Episode 066: Architecture, And: Technology

How are individuals using their training in architecture to explore diverse career paths?

Our ongoing series “Architecture, And:” follows the careers of professionals using their education and training in architecture to expand their current role in practice or apply their skills in an entirely new field. These interviews help us understand how an architectural education prepares people for diverse career opportunities. 

Past interviews include:

[055] – Architecture, And: MBA

[054] – Architecture, And: EDI+J

[045] – Architecture, And: Publishing

[043] – Architecture, And: Nonprofit Design Education

[039] – Architecture, And: Customer Success

[036] – Architecture, And: Robotics

[025] – Architecture, And: Tech

[019] – Architecture, And: Film

[015] – Architecture, And: Social Impact

[013] – Architecture, And: Entrepreneurship

This week, we revisit our conversation on tech, diving further into the career of someone who has dedicated their career and craft to technology. In our conversation with Libo Li, we discuss his current role as a Chief Technology Officer at KatalystDI, and ask him about technology as a driver for change. We also revisit the presentation he gave at Section Cut in 2021 and ask him about his observations bridging between technology and culture. Learn what makes an adaptive organization.

Guests:

Libo Li is Chief Technology Officer at KatalystDI, where he works with a growing team to minimize the friction from integration to insights across the construction supply chain. A graduate of Rice University, Libo worked in architecture before making the transition into technology at WeWork. He has been called a Project Integrator, Design Technologist, and Senior Data Solutions Architect. Prior to joining KatalystDI, Libo worked as Chief Operating Officer at Voyansi where he designed, developed, and implemented company-wide end-to-end infrastructure and processes.

📍 Show Links:

Check out KatalystDI

Learn more about Libo

📚 Continue Learning:

"Organizing Work Towards Adaptive Organizations" w/ Libo Li @ Section Cut 2021

Join us @ Section Cut 2022!

💻 Learn about our podcast partner Monograph:

March 8th - 10th, Monograph is hosting Section Cut, a virtual conference and career fair dedicated to firm owners and operation leaders. Hear from leaders at Cottage, Krueck Sexton, Verdant Studio, and more! Register today to reserve a seat by visiting https://sectioncut.com/

 💻 Learn about our podcast partner ArchIT:

Tired of dealing with generic IT providers? ArchIT offers Complete IT Solutions for Architecture, Design, and Engineering firms, including helping architects fight back against ransomware and cybersecurity attacks. Visit http://getarchit.com/pd  to set up your free 15-min Cyber Security Assessment, or custom solutions for your design firm.

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