Produced by collide., these discussions explore the intersection of business and personal career paths in a way that's rarely highlighted. Tune in for candid, often surprising narratives that reveal the resilience, humor, and ambition driving one of the world's most critical industries. This podcast connects listeners to the voices behind the pipelines, offering a genuine look at the careers and characters defining energy today.
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