Keystone Profile — Maxime Raymond Cara
MSc Candidate in Engineering, AI – Developer Intern at Keystone
As one of the first students in Norway to pursue a Master of Science in Engineering with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence, Maxime Cara is part of a pioneering academic program designed to bridge advanced machine learning with real-world industry challenges. His current internship at Keystone offers the ideal environment to apply this knowledge, as he gets to work on creating a practical, high-impact tool for oil and gas operations. A self-professed nerd with a passion for gaming and problem-solving, Maxime blends curiosity with cutting-edge technology to drive innovation in software development.
Maxime’s journey into applied AI began with early roles at Kongsberg Gruppen, where he contributed to defence-oriented image recognition systems, and NOV APL, where he worked on mechanical components and design. These experiences taught him the importance of robust, scalable solutions.
Maxime is currently developing an AI-powered smart assistant for Keystone, tailored to streamline document processing in well operations. This was a task that traditionally entailed manual input, repetitive work, and inconsistent formatting. This new system allows field engineers and planners to extract precise, context-sensitive information from thousands of historical documents in seconds. This saves hours of manual reviews and dramatically reduces the time required to create and validate new well procedures.
“Every time a new well plan is written, up to 60% of the information already exists in past jobs,” Maxime explains. “Our smart assistant analyzes this data and offers instant suggestions to pre-fill procedures, highlight inconsistencies, and even identify cost-saving opportunities based on historical trends. That kind of speed and intelligence will save a significant number of resources.”
This is a potential game-changer for energy companies, especially in regions such as South America and the Middle East, where many operators still rely heavily on handwritten procedures, scanned PDFs, and siloed paper archives. By enabling rapid digitization and structured access to critical data, Keystone’s AI assistant opens the door to operational consistency, faster approvals, and better-informed decisions – even in the most remote or resource-constrained environments.
Keystone actively fosters innovation by investing in young professionals and students like Maxime, giving them the autonomy, tools, and mentorship they need to push boundaries. The partnership between research and industry is beneficial to Keystone’s mission of using emerging technologies to deliver practical solutions with immediate value.
“At Keystone, I’m not just writing code, I’m solving real problems,” Maxime says. “I get direct feedback from software engineers in the field and work alongside people who truly understand the complexity of oil and gas operations. That experience is invaluable.”
Beyond the technical realm, Maxime is a curious and strategic thinker. A devoted Dungeons & Dragons player, he spends his free time crafting imaginative storylines and solving complex challenges with friends in the UK.
For Maxime, the energy sector represents the ideal proving ground for AI applications. Not just because of its scale, but because of its willingness to invest in long-term technological gains.
“AI thrives on information. As long as there’s historical data, we can tailor tools to extract meaningful insights, detect patterns, and make accurate predictions. From digitizing paper-based archives to scanning the seabed for likely oil and gas deposits, the opportunities are endless.”