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

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,

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.

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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