Nick Otto’s Perspective on AI in Engineering Highlighted in Informed Infrastructure
Informed Infrastructure, a news source for professionals in the civil and structural engineering industries, highlighted Kimley-Horn’s Chief Technology Officer Nick Otto in an article titled “AI in Engineering: It’s Already Here” alongside other company leaders exploring the role of artificial intelligence in their engineering processes.
Balancing AI in Engineering with Quality, Governance, and Data Security
With three decades in IT grounded by leadership experience at major technology companies and a background in environmental planning, Nick understands both the systems behind AI and the real-world context engineers and clients work within. That mix of expertise helps him support Kimley-Horn teams as they evaluate new tools with a clear focus on transparency and outcomes that strengthen project delivery and build confidence across the industry.
At Kimley-Horn, AI is being explored as a thoughtful support tool by helping automate repetitive early-phase design tasks, improve QA/QC reviews, and provide engineers more time to focus on the decisions that matter most to their clients. Through this approach, the firm is also centering governance, data security, and explainability, allowing clients to know how AI is being used and bringing safer, more efficient infrastructure solutions to communities. This balanced approach positions Kimley-Horn to help move the engineering industry forward while keeping quality and accountability front and center.
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