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Experience & Impact

With 18 years of experience leading enterprise technology strategy and digital transformation, I help organizations in architecture, engineering, and construction—and beyond—adopt smarter, faster, and more resilient ways of working. My work spans AI integration, IT modernization, platform optimization, and cloud collaboration, always with a focus on real-world outcomes and scalable impact.

I’ve built high-performing teams, guided product and infrastructure strategy, and advised executive leadership on aligning emerging technologies with core business goals. Whether it’s designing an AI roadmap, optimizing BIM operations, or leading secure cloud migrations, I bring both strategic vision and hands-on execution to every engagement.

ABOUT CRAIG BARBIERI

Director of Digital Technology – EwingCole (2022–2025)

As de facto CTO of a 500+ person national architecture and engineering firm, I led enterprise-wide modernization and digital transformation initiatives:

  • Strategic Technology Leadership
    Managed a multimillion-dollar budget and aligned IT investments to strategic growth and ROI.

  • AI-Enabled Innovation
    Directed development of 130+ proprietary tools (Python, Dynamo, C#), introduced AI-driven workflows, performance dashboards, and automated support systems.

  • Team Building & Capability Expansion
    Built and led Design Technology and Digital Media teams; launched a dedicated laser scanning unit and scan-to-BIM services.

  • Firmwide Cloud Migration
    Spearheaded adoption of Autodesk Construction Cloud and Egnyte, streamlining collaboration and data security across seven offices.

  • Vendor Strategy & Cost Optimization
    Negotiated enterprise technology contracts with multimillion-dollar savings aligned to operational goals.

Director of Technology & Innovation – Norwood Construction (2020–2022)

Led technology modernization and process innovation at a rapidly growing construction firm:

  • Cloud-First Platform Modernization
    Implemented Common Data Environments (CDE) and integrated Procore, StructionSite, and Microsoft 365 to unify project workflows.

  • AR/VR & Reality Capture Deployment
    Introduced augmented reality and LIDAR-based capture to reduce rework and increase field accuracy.

  • IT Systems & Vendor Management
    Directed infrastructure upgrades and vendor contract negotiations with a focus on compliance, scalability, and ROI.

  • Training & Tool Enablement
    Led companywide adoption of digital tools with hands-on implementation, support, and training.

Director of Design Technology – FCA (2015–2020)

Orchestrated firmwide digital transformation across multiple offices:

  • Digital Strategy Roadmap
    Developed and executed a multi-year roadmap for digital design and project delivery modernization.

  • Cloud Collaboration & BIM Advancement
    Migrated all design operations to cloud-based platforms, improving speed, quality, and project transparency.

  • Enterprise Standards & Training
    Standardized tools, workflows, and training across all offices to ensure consistent, high-quality output.

Director of Design Technology – Pennoni (2013–2015)

Drove technology modernization across a 1,000-person, 26-office engineering firm:

  • Civil Information Modeling Transformation
    Led the migration to Civil 3D and BIM, modernizing delivery of infrastructure projects.

  • M&A Technology Integration
    Oversaw post-acquisition systems integration and implemented new digital standards across acquired teams.

  • Enterprise Software Oversight
    Managed 189+ licensed tools and directed technology budgets, entitlement, and training firmwide.

Director of Practice Technology – Jacobs Engineering (2007–2013)

Led global design technology strategy across six international offices:

  • Global BIM/VDC Implementation
    Delivered enterprise-wide BIM adoption, improving cross-office collaboration and technical accuracy.

  • Internal Systems Development
    Designed and implemented a firmwide intranet and early VDI infrastructure for distributed expertise access.

  • Acquisition Integration
    Played a key role in integrating KlingStubbins into Jacobs, unifying practice technology operations and workflows.

 

Speaking and Activities

Speaker: Autodesk Conference, NEOCON, Digital Built Week, BiLT, Design Technology Summits

Panelist: TechInTeslas (Episode 6); Wrenches Gadgets & Hacks (Episode 2-05 AI Rendering)

Guest Author: xyHT Magazine