Reimagine the World
With WSP’s Jazz Pabla

Jazz Pabla, WSP’s Chief Innovation Officer, talks about applying AI to weather data, innovating to create safer communities and more with BST Global’s Chief Marketing Officer Eileen M. Canady on this episode of The Trailblazers podcast.

Their conversation explores Jazz’s journey from municipal IT leadership to driving innovation strategy at one of the world’s foremost engineering firms, which provided valuable experience in the private and public sectors. He explains how working closely with citizens shaped his belief that technology must ultimately improve everyday human experiences, a tenet that aligns with WSP’s mission to build communities and enhance humanity.

Looking ahead, Jazz shares his vision of a future‑ready engineering firm that balances AI adoption with quality, trust and human judgment. He emphasizes the importance of embedding engineering expertise directly into AI‑driven solutions to drive real value, rather than viewing AI as a standalone specialty. He also expresses high hopes for the next generation, noting their strong foundations in STEM and elevated sense of empathy as qualities that will define how AI benefits society.

Listen to the full episode to find out what else Jazz has to say.