The Energy & Tech Podcast

Episode 3 - I'm a Recent Graduate. What's Next?: What Industry & School Leaders Seek in Recent Graduates with Oyinkansola Bernard, Dr. Andrew Amenaghawon, and Engr. Abiodun Olaoye

Season 1 - Episode 3 Understanding what industry and school leaders seek in recent Nigerian graduates in particular could provide a clearer roadmap for recent graduates who intend on making the transition into securing a job in the energy industry or securing a fully funded scholarship for graduate studies. This episode took a deep delve into what industry and school leaders seek in recent graduates! Guest Speakers: 1. Oyinkansola Bernard - HR Services Manager for Nigeria and West Africa at SLB 2. Dr. Andrew Amenaghawon - Associate Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Benin, Nigeria 3. Engr. Abiodun Olaoye - Managing Director at Gankco Energy Services

Episode 2: I'm a Recent Graduate. What's Next?: Journeys of Young Professionals & Graduate Students with Mathias Ekaette, Obianuju Isicheli, Francis Mekunye, and Oghenefejiro Golagha

Season 1 - Episode 2 This episode addresses a challenge faced by many Nigerian students and recent graduates. It tackles the challenging thought of what would happen after completion of undergraduate studies. This episode delve into the journeys of young professionals in the oil and gas industry, and a graduate student. They talked about their journeys from being a student to becoming a professional in the energy industry and a graduate student. Guest speakers: 1. Mathias Ekaette - Driller Trainee at Shelf Drilling 2. Obianuju Isicheli - Field Engineer at Baker Hughes 3. Francis Mekunye - PhD Student at Auburn University, USA 4. Oghenefejiro Golagha - Former Field Operator Graduate Trainee at Greenville LNG

Episode 1 - Navigating the Energy Transition: Adapting Engineering Skills for the Future with Engr. Leida Monterrosa and Prof. Kelani Bello

Season 1 - Episode 1 The energy transition is a trending global topic. The world is aiming at a net-zero carbon emission by 2050. This thus raises the question amongst aspiring engineers in the energy industry especially petroleum engineers, "will my current engineering skills be relevant in the future?" This first live episode of The Energy & Tech Podcast done in collaboration with SPE University of Benin Student Chapter, Nigeria, addresses the challenging question asked above. This episode featured two distinguished guest speakers. They are; Engr. Leida Monterrosa, the first and current (as of the time of making this post) Manager of SLB Performance Centre - Europe; and Prof. Kelani Bello, an award winning Professor at the Department of Petroleum Engineering at the University of Benin, Nigeria. Due to technical failure from our end, the episode was not recorded from the beginning. Our sincere apologies.