What happens when someone who’s lived the chaos of the jobsite starts leading global construction sales at Autodesk?

Recorded live at Autodesk University 2025, this conversation with Brent Ramos dives into the human side of construction tech — solving the real problems that happen every day on projects. Brent shares his journey from fourth-generation stucco contractor to Autodesk leader, revealing why technology only matters when it fixes miscommunication, eliminates rework, and frees people to focus on building.

Brent Ramos leads Autodesk’s global construction technology sales, bringing a unique perspective shaped by decades in the field. A fourth-generation stucco and plaster tradesman by roots, Brent began his career doing hands-on work—hot carrying, patching, scaffolding—and then managed projects, founded his own construction business, and eventually pivoted into software and digital transformation. Today, as Autodesk’s construction sales leader, Brent bridges real-world experience with modern tech, guiding how connected data, AI, and purposeful innovation can solve the problems he once faced firsthand.

The passion for construction technology comes from firsthand experience with the pain points—miscommunication, rework, and wasted time. Technology only matters when it fixes those problems. The goal should always be less paperwork, fewer silos, and more people building.

Data has been messy, siloed, and disconnected for too long. The shift happening now is toward unifying information in one platform so it’s searchable, contextual, and actionable. That’s how data goes from “bad” to powerful—fueling workflows, predictive insights, and better decision-making.

Progress doesn’t happen by chasing every shiny object. It takes an intentional, steady commitment to unify tools, embed AI where it adds real value, and build trust with customers and partners. That’s what ensures innovation sticks and makes life easier for people in the field.

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