CBIA BizCast AI Engineers’ Kevin Hussain Talks Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Jun 24, 2022
Kevin Hussain, Associate Vice President at AI Engineers, shares his inspiring journey from immigrant to industry leader. He emphasizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, advocating for access in education and infrastructure. Hussain discusses the challenges he faced as a student using public transport and stresses the need for representation in engineering. He highlights innovative strategies for fostering inclusivity in STEM, tackling barriers for underrepresented groups, and the mental health needs of aspiring engineers.
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Kevin's Education Journey
- Kevin Hussain came to Connecticut on a student visa and chose affordable schooling accessible by public transit.
- His journey from Capital Community College to the University of Hartford led to a successful engineering career at AI Engineers.
Kevin’s Community Involvement
- Kevin lives in Bloomfield and is involved in town committees to give back as an immigrant.
- He chose the Democratic Party due to better immigration policies, showing civic engagement beyond engineering.
Infrastructure Needs and Funding
- Connecticut's aging infrastructure demands continual inspection and improvement, highlighted by national bridge safety programs.
- Federal infrastructure bills offer funding to tackle decades of neglect and elevate bridge conditions.