Coding for Oil and Gas
By: Josh Hoskinson
Hi! My name is Josh Hoskinson and I am a Data Scientist at Chevron. After I received my Bachelors and Masters in Applied Statistics from the Colorado School of Mines, I accepted a role with Chevron and moved to Houston, Texas.
I lead data science projects in Chevron’s midstream business, meaning I manage data science models related to things like supply chain and pipelines. I find myself using optimization, machine learning and forecasting regularly, in addition to coding!
Thanks to the advancements in computers, we can develop data science algorithms to leverage large amounts of data, and the way I can implement these algorithms is through code. Having a solid understanding of coding has been critical to my success in delivering data science projects.
One of my favorite things about my job is how quickly the data science landscape is expanding. Technologies like ChatGPT are transforming the way we use AI and data science, and I’m excited to be a part of this wave of innovation and apply tools like this to my work.
I have enjoyed learning and improving my coding skills by finding areas that interest me.
“If any young coders are looking for advice about improving their own coding skills, I suggest picking a problem in a domain they’re passionate about and trying to solve it.”
For me, the biggest motivator is being able to learn while I’m doing something I enjoy!
I currently code in Python, which is the most popular data science language. I also use R, SQL, and sometimes Spark. My team develops, manages, and deploys our code in the Microsoft Azure environment.
When I’m not working, I enjoy being outside and trying new things! Some of my favorite activities are hiking, running, pickleball, and sand volleyball. I also have fun going to movies, concerts, and shows and most recently have been working to perfect my latte art.
