Maria Mingallon
About This Episode
In this episode of Yarns with Andy, we sit down with Maria Mingallon - Knowledge and Information Manager, AI and Data at Mott MacDonald, and a member of the AI Forum NZ Executive Council.
With a background in both engineering and architecture, Maria’s a straight shooter when it comes to AI adoption. We dive into why prompting is only half the story, how governance and knowledge bases shape outcomes, and what it really takes to roll out AI tools like Copilot across large teams. Maria shares her journey from designing bridges to leading enterprise AI strategy, how she’s helping teams upskill with the right tools, and what construction companies need to do now to stay competitive in an AI-first world.
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