Integrating Traditional Practices with New Tech

Ep. 27 |

June 7, 2023

Re-occurring theme guests on our podcast mention the issues behind incorporating new technologies into infrastructure projects. 2023 brings with it many new advancements in technology such as AI, however, it seems that the industry prefers the more traditional ways of going about the project lifecycle. Our very special guest on this episode, Varun Adibhatla, co-founder of ARGO Labs, discusses with David Horesh the issues, benefits, and vision of technology integration into the industry,

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Varun leads Groundwork Data infrastructure practices, building software-defined infrastructure planning services to realize resilience and decarbonization outcomes at the local level in NYC. Groundwork Data is a mission-driven consultancy committed to accelerating a clean, equitable, and reliant energy transition.

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Currently, Varun is an adjunct professor at NYU’s Center for urban science and Progress. He has an MS in information science from Penn State and a Master in applied urban science and informatics from NYU. It is an honor to have him with us to discuss everything technology

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Joe Alvarez

Ep. 35 |

July 16, 2023

Joe Alvarez is Project Manager in the Alice Area Office, Corpus Christi District of Texas Department of Transportation. He serves as the utility coordinator for the jurisdiction and Access Management Reviewer to compile documentation for approval of all residential, farm and commercial access permits.

Peter Bergamini

Ep. 34 |

July 14, 2023

How can we better plan the management, maintenance, expansion, and long-term engineering of diverse energy systems to keep our grid strong and resilient?

Jerry Aliberti

Ep. 33 |

July 13, 2023

Jerry Aliberti brings almost two decades of experience managing civil construction projects, as well as training and managing individuals and teams on some of the largest infrastructure construction projects in New York State

Rusty Wolff

Ep. 32 |

July 12, 2023

Rusty Wolff is Director of Subsurface Utility Engineering at Criado & Associates, bringing 30 years of construction experience including 11 years in SUE

Integrating Traditional Practices with 21st Century Technology feat. Varun Adibhatla

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