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Welcome to Mining Now, hosted by Jerrod Downey! In this episode filmed live at CIM MTL 23 in Montreal, Canada, Jerrod sits down with Gus Minor, Chief Innovation Officer of Sofvie Inc., to discuss the changing landscape of the mining industry and how Sofvie has adapted to deliver innovative products.
In this engaging conversation, Gus shares insights into the operational changes Sofvie has undergone, the infrastructure enhancements they’ve implemented, and their approach to fostering innovation. Amidst the challenges brought about by the pandemic, Sofvie successfully transitioned to a distributed workforce, enabling seamless collaboration and increased productivity. They also made significant investments in infrastructure to accommodate their growing client base and ensure compliance with international regulations such as ISO 27001, 45001, GDPR, and more.
Gus further explains Sofvie’s commitment to nurturing talent and their collaborative partnerships with colleges and universities worldwide. Through their unique approach of breaking down projects into manageable micro projects, Sofvie empowers students to gain real-world experience and contribute to the development of cutting-edge cloud-based solutions. With safety as their core focus, Sofvie’s platform, Sophie, enables workforce inclusion in planning, safeguarding, and executing mining projects, ultimately striving to bring every worker home safely every day.
Join Jerrod and Gus as they delve into Sofvie’s transformative journey, their mission to revolutionize the mining industry, and the positive impact of their innovative approach.
Connect with Sofvie:
🔸 Guest Speaker: Gus Minor – Chief Innovation Officer
🔸 Speaker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gus-minor-7b02ab/
🔸 Website: https://www.sofvie.com
🔸 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sofvie-inc/
🔸 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC12BbU4HK-gHofAYLvfUKPQ
Chapters
0:56 – Company Changes
1:03 – New Product Delivery Methods
1:11 – Operational Changes
1:16 – Infrastructure Upgrades
1:22 – Adjusting to the Pandemic
1:28 – Adapting to a Distributed Workforce
1:34 – Future Vision and Pandemic Planning
1:40 – Adjustments and Anticipating the Pandemic
1:46 – Relocation Challenges
1:56 – Benefits of a Distributed Model
2:02 – International Expansion Plans
2:09 – Scaling Infrastructure for Growing Demand
2:15 – Ensuring Data Security and Compliance
2:21 – Transitioning to Cloud-Based Systems
2:27 – Overcoming Infrastructure Challenges
2:32 – Market Demand for Technology
2:37 – Talent Pipeline and Collaboration
2:42 – Engaging with College and Universities
2:48 – Collaborative Micro Projects
3:01 – Shaping Future Talent
3:08 – Students Working through Cloud System
3:14 – Managing Access Levels
6:10 – Summary of Sofvie
12:15 – Company Overview
13:16 – Workforce-Centric Approach
14:03 – Safety Partnership with Mining Sector
14:14 – Flipping the Script on Safety
15:00 – Onboarding Process for Mines
🔹 Mining NOW
Mining Now is a joint mining podcast and web series produced by CIM/ICM and Crownsmen Partners. Join us to learn about the latest innovations in operating mines to increase energy efficiency and production. We look into modern mining and processing equipment including autonomous vehicles and IOT technology. Experts tackle everything from skilled labour shortages to team building to meeting evolving safety regulations. This is the mining of today that will shape the mines of tomorrow.
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🔹 The Team
Hosted by: Jerrod Downey | LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3cxVBDm
Crownsmen’s Executive Producer: Rory Bamford (Contact for Booking )
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Director and Co-Host: Gaudy Molina | LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3b8Mhpe
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