The Trailblazers Presented by BST Global

In this episode, Dr. Jim Birdsall, Chief Technology Officer of Infrastructure for North America at Parsons Corporation, breaks down how the company is integrating advanced technologies across its 21,000‑person global organization. He notes that he’s seen significant progress as contractors, designers and clients compound organizational knowledge and accelerate innovation.  Jim also offers real‑wor...

In this episode of The Trailblazers podcast, David McLaren, Enterprise Data and AI Leader at GHD, joins BST Global Chief Marketing Officer Eileen M. Canady to discuss what it really takes for AEC firms to move from AI experimentation to meaningful, scalable impact.   Drawing on his background in automation, application development and data strategy, David shares why strong data foundations, practi...

The Trailblazers podcast welcomes Jacobs’ Senior Vice President of Enterprise AI, Michael Brown, to discuss the realities of deploying AI at scale inside one of the world’s largest engineering firms. He and BST Global CMO Eileen M. Canady examine the operational complexity of enterprise AI, from governance and data sovereignty to the need for unified, worldwide practices.    Michael also explores...

In this episode of The Trailblazers podcast, BST Global Chief Marketing Officer Eileen M. Canady speaks with Namitha Vinay, Knowledge and Information Leader at Mott MacDonald, about how AEC organizations can translate knowledge, data and emerging AI capabilities into meaningful business outcomes.    Namitha draws on her background in software engineering, data science and enterprise AI strategy to...

In this episode, Ian Lumsden, UKIMEA Digital Services, Data & AI Group Leader at Arup, joins BST Global Chief Marketing Officer Eileen M. Canady to explore how forward-thinking firms are building a more sustainable and data-driven future for the AEC industry.   During their conversation, Ian talks about the progress Arup has made with their net-zero carbon strategy and the growing collaboratio...

In this episode of The Trailblazers podcast, BST Global Chief Marketing Officer Eileen M. Canady talks with James P. Cooper, Global Director of Water at Arcadis, about the rapidly accelerating role of AI and digital innovation in the water sector. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience across operations, engineering and utility leadership, James offers a candid look at why the industry is at...

Jazz Pabla, Chief Innovation Officer at WSP, joins BST Global Chief Marketing Officer Eileen M. Canady to explore how AI is transforming the future of engineering and the communities it serves. From applying AI to weather data to building safer, smarter infrastructure, Jazz shares how innovation can deliver real-world impact.  Drawing on his journey from municipal IT leadership to a global enginee...

Jack Li, Global Future Focus and AI Director at AtkinsRéalis, sits down with Eileen M. Canady, Chief Marketing Officer at BST Global, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the AEC landscape and redefining what it means for firms to be prepared for the future.  Drawing on a career path that spans consulting, finance and startups, Jack explains how his diverse background sharpened h...

In the latest episode of The Trailblazers podcast, GHD’s Chief Information Officer, Paul Murphy, and Eileen M. Canady, Chief Marketing Officer at BST Global, explore important AI and AEC industry topics, including:  How GHD is upskilling its people across the firm  Why humans should be in control when AI is involved  How AI will link the built and natural environments  Paul talks about build-by-pa...

In this episode, Lalitha Krishnamoorthy, Vice President of Data & Artificial Intelligence at Stantec, joins BST Global’s Chief Marketing Officer, Eileen M. Canady, for a compelling discussion on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the architecture, engineering and environmental consulting (AEC) sector.  Lalitha highlights a generational shift in the workforce, where emerging profes...

It’s the second time The Trailblazers podcast is featuring Ricardo Lorenzo, Chief Technology Officer at Parsons Corporation. In this episode, Ricardo sits down with BST Global Chief Marketing Officer Eileen M. Canady to talk about the delicate balance between risk and reward in a rapidly changing technological environment. Ricardo explains his approach to risk management: think holistically. That...

In this episode, Freek Matheij, Global Director of Citizen Development & AI at Arcadis, joins Eileen M. Canady, Chief Marketing Officer at BST Global, for a dynamic conversation about empowering employees through citizen development and strategic upskilling. Freek shares how Arcadis is fostering a culture of innovation by encouraging staff to engage with coding and development tools within cle...

On this episode of The Trailblazers, Joseph Joseph, Partner and Chief Digital Officer at Gensler, joins BST Global Chief Executive Officer Javier A. Baldor for an inspiring conversation in which he reveals the moving stories behind his approach to leadership, design and AI.  Speaking candidly about his personal journey, Joseph shares what fuels his passion for technology, design and meaningful inn...

