The Trailblazers Presented by BST Global

Driving Value With Stantec’s Shankar Kalyana

18 Aug 2025

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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 meaningful transformation is rooted in solving real-world challenges, not just adopting new technologies. As the interview continues, Shankar explores how AI, data and automation are revolutionizing infrastructure, from compressing design cycles to enabling predictive, self-regulating operations. He stresses the need for a true fusion between digital innovation and engineering expertise and highlights the opportunities as well as the risks tech and consulting firms entering the AEC space bring. During the discussion, Shankar also dives into the critical role of robust data infrastructure, governance and workforce development in enabling sustainable digital transformation. While he acknowledges the potential downsides of AI, he remains optimistic about humanity's ability to use it as a force for good. Tune in for a forward-looking discussion on how engineering firms can adapt, innovate and lead in a digitally driven future.

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The Trailblazers Presented by BST Global

Driving Value With Stantec’s Shankar Kalyana

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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