Enterprise AI in Practice: 5 Principles for Scaling Value

Michael is Senior Vice President and Enterprise AI Lead at Jacobs, where he is responsible for driving the company’s global AI strategy and ensuring the responsible, secure and impactful adoption of AI across all facets of the business. Michael oversees the enterprise AI ecosystem that spans Jacobs’ internal efficiency initiatives, client-facing solutions, project delivery and cross-functional innovation. In this capacity, he ensures the company’s technology investments align with its long-term strategic goals.

With nearly two decades of experience in data science, AI, data engineering and geospatial technology, Michael has led numerous digital transformation initiatives that integrate advanced analytics and automation into critical infrastructure, environmental and transportation projects. His leadership has been instrumental in the creation and launch of Jacobs’ external AI and machine learning solutions, as well as the evolution of Jacobs AI, the company’s enterprise-wide AI assistant and innovation platform.

Before returning to Jacobs in 2016, Michael served as Chief Technology Officer at a robotics and AI startup, where he led product development and strategy at the intersection of autonomous systems and data intelligence. Earlier in his career, he held technical and leadership roles at Jacobs and CH2M Hill, where he developed data-driven tools to improve operational resiliency and environmental outcomes.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Earth and Environmental Science from the University of California, Irvine. He is passionate about fostering collaboration between technologists and domain experts to responsibly scale AI and empowering organizations to think bigger so they can deliver smarter, data-informed outcomes for a more connected and sustainable world.