Panel Session: Show me the Value - Artificial Intelligence and Tech in HSE

Konrad Konarski has worked more than 15 years with emerging technologies, such as IoT and Artificial Intelligence. He has a unique holistic perspective on delivering AI solutions that bring tangible value to customers. Currently, he is the Chairperson and Director of Operations at the AI Innovation Consortium, a collective group of academia and industry organizations that are working together on evolving AI technology and helping organizations break barriers of adoption.

Adam has 31 years of experience in oil and gas, including 25 years with TechnipFMC. His degree is a BS Mechanical Engineering from Rice University. His past roles include manager of projects, general manager, and program manager for school of engineering.  He has visited 5 continents and many countries for project work, including Canada, Brazil, Thailand, Australia, France, UAE, India, Malaysia, etc. Currently he is the Manager of Leading Solutions at TechnipFMC

Candace Axel has more than 16 years of experience as a Health & Safety professional. She has seen and experienced the challenges often found in Subsea / Surface Manufacturing and Subsea / Surface Services facilities. Candace identifies innovative solutions to solve complex HSE challenges and implements core HSE programs to reduce occupational safety exposures. Currently, she is the Senior HSE Manager for Measurement & Production Solution Business Unit & Global HSE Programs Manager at TechnipFMC. 

Cody MacDonald joined ExxonMobil in 2009.  Since then, he has had numerous roles in exploration, technology, research, and data science groups.  Cody has participated in and led various digital projects, including those that leverage machine learning to improve and accelerate fundamental activities, mostly in the upstream domain.  He is now currently in ExxonMobil’s Computational, Data Science, and Optimization section and is focusing on using these methodologies to improve Health & Safety activities.