Digitalisation
Digital technologies are transforming our lives in ways that were unimaginable even a decade ago. Digitalisation is also transforming the energy industry, by improving efficiency and safety, and by facilitating the use of renewable energy.
Shell is a pioneer in the development and deployment of many digital technologies. Today, we use advanced IT infrastructure and partner with some of the world’s leading cloud providers, allowing us to use technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, the internet of things and blockchain in innovative ways.
But digitalisation is about more than technology. It is also a cultural change, about people and creating more agile ways of working. We employ leading data scientists and computational scientists who unlock value from the data Shell has access to. They work in teams with other experts across our businesses to combine commercial acumen with technical and data expertise. They develop practical solutions, allowing us to learn and improve all the time.
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Artificial Intelligence
From machine learning to computer vision, deep learning to virtual assistants and autonomous vehicles to robotics, Shell has been focused on a range of technologies that have supported advances in AI. Businesses that harness new data sources and use AI and machine-learning technology to provide insights will be in a strong position to shape future commercial development and influence how society changes. A steep rise in the number of connected devices and an explosion in data volumes are already delivering unparalleled levels of business disruption. The recent explosion in data volumes and availability has led to a step change in the training of algorithms and provided important new insights: easy access to vast data volumes is making AI algorithms smarter.
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Computational Science
Computational Science uses physics-based models to predict the behaviour of materials and systems using high performance computing. Computational science augments traditional research methods by accelerating and guiding experimental work and providing insight into processes and results. It is used across Shell’s businesses to predict everything from the chemistry of catalysts and batteries to capturing flow through reactors, pipelines and rocks. These are complex simulations which require high performance computing and algorithm optimisation.
The Computational Science Centre of Excellence is based in Bangalore, India, but the team includes staff in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Houston, USA. Computational science is a broad discipline. Within Shell, it draws on expertise from more than 50 technologists in disciplines such as chemistry, physics, mathematics, material science and mechanical, chemical, aerospace and metallurgical engineering. This team has strong external links and collaborates with high-profile global companies, technology start-ups and leading academic institutions.
Why I do what I do
Title: Why I Do What I do
Duration: 3:18 minutes
Description:
Digital technologies and trends are transforming the way we live, work and interact. Digitalisation is also transforming the energy industry, by improving efficiency and safety, and by facilitating the use of renewable energy. But it is also a cultural change, about people and agile ways of working. At Shell, leading data scientists and IT professionals are working on the transition of our business to net-zero emissions, in step with society. Meet some of our colleagues, who help power progress each day!
India Recruitment Master (01-02-21) Transcript
[Background music plays]
Bright, uplifting instrumental music with guitar.
[Video footage]
Deepa Rani, in pink and blue running gear, jogs through a garden. Close up of her moving feet. Close up of her face in profile with greenery in the background.
Deepa Rani
Working at Shell is my dream job.
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Deepa's face while still jogging. An office building with the Shell logo is behind her. Cut to aerial shot of Bangalore, showing a busy multi-lane highway.
[Text displays]
Bengaluru India
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Close up of Rishabh in a taxi.
Rishabh Chopra
I love travelling to work every day.
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The taxi pulls up to a building. On the back of it are the words, 100% electric. Shot of Rishabh getting out and closing the door. Cut to Rishabh's face looking up. Cut to shot of Shell office building.
Rishabh Chopra
How many people can say that?
[Video footage]
Aarthi is walking through a garden, surrounded by greenery. Shot of Shell building through the trees.
Aarthi Thyagarajan
I could change the world working at Shell.
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Close up of an adult hand holding a child's hand. Pull back to show Asmi walking down a garden path with her son. Cut to closeup of Asmi and her son kneeling on the ground, playing with toy dinosaurs. Cut to Asmi and her son walking in the garden.
Asmi Rizvi Khaleeli
To be the best mum and the best Data Scientist, I need support, and Shell provides that.
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Bus driver's point of view showing an open road. Cut to a shot of a yellow, red and white bus. Cut to a close up of Harshil's hands as he rides the bus. Cut to his face in profile, then full face as he watches out the window. The Shell building is seen, and people shown in silhouette getting off the bus. Harshil stands next to the bus and gives a V for victory sign. Cut to a shot of people's legs walking into the building. Cut to the back of Harshil's head as he enters the building.
Harshil Patel
My journey is Shell’s journey. Digital and AI are key to delivering cleaner energy solutions as we transition to a lower carbon future.
[Video footage]
Deepa is shown jogging near a pond. Her pink top is seen reflected in the pond. A bronze sculpture of two herons is near the pond. Cut to a head shot of Deepa stopped in front of the Shell building. She checks her phone and smiles. A text conversation shows on the screen.
[Text displays]
We've found a solution to help predict valve malfunctions, enjoy your jog. Wow, that's great.
Deepa Rani
My role is to increase the adoption of Artificial Intelligence across Shell by connecting people.
[Video footage]
Head shot of Deepa talking to the camera, the Shell building in the background.
Deepa Rani
And work together to make the air cleaner for all of us.
[Video footage]
Deepa types on her phone. A text conversation displays on the screen. Deepa starts running again.
[Text displays]
Thanks.
[Video footage]
Close up of Deepa in a studio interview.
[Text displays]
Deepa Rani, Shell.ai Manager
Deepa Rani
I studied Computer Science and Engineering, but I wanted to work with future technologies.