In this episode, BST Global’s Chief Marketing Officer Eileen M. Canady sits down with Nasrine Tomasi, Head of AI at Mott MacDonald, for a dynamic conversation about how artificial intelligence can empower (not replace) AEC employees.  Nasrine shares her passion for using AI as a tool to elevate people, praising Mott MacDonald’s commitment to a people-focused approach. She spotlights the company’s...

On this episode of The Trailblazers, Shankar Kalyana, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Stantec, joins BST Global Chief Executive Officer Javier A. Baldor for a compelling conversation about the evolving role of digital transformation in the AEC industry. Drawing on his 40-year tech career — in which he held the prestigious title of IBM Fellow — Shankar emphasizes that meaningf...

In this episode, WSP Chief Technology Officer and Head of Business Solutions Chadi Habib joins BST Global CEO Javier A. Baldor for a candid conversation on the future of the AEC industry. Fresh off the stage at BST Global’s AI Summit 2025, Chadi examines how AI is reshaping the way AEC firms tackle some of their most complex challenges.   From generative AI and large language models to agentic sys...

Tembi Holmes, Global Chief Data Officer at Arup, joins Eileen M. Canady, Chief Marketing Officer at BST Global, for an engaging conversation on The Trailblazers podcast. Together, they explore the rapid pace of change in the AEC industry, the evolving landscape of data governance and ethics, growing client expectations, and how Arup is leading with purpose in the age of AI.  Tembi highlights how A...

In this episode, Shannon Miller, President of Strategy, Growth & Digital at Jacobs, joins Javier A. Baldor, Chief Executive Officer at BST Global, to explore how AI is reshaping the AEC industry. They discuss the potential for AI to accelerate project delivery, drive innovation and redefine traditional business models.  Shannon highlights how Jacobs is leveraging AI to bring solutions to marke...

In this episode of The Trailblazers podcast, Sean Young, Director of AEC, Geospatial & AI Solutions Industry Marketing at NVIDIA, joins Eileen M. Canady, Chief Marketing Officer at BST Global, for a conversation on how artificial intelligence, geospatial data and digital transformation are driving change across the AEC industry — with a spotlight on NVIDIA’s contributions.   Sean emphasizes th...

The Trailblazers podcast is back with a new season! To kick things off, Darren Martin, Chief Digital Officer at AtkinsRéalis, joins Javier A. Baldor, CEO of BST Global, to explore how the AEC industry is continuing to navigate the rise of AI technology.  Darren shares his perspective on how AI can be a powerful tool to enhance human capabilities across the AEC landscape. From mitigating climate im...

In this episode of The Trailblazers, Parsons' Chief Technology Officer, Ricardo Lorenzo, tells BST Global's Chief Executive Officer, Javier A. Baldor, that AEC leaders should “be unafraid” as the industry begins to embrace AI technology.   Ricardo discusses the reactions he sees from customers and employees when it comes to AI, which range from reluctance to excitement. He states that firms should...

In this episode, Jason Kephart, Chief Technology Officer at Terracon, joins Eileen M. Canady, Chief Marketing Officer at BST Global, to delve into his career path and the evolving role of technology in the AEC industry.  Jason reflects on his transition from consultant to technology leader, highlighting the critical role of aligning technology with business needs to drive efficiency and innovation...

In this episode, HNTB Chief Information Officer Marty Williams joins BST Global Chief Marketing Officer Eileen M. Canady to discuss the transformative impact of AI on work and talent acquisition.    Throughout the discussion, Marty emphasizes a key lesson that has served him his entire career — everything gets done through people. He underscores the importance of building relationships, especially...

In this episode, Ramboll’s Head of Innovation, Jason B. Miller, sits down with BST Global’s Chief Executive Officer, Javier A. Baldor, to explore how AI can empower teams, define valuable data, harness technology to create sustainable solutions and other topics.    In their conversation, Jason delves into Ramboll’s operations and how recognizing technology’s pivotal role in crafting effective solu...

In this episode, BST Global’s Chief Executive Officer, Javier A. Baldor, sits down with Gannett Fleming’s Chief Technology Officer, Kevin Switala, who shares his expectations for the AEC industry in the age of AI.     Kevin expresses particular enthusiasm about AI's potential to bridge the knowledge gap between retiring professionals and newer, tech-savvy employees. He envisions AI-driven digital...