Solving the AI Puzzle
With Terracon’s Jason Kephart 

Terracon’s Chief Technology Officer, Jason Kephart, sits down with BST Global’s Chief Marketing Officer, Eileen M. Canady, to discuss his career trajectory and insights into technology’s evolving role in the AEC industry. 

Jason reflects on his journey from individual contributor to technology leader, emphasizing the importance of understanding business needs as well as technology’s ability to drive efficiency and innovation. He highlights the shift from foundational technology to AI and its transformative potential, stressing that AI should enhance rather than replace human expertise. According to Jason, the key to solving the AI puzzle is using it to eliminate non-value-added work and benefit value-added tasks. AI should help teams be more efficient and firms produce unique products.  

Jason also discusses the need for a strong data strategy, the importance of adopting new technologies while managing change and the evolving role of engineers, who must now be tech savvy. He mentions that future technological advancements should focus on improving efficiency and client value rather than producing final designs. 

In addition, the Terracon CTO takes a moment to share some advice he received about understanding business operations as well as technology. He also encourages young professionals to stay open-minded and maintain a growth mindset.  

Check out the full episode to hear more from Jason.