[Video footage]
Deepa sits at a glass table in the atrium of a building, working on a laptop. Closeup of Deepa's hands typing on the laptop keyboard. Closeup of Deepa's face in profile.
Deepa Rani
It’s very dynamic in nature, the way we work here.
[Video footage]
Close up of Aarthi in a studio interview.
Aarthi Thyagarajan
I just finished graduation in chemical engineering.
[Text displays]
Aarthi Thyagarajan, Senior Researcher: Computational Science
[Video footage]
Aarthi is shown in a lab surrounded by equipment. She is wearing safety goggles. Cut to view of gardens near the Shell building. Aarthi is sitting on a bench under a pergola.
Aarthi Thyagarajan
But what really motivated me is the cleaner energy concept.
[Video footage]
Closeup of Aarthi using her phone. A text conversation shows on the screen.
[Text displays]
We've got the results back from the last model simulation. It's better than we expected. Super, excited about further improvements.
Aarthi Thyagarajan
I joined Shell in 2007 and from then I never looked back.
[Video footage]
Closeup of Rishabh in a studio interview.
[Text displays]
Rishabh Chopra, Artificial Intelligence Technical Analyst
Rishabh Chopra
I wanted to enhance my skills to make a positive change.
[Video footage]
Closeup of Rishabh working on a laptop. Pull back to show that he is working in a break room. A messenger conversation shows on the screen.
[Text displays]
How's your prep going for the hackathon next week? It's going great, looking forward to it.
Rishabh Chopra
The work I do here has an impact around the world.
[Video footage]
Close up of Asmi and her son squatting in the grass. Asmi points out something to her son, who excitedly looks.
Asmi Rizvi Khaleeli
Look over there!
[Video footage]
Close up of Asmi in a studio interview.
[Text displays]
Asmi Rizvi Khaleeli, Data Science Researcher
Asmi Rizvi Khaleeli
After spending several years studying and working in some leading universities and companies in Europe I realised that there are equally good opportunities in India, and decided to come back.
[Video footage]
Asmi sitting on steps in a garden using her phone. A text conversation shows on the screen.
[Text displays]
Got the data from the plant through, ready to begin building the model? Smile emoji. Absolutely.
[Video footage]
Closeup of Asmi kneeling down, playing with her son. Closeup of Asmi's face, smiling as she plays. Close up of her son's face, looking up.
Asmi Rizvi Khaleeli
Flexible working at Shell has given me the opportunity to give my family the time they deserve, and still achieve at work.
[Video footage]
Close up of Asmi and her son in the garden. The son lifts his arms to be carried.
Asmi's son
Carry me! Carry me!
[Video footage]
The Shell building is seen through the trees. Cut to closeup of Harshil in a studio interview.
[Text displays]
Harshil Patel, Data Science Researcher
Harshil Patel
I’m a numbers and computers guy. I wanted to work for Shell to combine my knowledge of computer science and mechanical engineering.
[Video footage]
Harshil is seen working on a computer. Closeup of his hands on the keyboard. Close up of a computer screen showing data. Cut to a shot of Harshil sitting at his computer. Close up of his face, he stretches and smiles.
Harshil Patel
I get to use my coding skills to do something meaningful. I’m now writing code to help businesses reduce their carbon emissions.
[Video footage]
Deepa is walking up the stairs in the Shell building. The lobby of the building can be seen in the background. Closeup of Deepa in a studio interview. Cut to a computer screen showing some code. Cut to a shot of red and yellow hexagonal tiles showing work goals. Pull back to show many of these hexagonal tiles surrounding a whiteboard. Deepa is looking at the whiteboard.
Deepa Rani
Digitalisation is two parts of an equation. One is technology another one is people. So that is what excites me.
[Video footage]
Closeup of Rishabh's hand placing his access card on a turnstile. Shot of Rishabh walking through a corridor in the Shell building. A mural of many hands coming together is visible in the background. Cut to Rishabh working at his laptop.
Rishabh Chopra
I’ve got all the tools and the best people right here, so my work is always diverse. I’m constantly exploring new ideas and there’s never a dull moment!
[Video footage]
Long shot of Aarthi with colleagues in a laboratory. Closeup of Aarthi's face wearing a face shield. Cut to Aarthi talking with colleagues, all dressed in lab gear including red lab coats, face shields and gloves. Closeup of a small container being placed into a piece of lab equipment.
Aarthi Thyagarajan
Shell’s a global company. In the research projects I’m working on, I get to collaborate with experts and employees not only on campus, but also internationally.
[Video footage]
Shot of Harshil playing table tennis. The Shell logo on the side of the building can be seen through the window. Blurry shot of the blue table and orange ball. Closeup of Harshil's face as he plays. He bounces the ball several times on his paddle.
Harshil Patel
Shell challenges you - what you know every day, keeping you on your toes.
[Video footage]
Closeup of Aarthi's face wearing a face shield. Closeup of her hands on the laptop keyboard. Shot of her face as she works at the laptop, still with the face shield. Shot of the laptop screen displaying data. Cut to Aarthi speaking to the camera, in her lab coat and wearing goggles.
Aarthi Thyagarajan
I love working with top talent and having the freedom to explore cutting edge innovations. The Digital Technology is helping Shell in playing its part in addressing the climate change and this is at the forefront of the energy transition.
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Shell jingle.
[Graphic]
Shell logo.
[Text displays]
Shell.ai
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