Building the Future: Harnessing Data & AI in the AEC Industry

Lalitha co-founded and served as CEO of OpenTeams Global, an organization that helps clients and business partners integrate open-source data and AI methodologies to improve their business results. Prior to that, she served as the director of IBM Digital Commerce, SaaS and Data Platforms. Lalitha focuses on business transformation, global market expansion and artificial intelligence neural networks.

As Stantec’s artificial intelligence and digital lead, Lalitha shapes and leads AI and digital maturity. She partners with Stantec's internal teams to lead AI strategy, infuse AI into the company's technology, and standardize its digital platform and operating model across the entire business.

Lalitha holds a doctorate in neuro-symbolic artificial intelligence and several invention patents. She is a regular speaker at industry conferences, serves on the board of directors for many startups, and is a strong advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion in technology.

When she isn’t fostering collaboration within the global tech community or facilitating sustainable funding, recognition and inclusivity, Lalitha puts her energy toward motivating and supporting women and girls to pursue and thrive in careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). She serves on the Champions Board for the Texas Girls Collaborative Project, a statewide network of advocates and educators.