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Mar 12, 2025

Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner

Katja Träumner

Dr. Katja Träumner argues deep domain knowledge now beats boilerplate coding. See how her team uses machine learning to prevent environmental disasters while rejecting toxic burnout culture.

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Inspecting oil pipelines with ultrasound technology

Using ultrasound technology to inspect high-pressure oil and gas pipelines for corrosion and cracks.

#2 about 2 min

Transitioning from academic physics to data science leadership

Shifting from a research physics background into leading and managing industrial data science teams.

#3 about 3 min

Applying supervised machine learning for practical rule extraction

Applying supervised machine learning to extract rules from massive labeled datasets rather than treating artificial intelligence as magic.

#4 about 2 min

Implementing semi-automated anomaly detection with human oversight

Keeping domain experts in the loop to review complex data anomalies flagged by machine learning models.

#5 about 4 min

Leveraging domain knowledge and diverse team backgrounds

Why specialized sector understanding and cross-disciplinary knowledge outweigh generic coding skills in complex technical domains.

#6 about 9 min

Pushing for female representation and leadership in technology

Breaking traditional organizational structures by actively filling tech roles with women to create role models and normalize diversity.

#7 about 5 min

Implementing company policies to support flexible work environments

Promoting flexible hours and equal parental leave as practical measures to build inclusive tech teams.

#8 about 5 min

Preventing developer burnout by avoiding toxic productivity trends

Recognizing the limits of extreme workloads and pushing back against unsustainable competition within software engineering teams.

#9 about 4 min

Finding direct product impact in specialized industrial companies

Working in smaller tech environments allows engineers to see the immediate real-world consequences of their software.

#10 about 2 min

Bringing diverse skills to industrial data science roles

Encouraging continuous learning and open-mindedness when applying for software and data positions in niche industrial sectors.

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World Congress 2026 North America

September 24, 2026 · 15:30–16:00

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From Boardroom to Build Pipeline: What AI Governance Actually Looks Like in Practice

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Board Director & Technology Executive

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Open session

World Congress 2026 North America

September 25, 2026 · 16:50–17:20

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Open session

World Congress 2026 North America

September 25, 2026 · 14:10–14:40

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The Broken Rung: How AI is Rebuilding Software Development from the Ground Up

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Open session

World Congress 2026 North America

September 25, 2026 · 12:55–13:25

Outdoor Stage

Building the AI Era Through Developer Communities: A Competitive Advantage for Engineers & Teams

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National Executive Advisor at Code & Coffee | Engineering & AI Community Leader

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Open session

World Congress 2026 North America

September 25, 2026 · 16:50–17:20

Outdoor Stage

Beyond the Code: Human-AI Synergies in Product Development

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Staff Technical Program Manager at Google

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Open session

World Congress 2026 North America

September 25, 2026 · 16:10–16:40

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The Five Percent Club: The Culture and Technological Shift Behind Successful AI Deployments

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