Stantec’s Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, Shankar Kalyana, discusses the future of the AEC industry in a conversation with BST Global’s Chief Executive Officer, Javier A. Baldor.

Shankar introduces Stantec as a firm dedicated to design with community in mind, emphasizing his role as Stantec's first Chief Technology Officer. He discusses his background in computing, the evolution of technology, and his journey from IBM to Stantec.

The two delve into the significance of digital transformation, leadership, and other factors in implementing change. Shankar highlights the importance of reimagining work processes and leveraging emerging technologies like AI to enhance employee and customer experiences. He emphasizes the role of data in decisionmaking and predicts a shift toward predictive and preemptive approaches.

Shankar also touches on the potential of AI to address sustainability challenges and the future convergence of AI with quantum computing. He envisions a future where technology augments human capability and drives value for businesses and society.