Ep. 16 - Engineering Differently: People, Data & Trust

Guest: Mohammad Shana’a He/Him CEO – Morta Technology Ltd This episode of the SheCanEngineer Podcast is proudly sponsored by Morta. In this episode of the SheCanEngineer Podcast, we’re joined by Mohammed Shana’a, CEO and Co-Founder of Morta, for a conversation about the future of the built environment and the role people, data and technology can play in changing the way the industry works. Mo shares his journey from civil engineering and project controls to founding Morta, reflecting on the early stages of his career and the frustrations that ultimately inspired him to build a different way of working. We explore why so many engineers enter the industry only to find themselves spending more time managing spreadsheets and information than solving engineering problems, and how disconnected data and systems can make it difficult for project teams to understand how their projects are really performing. Mo also discusses what he sees as a wider trust problem within the built environment, why digital transformation often falls short when technology is imposed from the top down, and why meaningful change has to start with the people doing the work every day. We also discuss the opportunities for the next generation of engineers to challenge the way things have always been done, how AI could shape the industry, and what actually encourages people to embrace new technology in their day-to-day work. From spreadsheets and AI to trust, sustainability and industry-wide change, this episode explores what it will take to build a smarter, more connected built environment - and why technology may provide the tools, but people will ultimately drive the transformation. Connect with Mo - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mshanaa/⁠ Learn more about Morta - ⁠https://www.morta.io/⁠