Conny Scheitz: Changing How the World is Designed and Made at Autodesk

Our team is thrilled to bring you this fresh episode of the Future Construct Podcast (27 min interview), where we spotlight Dr. Cornelia Scheitz, Director of Programs and Business Excellence at Autodesk (@Autodesk). Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made, their technology spans architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, media, and entertainment, empowering innovators everywhere to solve challenges big and small. From greener buildings to smarter products to more mesmerizing blockbusters, Autodesk software helps its customers to design and make a better world for all.Some highlights of Conny's interview with host Amy Peck (@VirtualGirlNY) include:Conny's background in life sciences, specifically genetics, and how she transitioned into academia, ultimately leading her to AutodeskThe frequency of solution providers working with customers to solve problems and how that workflow evolves into new projectsTrends and combinations of technologies that are at the forefront of the Autodesk Technology CentersThe industry's fear about advancements in automated technology and types of jobs impacted by technologySHOW NOTES0:37 Amy Peck introduces Dr. Conny Scheitz, the Director of Programs and Business Excellence at Autodesk.0:55 So, first I want to get into your history and your journey into where you are today, but what happens at the Technology Centers at Autodesk?5:57 What are some of the trends or combinations of technologies that you're seeing coming through the centers?11:08 And do you find that within the network or beyond, are people really recognizing that there's a multitude of technologies and a convergence of these technologies, or is it a tough sell?15:47 How prevalent is the thought process that companies are using all of these technologies [artificial intelligence, blockchain, utilizing algorithms, ethical sourcing], or are there companies with specialties that come together and combine them?Contact the Future Construct Podcast Produced by BIM Designs, Inc!BIM Designs, Inc.: minority-owned, US-based, union-signatory preconstruction technology firm, offering turnkey BIM modeling, laser scanning, coordination management, and other VDC solutions to the AEC industry.Schedule a free consultation: [email protected] to our weekly blog and our Future Construct PodcastSuggest a podcast guest