How to Go From Architecture to Tech: Libo

Libo is a Data Engineer at Meta. He trained as an architect and worked in a wide variety of roles across different companies. In this conversation, we discuss his move from design into technology, the motivations and challenges in career transitions, and the relationship between a title and one’s identity. 8:45 Transitioning from design into “tech” 12:15 The culture shock of going to WeWork 18:05 Working in a Revit forward design environment 21:08 The newness of BIM 22:05 Data and BIM as a medium of communication 25:30 What was WeWork good at at? 31:10 Labeling oneself as an architect 33:50 Learning from Meta 37:40 Respecting the challenge of a transition 39:10 The three threads of change in the digital/physical environment 43:00 The most modernist version of the future References and Links KPF CAZA WeWork The Shed