Neill Brauders is Head of Product at Mott MacDonald, leading the teams behind Moata and a portfolio of global digital platforms that are transforming how the architecture, engineering and construction industry uses AI, data and digital technology. Beginning his career as an engineer, Neill brings over 15 years of experience spanning engineering, programme delivery, product management and digital transformation, giving him a practical understanding of the challenges facing project teams and organisations. Today, he focuses on building high-performing product teams and turning emerging technologies into solutions that deliver measurable business and client value. His work sits at the intersection of AI, data, engineering and commercial innovation, helping scale digital products from early concepts to industry-wide adoption. As a TechFest judge, Neill combines technical credibility, product thinking and commercial perspective to identify innovations that are not only technically impressive but have the potential to create lasting impact at scale.